Top of Lake Superior Chamber of Commerce
425 Highway 11/17 P0T 2J0 Nipigon, ON, Canada

The Lake Superior Circle Tour is hosting a virtual tour around Lake Superior through a Watch Party on their Facebook page on April 9th. Enjoy experiencing your very own Lake Superior Circle Tour and still interact with fellow travelers but from the comforts of home. Hope to see you there!

Great event happening in Red Rock for family day!

Awesome tips on how to land a great catch in the area!

Local Deana Renaud climbs one of Ontario's Superior Country natural wonders! Outdoor Skills And Thrills

Make sure to check out Canyon Country Co-op in Dorion!

This is SO AMAZING great job Zechners Foodmarket and make sure to get your reusable bags everyone!

You know what today is... happy DRAW day! This week for Shop Local after pulling names from 22 of our participating businesses the winners are.... Shannon Jean - A gift basket from Classicut Hair Design Cindy Ward - A home decor piece from Twigs in Bloom J Sarrasin - $75.00 to the The Edgeview at Sunnyside ... Anne Blanchette - $50.00 to Crabby's Sports Bar and Grill Kathy Johnston - Foot warmer & massager from Home Hardware Thank you again for shopping local and to all our participating businesses for the wonderful donations! You will here from us again next Friday!

Very happy to see Dorion’s Ouimet Canyon featured in this video! The 2020 Lake Superior Circle Tour has been released. We are proud to once again be advertising the Top of Lake Superior within it! Ontario's Superior Country has been publishing the Circle Tour since the late 70s and our chamber has always been a strong supporter We can’t wait to see all the Travelers visiting our businesses this summer!

Great article on everything WINTER here in our lovely Township of Nipigon

And the winner is... Alyssa Ray! Congratulations and thank you everyone who participated!!

WE ARE GOING GREEN! As of the end of February (or when our stock of bags are gone)we will no longer provide plastic bags to pack grocery orders.WE ARE GOING GREEN! As of the end of February (or when our stock of bags are gone)we will no longer provide plastic bags to pack grocery orders.

Well the day has finally come and Biddy the elf has fixed the sleigh in time to head back to the North Pole. She still needed some help from those who believe in the magic of Christmas to give her a boost Biddy can’t thank the region, the Top of Lake Superior Chamber of Commerce, and all of the local businesses enough for all their help! And to our final winners for Shop Local the day we’ve all been waiting for... ... THE WINNER OF THE CHAINSAW IS... Mr. Pat Webb - Champion Power Chainsaw from Canadian Tire Selma A. won $50 to Saunders Foodland Kim Mannila won $20 Nipigon General Store Merry Christmas everyone and remember how important it is to continue to support our local economy

Exciting! Make sure to come down and check everything out and remember all your favourite local businesses will be OPEN LATE! :)

Great idea for stocking stuffers!

Biddy paid a very short visit to Classicut Hair Design as she didn’t like their candy too much ... She doesn’t have much time as shes supposed to leave tomorrow back to the North Pole! Stay tuned to see if she fixed the sleigh on time she may even need to recruit those who believe in the magic of Christmas to help power the engine

Happy Friday everyone! It's draw day...the winners are Robbie Ray $50 Zechners Foodmarket... Randi Onakanakis $50 Zechners Foodmarket Melinda Hardy $25 The Nipigon Petro Harold Sault $25 Sue Chef at Crossroads Daylen Decicco - Mac Neil 1 free haircut The Salon Nipigon Thank you all for shopping local and stay tuned as Christmas Eve we will be drawing the Chainsaw from Canadian Tire Thanks again to all participating businesses and for your wonderful donations

Moonlight Madness PASSPORTS will be available this evening beginning at 6 pm at Edge Arts Studio & Gallery and Crabby's Sports Bar and Grill. Visit a minimum of 8 of the 16 participating businesses to have them stamp your passport (no purchase necessary). Bring your stamped passport back to Edge Arts Studio & Gallery before 9 pm and you will be entered to win $160 in gift certificates.

