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For over 20 years, The Merchant Ale House has been brewing a wide variety of unique beers, always served fresh from grain to glass.

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The Paris Beer Company is a family-run brewery and grow their own hops on their farm in Paris, Ontario. Their beer quality is beyond the craft beer movement; it’s intentional and masterly created.

The Paris Beer Company is Paris’ first taproom brewery and beer experience. You can taste and sample the beer at this unique destination with all of your senses. It’s all about the perfect serve enjoyed with delicious food in a second-to-none atmosphere. Our retail experience will inspire you to shop for our curated beers in cans and bottles.

Paris Beer is brewed, tapped, bottled, and labelled under one roof in the charming Wincey Mills building. This unique and historic building is in the heart of Paris and is now home to local vendors for shopping and dining experiences. Built in 1889, the original Wincey Mills made and distributed high-quality textiles. Restored and revitalized in 2014, the three-story building now functions as a bustling community hub.

Established in 1850, Paris, Ontario, has been named the Prettiest Little Town in Canada, located just 90 minutes from Toronto. This charming small town is between the Grand River and Nith River and is home to waterfalls, trails and quaint streets, shopping and culinary delights, and historic buildings.

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Located in downtown Peterborough, Ontario, the Publican House Brewery is a craft brewery creating some of the finest and most interesting brews in Ontario. The brewery currently brews twelve distinct styles, some available year-round, others availble seasonally. All masterfully brewed with natural, wholesome ingredients.

Attached to the Brewery is the Publican House Brew Pub nestled in the 150-year old building that inspired their brands. With a focus on local ingredients, they have created a unique menu and a great setting to experience both Publican House beer and other local craft breweries.

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At The Second Wedge Brewing Company in the heart of downtown Uxbridge, you’ll find a bright, warm space filled with local art and killer music. Order beer by the glass or enjoy a flight. Bring in food, or order wood-fired pizza from Foundry Pi (seasonal). Play crokinole or Scrabble to your heart’s content. Play with our dog, or join in on a conversation. They’ve got cans to go, and merch you’ll love wearing or gifting.

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Nestled in Queenston on the southern edge of the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, The South Landing Inn was built in the early 1800s and boasts a 200-year history as one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s cornerstone hotels for tourists of the region. 

Overlooking the Niagara River, this casual historic inn provides its thousands of guests every year the quiet, unspoiled charm of a chic, eclectic country inn within immediate reach of Niagara Falls and the Niagara region’s restaurants, performing arts, outdoor activities, and well-reputed vineyards.

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The Waterfront Restaurant, Lounge and Patio at the NOTL Golf Club offers a quintessential Niagara experience with choice of dining options that will appeal to all. Enjoy panoramic views of the Niagara River, Lake Ontario and Fort Mississauga.

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Enjoy Chef Jason Parsons’ inspired farm-to-table wine country cuisine paired perfectly with award-winning Peller Estates wines, sweeping vineyard views and impeccable service in their relaxed and warm dining room.

Taste for yourself why Peller Estates Winery Restaurant has earned a reputation as a must-savour experience in Niagara Wine Country. Whether you join them for a leisurely brunch, a luxurious lunch or a dinner to remember, Chef Parsons and his culinary team will craft an experience for you and your guests that is so much more than a meal.

For the ultimate in vine-to-table dining, thoughtfully selected VQA wine pairings from the Peller Estates cellar are offered for each and every item on their menu, but their commitment to local products goes far beyond what’s in your glass. Peller Estates Winery Restaurant is proudly FeastOn designated, which means they’re incredibly passionate about showcasing Ontario and Canada’s unique taste of place. In fact, Chef Parsons sources 98% of his ingredients from Canadian suppliers, and of that 50% are from Ontario. Whether it’s freshly picked veggies from his own kitchen garden, eggs from their favourite local farmers, or just-butchered beef that’s grazed in Niagara pastures, each plate that leaves the kitchen celebrates the bounty of their community, the province and they country. The Winery Restaurant is  also proudly Ocean Wise seafood partners, with a commitment to serving and promoting sustainable, ocean-friendly seafood. 

In addition to frequently updating his menus to reflect seasonal availability of local products, Chef Parsons keeps things fresh with a rotating roster of themed dining events that are always deliciously fun.

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Walk amongst the vines and step into our cellars on interactive tours that will teach you intriguing facts about our winemaking and provide insider tips for enjoying them in exciting new ways. Sip, sample and shop for wine and culinary gifts that will serve as tasty reminders of your trip.

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Connect with your loved ones whilst you share moments of peace. A brand-new experience awaits you in this village-style spa; a place to find solace, peace and refuge. At Thermëa spa village, they promise to take care of your body, mind and spirit, with a wide range of treatments and delicacies. Allow yourself to escape your day-to-day routine. 

"Thermëa spa village is the culmination of 15 years of guest experience and extensive research, including travel to unique and renowned establishments from around the world. Each spa village will become an icon, unique to the community in which it is built.” explains Martin Paquette, President, CEO and co-owner of Groupe Nordik. “From the mindful integration into the natural surroundings, to the rustic buildings of the sauna village and the variety of meticulously crafted experiences, Thermëa spa village is a place where you can escape not far from home. Every detail thoughtfully crafted is dedicated to all things wellness: a haven for your body, mind and soul.”

