If faced with the imminent threat of a natural disaster or significant world calamity, Bridgehead's Exceptional Loaf is one of the first things to throw in the old emergency grab-'n'-go bag. A single one-inch slice of this dense bread contains hundreds of seeds, nuts and whole grains, but no added flour. It is high in fibre and protein and could seriously stave off hungry for days.

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.