Budsy meet Biddy... their first encounter may not have gone so well? Biddy stopped in at Home Hardware to get supplies to fix the sleigh. #shoplocal #homehardware #cottonheadedninnymuggins

Don't forget tomorrow is the Top of Lake Superior Chamber of Commerce's Moonlight Madness event in support of their Shop Local Campaign. The event is from 6-9 pm where participating businesses are open and local vendors will be setup in the Edge Arts Studio & Gallery. Here is Canadian Tire's specials for the ONE TIME ONLY event. Make sure to check them out and stop in tomorrow. Thank you Jason Yung More updates to come on this exciting event please like and share! Remember h...ow important it is to support our local economy #moonlighmadness #shoplocal #canadiantire

Canadian Tire checked their cameras today to see what Biddy was really up to while working #ShopLocal #BiddytheElf Jason Yung Chelsea Rose CFNO Official May have a run in with her tomorrow morning too at 7:50 am... stay tuned... Big thank you to Twigs in Bloom for the lovely shop local sign!

Biddy made it to the Santa Skate... and clearly is very excited for Santa’s arrival

Okay we have completed our first ever shop local draw for the month... and the winners are... Shannon Lance $50.00 to Crabby's Arena Canteen Anne Blanchette $50.00 to the Bargain Shop J Sarrasin $50.00 to Saunders Foodland... Suzanne Thompson $50.00 to Zechners Foodmarket Theresa Laframboise $50.00 to Red Pebbles Cafe Remember how important it is to shop local and help support these wonderful businesses that keep our community going!! I think we will make sure to track down Biddy to draw for next week... the time change from the North Pole has her all mixed up. Thank you to the Township of Nipigon’s Culture & Recreation Manager for drawing this week Kristin Dutil from the Nipigon Community Centre where she is preparing for her Santa Skate tomorrow beginning at 11 am. #shoplocal

Thank you to some of the staff and business owners who were around to help draw names this morning... although I drew names at all participating businesses these were the ones where I was able to snap a picture. Thank you again to all of your local businesses who are participating and donated wonderful prizes #shoplocal2019 5 names for 5 prizes will be drawn this afternoon stay tuned...

Biddy is excited for the Santa Skate! Make sure to come and check it out

Biddy is learning what stores and small businesses are... and the Township of Nipigon sure is learning that we may act a little different than those from the North Pole #biddytheelf #shoplocal Zechners Foodmarket

Well looks like Biddy made it to Crabby's Sports Bar and Grill and thank you Crabby for telling her about #shoplocal ... oh Biddy do we have a project for you! Zechners Foodmarket #biddytheelf

Looks like Biddy the Elf has crashed in the Township of Nipigon and is making her way to Crabby's Sports Bar and Grill... maybe Crabby Andy can let her know what’s happening in town that we could use her Christmas excitement for!

UPDATE - every Friday until Christmas Eve (December 6th, 13th, 20th) we will draw for prizes that have been donated by local businesses. We will be drawing names from the boxes at participating businesses in the Township of Nipigon, Township of Red Rock, Red Rock Indian Band, and the Township of Dorion.

Very exciting addition to Twigs in Bloom..."The Posh Pocket" where you can find great new items for your wardrobe. Make sure to check out this lovely business #shoplocal

The Holiday Train is in Nipigon

Today is the DAY! The Top of Lake Superior Chamber of Commerce's Shop Local Campaign has kicked off and you can now enter to win some great prizes when you shop at participating local businesses! Some of the prizes include gift certificates, gift baskets, merchandise from the Township of Nipigon, and a Champion Power Equipment Chainsaw from Canadian Tire! Will draw names from businesses weekly ... For more information please contact Casey Clearwater at 807-887-3188 or [email protected] Zechners Foodmarket Saunders Foodland Sue Chef at Crossroads Canadian Tire Nipigon General Store Crabby's Arena Canteen Crabby's Sports Bar and Grill Red Pebbles Cafe Dampier's Offshore Variety store Pelletiers Gas Bar The Edgeview at Sunnyside Twigs in Bloom Nipigon Esso The Petro Home Hardware Art by Art Photography Classicut Hair Design Rexall The Bargain Shop Lake Helen Gas & Variety Canyon Country Coop The Nipigon Print Shop