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London, Ontario's culinary landscape is a thrilling adventure for foodies, where every bite tells a delicious story. The range of styles and culinary offerings reflect London’s rich cultural diversity and shared desire for quality food experiences. The landmark restaurants and indie cafés distinguish themselves with ethnic authenticity and tradition, with an emphasis on using Southwestern Ontario’s regional flavours and ingredients.

The restaurant scene has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with a growing array of award-winning establishments and celebrated chefs earning accolades for their contributions to the city's culinary renaissance. By embracing both local and international flavors, from Thai and Italian to Indian and African, London's dining establishments reflect its culturally diverse population. There’s also delicious vegan and vegetarian options for all to enjoy.

In addition to London’s decorated restaurants, local innovators are developing culinary experiences that transcend the standard 3-course dinner. Yaya's Kitchen, a curated supper club, is an award-winning embodiment of this movement. Co-owner Malvin Wright encourages diners to "not just eat the food, but taste it", as Yaya's masterfully crafts 7-10 courses, each packed with storytelling flavours of the global black food experience.

Other culinary journeys include “Ride the Bine” and the “OEV Dumpling Trail”. The first being a tour winding through breweries, wineries and other local beverage havens, promising a sip of the region's finest libations. The latter is a self-guided, 7-stop tour through London's Old East Village, where you can savor dumplings from around the world, from Polish pierogis to Nepali Momos, each with their own distinctive style.

London can boast having two outstanding community markets, the daily Covent Garden Market and The Market at Western Fair District on Saturdays and Sundays. There are other great seasonal markets as well, and of course, one of the best seasonal producer-only farmers’ markets in Ontario is at the Covent Garden Market, outdoors on Thursdays and Saturdays.

The local craft beer movement continues to flourish, bringing new flavours and innovation, with customers that are loyal to not only the product offerings, but the brewers themselves. These forward-thinking craft breweries are creating meaningful and lasting on-site experiences between brands and consumers, proven by the increased popularity of tap rooms offering beer tastings, flights, games and community interaction.

When London celebrates food, they celebrate it big. Each year an ever-expanding list of cultural food festivals brings together visitors from across Ontario and beyond. The newly introduced Lucky Lion Night Market is an Asian food celebration with over 100 unique items to try, while celebrations like the International Food Festival covers tastes from around the globe. Covent Garden Market is especially alive in the summer with a nonstop lineup of flavourful festivals such as Taco Fest, Pizza Fest, the Colombian Gastronomy Festival and the recent fan favourite, Jerk Fest.

Whether you’re interested in attending one of the iconic food festivals, shopping at one of the specialty food shops or farmers’ markets or just want to explore the unique food and drink scene, we hope you’ll enjoy the vast choice of food-focused options, offering a taste of London.

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Under Water Dining at Lock 21 is a historical, hands-on, locally-focused food and drink experience through inside and under the world's highest hydraulic lift lock, a National Historic site of Canada.

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Being tucked beneath the Escarpment offers our vineyards a longer season that allow grapes more time to ripen and cooler nights that help intensify flavours. The grapes they grow on their beautiful little piece of the Beamsville Bench tend to steal the show. That’s why all Thirty Bench wines are made exclusively with grapes from their own vineyards. The vines are meticulously hand cropped and thinned to produce very low yields that offer exceptional quality and an intensity of fruit that sets their wines apart.

The less-is-more approach at Thirty Bench extends far beyond the vineyard. Their commitment to “Small Lot” winemaking means many of their wines are made in extremely limited numbers. How small? Check the label of their Small Lot wines and you’ll see the exact number of cases that were made for that vintage. It’s often a number so small that these cases disappear quickly. Fortunately, Thirty Bench wine lovers don’t seem to mind. As passionate Small Lot enthusiasts, they’ve discovered that the wines that are the hardest to find are also the hardest to forget.

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The founder of Vieni Estates brings his passion for wine from Italy and combines it with his love for this distinctly Canadian wine region, and particularly the unique attributes of the rolling hills of the Vinemount Ridge. Master winemaker Mauro Salvador takes the best of the many varietals grown on the estate to produce a broad and compelling range of still wines, ice wines and sparkling wines crafted in the Charmat method (Metodo Italiano). Each offering is crafted to reflect the best of the terroir, the varietal, and the winemaker's skills.

In addition to the many fine wines produced here, Vieni Estates also offers traditional Italian-style grappas and spirits distilled from the many fruits of Ontario.

Immerse yourself further in the Vieni experience by staying at the beautifully updated Bed & Breakfast, where every room has a stunning view of the vineyards and 30 acres of protected forest along the Niagara Escarpment.

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In 2017, J.C. Pennie and Marilyn Field, MSM, established Windrush Estate Winery in the emerging wine region of Hockley Hills, an hour northwest of Toronto.

