Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion 2025 Vendor Profiles:
November 7-11, 2025
Garside Gardens
Contact: Janise Garside
2908 Garside Road
Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0
District: Algoma
(705) 246-1398
Mike and Janise Garside have been making Maple syrup together on St. Joseph Island since 2014. In 2015 Garside Gardens was founded. Bringing together Mike’s 4th generation knowledge of syrup production and Janise’s Forest conservation background, they strive for sustainability in forest management and quality syrup in every small batch. In the early spring they focus on wood fired Maple, Birch, and Birple syrup production, and they prepare their market vegetable gardens for the local farmers market in the summer as well as for pickle production later in the year. Together with the support of their family, friends, and community they have built a loving small business that happily provides delicious syrup, vegetables and pickles to all their amazing customers near and far.
Harbour Hot Sauce
Contact: Benjamin John
3A Bayview Road
Parry Sound, ON P2A 1A7
District: Parry Sound/Muskoka
(519) 280-1441
At Harbour Hot Sauce, they are committed to creating quality products that perfectly balance heat and flavour. Each batch of their hot sauce is carefully produced in small quantities to ensure every bottle delivers the fresh, vibrant flavours their customers love. All their hot sauces use their own unique recipes free from artificial preservatives and fillers—just natural, bold ingredients.
Lake of the Woods Brewing Company
Contact: Ian Bergman
350 Second Street South
Kenora, Ontario P9N 1G5
District: Kenora
(416) 525-6100
ian@lowbrewco.com
Lake of the Woods Brewing Company (“LOWBrewCo”) was launched in the summer of 2013 with one focus – to brew great beer (and sell as much of it as possible!). Headquartered in Kenora, Ontario, LOWBrewCo is a producer, distributor and retailer of craft beer. LOWBrewCo is currently the only brewer situated between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario, spanning approximately 750 km from west to east. Situated on the northernmost point Lake of the Woods, LOWBrewCo has built a robust and highly recognized brand celebrating the company’s geographic location and all that the Lake has to offer. With a workforce peaking seasonally at over 150 people, LOWBrewCo’s lines of business are a taproom & eatery, retail store/online shop, and centered around brewing wholesale & commercial sales.
Lake of the Woods Brewing Company has recently expanded to include a nanobrewing site in Winnipeg at Hargrave Street Market in True North Square, and Summer of 2019 saw LOWBrewCo’s Stage I Export Strategy completed by commissioning a joint venture nanosite brewery in Warroad, Minnesota.
Manitoulin Farmstead
Contact: Natalie Edward
777 Rockville Road
Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0
District: Manitoulin
(613) 406-8529
manitoulinfarmstead@gmail.com
Manitoulin Farmstead began with a simple dream: to give our children the freedom to roam — to climb trees, care for animals, and grow with the land. From those roots, their farm has flourished into a place where sustainability, community, and nature meet.
They share this life through the products we create lavender grown and distilled by hand, pure maple syrup aged in bourbon barrels, honey gathered from our hives, and our newest release — Sparkling Lavender Lemonade, crafted with lavender from our fields. Each small-batch product carries with it the spirit of Manitoulin Island and an invitation to slow down, savour, and connect with the beauty of intentional living.
North Hound Life
Contact: Grazyna Szawlowski
131 Highway 60 Unit 14
Huntsville Ontario P1H 1C2
District: Muskoka
(613) 809-3649
hello@northhoundlife.com
North Hound Life offers high-quality, natural supplements that enhance pets’ overall health. Customers praise the effectiveness of the products in supporting immune systems, digestive health, joint mobility, allergy relief, and more. The supplements are easily incorporated into pets’ diets and well-received by even picky eaters. Customers appreciate the Canadian company’s commitment to using premium ingredients.
RM Spice n’ Stuff
Contact: Riley McPhee
5 Bruce Street
Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0
District: Algoma
(705) 796-7281
rmspicenstuff@outlook.com
RM Spice n’ Stuff is a husband-and-wife owned and operated small business proudly rooted in Bruce Mines, Ontario, and serving Algoma and the surrounding area. They specialize in handcrafting small-batch spice blends that bring flavor, comfort, and creativity to every meal.
