Help Support Local Businesses! 

Buying from local businesses is so important for our community – especially during these difficult times. If you’re able to, doing some of your holiday shopping from small businesses will help REAL people in our community and will make everyone’s holiday season a bit brighter! Here are some of our favourite businesses that you may want to try for yourself!

FARMHOUSE ARTISAN CHEESE

One of our favourite places in town is Farmhouse Artisan Cheese! This fabulous shop is located on Kerr Street and boasts delicious cheeses from around the world! If you're looking for a great gift idea for the foodie your life, you may want to think about getting them some cheeses or charcuterie items. Or you can always purchase an e-gift card right from their website (www.farmhouseartisancheese.com). Make sure to get yourself a fantastic grilled cheese sandwich on your way out!

Look at all those delicious treats! 

The perfect way to celebrate not just during the holidays, but anytime! 

WATCH US WOMEN

Another fantastic local business in Oakville is Watch Us Women, which has been a favourite clothing store in the heart of Glen Abbey for over 30 years. The amazing staff offer personalized shopping experiences to assist you in picking the perfect outfit. They offer great advice when you're choosing gifts and you can also purchase gift cards in-store and online. They currently offer in store shopping, curb side pickup and delivery, so you can shop any way that you feel comfortable! Be sure to check them out on their website, www.watchuswomen.com or check them out on facebook or Instagram!

MARYLEBONE CAFE

A recent addition to all the great shops in the uptown core, the Marylebone Cafe has quickly become a local favourite! The cheerful decor, friendly smiles and commitment to using only the best, high quality, all natural ingredients is what keeps people coming back!

Choose from a delicious selection of gourmet organic coffees, specialty teas, hand-crafted desserts, cookies made fresh on-site and their signature Freakshakes.

Creamy, decadent ice cream and gelatos along with the friendly staff makes this a go-to spot year round. Come in to the Marylebone Cafe and treat yourself and loved ones to a delicious experience!

PARADISO RESTAURANT

Paradiso has been a staple in Downtown Oakville for over 20 years, offering fabulous food and drinks, cozy décor and a friendly staff.

Right now Paradiso is featuring a “Date Night For 2” for take-out, which is a prix fixe menu with a choice of an appetizer, 2 entrees and 1 dessert for $55, and they have some great wines from Vineland Estates that can be added on for a very reasonable price. For every $100 gift card purchased between now and December 24th, Paradiso will donate $10 to the United Way, so it’s a win-win! Check out the menu on their website www.paradisorestaurant.com!

COOPER CONTRACTING

Need some work done at your home? Whether it be windows, trim, kitchens, baths, basements, siding, outdoor contracting – you name it – Cooper Contracting can get the job done and they do excellent work!

Here's a gorgeous multi-tiered deck they just installed in River Oaks to replace one that was basically disintegrating. They also replaced the windows at the house - excellent work all around! 

Give them a call at 905-484-2667 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We hope you've enjoyed this showcase of some great local businesses that we really like! Consider using the services of a local business the next time you shop!