If you see this crazy ELF she is most likely getting ready for Christmas and the upcoming Shop Local Campaign

An ELF clearly escaped The North Pole in the excitement for a local event #shoplocal2019

The Top of Lake Superior Chamber of Commerce is excited to a launch a Shop Local Campaign from December 1st to 24th to help support our local economy! More information will be posted very soon! If you have a local business that would like to participate that has not been contacted yet please contact Casey Clearwater through e-mail at [email protected] or 807-887-3188

Looks great Zechners Foodmarket

Well you all know what day it is it’s FEATURE FRIDAY! This week the Top of Lake Superior Chamber of Commerce is excited to showcase The Salon. A business owned and ran by entrepreneur and stylist Analise Olah Analise Olah is originally from Kitchener, Ontario but has allowed her passion for hair-styling to take her to many wonderful places. It all began when she was 15 years old and enrolled in a cosmetology program at her high school. Analise then went onto a youth appren...ticeship program and by the time she was 17 she was a junior stylist at a salon in Kitchener. Her career has taken her to the Lauriel Academy in Toronto and the Fairmont Chateau in Lake Louise. Analise’s family moved to Township of Nipigon in 2016 and she followed them shortly after arriving in town as May 2017. Analise has always been a creative and free spirit who loves travel and city life. So, you can imagine it came as quite a shock to her when she arrived in the GREAT NORTH and fell absolutely in love with it. She laughed and said "if you would have told me 5 years ago that I would be in the bush hunting and trapping I wouldn’t have believed you." Aside from embracing the northern culture and lifestyle Analise stated how positively the community has embraced her business. The Salon officially opened as of July 3, 2019 and it has been thriving ever since. She answered my favourite question what is your favourite part about what you do? with something similar to other local business owners. Dealing with the public and offering clients a friendly/safe place while providing them with a quality service. Analise offers all hair services with the exceptions of perms which includes haircuts, colouring, highlights, and lowlights. She also offers facial waxing and will work on location if hired for events such as weddings. She accepts cash credit and debit and her hours vary depending on appointment. The best way to contact her to book an appointment is either by walk-in or through a phone call or text message at 807-708-4559. Her shop is located at 105 fourth street which you can’t miss with its vibrant red door. She explained she wanted it to stand out just like her favourite shade of lipstick. I think I can speak for most when I say that Analise Olah you have done a great job of standing out alone with your wonderful services and a great new addition to the business directory for the Township of Nipigon!

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Today is the DAY. It’s FEATURE FRIDAY and today we are showcasing the wonderful Zechners Foodmarket. I had the privilege of sitting down with John Zechner Jr. and Lesley Zechner-Willan to discuss Zechner’s journey over the years and the navigation of running a business in a smaller community. The story of this business is a special one as this is not just about the journey of a business but a large family who has been present in this community for a long time. I thought it w...Continue reading

Check out "A night on the 13th Floor" at the Red Rock Inn - all proceeds go to the Nipigon Memorial Hospital