With 15 unique blends to choose from, there’s something for every kitchen— perfect for firing up the BBQ or Smoker, grilling some veggies, simmering a stew, whipping up a sauce, or just adding a little extra to weeknight dinners. Their seasonings are made to be versatile, approachable, and delicious—perfect for both new cooks and seasoned pros.
November 12-16, 2025
BFF Naturals
Contact: Nancy Frey
117411 Sale Barn Road
New Liskeard, ON 1P0J 1P0
District: Timiskaming
(705) 676-5296
BFF Naturals was created in 2024 by Nancy Frey of Breault Family Farm. Nancy and her husband, Alain Breault, own and operate a 110-acre beef and chicken farm just outside of New Liskeard, Ontario. From their farm store, they provide their community with pasture-raised beef, chicken, and a variety of other local foods.
Over time, Nancy became increasingly aware of the remarkable benefits beef tallow offers for healthy, nourished skin. With a strong desire to use the entire animal and minimize waste from their weekly beef butchering, she began experimenting with tallow as the foundation for a new line of skin and self-care products. These efforts gave rise to BFF Naturals; a brand built on the belief that traditional ingredients can be both powerful and sustainable. From their cows to their customer’s home, BFF Naturals reflects their core values: respecting the whole animal, reducing waste, and crafting products that nourish both people and the planet.
Fromagerie Kapuskoise
Contact: Francois et Denis Nadeau
376 Government Road E.
Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X7
District: Cochrane
(705) 371-2177
fromageriekapuskoise@gmail.com
Fromagerie Kapuskoise is a labour of love for owner Francois Nadeau. Following four years of university and a trip to Asia where cheese was limited and his craving for the product grew, Francois Nadeau threw himself into cheese-making training in Quebec, as well as France. Originally from Kapuskasing, Nadeau seized an opportunity to bring his dream home, establishing the first artisanal cheese-making facility in the region.
Fromagerie Kapuskoise will be offering two categories of traditional French style artisanal cheeses at the Fair this year:
1. Cow cheeses: Mattagami, Opasatika, Kapuskasing, Missinaibi
2. Goat Cheeses: Mattagamichevre, Pagwa
Island Haskap Berry
Contact: Mourad (Moe) Belamine
1819 F&G Line Road
Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0
District: Algoma
(647) 853-7155
Island haskap Berries is a family run orchard located in picturesque St. Joseph Island, Ontario. They carry several varieties of haskap. Haskap berries are highly nutritious fruit with a powerful, deep flavour. High in vitamins and antioxidants, they are a very healthy, versatile fruit and can be successfully used fresh, frozen or processed.
La Belle Vie Farm
Contact: Tara Hamilton
378 Turcot Road
St. Charles, ON P0M 2W0
District: Sudbury
(705) 507-4529
On their specialty fruit orchard in Northeastern Ontario, they are committed to biodiversity, ecological farming and growing nutritious, healthy food. As farmers, they are innovators and creators. For more than a decade, their main farming activity has been haskap berry production, a nutritional powerhouse relatively new to Ontario. They offer a full line of haskap products, made in their on-farm commercial kitchen including jams, sauces, dehydrated products, baked goods and ice cream. They are committed to building food security and resilience in the face of the changing climate. They aim to do so by being connected to the land and community; and constantly learning.
Love North
Contact: Ashley Love
91 Spencer Street
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1C4
District: Muskoka
(705) 204-1236
Love North ethically wild harvests an array of botanicals and evergreens using the ancient alchemical process of distillation to create distillations, which come out in the form of hydrosols (water soluble extraction of plant) and essential oils (oil soluble extraction of the plants). Love North uses these raw materials to create their line of aromatherapy, skincare, and body care products. All the products are naturally sustainable because of creating distillations and plant extracts directly from local forests in Muskoka and Parry Sound.
