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Millbrook Mercantile is a destination shop in the Township of Cavan Monaghan with more than 100 cheeses, meats, and boutique wines, as well as all-natural clothing, home decor, and art made from small businesses and artisans based locally, across Canada, and around the world. A menu of sandwiches, charcuteries, and salads use locally sourced produce, meats, and ingredients which can be enjoyed on a seasonal streetside patio. (Photo courtesy of Millbrook Mercantile)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Millbrook Mercantile is a destination one-stop shop supporting local and Canadian makers

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From menu ingredients to its retail shelves, the Township of Cavan Monaghan shop focuses on locally sourced, small batch, artisan products.
19-year-old Curve Lake First Nation artist Soraya Whetung of Soraya Beads selling her handmade jewellery at the 71st annual Curve Lake Pow Wow in September 2024. Her handmade beaded bracelets will soon be available for purchase through Canadian off-price department store chain Winners. (Photo courtesy of Soraya Whetung)

Handmade bracelets by 19-year-old Curve Lake entrepreneur Soraya Whetung to be sold at Winners

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Soraya Beads are also available through Biskane, an e-commerce marketplace for verified Indigenous artists.
A high-quality luxury swimwear brand based in the Township of North Kawartha in Peterborough County, Bikinis by Bridget recently showed off their latest and largest collection to date, "Verano in Mexico," at Miami Swim Week. As founder and designer Bridget McCluckie continues to gain international attention and get her products into more boutiques across Canada, she uplifts other businesses in the local community by partnering with local small business owners and artisans to host events at her flagship brick-and-mortar store, HERmanas, in Apsley. (Photo courtesy of Bikinis by Bridget)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Bikinis by Bridget brings luxury swimwear designed in North Kawartha to international runways

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Founded by Bridget McCluckie, the high-quality swimwear brand hosts in-store events with local small business owners and artisans at Apsley flagship boutique HERmanas.
Peterborough musician VanCamp (Calvin Bakelaar) provides a soundtrack for shoppers during a summer sidewalk sale in downtown Peterborough, with the street closed to motor vehicle traffic. The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) will be hosting Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales on June 14, July 12, August 9, and September 13, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Monthly Saturday sidewalk sales coming to downtown Peterborough this summer

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Two blocks of George Street will be closed to motor vehicles during the events, which will also feature pop-up street vendors and community activities.
On the outdoor barnyard stage of the picturesque Winslow Farm in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Millbrook's 4th Line Theatre develops and stages original Canadian plays, written by and about Canadians, that chronicle and explore the region's cultural heritage. Attracting more than 17,000 people each summer, the not-for-profit outdoor theatre company has a $4 million impact on the local economy each season, working with more than 50 local businesses, food purveyors, and partners. (Photo courtesy of 4th Line Theatre)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook grows Canadian-made plays, local talent, and regional tourism

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For 33 years, the theatre company in the Township of Cavan Monaghan has brought history to life on its outdoor stage at the Winslow Farm.
Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Kawartha Craft Beer Festival, which takes place at Peterborough's Del Crary Park on the shores of Little Lake on June 6 and June 7, 2025. The event features regional and Ontario-based breweries, local food and retail vendors, lawn games, and live music, including an all new Country Night featuring headliner Buck Twenty to kick off the festival on Friday. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Craft Beer Festival)

Know Your Locals: 8th annual Kawartha Craft Beer Festival returns to Peterborough June 6 and 7

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Kicking off with an all-new Country Night, the two-day event at Del Crary Park will include live music, lawn games, local food and retail vendors, and lots of brews.
Darren Goldin founded Entomo Farms in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood in Peterborough County with his brothers Jarrod and Ryan in 2014 after reading an article about the benefits of consuming insects. Today, the award-winning company is the largest producer of cricket-based protein in North America, supplying its products to more than 50 companies worldwide. (Photos courtesy of Entomo Farms)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Norwood’s Entomo Farms is redefining the future of farming and food

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The Township of Asphodel-Norwood company is the largest producer of cricket-based protein in North America.
Located in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan in Peterborough County, Rolling Grape Vineyard was founded with the goal of bringing the picturesque experience of wine country to the Kawarthas. Offering a grape-to-table experience, the family farm makes all wine on site using Ontario-grown grapes. The winery includes a restaurant with ingredients sourced from local suppliers and regularly hosts events in support of local makers and small businesses. (Photo courtesy of Rolling Grape Vineyard)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Rolling Grape Vineyard brings wine country to The Kawarthas

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From sourcing ingredients from regional suppliers to hosting markets for small businesses, the Bailieboro winery is strengthening the local economy one wine glass at a time.
Based in Selwyn Township in Peterborough County, Paluski Boats manufactures entirely Canadian-made canoes, kayaks, and paddles, as well as boating accessories, for the tourism industry both locally and across the country, including boat rentals for Alberta's iconic and internationally known Moraine Lake. The company exclusively works with Peterborough-based Merit Precision for the injection-moulded plastics needed for all parts of their products. (Photo courtesy of Paluski Boats)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Paluski Boats champions local manufacturing with Canadian-made canoes, kayaks, and paddles

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The Selwyn Township company manufactures high-quality products for the tourism industry both at home in The Kawarthas and across Canada.
George Anagnostou and Shannon LeClair, co-owners of Nòstimo By The Original Greek in Peterborough, are offering a VIP dinner package in advance of a concert by internationally renowned guitarist Pavlo on the Mother's Day weekend. The package includes a three-course dinner with beer or wine, VIP seating at the May 10 concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, and a meet and greet with Pavlo at the restaurant. (Photo courtesy of Nòstimo By The Original Greek)

Know Your Locals: Nòstimo By The Original Greek welcomes renowned guitarist Pavlo to Peterborough’s Market Hall with VIP dinner for concert-goers

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George Anagnostou and Shannon LeClair are offering a three-course dinner, VIP seating to the May 10 concert, and a meet and greet with Pavlo at the restaurant.
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