Congrats Sweet Treats

Well it’s time for our FEATURE FRIDAY and this week we are showcasing the lovely Classicut Hair Design. This interview was special to me as I have been a loyal client for over 10 years now. Coming into the shop feels like I am simply coming to sit, have coffee, catch up with friends and I think most clients would agree. However, after coffee with other friends my hair doesn’t ever look as great as it does then when I leave a conversation with Winnie Kok Salo. Classicut has a...n extremely welcoming and warm environment and as soon as you walk in the door to when you’re sitting in the chair, they ensure you are comfortable. The business officially opened as of March 1st, 1982 which means they are quickly approaching 40 years of business (March 1st, 2022). I always enjoy asking business owners about their early days and what it was like in the beginning. When asking Winnie, she happily responded with how wonderful the community was, it was all wonderful right away Winnie Kok Salo Throughout the interview we touched on the fact that many people who grew up in the area experienced their very fist haircut in one of Winnie’s chairs. This is something so special as Winnie and her other stylists get to watch their clients grow up while cutting their hair on a regular basis. Classicut is open 6 days a week Monday Saturday They open everyday at 9 am and closing times vary depending on appointments They have a wonderful team including 4 stylists Winnie Kok Salo, Brittany Salo, Sammie Thompson, Rebecca Robinson, and one student Myla Haskell Services offered include Colouring Facial Waxing Cuts Texture services Products offered include Large range of retail products for different hair needs Bath and body products Mens products Hair appliances Gifts baskets & gift cards per request If you would like to book appointment you can simply walk in as Classicut Hair Design is located at 22 Front Street, Nipigon or give them call at 1 (807) 887 3061 Remember how important it is to shop local and support our wonderful local businesses like Winnie’s!

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Well we all know what day it is welcome today's FEATURE FRIDAY! Now her business is called Sweet Treats, but I realized shortly after talking with Chantal that she really is the sweet treat in all of this. When I showed up for the interview, she was busy doing what does best - making delicious chocolates! Chantal Goupil originally from Kapuskasing has always had a passion for baking and has been making handmade chocolates for 15 years. However, Sweet Treats and what it is to...day would not be what she would have ever imagined. Most people would probably assume different due to her amazing successes since moving to the region. Chantal worked at the Casino in Thunder Bay for 18 years and it all really started when she took a cake decorating class with a friend. Slowly over the years what began as a hobby has grown into a wonderful business. She moved to Township of Red Rock in February of 2018 and officially started operating Sweet Treats full time as of June 2019. I think I can say on behalf of most people we are SO happy she has done so after tasting any of her delicious products. From specialty cakes to decadent desserts Chantal makes it all. More importantly if you have a unique or custom design, she is the woman for the job. She can take your creative ideas and bring them to life in dessert form! Sweet Treats products include Custom Cakes Cupcakes Cake Pops Handmade chocolates (milk chocolate, salted caramel, butterscotch, cookies n’ cream, peanut butter, and coffee) Paint your own cookies Decorated Cookies Breads and other baked goods She can cater to different allergies and makes gluten free and nut free options for select products Services available are Catering for different events (weddings, parties, etc.) Available to teach classes (cookie decorating, cupcake decorating, etc.) Print images in edible ink and can scan your favourite image right onto a cake (you can e-mail the photo or give her the original copy to scan) Chantal is extremely flexible and there are no specific business hours so you contact her at any time through her Facebook page or at 807-472-8698 The most amazing part of interviewing local business owners such as Chantal is hearing about the incredible support from everyone in the surrounding communities. She expressed how extremely welcoming Red Rock has been and this proves why as a region we are SO special. We help each other and offer support to those who work hard and provide great products and services. Keep up the great work Sweet Treats! I hope these features help to remind you about the amazing businesses we have in the area and how extremely important shopping local can be. The amount of pictures I can add to a post is limited so to view more of Sweet Treats past please visit their Facebook page.