Muskoka Granola
Contact: Heather Glumac
304-25 Alexandra Street
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1H7
District: Muskoka
(705) 205-1324
June of 2021, in an attempt to find a granola or cereal without preservatives and refined sugar, Heather Glumac created her own and began selling it at the Huntsville Farmer’s Market. It went so well that she was able to quit her job and start a business. The business now employs two employees, participates in six summer farmer’s markets, and supplies their online store as well as over 20 retailers. Muskoka Granola is all homemade in Bracebridge, sweetened with only Grade A maple syrup, and does not contain preservatives or any refined sugar.
Split Rail Brewing Co.
Contact: Andrea Smith or Shirley De Roche
31 Water Street
Gore Bay, ON, P0P 1H0
District: Manitoulin
(705) 370-8284
splitrail@splitrailmanitoulin.com
Split Rail Brewing Co. produces high quality, small batch craft beverages on Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world. Founders Andrea Smith & Eleanor Charlton began brewing in a garage in 2010 and opened Manitoulin Island’s first craft brewery in 2015 in Gore Bay, Ontario. Split Rail is named in honour of the cedar split rail fence that winds its distinctive zigzag pattern all across the landscape of Manitoulin. This icon is a distinguishing feature of the Manitoulin Island landscape and represents their approach to brewing exceptional beverages while building a socially responsible business.
The Holmstead Farm
Contact: Ryan Holm
29 Dillon Road
Nobel, ON P0G 1G0
District: Parry Sound
(705) 774-2452
The Holmstead is a family-run farm in Carling Township, just north of Parry Sound, that started in 2019 as a small hobby farm and quickly became a thriving goat milk soap business. Using the rich, nourishing milk from their own herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats, they handcraft all soaps and body products on-farm in small batches, blending high-quality, sustainable oils and butters for truly indulgent skincare.
From seasonal and specialty soaps to luxurious lotions, creams, and body scrubs, each product is thoughtfully crafted with natural ingredients that pamper your skin while staying gentle on the environment. At The Holmstead, every bar, jar, and tub reflects their passion for quality, sustainability, and the care that comes naturally from farm to home.
Woollysteer Ranch
Contact: Jason Audette
71 Logan Road
Nolalu, ON
District: Thunder Bay
(807) 632-6571
Woollysteer Ranch is a private partnership ranch in Nolalu, ON owned by Jason Audette and Rachel Audette. They specialize in the production of high-quality heritage livestock including Highland cattle and Mangalitsa hogs and are a local regenerative ranch source for premium meats. They sell direct to consumers through online sales, offering naturally raised 100% grass-fed and grass-finished Highland beef and pasture-raised Mangalitsa pork curated meat boxes and cuts.
Woollysteer Ranch aim to have a nose to tail operation, using everything their animals gave up in order to provide them with food. They have just recently started making soaps and lotions with the excess lard that comes from the Managlitsa hogs and are currently working on a certified commercial kitchen so they can begin freeze-drying organ meats on-site and further process into powder for easy consumption and a nutrient boosting alternative. Their market is currently based in Thunder Bay and surrounding area at this time; however, they plan to expand their market into Southern Ontario as well.
World’s Best Cream
Contact: Bill Burley or Angela Wright
660 Falcon Street
Porcupine, ON P0N 1C0
District: Cochrane
(705) 235-2162
Bill Burley is the man behind World’s Best Cream. Having provided farrier services across Northern Ontario for more than 20 years, he developed a therapeutic cream for the treatment of arthritis in horses and humans, drawing on his own experience with pain. Bill focused on the power of precious metals, particularly copper, believing it held the key to pain relief.
In 2017 at the Royal Winter Fair 5 years ago, World’s Best Cream launched a new product – Pain Terminator – and featured four new bath salts. As a result of a CTV documentary and his appearances at the Royal Winter Fair, Bill now sells his product to 1,000 stores across Canada. His product boasts a Natural Health Number assigned by Health Canada, signifying that the cream is safe and effective.
