Neighbourhood & Bulk

Buying in bulk, low waste shopping near you, refillable containers, fresh produce and local made goodness

Beeswax Birthday Candles - Set of 20 $12.00.
Grocery, pantry, household & personal care in bulk
1380 Queen St E, Toronto
URBAN BULK & REFILL

Sun Mylk by Lake and Oak Tea, tumeric latte $18.00
Available for refill. Low waste & bulk
101 Kent St W, Lindsay
UNWRAPPED KAWARTHA

Meyer Lemon Curd fruit spread 355ml $12.99
with refundable deposit. Zero Waste Grocery Store
1263 Dundas St W, Toronto
UNBOXED MARKET

Homemade Meat Lasagna Oven Ready – Serves 4 $25.00.
Fresh produce, pantry items, prepared food & catering
Fallingbrook & Kingston Road, Toronto
TONY & CLAUDIA'S ON FALLINGBROOK

Medium Black Walnut Bowl by Machine Woodworking
Diameter 6.75" $65.00
Four locations for handmade Canadian goods
THE NOOKS

Three Farmers Sea Salt Roasted Lentils
140 g $4.69. Two locations
348 Danforth Ave and 125 Southwood Drive, Toronto
THE BIG CARROT

Sapadilla Sweet Lavender Lime Laundry Liquid
1000 ml Refill $15.25.
Everyday essentials & refills in jars.
615c Brock Ave, Toronto
SAPONETTI

Eau Claire Resin Jewel Paperweight, handmade
with real flowers 6.2 x 4.5 cm $60.00
1504 Dundas St W, Toronto
ROSE CITY GOODS

Traditional Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Box
white, brie & swiss cheeses, assorted salami,
fruit, nuts, crisps – serves 4 $48.00
1670 Kingston Rd, Toronto
CORBIN CATERING& FOODS

All Natural Starter Kit includes all purpose cleaner,
room & body mist, pit paste & salt body scrub
$60.00. All natural ingredients, zero synthetics
REALLY GREAT GOODS

Full Spectrum 360 Sun Silk Organic Face Sunscreen
SPF 30 by Coola 30ml $62.00
Sustainable living at 3010 Dundas St W, Toronto
PRETTY CLEAN SHOP

Community Whole Bean Coffee – black cherry,
candied pecan & smooth 340G $21.00
Several Toronto Locations
PILOT COFFEE ROASTERS

Buy the Bushel Program –  Larger quantities of
locally-sourced, seasonal fruit or veggies.
739 Palmerston Ave, Toronto
KARMA CO-OP

Furoshiki Wrap by artist Santiago Paredes
100% cotton fabric – eco-friendly alternative to gift wrap
Gift Shop + Print Studio. 205 Auguta Ave, Toronto
KID ICARUS

Apple Cider Vinegar Herbal Hair Rinse 
Calendula + Nettle 250ml in amber bottle
4 locations in the GTA
GREEN & FRUGAL

Bajan Tyga Hot Sauce
Barbadian-style mango & Scotch bonnet-base.
Unique gifts from Ontario small producers 
250 Augusta Ave, Toronto
BLUE BANANA MARKET

Stellar Eats Pizza Dough – Grain-Free Mix $14.99
Locally sourced food essentials
1427 Kingston Rd, Toronto
CITY COTTAGE MARKET

Frankie on Friday Andi Cover Up 
100% light weight linen $220.00
Gift Store for Canadian designers & makers
1035 Kingston Rd and 598 Mount Pleasant Rd, Toronto
COLLECTED JOY

Organic Jojoba Carrier Oil 270ml $16.20
Larger quantities available for business at wholesale prices.
Package-free goods + grocery
1480 Danforth Ave, Toronto
BARE MARKET

Low Impact Living. Less Packaging

Take a look at the Birchlife Map to find and shop distinctive Canadian brands near you. All stores featured are also available for online shopping, wherever you are. If you're looking for a business partner, unique, local merch or gift ideas for your next event.
Birchlife features many local favourites like Collected Joy where Sharon sells mostly small-batch, Canadian-made designs, finding other Economy Builders of small business owners to collobrate with and learn from.
Nine partners founded the worker-owned community market, The Big Carrot, to serve quality, sustainable food and support the production of organic, non-GMO and local food.

All prices are in Canadian dollars and valid at the time of publication. Please email errors or omissions to the editor. This newsletter is for information purposes only. This is not a paid promotion. All products featured are independently selected by our contributors. Birchlife is a curated directory of local favourites and distinctive Canadian brands. Top photo: Kid Icarus.