J.C. and Marilyn’s vision for their winery came from their lifetime experiences as international visionaries. With time, they realized that life’s finest moments are borne of beauty, integrity, kindness and excellence. Windrush Estate Winery is built on their passion for sharing these experiences with you.

Inspired by world travel, the winery is named after the beautiful Windrush River valley in the Cotswolds. With its 68 acres of amazing views, unique chateau and state-of-the-art winery, Canada’s Windrush incorporates natural beauty, fine arts and great VQA wines to provide a unique winery experience. The VQA wines are created with a focus on quality by Chief Winemaker Jonathan Boyle, and legendary Vintner Jim Warren.

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Udderly Ridiculous Goat Milk Ice Cream believes in high-quality ingredients, in building relationships with suppliers and in honouring the labour of love that goes into every part of this process. Which is why they're also learning that it takes a community to create ice cream this good. Making ice cream this way is definitely more work but they believe it’s well worth the effort. 

Greg and Cheryl Haskett launched Udderly Ridiculous Goat Milk Ice Cream in spring 2019, inspired by the goats on their 200-acre, third-generation family farm in Oxford County, Ontario. Udderly Ridiculous Goat Milk Ice Cream is available in six sophisticated flavours at a growing number of retailers in Ontario. It all began in 2015 while writing a business plan to expand and modernize their 3rd generation family farm. As the plan unfolded a larger vision emerged. How could the farm become more than a primary producer of raw ingredients? How could they give back to the community?

Since Greg had always wanted to have a product from the farm, and Cheryl loved to cook discussions began – lots of people were venturing into cheese-making with the popularity of goat cheeses, and of course there were the soaps – however, they really wanted to bring something different, fun and something very few people were doing – Goat Milk Ice Cream.

As many businesses experienced the pandemic presented a challenge for a small new brand when there were no events, sampling or ways to interact with consumers. Udderly couldn't go to consumers so they provided what many were asking for - allowing consumers to visit the farm and engage not only with the ice cream but with goats, alpacas and in depth experiences around agriculture and food. They launched Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life July 2021 and have already won awards for their work taking home Innovator of the Year from Southwest Ontario Tourism. 

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As artisan cheesemakers, Upper Canada Cheese Company prides itself in making cheese by hand in small batches and are committed to the tradition of the cheesemaker’s art. Unlike large-scale cheese producers, they do not standardize their cheesemaking milk. Instead, they rely on seasonality and terroir. By doing so, the milk they use is transformed into cheese of unique taste and texture that reveals a subtle range of flavours influenced by the seasons, forage and feed. Each wheel of Upper Canada cheese is produced by hand, ensuring genuine care and quality, but also resulting in cheeses that are more complex in taste.

Their Retail Boutique and Creamery is located in the small village of Jordan Station, in the heart of the Niagara wine region. Alongside their cheese, they also offer a carefully curated selection of local Niagara gourmet products including chocolates, bagels, jams, honey and more. As well as handcrafted giftware like charcuterie boards, pottery, barrel upcycle products and Ontario artist-designed cards.

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Enjoy small-batch cider and handcrafted beer at three unique locations in Uxbridge. 

Pick up your Beer & Cider Trail pass at Banjo Cider, Slabtown Cider Co. or The Second Wedge Brewing Co. 

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Discover the charm of Fenelon Falls Brewing Co's newly added Waterbridge Café and Confectionary. Indulge in delightful coffee, tea and handcrafted confections and chocolates, all nestled beneath their brewery.

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Amazing things happen when The Great One turns his attention away from the ice. 

Delicious, approachable wines created from the finest Niagara and Okanagan grapes. Innovative Canadian spirits that are changing the game. Whether enjoying a bottle at home or visiting our properties, Wayne Gretzky Estates offers you an opportunity to experience a whole new side of The Great One. 

Wine and Spirits production may be a world away from the hockey rink, but there are some surprising similarities between the way Wayne Gretzky played and coached the game and the experience you will have at Wayne Gretzky Estates. There is the same commitment to greatness. The understanding that it takes a team of truly passionate players to create world-class results. And the belief that a loonie buried in the ice can always bring a little extra luck.

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The Merry Dairy began as an ice cream truck in 2012 with a goal to serve a super-premium, original recipe, all-natural ice cream called frozen custard throughout Ottawa. Now also a shop at 102 Fairmont Avenue in Ottawa’s Hintonburg neighbourhood, The Merry Dairy now offer three styles of hand-made original recipe premium ice cream: frozen custard (midwestern style), hard-scoop (premium ice cream) and soft serve (Jersey-style) custard as well as handmade Merry Pops, shakes and sandwiches.

Owner, Marlene Haley and her team don’t use any nuts or peanuts and make their scooped ice cream in small batches with a constantly rotating selection of new flavours.The truck is now a fleet — book or track the truck at TheMerryDairy.com. 

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History
In 1973 two long-haired hippies, Mike Steinberg and Jeff Sugarman, opened a bulk natural food store on Somerset — the first of its kind for Ottawa. Now celebrating its 45th year of business in its familiar location in the heart of Wellington West and run by Steinberg and his family, Herb & Spice has developed into the go-to spot for all things local. 