November 7-16, 2025
Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm and Winery
Contact: Trevor Laing
Pinewood Drive
Wawa, ON P0S 1K0
District: Algoma
(705) 852-6642
Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm and Winery is a 640-acre family farm located three kilometres from downtown Wawa. Owners Trevor and Tracy Laing use an old tree nursery located on their property as a processing and distribution base for their wild blueberries and associated products which include wines, jams, barbecue sauces, syrups and butters.
All products are 100% natural, with no artificial colour or preservatives. A popular staple in the product lineup, apart from their exquisite wine, is their Wild Blueberry Moose Radish and Wild Blueberry Sugar-Free Jam. Algoma Highlands’ also offers winery tours and tastings and operates a seasonal strawberry U-pick.
Arana Orchards
Contact: Leo Losereit
177271 Bedard Road.
New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0
District: Timiskaming
(705) 440-9578
Arana Orchards, nestled on the edge of Temiskaming Shores in Northern Ontario, is dedicated to cultivating the finest haskap berries and some sour cherries. Their commitment to sustainability and local engagement shines through in their farming practices, bringing a unique blend of passion, experience, and love for the land to their orchard.
Their primary focus is growing quality haskap berries. This is a new and old plant that has been around in the wild of northern climates. That’s why it does so well in Temiskaming. Haskaps are a bold tasting fruit and add a unique flavour when added to sweet or savoury foods. When picked fresh, they can be eaten immediately and then refrigerated. They love to eat them fresh with dairy products: ice cream, yogurt, cream. They also use them as a topping for salads, sandwiches, wraps and cereal. Once frozen, they are equally versatile. Add them to smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal and ice cream or bake with them, like muffins, crisps, cakes, and pies.
BeeBAGZ
Contact: Kristi MacDonald
3-110 North Kinton Avenue.
Huntsville, ON P1H 0A9
District: Muskoka
+1 (888) 416-9489
BeeBAGZ is a small company whose mission is to create products that have a positive impact on their users and the environment. The product that will be featured at the Northern Ontario Pavilion is BeeBAGZ, a waterproof, self-sealing, reusable storage bag made from 100% cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil, and resin. Available in small, medium, and large sizes, they can last for at least a year, and their use could potentially eliminate thousands of single-use plastic bags from ending up in landfills and waterways.
Cabajankitchen
Contact: Mario McClean
179 Prentice Street
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6C4P8
District: Algoma
+1 (705) 255-8375
Cabajan Kitchen Hot Sauce Co. is a family-founded business created by a husband-and-wife team with a shared passion for flavours and handcrafted quality. Rooted in tradition and inspired by the vibrant taste of the Caribbean, specializing in small-batch hot sauces and hot pepper jellies that bring both heat and depth of flavour to every dish.
At Cabajan Kitchen, they take pride in blending fresh ingredients with creative spice combinations to craft products that are as versatile as they are flavourful. From everyday meals to gourmet creations, our hot sauces and pepper jellies are made to inspire adventurous palates and elevate culinary experiences.
As a family-run company, the mission is simple: to share the warmth of their kitchen with yours—one jar and one bottle at a time.
Cornucopia Gourmet Popcorn Co.
Contact: Stefania Franzisi
199 Old Garden River Road
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5A7
District: Algoma
(705) 542-9950
Founded in 2018 and purchased by local owners Rob and Stefania in 2020, Cornucopia Gourmet Popcorn Company is proud to call Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario home. They are a small local business looking to add some happiness for people with made from scratch gourmet popcorn using Canadian sourced products as much as possible. All their seasonings are 100% Canadian, and their popcorn is popped in small batches to ensure the best possible snacking experience in every bag.