Happy Friday everyone! (netflix & massages say whaaaaa?) Today for FEATURE FRIDAY we have the pleasure of showcasing Corinna Dampier's Hometown Hygiene - dental hygiene clinic the wonderful business located right in the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital at 125 Hogan Road, Nipigon ON. The office is located across the hall from the long term care dining room. ... This was an extremely exciting interview because not only are we featuring a great local business, but she will be celebrating 10 YEARS of business as of December 1st, 2019. She officially opened her doors or chair you could say December 1st, 2009 and has been working hard ever since. Although Corinna has happily been running Hometown Hygiene for 10 years, she has been a registered dental hygienist for the past 23 years and you can tell when speaking with her she is passionate about her job and takes her work very seriously. Hometown Hygiene is open throughout the week and hours may vary depending on appointments. However, Saturday and Sunday the office is closed. Services offered include Teeth cleaning Oral cancer exams Oral assessment Whitening Desensitizing Sports guards Cavity prevention Denture care Referrals She will work with any dentist and can work with all benefit plans in order to make sure that all coverage you are eligible for will be taken care of. OKAY now this might have to be one of my FAVOURITE interviews as it included a massage and Netflix. (of course I had to try it) That’s right everyone her dental chair also doubles as a massage chair and while she cleans your teeth you could continue to binge watch that show on Netflix you can’t get enough of. Corinna has experience working with apprehensive patients and really makes sure everyone is comfortable and that she does her job in a way that makes it easiest for her patient. She even has a dental toy set for little ones to play with and familiarize themselves with the dental office and hygienist. A lot of people have fears or can be worried about dental work. Corinna is the perfect hygienist to help you through those doubts while cleaning your teeth or any other service she offers. . If you are interested in making an appointment you can contact Corinna Corinna through her Facebook page for Hometown Hygiene - dental hygiene clinic or at 1 807 887 2421

September 25th is Franco-Ontarian Day, a time to celebrate your community and its history! Le 25 septembre est la Journée franco-ontarienne, une occasion de célébrer votre communauté et son histoire.

Well...you all know what day it is! Happy FEATURE FRIDAY Today I am excited to feature Nipigon’s very own Nipigon General Store.The store that has it all...as said by local Glena Clearwater if they don’t have it, you don’t need it! ... Anne Marie Cartwright & Terry Cartwright officially opened the business on January 3rd of 2007 and it has been growing ever since. Especially when it comes to their products and services. When I walk into this store I feel very comfortable and love to browse the aisles. They are extremely welcoming and even welcome those pets walking by throughout the day with water bowl outside the store front just for them. Some great items that have in stock include furniture paint (Bee by the Sea), crafting supplies, all of the cords/chargers/adapters you could think of... even for those that have a cassette player in their car!! They sell lots of great clothing especially when wanting to show your hometown pride or get a great souvenir with Nipigon branded clothing. Lots of people also purchase the Hi-Vis safety apparel they offer which is great for work related tasks. Anne also explained that they work with local trappers and have lots of furs and leathers such as deer skin, cow hide etc. From essential oils to seasonal decorations they really do have it all! I asked Anne & Terry what their favourite thing about running the store is and they both replied meeting all the diverse customers and chatting with people that walk through the door which I truly believe from personal experience because every time I go in the store we get caught up in conversation. Their hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm Remember how important it is to shop local and support our local economy! Great work Anne & Terry! Make sure to check out The General Store and it is a great spot to recommend to tourists or those passing through who need something unique from our wonderful Township of Nipigon

Local job opportunity!

Fall into Feature Friday

Very excited because this week for FEATURE FRIDAY we are featuring Canadian Tire. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the owner Jason Yung and discussing his journey with not only the business but in our community. Jason his wife Marissa Yung and their three children Alice, Olivia, and Elliott were given the best Northern-Ontario-Welcome of 5 ft of snow to trek through when they arrived. They officially opened the doors to the store he now owns January 30th, 2019 here... in the Township of Nipigon. The stores growth since then has been amazing. Jason and Marissa’s hard work and dedication to the business with the help of their amazing team of employees have allowed it to already surpass sales records and goals since opening in January. Not only have they had a positive impact on the business but also our community. They have given tremendous support whether its been through donations or volunteering their time to help with different local events. Jason and his family have a long history with Canadian Tire as he is the third generation to be connected to the business. This is something that you can see in their work as they are passionate about serving their customers and the area the best they possibly can. The hours of operation are 9am 6pm Monday to Saturday 12pm 4pm Sunday When I asked Jason, what is the one thing you want people to know he said I am a solution provider, if you need something, if you have a crazy request, please just ask as I will do my best to help and get it Although the store physically is the smallest in Canada their spirit and presence must be one of the largest. Remember everyone, how extremely important it is to support our local businesses and help sustain our local economy.