During the growing season, you’ll find one of the biggest selections of locally grown fruit and vegetables outside of the farmers’ market with more than three-quarters of the business dedicated to fresh food. Often you will find their dedicated staff visiting local farms and markets to see what’s growing and source new products from Ottawa’s vibrant small-batch maker scene.

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In 1984 Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli became Ottawa's first wood-burning bagel shop -- the first bagel of its kind in Ontario. Seven ingredients you can pronounce, hand rolled, honey-water boiled and wood fire baked makes for the Ottawa Bagelshop bagel.

This family-run business carries over 400 cheeses, 50 deli meats and 8000 quality products that range from the everyday to gourmet. 

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The Perth Cheese Shop is the home of fine cheese, cured sausages and other delicious treats -- offering local and worldly  charcuterie boards, platters, grazing tables, and even charcuterie cones. 

In 2010, Meredith Salvian walked into the Mill Street Cheese Company in Georgetown, Ontario. As she sampled unique cheeses and freshly cut meats from all over the world, Meredieth fell in love with the delightful tastes and textures. From that moment, she dreamed of creating her own cheese shop.

She needed to find a home to build her dream, and wanted to be in a community that loved cheese, and would appreciate the way a fine charcuterie board brings friends and family together. In Perth, Meredith found a community full of caring, friendly people, and is thrilled to delight the community with cheese, meats, and other treats for years to come.

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An eatery and market specializing in gourmet sandwiches on freshly baked bread and baked goods. Their market features charcuterie and artisan cheeses as well as other locally produced deli products.

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The Pines Rides is a snowboard and surf lifestyle shop, serving the adventurous family. Their vision is to stay on trend, while remaining eco-conscious.

The Pines Rides was born from owner, Jen's decades old love affair with snow/surf culture, which was forged during her time riding in the mountains of Western Canada, and her lifelong appreciation of nature.  Her aim is to create a community hub where all things snow and surf can grow, all the while promoting leading snowboarding and surf brands. Many of whom are pioneers on the cutting edge of sustainable fashion.

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Offering healthy, prepared meals with delivery in Ottawa, The Red Apron supports local growers and producers. Their retail store carries fresh & frozen meals, baked goods, lunch items, house made preserves & much more. 

The Red Apron team are residents of their community and active participants in the local economy. They are committed to getting people ‘back to the table’ eating healthful, delicious food.

Menus change daily, weekly and seasonally using ingredients that are sourced locally (when possible), and at their freshest. Their list of local farmers and producers is lengthy, and through these relationships your food dollars support hundreds of people in the community.

The Red Apron values the connection between food, human health, and the wellness of the community. Their service is well suited to clients who want to eat consciously, and who also lead busy lives. Their service offers the gift of time – time to spend with family and friends.

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The Valley Candle Co. was founded in 2020 by a girl in love with her city.  After living away from Ottawa for many years, the Valley Candle Co.'s founder returned to Ottawa to settle down in her home town. Inspired by how many of her friends had done the same, she embarked on a quest to try and capture the distinctive quality of each of their neighbourhoods in these unique candles. 

The Valley Candle Co. makes eco-conscious candles with soy wax, lead-free cotton wicks, and are fragranced with unique essential oil blends. Each candle is wicked by hand, hand poured in small batches from her home in Alta Vista. 

The Valley Candle Co. uses recycleable containers and environmentally friendly shipping materials. 

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Sara Pishva has always loved sour, tart, and tangy flavours. Candy, fruit, and deeply vinegary pickles were among her favourite things as a kid. Once Sara got into home canning in her 20s she realised she had a knack for coaxing bold flavours out of fruits and vegetables. She cooked her way through pubs and fine dining restaurants to support herself, looking for a place in the culinary scene. Eventually it dawned on her that she would have to carve her own path. With the encouragement and help of friends and family Sara got deep into pickling and preserving and founded Top Shelf Preserves in 2013. She  quickly developed a line of bold pickles, jams, marmalades and preserves that customers would seek out at markets and local retailers. Sara discovered she had capacities beyond cooking and learned that she enjoyed the challenges and fast pace of running a small business. Fast forward to 2021 and she's still pursing that perfectly balanced sweet/tart target. She still gets to flex her culinary skills and apply her experience to growing her business.

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Sweet or savoury all of YOW Popcorn Co.'s handcrafted popcorn pairs well with all beverages.

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Mingle with our neighbours and out-of-towners alike, catch up with old friends at a cozy booth or watch the world go by from a bistro table on the outdoor laneway terrace. Before heading on your way, pick up a snack and beverage to fuel your journey, a bottle of wine and a freshly baked loaf of bread or some prepared meals and grocery items to savour later on.

Executive chef Albert Ponzo brings over two decades of award-winning experience and passion to his seasonal and locally inspired food. He has put his signature touch on an inspired menu, one that honours our regional terroir and celebrates the bounty of The Royal's own Edwin County Farms and the many incredible growers in the County. With an open archway on one side that offers a view into the kitchen, this warm, inviting room also extends graciously onto an expansive outdoor dining area that overlooks their lush garden.