Distillerie Rheault Distillery
Contact: Mireille Morin
6 Hwy 583 N, RR 2
Hearst, ON P0L 1N0
District: Cochrane
(705) 362-2641
Distillerie Rheault Distillery is a craft distillery located in Hearst, Ontario. The company uses as many local products and ingredients as possible in the production of its spirit to showcase the region and promote value-added agriculture. Working closely with the LCBO, Rheault Distillery is producing and marketing a variety of spirits including vodka, different whiskeys, and fruit-based liqueurs. Its Loon brand vodka is available in more than 125 LCBO stores and has won several prestigious awards in the past several years at international competitions.
Dream Acres Alpacas
Contact: Jo-Anne Burton/Danielle Piquette
5590 Hwy ON-101
Black River-Matheson, ON P0K 1N0
District: Cochrane
(613) 875-4425
After years of working and traveling the globe, the Burton Family settled near Timmins, Ontario where they raise alpacas on their farm. They are a small family-run farm participating in fall fairs, and offering farm tours and body and soul alpaca walks. Focused solely on the production of 100 percent Canadian-made quality alpaca products, they sell their goods in their on-farm boutique.
Dream Acres Alpaca offers handwoven, hand-knitted, hand-crocheted, and felted alpaca products which include hats, scarves, shawls, rugs, throws, slippers, long johns, and layering tops. They also sell Canadian factory-made socks and mittens which are hand-finished on the farm. Recently they have added an Airbnb to their services, namely the Paca Shack, where you can wake up to the view of alpacas right outside your window! Dream Acres has an online store and ships throughout Canada.
Finnia Chocolate & Cacao
Contact: Lisabeth Flanagan
31 Water Street.
Gore Bay, ON P0P 1H0
District: Manitoulin
(705) 348-1376
Finnia Chocolate and Cacao is an award-winning bean-to-bar, craft chocolate maker on Manitoulin Island. They are the first and only bean-to-bar makers in Northern Ontario. They hand-sort, roast, crack, winnow, and grind single origin cocoa beans into exceptionally smooth chocolate. All ingredients are natural, organic where possible, and personally selected from different cacao growing regions around the world.
Foraged North
Contact: Kailey Divers
Bx 193
Wabigoon, ON P8N 2Y5
(807) 221-9488
District: Kenora
Foraged North is a Wabigoon-based business created by Kailey Divers that offers locally harvested wild rice that has been fully processed, ready to cook and enjoy, as well as prepackaged and ready to cook casserole and soup mixes. Additionally, Foraged North produces tea mixes from local chaga and wild plants that are sustainably foraged and harvested. Kailey’s artistry and love for nature have allowed her to explore additional products such as key chains made from specialized fossilized clay rock formations unique to the Wabigoon area, as well as bookmarks created by water colour paintings of nature in the area. More recently, Foraged North has produced a cookbook using local recipes that can be purchased both in hard copy and digital format.
For The Bees Farm
Contact: Charles McArthur
1055 Hwy 124
Whitestone, ON P0A 1G0
District: Parry Sound
(705) 389-3310
For The Bees Farm is an apiary located in Whitestone, Ontario. Proudly producing delicious unpasteurized wildflower honey, pollen and crafter of a wide variety of 100% beeswax candles. Products are a great value offered in a variety of sizes as well as convenient pre-wrapped gift packs.
Full Beard Brewing Company
Contact: Jonathan St. Pierre
219 Wilson Avenue
Timmins, ON P4N 2T3
District: Cochrane
(705) 268-0444
Full Beard Brewing Co. is Timmins first craft brewery, and they couldn’t be prouder to share their passion for brewing and delicious beers with great friends and great friends-to-be. They have been operational at their current location in Timmins, Ontario, since January 2017, currently serving in most towns in the north with plans to continue expanding their business throughout Ontario.
Golden Treasure Maple Syrup Products
Contact: Harry Kessels
Box 73 250 Lingenfelters Road
Trout Creek, ON P0H 2L0
District: Parry Sound
(647) 465-6764
Golden Treasure Maple Syrup Products is a 19,000-tap maple syrup operation in Trout Creek, Ontario, 30 km west of Algonquin Park, covering over 200 hectares of forest. Maple sap is collected through pump stations from where it is transferred to the sugar shack via underground pipelines for processing through a reverse osmosis system. The concentrate is boiled down to syrup using a stainless-steel evaporator. Golden Treasure Maple Syrup Products produces every grade: Golden, Amber, Dark and Very Dark using high-quality equipment and quality controls throughout the process, resulting in an exquisitely rich flavour. Golden Treasure Maple Syrup is organically certified through ECOCERT.