You know what time it is... FEATURE FRIDAY Today we are featuring the lovely La Luna Cafe & Bakery. They are located on Front Street downtown in the Township of Nipigon next to the Municipal building. ... Daniel & Caitlin Brown officially opened the cafe August of 2015 and their business has been growing ever since! They offer a wide variety of baking, breakfast, and lunch foods. They also have many vegetarian and vegan options. They are open... Tuesday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday - 9am - 6pm They offer pizza for takeout or delivery every day they are open until 8pm! They also offer all-day breakfasts for those breakfast lovers! They have specials on each day which our favourite is Wednesday’s where they offer Buddha Bowls! They don’t stop there as they also have fun drink special as yesterday’s was a caramel iced coffee La Luna Cafe & Bakery not only has everything you need for your appetite and coffee cravings but also hosts events such as a open mic nights and hosts different musicians you can check their Facebook page for the upcoming musicians Remember how important it is to help sustain our local economy and #shoplocal

Local employment opportunity!

Make sure to see what they in stock for this upcoming season read below for their hours of operation this week! Twigs in Bloom

If you have a business in the region and would like to be apart of our Feature Friday please don't hesitate to contact us! Remember how IMPORTANT it is to support our local economy and #shoplocal

Well it's our favorite day of the week... it's time for #featurefriday Today we are featuring the Red Pebbles Cafe located in the Township of Red Rock at the Red Rock Recreation Center. I had the extreme pleasure of chatting with the owner Lucie Dubeau this morning over a cup of coffee and discussing her wonderful business. Lucie Dubeau just moved to Red Rock in 2018 and officially opened the Red Pebbles Cafe September 19th of 2018. You can find her there 6 days a week worki...ng hard with with 5 other employees who help her keep the cafe up and running. Hours of Operation Monday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:30 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 7:00pm She is always helping those to celebrate days like Mothers Day, Valentines Day, etc. by offering great specials or buffets. Red Pebbles Cafe not only has dine in or take out options but also will cater! When I asked Lucie Dubeau "what is the one thing you would like people to know?" she responded with "If we don't have it, I will get it for you!" Amazing Lucie! You can see her #1 customers and coffee crew got in the Photo Op this morning. Remember it is extremely important to #shoplocal

So TRUE. #supportlocalbusinesses Well said Crabby & family! Crabby's Arena Canteen

And we’re back for our FEATURE FRIDAY This week we want to feature Nipigon’s Twigs in Bloom The store officially reopened as of April 30th 2019 and is now open Tuesday - Friday (10 am to 5 pm) with exception of Thursday’s where they stay open until 6:30 pm for those with longer work days and wanting to make it to the store. They are located at 20 Riverview Street which is located behind Nipigon’s Historical Museum when coming down Front Street or directly behind the Laund...romat. The wonderful Debbie Saunders owns and runs the business with the help of her daughter Candace Hetz. They have also paired up with Terri Dumont-Saunders who runs Understory Plant Co. for all your plant needs! Twigs in Bloom offers homemade home decor, macrame, plants, furniture refinishing and they even feature items from other locals in the area. Remember how important it is to #shoplocal and help to sustain our local economy Happy Friday Everyone!