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Rose-Mary Sweetman
Cookie originator and bakeshop boss extraordinaire. When you’re a woman who reads cookbooks like novels, it’s no surprise when food goes from being an interest to a calling. Whether raising her kids, running a Christmas tree farm or quickly rising through the ranks of corporate training, Rose-Mary always drew on her love of cooking and baking to bring joy and comfort to herself, her family and her friends. It’s now been over 15 years since she started taking her celebrated cookies to local farmers’ markets and lit the spark that ignited The Shortbread Company. The range of flavours keeps growing but her perfected recipes and commitment to using only premium ingredients will always remain the same.

Rosie Tejnor
Director of cookie operations and bakeshop singer extraordinaire. You know that friend who lights up a room and starts up the party no matter where she goes? That’s Rosie. Her creativity, warmth and outgoing personality drove her early success in a career that’s taken her from event planner to insurance broker and nearly everything in between. Now, not only following in her mum’s footsteps but falling into step with her side-by-side, Rosie’s following her heart and carving out her own path as an entrepreneur. Drawing on her strength of connecting quickly with people in meaningful ways, she’s honouring her mum’s success by helping to grow it further. Her strategy? Keep making delicious food and sharing it with others to bring them joy in a tiny,delicious form – the perfect shortbread cookie.

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A fine Spanish + Latino fusion of flavours, where you can enjoy a delicious assortment of Spanish and Latin American tapas + craft cocktails or a glass of our Spanish wine selection.

Dine in | Take out | Specialty Market

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The Sterling is a small casual fine dining restaurant located in a beautiful heritage building on Mill Street in the Friendly town of Almonte. They offer a seasonally changing menu sourced from local vendors, curated cocktails designed in-house and small craft beers and wine from independent vineyards.

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Casual. Local. Delicious. "The Wellie" is everything a neighbourhood restaurant should be. Their menu is always local and fresh, the wine list is well thought out, the beer selection is long and the service is always professional and friendly.

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Arnpriors newest restaurant offering a modern twist to an original steakhouse. With an extensive wine list and a collection of Scotch and Bourbon.

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Located in the heart of the Glebe, near the corner of Bank Street and Second Avenue and in Kanata on 499 Terry Fox Drive; The Unrefined Olive is Ottawa’s destination for premium Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar needs. 

Learn about the freshest Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils and aged Balsamic Vinegars from Modena, Italy. The Unrefined Olive carries olive oils from around the globe and feature at least nine different countries including the Northern and Southern Hemisphere, providing the freshest olive oils on hand.

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Merrickville's meeting place in the morning. Serving breakfast, lunch and freshly baked treats every day of the week. Their coffee is exclusively fair trade and organic, roasted by Las Chicas Del Cafe in St. Thomas Ontario.

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Located in historic downtown Arnprior; The Vintage Crate is filled with a charming collection of curated home items/gifts and antiques.  

The journey began in December 2016 after David exited the high tech industry after 35 years, to follow his passion in antiquing.  After months of renovations on the inside and outside of the old Mathers Insurance Building; The Vintage Crate opened its doors in May 2017.  David handpicking and curating his antiques and with his wife Denise focusing on the gift and decor areas of the business. Its a family affair; with their son Noah, who came up with the name The Vintage Crate. 

They strive to offer unique items and gifts to provide a “one of a kind” experience.  They buy locally made goods and highlight Canadian artisans and designers and help share their story with you.  

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Tucked away in their mystical boutique in Merrickville, the sisters of Wick Witch can be found creating their latest candle and bath concoctions.

What started out as selling their wares on the front porch of their historic Merrickville home, soon went to local farmers markets and being stocked in local shops.  The production eventually became too much for their tiny kitchen and the brick and mortar Wick Witch studio & boutique was founded and continues to blossom.  

Wick Witch candles can now be found in fine specality boutiques from Halifax to Victoria.

The Witches are  proud to produce candles  and body products that stand for an environmentally positive alternative and that promote conscious Canadian consumerism. 

Casting a Spell on your Sense of Smell since 2008

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A historic country inn in Prince Edward County central to wineries, beaches and galleries. 

Join Chef David Correa to explore the culinary traditions of the world. Check exotic ports and places you have always wanted to visit and celebrate regional cuisine including Prince Edward County’s own bounty of local foods. The destination changes every week. The class is a hands-on experience with participant numbers limited to enhance the experience. 

Each class features a particular culinary subject, food type, region, ingredient or theme.  Many of their classes feature fresh, local ingredients — some picked that day at farms just down the road from the cookery school, or from the Waring House garden.

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An award winning leader in event catering, food trends and exceptional customer service. Thyme and Again collaborates with many farmers, suppliers & artisans from the region and is a founding member of Savour Ottawa and Feast ON.

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Toast & Jam is an extension of Bread & Butter Bakery. Offering a place to sit and enjoy great food and service in a comfortable atmosphere. Using high quality ingredients and making everything from scratch in house is what's the driving force behind their menu.