Hagen’s Dressing
Contact: Jordon Durance
148 Earl Avenue
Dryden, ON P8N 1Y1
District: Kenora
What began as a house dressing in a little family-owned restaurant called Five Acres Steakhouse in Eagle Lake, Ontario in the 1960’s has since become a household staple by many. Hagen’s Dressing is a zesty oil and vinegar dressing that makes a delightful bread dip and salad dressing, and can be used as a marinade for meat, seafood and vegetables.
Heartwood Mushrooms
Contact: Shane O’Donnell
25 Cockburn Street West
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
District: Manitoulin
(705) 348-0253
Heartwood Mushrooms, co-founded by Shane O’Donnell, is located in Little Current, Ontario. Heartwood Mushrooms has been growing mushrooms for over a decade with an emphasis on health, education and well-being. They offer fresh mushrooms, mushroom grow kits, mushroom tinctures and tempeh. Heartwood Mushrooms has an online store and ships throughout Canada.
Hogan’s Homestead
Contact: Erica Hogan
536 Second Line West
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6C 2K6
District: Algoma
(705) 989-7955
Hogan’s Homestead is a 30,000 tap Maple Syrup Operation in Goulais River, Ontario, Serving the Algoma Region. The company started with a husband and wife and is the first generation of the family to start producing maple syrup for the Hogan Family, which started back in 2017 as a hobby, and quickly turned into a thriving company. More than just maple syrup, Hogan’s Homestead offers infused maple syrup lines which have become a favourite among maple syrup lovers!
JR’s Hot Sauce
Contact: Jean-Rene Marion
593 Spruce Street
Timmins, ON P4N 2P2
District: Cochrane
(705) 363-8878
A family operated Hot Sauce business from Timmins, Ontario. They have been growing super-hot peppers in Northern Ontario for many years to make extraordinary hot sauces. We bring you a world of flavor and spiciness from their home to yours. Handcrafted from the best produce and made with care to elevate your food to the next level from Timmins, Ontario.
The goal is to bring you the best Products from our local region and our home. Handcrafted with love and ensuring sustainability for future generations. Each recipe is created so you receive a sauce of the highest quality and complete customer satisfaction. Winning multiple awards for their products has determined that we can have great success with the smallest idea. They are always connected with customers and have a great presence on all social media. Constantly evolving and adjusting with the demand and request of all their beloved clientele.
Manitoulin Gourmet – Hawberry Farms
Contact: Derek Gravelle
Hwy 551 Box 77
Providence Bay, ON P0P 1T0
District: Manitoulin
(705) 783-1336
Located on the south shores of Manitoulin Island, their century-old farm produces some of the finest gourmet products in the world. Nestled inside the small town of Spring Bay, they create a fine line of gourmet products which have become well known throughout the years.
Muskoka Brand Gourmet Foods
Contact: Andrew Allen
1 Crescent Road., Unit 114
Huntsville ON P1H 1Z6
District: Muskoka
(705) 783-6479
Muskoka Brand Gourmets was created in Huntsville, Ontario. Their small family business produces a variety of gourmet sauces, jams, jellies, oils, and dip the old-fashion way. They take pride in what they create and in turn these products will make you proud to serve them with family and friends alike. Their gourmet products are available throughout many grocery stores and independent retailers all over Ontario as well as online at muskokagourmet.com.
Their Original Garlic Sauce has quickly become Cottage Country’s Favourite Condiment! and once tasted, never forgotten.
