Rooted in the heart of Niagara and inspired by a shared passion for community and creativity, 13th Street Winery has been crafting award-winning wines since 1998. What began as a project between four friends has grown into a vibrant destination, guided by the vision and stewardship of the Mann and Whitty families. In 2009, 13th Street Winery moved to its current home on Fourth Avenue in St. Catharines — a place where exceptional wine meets warm hospitality, local flavours, and a love of contemporary Canadian art.

Located in Waterdown, Drummond Farms is a 6th generation apple orchard, currently producing 2 million pounds of apples annually. The farm produces over 20 different varieties of apples in Southern Ontario. With large controlled atmosphere storages, Drummond Farms is able to provide the community with fresh off-the-tree tasting fruit year-round.

Cameron’s Brewing is a family-run craft brewery based in Oakville, Ontario. They began their journey to introduce delicious craft beer to the Ontario marketplace in 1997. What started as a mere hobby quickly turned into an award-winning brewery. Today, Cameron’s remains true to their roots with a dedicated team of beer experts. They relentlessly pursue the development of new styles and the perfection of their classic ales and lagers using the world’s finest all-natural ingredients.

Backed by Bees started as a small roadside vegetable & natural honey stand in Burlington, where they gained a steady following of happy customers wanting to connect more with their community. Using two retired shipping containers to limit their environmental footprint, Backed by Bees now has a fully-functioning retail store, complete with taps. From the flowers in the field, to the hives and bees that roam their urban and country acres, to the seasonal tastes they curate and the meads they create, Backed by Bees believes that nature gives, transforms and connects all of us.

The Hewitt’s story began in 1887, when founder, James Hewitt, began delivering milk to the people of Hagersville in a horse-drawn wagon. Today, Hewitt’s Dairy continues to produce an expansive range of quality Canadian dairy products, including a full range of fluid milk, a variety of specialty goat milk products, and the rich Hewitt’s ice cream we are renowned for, manufactured in over 60 flavours and served at the celebrated Hewitt’s Dairy Bar north of Hagersville. Committed to preserving their rich heritage, Hewitt’s continues to produce quality Canadian dairy products from their Hagersville facility.

1847 Stone Milling is a certified organic stone mill and working farm located in Fergus, Ontario, family run with roots in the land that stretch back five generations. The year “1847” comes from the farmhouse on the property, built in 1847. It is one of the oldest standing buildings in Wellington County!

Working directly with Ontario farmers to source certified organic grains, milling them on traditional stone burr mills to produce fresh, whole flour the way it was always meant to be made. Every bag sold is traceable from field to mill, grown in Ontario soil.

The Burlington Lions Club Farmers Market is one of Burlington’s most loved community traditions. For decades, it has brought together local growers, food producers, artisans, and neighbours in a welcoming, open-air setting where supporting local truly makes a difference.

Founded and operated by the dedicated volunteers of the Burlington Lions Club, the market was created with a simple purpose: connect residents with fresh, locally grown food while raising funds to support community programs. What began as a modest gathering of vendors has grown into a vibrant weekly market that reflects the spirit of service and community that defines the Lions.

Proudly producing 100% Ontario craft cider since 2012, West Avenue Cider takes pride in their careful steps from orchard to glass. Their authentic cider ranges from single-variety crisp ciders to fruity seasonal blends and barrel-aged ice ciders. Guests can reserve a table at West Avenue Cider to enjoy locally-sourced dishes that perfectly pair with their ciders, and go on a guided tour of their orchard and farm in Flamborough.

Founded by brothers John and Peter Romano, Nickel Brook draws inspiration from their family’s Italian heritage and upbringing on a farm where quality craftsmanship was a way of life. Brewing beer wasn’t just a hobby—it was a passion that brought people together and created lasting memories. In 2021, Nickel Brook moved brewing operations from Burlington to a new facility in Etobicoke, which also serves as the location of a second tap room and retail store. In November 2022, after 30 years on Drury Lane, a new tap room opened at 3426 Mainway, Burlington.

Made in Milton, Harvest Goodies has a passion for Ontario grown produce. They make over 50 different sauces that help Ontario farmers use up their produce, and offer everyone in Ontario the opportunity to enjoy some delicious local food.

Firebat’s coffee is roasted in Burlington, but their connection to the origin of the beans goes much further. Firebat Coffee Roasters sources all of their coffee through Direct Trade, including coffee from their own farm, Balam, as well as from other small-scale producers in El Salvador. Their coffees are shade-grown, sustainably produced, and sourced with a strong focus on quality and ethical practices. Firebat’s team is involved in the journey of their coffee from the growing and processing stages in El Salvador all the way to roasting and brewing at their Roastery + Coffee Lab on Harvester Road. Their coffee truly is farm-to-cup.

In 1947, Joe Loewith purchased 100 acres in Copetown, Ontario. The location known as ‘Summit’ was the highest point along the railway line between the cities of Brantford and Hamilton. Joe milked 15 Holstein cows and ran the farm with the help of his wife Minna and one farm hand. Joe’s grandson Ben now oversees the farm operation, with his wife Jen as General Manager. Their son Will is the fourth generation of the family to be working at the farm.

Based in Hamilton, Monarch Tea Co. was founded in 2014 with the vision of bringing together the traditional elegance of tea time with a modern twist. Owner Katie Cyr was inspired by childhood memories of drinking tea with her grandmother out of delicate teacups. Today she is a Certified Tea Sommelier, and Monarch Tea is available in over 65 boutiques across Canada. Katie’s tea tasting workshops have been taught worldwide for corporate events and in places passionate about food and beverage, including many sold -out events with Burlington Museums! You can find out more at monarchteaco.com.