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As a sculptor, Tom Ashbourne reveals the stone’s essence and vision of its true self. His assemblage sculptures are conceptual designs in thought-provoking materials. Ashbourne's sculptures are contemporary and abstract, inviting you to experience them within your own context and personal interpretation of their meaning.

Sculpting is a solitary but rewarding art form. Each day brings new ideas, experiences, and successes. Ashbourne's technical range and artistic abilities are continually evolving as he matures as an artist. Each unique piece instills confidence as he continues to create his substantial portfolio.

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Tom's Pantry is an organic bakery, cozy café, and local food market in Alexandria ON. At Tom's Pantry, they love authentic organic sourdough bread, the traditional levained bread that was common centuries ago before yeast was developed. Yeast makes quick and easy bread, but sourdough provides the unique fermented taste and the strong chewy texture. They also love organic agriculture and food for its positive impact on our environment, the contribution to our health, and its support of farm families.  Tom's Pantry uses almost only organic certified flours.

Tom's Pantry is a destination for: 

- Organic authentic sourdough, with non-wheat options

- Full service bakery, desserts, delicacies, prepared foods

- Community café, eat in, seasonal patio, take-out

- Online ordering and home deliveries on selected routes

- Bulk retail of organic flours, ingredients, and food staples

- Community market with a local produce, artisanal prepared ​foods, organic and niche food products from Canada and beyond

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Nestled in the heart of Ontario, Carleton Place boasts a vibrant and diverse food and drink scene that reflects the town's rich cultural tapestry. From cozy cafes serving up freshly brewed coffee and delectable pastries to charming bistros offering gourmet cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients, there's something to tantalize every palate. Foodies can indulge in a culinary journey through a variety of cuisines, from classic Canadian dishes to international flavours. For those seeking a taste of local brews and spirits, Carleton Place's breweries and distilleries provide an authentic experience, with tours and tastings showcasing the region's unique flavours and craftsmanship. Whether you're looking for a casual meal with friends or a fine dining experience, Carleton Place invites you to savour the flavours of its thriving food and drink scene.

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Kingston is located on the traditional lands of the Huron-Wendat and the Mississauga of the Ojibways. To the local Indigenous Peoples, this place has long been known as Katarokwi, meaning “a place where there is clay.” In Anishinaabemowin, it is “Gaadanokwii.” In Mohawk, it is “Ken’tarókwen.”

Kingston/Katarokwi acknowledges the everlasting presence of other Indigenous nations, the Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations. We are grateful to reside in and visit this territory and acknowledge that each of us has a responsibility to honour these lands by walking gently and respectfully upon them and enjoying the immense beauty of the natural landscape.

Kingston boasts four Rembrandt paintings, two film festivals, and one vibrant downtown shopping scene. Home to Ontario’s oldest public market and Canada’s hippest live music scene, Kingston is a walkable city, where hidden alleyways contain antique markets and restaurant patios.

With dozens of museums and historic sites, and dozens more unique shopping and dining experiences, Kingston offers you something old and something new around every corner.

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Prince Edward County is an island in Lake Ontario where you go to fall in love with food, drink, nature, art, and community all over again. We’re a cluster of small hamlets and villages. Our roots are deep in farming and agriculture, trade through our waterways, and unique natural features surrounded by 800km of shoreline. You may have just found us but we’ve been welcoming visitors to our beaches for almost 200 years.

Today ‘The County’ is home to artists, entrepreneurs, farmers, winemakers, brewmasters, distillers, and chefs, and all sorts of creative and passionate folks. We have a reputation for capturing hearts and imaginations with our memorable experiences, notable history, and significant natural landscapes, so be warned: you may find yourself visiting for the weekend but considering staying for a lifetime.

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Situated in Hillier, Ontario, Trail Estate Winery is one of the newest wineries in Prince Edward County. Their focus on small batch -- a focus on site, craft, and character.

Trail Estate Winery makes minimalist wines. That means wild ferments for everything, skin contact wines, obscure (but delicious) barrel ferments and Pét Nat among others. Most of theirr wines rate 90+ -- they mostly make wine from Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürz., Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Baco Noir. 

Their bottle shop is currently open Thurs to Sat 12-5 and other days by app’t or chance.

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Union 108 is an unpretentious space in historic downtown Arnprior, Ontario where people can come together as equals to practice. The serenity of Union 108 will allow you to escape and immerse yourself into complete relaxation, movement and union with your highest self.

They offer a unique line up of yoga + fitness classes to give your body everything it needs to feel awesome. Classes are both safe and fun but they also want to see clients improve their strength and mobility.

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Escape urban density to a new home in cottage country -- connecting people back to nature and neighbour.

Watercolour is a walkable, connected to nature community in Eastern Ontario’s premiere waterfront village -- 32 Lakes in a 15-mile radius, endless parks and trails – you can spend a lifetime exploring and enjoying.

Net Zero Energy Ready Homes by Land Ark are the peak of comfort and efficiency. A healthier home, built to last for generations.Westport is a town full of rich history, culture, and adventure. Fine dining, local wine and all your basic amenities are a short walk away.