Muskoka Mornings
Contact: Kerry Foreman
77 Tamarack Trail.
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1Z1
District: Muskoka
(705) 706-2165
Created and owned by Kerry Foreman, who has a background in health services, Muskoka Mornings offers two unique health products: No Yolking and Dandi Maca Latte.
The main ingredient of No Yolking is simply egg whites which are sprayed with citric acid and baker’s yeast in the drying process. The No Yolking egg powder can be used in smoothies, zucchini pancakes, and for baking. Dandi Maca Latte is a coffee substitute made of several roots, spices, cacao powder, and a fruit sweetener that doesn’t affect glucose levels.
Natural Knits
Contact: Lorna Masters
573 Humes Road
Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0
District: Algoma
(705) 257-1252
Natural Knits has been milling alpaca fibre into yarn for themselves and farms across the country since 2014. In 2024 they acquired two computerized knitting machines and began to knit alpaca garments, such as shawls, toques, gloves and sweaters. With the addition of the knitting machines, they have rebranded to become Natural Knits. At present, they are a small family-owned business.
Nickel City Cheese
Contact: Nicole Paquin
3888 Regional Road 15
Chelmsford, ON P0M 1L0
District: Sudbury
(705) 969-1643
Nickel City Cheese is a family run business operating in Chelmsford, Ontario. Nicole Paquin, the sole proprietor, dreamt of opening a cheese factory in the Greater Sudbury area for years. She and her son decided 8 years ago that their family would make that dream a reality. Founded in 2018, Nickel City Cheese produces cow’s milk cheddar cheese. When you visit the factory, you can purchase fresh curds still warm from the vat! What makes Nickel City Cheese unique? For starters, you’ll find 13 exceptional flavours you won’t find anywhere else! When you support this business, you are also supporting 14 farmers local to the area. Nickel City Cheese aims to provide the Greater Sudbury area with the best cheddar products around.
Northern Fields
Contact: Diana Larente
56 Whitewood Avenue North
New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0
District: Timiskaming
(289) 456-5886
Northern Fields provides consumers a holistic approach to healing the body naturally with the use of herbs grown right from the rich soils of Northern Ontario. From the herbs grown, the business produces food products along with bath and body products. Northern Fields recently opened a café, which showcases some of the packaged food items they produce such as Calendula orange and ginger dressing/marinade, Calendula simple syrup, Chamomile simple syrup, Calendula secret sauce, and Calendula Spicy Kicker.
OC Beauty
Contact: Shayna Boucher
298 Wellington Street West.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1H7
District: Algoma
(705) 910-0338
OC Beauty is passionate about creating natural, vegan bath and body products that are kind to both you and the environment. They started creating products in 2012 with the idea of using ethically sourced, sustainably produced ingredients, and the commitment to crafting products without any animal testing.
Their team is dedicated to creating high-quality products made with love and care in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. To this day they mix their products by hand in small batches using naturally sourced Canadian suppliers to ensure their ingredients are always fresh and of the highest quality.
At OC Beauty they are proud to offer a range of products that are both vegan and eco-friendly.
Their products are never tested on animals and committed to using only the most natural and gentle ingredients to ensure your skin feels nourished and rejuvenated. They are also passionate about giving back to their community, and that’s why they support local charities and organizations working to make a positive impact in the world. They believe in the power of community and are committed to building a network of like-minded individuals who share their passion for natural, ethical, and sustainable living.
Old Mill Mapleworks
Contact: Ray Ferguson
557 Old Mill Road.
Desbarats, ON
District: Algoma
(705) 989-8280
Old Mill Mapleworks is a locally owned maple sugaring business in the Algoma district of Northern Ontario. It specializes in premium maple syrup products like maple butter, maple jelly, maple sugar and maple candies along with its prized syrup. Also, in the line-up is the “original maple sap vinegar”, a fermentation product.
Purvis Fisheries
Contact: Leigh Major
Box 82.
Gore Bay, ON P0P 1H0
District: Manitoulin
(705) 348-2623
Since the late 1800s, Purvis Fisheries has been synonymous with fresh fish caught and processed from Lake Huron and the Northern Channel. Located on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, they sell varieties of fresh and smoked fish products including trout, whitefish, and sturgeon, as well as smoked fish dip and caviar.