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Happy, Happy, FEATURE FRIDAY Folks! Remember how extremely important it is to support our local businesses in the surrounding area! #shoplocal and help to sustain our local economy. Today we want to feature the Double Eagle Drive In & Mini Golf located on the Red Rock Indian Band! They officially opened July 7th 2018 and locals/tourists in the area have been thrilled ever since! ... The Double Eagle Drive In & Mini Golf offers 12 flavors of ice cream with your option of a waffle cone or bowl. The best part is they even offer PEANUT FREE options. Some of the other items they offer are milkshakes, homemade burgers (bannock, chicken, etc.) fried chicken, smokies, hot dogs, bannock dogs, chicken wraps, homemade perogies made locally and SO MUCH MORE. We have even been informed about the famous "Rezzdogg Slushies" invented by the one and only Dawson Borg! Friday's are not only special to us the Top of Lake Superior Chamber of Commerce but also the Double Eagle Drive In & Mini Golf as it is their very own Fish Fry Fridays and you can look forward to fresh pickerel on Fridays. You can not only get a great meal and experience as sometimes there is even live music but you can also get out a little bit of friendly competition at their very own Mini Golf. To play it is $3.00 a round and they do weekly draws with a variety of great prizes! If you would like to visit the Double Eagle Drive In & Mini Golf the hours of operation are 11 am - 9 pm 7 days a week. Great job guys and remember everyone #shoplocal

I hope everyone is enjoying this sunny Friday morning... you know what time it is!? It’s time for our FEATURE FRIDAY. Today we would like to feature Crabby's Arena Canteen. Crabby’s officially started their business in the Nipigon Community Centre April 1st 2017 and are now in their 3rd season. Not only do they offer an amazing selection of food and snacks from ice cream to wings, Crabby is also heavily involved with the community. The Crabby’s team is great with their soci...al media and always posting updates on new items on the menu or things that they now have stocked. Make sure to check out their Facebook page! I think it’s safe to say some fan favourites especially for the kids are delicious slush puppies and who can forget the AMAZING pizza!!! Way to go guys! Remember it is extremely important to #shoplocal and support the businesses in our surrounding communities.

FEATURE FRIDAY This week the Top of Lake Superior Chamber of Commerce would like to feature Dorion/Hurkett's thriving Canyon Country Co-op This wonderful co-op officially opened with its current management as of April 21st of 2018. They are open 7 days a week from 9 am - 8 pm and offer a variety of products. The co-op has grocery items, a garden center, pre-made food, gifts, souvenirs, fireworks, lottery, and it is licensed. ... The Co-op has many dedicated staff members and even two volunteers. The Canyon Country Co-op is not only a GREAT place for travellers to stop in and replenish their snacks or find some souvenirs, but it is perfect for locals in the Dorion/Hurkett and surrounding communities (Red Rock, Nipigon, Red Rock Indian Band). Remember it is extremely important to #shoplocal and support our local economy. We should take pride in these great businesses and services we have to offer that give such a unique and personalized experience. Great work Canyon Country Co-op #featurefriday #shoplocal

Well it's FRIDAY folks, and you know what that means... it's time for our "Feature Friday" (and time to head out and enjoy the weekend, yes that too) Today we would like to feature the Township of Red Rock's very own Dampier's Offshore Variety store. Todd Dampier opened the doors with it's new name officially as of March 1, 2018. Offshore variety added many new items to offer customers such as take out food ( pizza, poutine, mozza sticks, pogos, chicken fingers, deep fried p...ickles.. etc) Snacks that include mini donuts, slush puppies, chips, chocolate bars,candies. Also other great items such as fishing tackle, rods, camping supplies, hair products, school supplies, pet food, gifts , cards, magazines, ice cream, pop, milk, ice cubes and blocks, lottery tickets, and cigarettes. To us it sounds like this variety store really does have it all! You can see more on their Facebook page including the hours of operation which today are 8 am - 8 pm and updates on what other products they are stocking the shelves with. Thank you Dampier's Offshore Variety store and great work! #shoplocal #featurefriday

A prime example of how important it is to shop local and support our local businesses. Crabby does an amazing job of giving a unique and personalized experience while giving back to the community. (It's just so fun!) You can look forward to a "Feature Friday" from Crabby's Arena Canteen in the future! Way to go Crabby!

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