Look Local Magazine Oakville/Burlington

We are beyond thrilled to have been selected as a participant in the Digital Main Street Lab program. Look Local and Digital Main Street (as perfectly stated by Ahmed ElBedawy, Communitech’s Digital Main Street program director) share the same belief that Main Street small businesses are the heart of our communities. Our Look Local team greatly looks forward to this partnership and witnessing the positive growth it will bring about for small businesses across Southern Ontario.... https://looklocalmagazine.com//digital-main-street-lab-pa/

Have you checked out our Valentine's Day Directory? We've put together a list of local hotspots to help you plan for a joyous and memorable Valentine's Day 2021! From local restaurants where you can enjoy gourmet take-out/delivery, bakeries and chocolate shops with decadent treats, florists with stunning bouquets, lingerie boutiques with gorgeous lace ensembles, and jewellers who will help you find that perfect piece for moments of "I love you" and "I do". ... Find it at www.looklocalmagazine.com

Let's face it, we all deserve some TLC and should make self-care one of our 2021 resolutions. To help you start (and keep) that self-care resolution, check out Look Local Marketplace where we will be featuring our top picks of local wellness products that will help you relax and unwind! www.looklocal.ca

Look Local Marketplace was founded to make shopping local easy, encouraging more people to support local businesses and their local economy. Small businesses make up the fabric of where we live; employing local people, paying local taxes and supporting local initiatives. If we all chose local over big box stores, our communities would thrive. Visit www.looklocal.ca where you can shop from 30+ small businesses in our local area, add multiple items to your cart from different stores, and checkout in one easy transaction.

50 chairs. 6 artists. & a whole lot of Bronte! At Home in Bronte's Winter Edition welcomes you to stroll through Bronte Village as you take in the beautiful artwork of 50 Muskoka chairs painted by local artists! ... Experience this outdoor art show, unique to Bronte Village, until the end of January. : Bronte Village BIA Oakville

#GiftLocal with Look Local Marketplace this holiday season and let us help you check everyone off your list with a curated selection of unique and locally-sourced gifts from our 27 vendors! Hopefully you'll find some inspiration from these ideas and visit www.looklocal.ca to browse the hundreds of great products that these vendors have on the marketplace! https://looklocalmagazine.com//last-minute-gift-ideas-fro/

It’s official. Downtown Oakville’s vibrant core is bustling once again. This holiday season, take advantage of being home and become a tourist in Oakville’s downtown, with their Hometown Holiday Experience! https://looklocalmagazine.com//downtown-oakvilles-hometow/

Look Local Marketplace (@looklocalmarket) invites you to shop from 25+ local shops all in one place! Fashion, health & beauty, toys & electronics, home decor, food & drink you name it, we've got it! Visit www.looklocal.ca and shop for all your holiday gifts, with free local delivery for orders over $50 up until Christmas Eve. Plus, for every item purchased, we are donating $1 to local food banks in Oakville and Burlington.

Congrats to Dove+Arrow for winning the Best Local Shopping Talk of the Town Award! This home decor and crafting store is your one-stop-shop for cute and fun D.I.Y! https://looklocalmagazine.com//dove-arrow-wins-best-local/

What is it that makes wood-fired pizza so delicious? That unique smoky flavour, the crispy base, the bubbly cheesy top... Head on over to www.looklocalmagazine.com where you'll find our guide on 10 Great (Local) Pizza Places to enjoy wood-fired pizzas and other gourmet pizzas that will have you daydreaming that you're in Italy. Ah, that's amore!

Canadian winters they can be harsh, they can be cold, and they can be down-right unfriendly to our hair and skin. Go to www.looklocalmagazine.com to read our Winter Self-Care Guide that will help you say goodbye to dryness, breakage and flaking during the cold weather months!

Making your House a Home: Do you need a decorator or designer? https://looklocalmagazine.com//21/making-your-house-a-home/

Nowhere else we would rather be, than on these streets of Downtown Oakville, shopping #local and with this wonderful entertainer keeping our spirits high with his great performance!!

What is it that makes wood-fired pizza so delicious? When a pizza has been 'wood-fired', it means the pizza was cooked in a wood-fired oven. Wood is burned to heat the oven which reaches extremely high temperatures, often upwards of 800 degrees Fahrenheit. A current provided by the smoke leads to a steady air stream that ensures even cooking and a unique smoky flavour.... https://looklocalmagazine.com//thats-amore-10-great-local/

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a traditional British dessert enjoyed over the Christmas holidays. Combining the sweetness of dates with the subtle spice of ground ginger (along with other pantry staples), it's a sweet delight that we're sure you'll enjoy! For a Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe that comes straight from the kitchen of MollyCake in Downtown Burlington, visit this link: https://looklocalmagazine.com//molly-cakes-sticky-toffee-/

Get an early start on your holiday shopping with Arts Burlington's ONLINE Christmas Sale! Taking place until November 30, the sale will be showcasing art pieces by 90 local artists from the 6 guilds of the Art Gallery of Burlington Browse artisanal gifts, photography, pottery and fine art -- and support these local artists by purchasing their art to give to your family and friends this Christmas!... https://www.artsburlington.ca/xmassale.

Did you know that Burlington has over 400 restaurants offering a variety of delicious food options for all tastes and budgets? These businesses have appreciated the patronage of locals through restrictions and are asking you to continue this support through take out, gift cards and dine in options (following health guidelines). #takeouttohelpout... https://looklocalmagazine.com//taste-of-burlingtons-takeo/

We've restocked our Look Local magazines at retailers across Oakville and Burlington! If you haven't picked one up one, get one now before they run out! A few places in Oakville & Burlington that carry LL: Anderson's Carpet & Home Pure Boutique ... Coffee Culture Café & Eatery Discover Burlington Ontario (Burlington's Visitor Information Centre) Carols Nicetys Tribeca Coffee Co. - Oakville Aroma Espresso Bar Canada Organic Garage, Whole Foods, Sobeys & Longos. Let us know where you're located and we'll suggest a nearby pickup location!

On November 11th, we remember the heroes who have served and continue to serve our country, during times of war, conflict, and peace. Wherever you are at 11 a.m. on November 11, pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the more than 2-million Canadians who have served throughout our history and the more than 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice. Go to www.looklocalmagazine.com to read our feature article in honour of our nation's veterans.

With the growing trend of eco-friendly products and more and more zero-waste shops opening up, more people are making the switch to a simpler lifestyle in order to keep their footprint small and preserve the environment. Read our guide at www.looklocalmagazine.com for tips on how to "go green" and live simply, with help from local zero-waste shops: A Greener Place in Waterdown, EcoFillosophy in Bronte, and Refillery Market in Burlington.