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Uppliva Sauna & Steam is a Nordic-style spa located in the heart of Hintonburg. Experience the authentic Hot-Cold-Rest sauna tradition with a visit to our Sauna & Steam Circuit. Your stay includes shared access to their cedar sauna with löyly, eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge pool, refreshing rain showers, and modern relaxation space. You are guaranteed to leave feeling uplifted and renewed.

Complement your spa experience with a Registered Hot Stone Massage, Holistic Facial, Body Treatment or Wildcrafted Spa Treatment. Their Wildcrafted spa treatments are made on-site with locally sourced and organic botanicals from Juniper Farm, Kricklewood Farm, Ferme Thuya and Gibbs Honey. They are also available for retail on their online shop and in spa.

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We eat to live and eat to live
VIV Bistro are a group of composed, yet mismatched individuals who are passionate about cuisine and the cuisine, that disrupts and brightens up their lives and palettes.

Do you wish to be amused?
Do you enjoy a bad joke with exceptional wine?
Do you believe in celebrations on a Tuesday?
Do you believe it should be a sin to not have bread and butter at 10 pm at night?

If so.
They are for you. Beviv. / Be Vain in Versailles.

From their bistro menu to their wines to their bespoke cocktails.

They welcome the King Nerd.

Those flush with cash.

The rise and show.

The hearts of glass.

Of course, they can’t forget the Sugar Père & Mère.

They welcome all.

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Valley Custom Cutting is a butcher shop and Free-Standing Meat Plant in Smiths Falls. Owned and operated by Dan and Angie Hoysted, Valley Custom Cutting has a fantastic team of skilled butchers, packers and retail staff help who help bring you the highest quality, local and Canadian meats. VCC has a fantastic team working along side them, skilled butchers, packers and retail staff help make this business succeed.

VCC is a different model then a traditional butcher shop. There is a beautifully appointed butcher shop in the front which offers a fresh meat counter providing custom cuts of Local and Canadian meats to walk in customers. As well as the self serve Freezer Section with the option for larger custom freezer orders.

A Free Standing Meat Plant is located behind the scenes which offers custom meat cutting, packaging and additional services (sausage making, labeling, pricing) to local meat producers. VCC is working with multiple surrounding abattoirs in order to facilitate the transportation of product to the plant for processing.

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Valley Sausage Co. is proud to bring the best sausage to Ottawa & beyond. Butcher, Chef & Dietitian owned, we focus on quality, flavour and balance. 

They focus on sausage, but not just any sausage - they love to innovate and come up with new and exciting recipes that keep you coming back for more. Valley Sausage Co also offers charcuterie items like rillettes, pates and terrines along with tourtieres and other prepared foods.

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Less than 5 km from downtown Ottawa, the Vanier Sugar Shack is the only operating sugar shack in an urban setting in North America. Located in a 17.5-acre sugar bush in the heart of the nation’s capital, the Vanier Museopark keeps the tradition of maple syrup production alive, traditions established in Vanier by the White Fathers circa 1940.

They are proud to offer quality food from local producers in an enchanting setting where old-time charm blends with modernity. This is what you will experience at the new Vanier Sugar Shack.

History of the Richelieu Park Sugar Shack

Built in 1939 by the White Fathers of Africa, the original shack served to ensure a certain self-sufficiency for the group. In the early 1960s, they modernized their facility by building a second, more spacious sugar shack on the same site. The White Fathers left Vanier in 1976 and the production of maple syrup ceased at the same time in Richelieu Park. In the mid-1980s, the City of Vanier installed its City Hall in the buildings of Richelieu Park. The mayor at the time, Gisèle Lalonde, had the idea of reviving the sugaring parties to bring the community together and celebrate maple syrup artisanship, a French Canadian tradition. About ten years later, the group Action Vanier took over the organization of the Sugar Festival and the management of the sugar shack. A third sugar shack was built by a host of volunteers and inaugurated in 1998. Action Vanier upholds the sugaring tradition in Vanier until the winter of 2011. Since the 2012 sugar season, it is the Vanier Museopark who is responsible for perpetuating this tradition. In August 2020, the Vanier Sugar Shack was destroyed due to arson. From that moment on, the community rallied together, already discussing its reconstruction. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on December 3, 2021, and the inauguration of the new sugar shack was held on March 28, 2023. The 2023 Sugar Shack is the fourth sugar shack on the White Fathers’ domain. It remains the only urban sugar shack in North America. Built in the heart of a dense 17.5-acre maple forest with over 500 taps, the Vanier Sugar Shack produces approximately 500 litres of maple syrup each sugar season.

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The little place with big taste. Violets On Main serves up fresh bread, custom cakes, tarts, baked goods, coffee and lots of other goodies in the heart of charming Merrickville, Ontario.

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Voilà is a cutting-edge online grocery home delivery service.

They have partnered with Ocado Group PLC, a leading online grocery retailer in the UK, to build robotic automated warehouses that improve the quality of the service experience for Canadians.

At Voilà, they promise guaranteed freshness, at affordable prices, straight to your door.