The Queen’s Tarts
Contact: Tammy Paterson & Aaron Craig
472 Queen Street East.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1Z8
District: Algoma
705-575-8278
The Queen’s Tarts began as a word-of-mouth fundraising venture. Following the opening of the Mill Market in Sault Ste. Marie in 2014, where Tammy Paterson and Aaron Craig sell their butter tarts, the enterprise has evolved into a viable business. They operate a storefront offering fresh roasted coffee, blended teas, sandwiches, and other baked goods.
Trestle Brewing Company
9 Great North Road.
Parry Sound, ON P2A2X8
District: Parry Sound
(705) 751-9108
Trestle Brewing Company is a small independently owned craft brewery located in downtown Parry Sound on the waterfront where the Seguin River flows into the harbour with a spectacular view looking towards the iconic CPR Trestle bridge and Georgian Bay.
The brewery includes a taproom serving year-round beer offerings brewed on site as well as other seasonal special beers. The taproom also features a great menu that pairs well with their beers.
Walkabout Farm
Contact: Janice Groenheide
1801 Highway 595
South Gillies, ON P0T 2V0
District: Thunder Bay
(807) 708-1952
Established in 2011, Walkabout Farm is a sheep and pork farm, located in South Gillies, Ontario. In 2018 production was expanded to include milking sheep and producing several types of sheep milk cheeses.
Wave Fiber Mill
Contact: Wave Weir
3 Murphy Street
Seguin, ON P2A 2W8
District: Parry Sound
(705) 738-4878
Wave Fibre Mill was born from a lifetime of reflection, intention, and deep concern for the environmental and social impacts of the modern textile industry. At the heart of it lies a simple, radical question: How can we clothe ourselves without poisoning our planet or exploiting its people? The answer that Wave always comes back to is “First you raise a sheep!”
In a time where 98% of their clothing is made from fossil fuels, Wave Fibre Mill offers a different path: one rooted in local fibre, ethical processes, no waste, and regenerative agriculture. By processing locally grown natural fibres, the mill provides farmers with value-added products to sell, and consumers with access to truly sustainable, responsible, non-toxic textiles.
While the mill does custom processing for Canadian fibre farms, the wool that goes into the Wave brand is raised on Ontario regenerative farms that prioritize soil health, animal welfare, and biodiversity, where the soil nourishes the fields that feed and house the animals. At the end of the garment’s long life, it can return to the earth as a nutrient, not a toxin. This creates a true soil-to-soil journey. Wave Fibre Mill is more than a mill. It is a quiet revolution, spinning threads of hope, resilience and renewal, one garment at a time.
Waxwing Commons Ecological Farmstead
Contact: Rachel Lachance
1325 Mahoney Road North
Timmins, ON P4R 0H5
District: Cochrane
(705) 262-4145
Waxwing Commons Ecological Farmstead is an off-grid, family operated, ecological farm located in Timmins, Ontario that encompasses a range of herbal folk remedies, seasonal vegetables, an apiary, a food forest, workshops and consulting. Their diversified approach stems from the core pillars of seasonality, locality, food sovereignty and environmental stewardship. Their current offerings include storage vegetables, value added products including Fire Cider and consulting services. Their products are made the old and slow way using freshly harvested ingredients right from their farm.
Zena Foods Inc.
Contact: Omobolanle Helen Abajingin
51 Elmhurst Court.
Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 1A3
District: Sudbury
(705) 562-2430
Zena Foods’ journey began with a simple belief: food should bring people together, tell stories, and create lasting memories. Today, they operate through two exciting divisions that share this common vision.
Zena Café brings the warmth of Afro-fusion cuisine to their community, starting at Laurentian University and expanding to their flagship location in 2027. Zena CPG Brands takes bold flavors beyond the café, creating innovative snacks, drinks, and packaged foods you can enjoy anywhere.