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The ongoing pandemic has made a significant impact on small businesses around the world. Now more than ever, we feel the importance of coming together to show support for our community. Purchasing locally is one of the best ways to keep small businesses running! Have you been searching for some local businesses to support in Oshawa? Read below to learn about five locally owned businesses less than 10 minutes away from Park & Lake.

Bistro 67 

Bistro 67 is a local must-try! This restaurant is curated by Durham College’s award-winning W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, from fresh agriculture to freshly prepared meals. Not only is this excellent restaurant 6 minutes away, but while dining — you will also be supporting the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals from Durham College. As a bonus, on Fridays between 2:30 and 5:30 pm and Saturdays between 12 pm and 3 pm, you can also experience their Farmers’ Market!

All or Nothing Brewhouse & Distillery 

All or Nothing Brewhouse is a craft beer haven! Set in a 1950’s Beer Store in Oshawa, this local spot offers a patio and curbside pickup. You can also browse their retail store and take some unique craft beer to go! Take a virtual tour of their production brewhouse by visiting their website.

Eat My Shortbread 

Eat My Shortbread is one of the most delicious bakeries in Oshawa! Not only have they been featured in the LCBO and Eat My Shortbread is one of the most delicious bakeries in Oshawa! Not only have they been featured in the LCBO and Sobey’s, but they are proudly Canadian, nut-free, and preservative-free. Supporting the creators of these treats will make you feel great instead of guilty! Surf their online shop, pickup, or walk-in.

Buckingham Meat Market  

An Oshawa favourite, the Buckingham Meat Market has been in business since 1956! This Specialty Butcher serves the highest quality meats to the Oshawa community. Local Ontario meat is just one of the many products they provide. They also offer fish and seafood, gluten-free meats, deli meats, cheeses, ready-to-serve dinners, and daily fresh baked goods, among others! They are always adding new products, so you never know what you may find.

Lovell Drugs Ltd 

Diana Lovell-Kirk from Lovell Drugs (and property owner in downtown Oshawa) and her family have been a local community staple for 109-years! Their pharmaceutical store has provided the Oshawa community a place to access health consultations, home healthcare, medication, vaccine services, and medical cannabis. To support local businesses means to keep your local pharmacy as well. Don’t miss out on this crucial community staple for all your essential needs!

As you can see there’s no shortage of amazing, local businesses near Park & Lake. You’ll find all the conveniences you need just minutes away and you’ll feel good knowing you’re helping the community! For more tips about the neighbourhood, don’t forget to read the Falconcrest Homes’ blog.