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Wander With Wool is based around being outdoors and being comfortable in the elements. I wanted to create products that were stylish and still functional in the colder months. I use natural fibres for breathability and temperature regulating garments.

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Located on a stunning 100 acre waterfront property, Waupoos Estates Winery was the first winery in Prince Edward County.

The vineyards were first planted in 1993 with an experimental mindset to see what would grow in this area. As the vines continued to thrive, more varieties were planted – Waupoos now has 20 acres of established vineyards growing 18 different varieties. Our wines have placed in national and international wine competitions, with the medal count growing annually.

The wine cellar and retail store were built from the ground up. The building is rich in limestone (hand picked from a quarry in Kingston ON) and officially opened in 2001. Here you can sample our award winning wines, purchase wine and wine-related gifts and don’t forget to visit the chocolate and gelato store.

As the estate matured over time, they built a beautiful restaurant by the water, nestled amongst the vineyards. Their restaurant’s focus is farm to table; they grow produce and raise proteins on the farm to offer the freshest ingredients whenever possible.

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Wellington Butchery is a family-owned local butchery with the highest quality ingredients for your next meal. They provide top quality cuts with a preference for local producers. Their fridges are stocked with ready to cook choices for your next BBQ or event including well-aged steaks, artisanal sausages, burgers and marinated skewers or ready-to-go meals, prepared in their own kitchen.

Owner, Joel Orlik's family has been serving fine quality meats for five generations. He comes from a line of master butchers who owned butcher shops in Vienna since 1868. Through the generations, Joel's family served their community in both Austria and England for over 100 years.

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Whiprsnapr Brewing Co, in Bells Corner, Ottawa has a play outside, get shit done and have fun attitude.

They definitely do things a little differently. They're on a mission to convert the 95% of Ontarians that still don't drink craft beer. They have a few 'gateway drug beers' in their arsenal to help pull in the fizzy yellow water drinkers, but all of their beers are tasty, interesting and very drinkable.

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Whitewater Brewing Company believes in the pursuit of the ultimate balance between work and play. Their adventures live on through the stories they share. Whitewater recognizes the important role that good beer plays in sharing these moments, so they work hard to carefully nurture a handcrafted beer using the highest quality ingredients brewed under small batch conditions. The result is a variety of beers worthy of the adventurous spirit inside us all. Whitewater Beer is brewed by friends, for friends.

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Whitewater Distilling Company, and Paper Boat Artisanal Gin, are brought to you from the people behind Whitewater Brewing Co. After all, imagination can take you anywhere. 

Water is Whitewater's source of origin, inspiration, and imagination; they're seriously committed to keeping it clean. Whitewater Distilling Company has designed their bottle without the use of plastic, and they're a part of the 1% for the Planet model that gives back 1% of lifetime sales to deserving environmental organizations. 

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Beautiful restaurant and large outdoor terrace in a former historic church in Sandy Hill. Bakery currently open from 8am to 5pm.

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Since 1814 WÜSTHOF has set the standard for designing and manufacturing precision-forged knives.

Today the family business is in its seventh generation of ownership, under the management of Harald Wüsthof and Viola Wüsthof.

Wüsthof knives are manufactured by a skilled team of around 350 dedicated workers in three high-output, ultra-modern production facilities in Solingen, Germany.

Production follows strict rules in order to achieve the finest quality, while at the same time remaining environmentally friendly.

Today more than 350 forged knives are available in the WÜSTHOF assortment, along with cutting boards, knife blocks, kitchen tools, and scissors bearing the famous Trident logo - a symbol of form, function, and uncompromising quality.

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Since 1814 WÜSTHOF has set the standard for designing and manufacturing precision-forged knives.

Today the family business is in its seventh generation of ownership, under the management of Harald Wüsthof and Viola Wüsthof.

Wüsthof knives are manufactured by a skilled team of around 350 dedicated workers in three high-output, ultra-modern production facilities in Solingen, Germany.

Production follows strict rules in order to achieve the finest quality, while at the same time remaining environmentally friendly.

Today more than 350 forged knives are available in the WÜSTHOF assortment, along with cutting boards, knife blocks, kitchen tools, and scissors bearing the famous Trident logo - a symbol of form, function, and uncompromising quality.

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Saturdays from May 8th-October 9th, 8AM - 1PM in the ByWard Market.

Marchés d’Ottawa Markets is excited for the new York Street Farmers’ Market launching this season - Running down both the North and South side of York Street, Ottawans and visitors alike are invited to spend their Saturday mornings with us, shopping for fresh farmed goods at this new producer-only farmers’ market.

Make the most of your Saturdays! Come be introduced to new and expanding local farmers and producers as you explore the region's best.

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Knives with character, for true knife connoisseurs. Seven generations of family ownership, spanning 200 years of manufacturing excellence, WÜSTHOF is passionate about providing Canada's distinguished chefs & home cooking enthusiast with the finest tools for their craft. Exclusively manufactured in Solingen, Germany, WÜSTHOF knives feature our exclusive PEtec cutting edge and precision forging process.

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