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OSSCO is raising awareness of the “Shop Canadian, Shop Local” movement with this curated “starters” list of Ontario Businesses. Please add to it and make it your own.
NOTE: OSSCO receives no remuneration or endorsement from the businesses on it.

🧀 Food & Beverage

  • The Grocery Outlet Store
    https://thegroceryoutlet.ca
    A Canadian discount grocery chain offering quality food at reduced prices across 13 Ontario locations.
  • Sprague Cannery (Belleville)
    https://www.spraguefoods.com
    A family-owned cannery producing organic, plant-based soups and stews using locally sourced ingredients since 1925.
  • Canada Red Products (Leamington)
    A Canadian brand offering canned tomato products available at available at Giant Tiger and Walmart.
  • Taylor Fish Company (Wheatley)
    https://www.taylorfishcompany.com
    A family-run business delivering fresh and frozen freshwater Lake Erie fish, they pledged to use 100% of commercially caught fish using an Iceland pioneered approach.
  • Empire Cheese Co-op (Campbellford)
    https://empirecheese.ca
    Ontario’s last traditional cheese co-operative, producing award-winning naturally aged cheddar and fresh curds daily.
  • The County Bounty Artisanal Soda (Napanee)
    https://www.thecountybounty.com
    A woman-owned company crafting farm-to-glass sodas from Ontario fruits and herbs, supporting local agriculture.
  • Little Stream Bakery (Perth)
    https://littlestream.ca/pages/learn
    An organic bakery specializing in long-fermented sourdough breads made with pure ingredients and baked in wood-fired ovens.
  • Canvas Brewing Co. (Huntsville)
    https://canvasbrewing.com
    A craft brewery offering a variety of beers brewed on-site, with a taproom and event space in downtown Huntsville.
  • Muskoka Beer Spa (Torrance)
    https://thegreatcanadianwilderness.com/craft-brewing-is-booming-in-ontarios-cottage-country
    A unique destination combining a brewery, spa, and resort experience in the heart of Muskoka.
  • Pick Your Own Food
    https://www.pickyourown.org
    Find a local, pick-your-own farm in Ontario and what’s growing! It also lists other types of farms, canning info, festivals and lots more.
  • Station Restaurant (Havelock)
    https://www.stationrestaurant.ca
    A family-friendly eatery located in a historic train station, offering homestyle meals and baked goods.
  • The Odd Bunch (London)
    https://www.oddbunch.ca
    Their focus is on food waste reduction and food affordability, sourced through local farms. The Odd Bunch is proudly Canadian.

👚 Clothing & Personal Goods

🏡 Household & General

  • Giant Tiger
    https://www.gianttiger.com
    A Canadian discount retailer providing a wide range of products, including groceries, clothing, and home goods, at affordable prices.
  • Simons
    https://www.simons.ca/en
    For 185 years, Canada’s oldest family-owned business has been offering a unique department store experience. Available in-store and on-line.
  • Green Beaver (Hawkesbury)
    https://greenbeaver.com
    Producers of a variety of safe and effective cosmetics and personal care products. Since 2002, they’ve selected natural, organic, and locally grown ingredients for their products.

🌲 Cottage & Regional Goods

  • Cottage Canada Candies / Cottage Country (Burlington)
    https://cottagecountrycandies.com
    A confectionery company producing a variety of classic Canadian candies and snacks.
  • Cottage Country Log Cabin Trading Company (Haliburton Highlands)
    https://www.logcabintrading.ca
    A rustic shop offering handcrafted goods, decor, and gifts reflecting the cottage lifestyle
  • Beverly’s (Parry Sound & Muskoka)
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHRBRkOMwpV
    A local boutique featuring a curated selection of home decor, gifts, and accessories inspired by Muskoka living.

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