Downtown Sudbury

Online shopping, but make it local. Stitch & Stone on Cedar has a great lineup on their website for when that shopping itch needs to be scratched. There might even be a sale happening now at stitchandstone.ca

Healthcare Workers, A Space to Breathe Inc. on Cedar is offering a special offer just for you as a 'Thank You' for dealing with the nightmare that 2020 was. Their post linked below has all the details.

Our final set of winners for the Best Gifts Under the Tree Contest entered at All About Massage and Laser Services, Huckleberries Chocolatiers & RESPECT IS BURNING Kitchen & Bar We love doing this draw every year and being able to make the Christmas season that much brighter for our Nine overall winners! Thank you to our downtown businesses who participated this year and all the years we've run this promotion.

Congratulations to our second wave of winners in our Best Gifts Under the Tree Contest!! This batch of winners entered the draw at Victoria's Custom Framing & Stitchery, Stitch & Stone and Reg Wilkinson Men's Wear!! Congratulations! We have one last batch of winners to announce tomorrow once all the prizes are picked up - and that's all folks.... We expect to run this contest again in 2021, so remember to enter next Holiday Season for a chance to win your very own prize package of downtown gift cards.

Jan Browning Boutique - Cloud 9 Shoes on Durham is open from 11am - 4pm for last minute gifts! Need a new outfit to wear during your Christmas Family Zoom meeting, or for all the pictures you are going to post to share with family? Jan Browning has you covered.... Their boot selection too is just fantastic! Winter technically just started, so a new pair of boots would be a sound investment.

Did you know you can place a cheese order right from La Fromagerie's website. You can even set the time for Pick-up when you cash out! Visit lafromo.ca and click "order now"... That list of vegan cheeses looks especially tempting...

Locally crafted pottery always makes for a great gift! Don't miss The Sudbury Basin Potters' Annual Pottery Sale happening this Friday at 174 Elgin Street. Upper Elgin is your destination for local crafted pieces and Sudbury themed wares thanks to shops like Monique Legault's Studio & Sudbury Paint and Custom Framing.

Your feedback on these Patio Pilot Project surveys have been great so far! Please continue to share your thoughts/input so that we can work to make the Downtown a place for you.

Stuck on what to get that person on your list who 'has everything?' A gift card for one of our lovely, locally owned restaurants is always a great idea. Not only does this support our local businesses in this unprecedented time, but it's a promise of the good times to come. Oscar's Grill on Durham is fantastic example of a restaurant from which you should get a gift card.

Here is your plan for next Friday! November 27th. Drop in at Wander Food & Wine on Durham. Show them a same-day receipt from a downtown business. And receive a free order of Wander's legendary Chocolate, Olive Oil & Sea Salt toast. Great way to reward yourself for completing a bit of Christmas Shopping

Alpaca Blend Sweaters are sooo warm & cozy! Perfect for what's coming after this period of warm weather. El Mercado on Durham Street has child sizes available(2, 4 & 6) to help keep your little one nice and toasty. Would make a great Christmas Present!

Sharing your craft with customers face-to-face (or mask-to-mask) doesn’t have to be a lost cause this holiday season. Businesses in the downtown core are opening their doors and hosting Makers in-store on Saturdays from 11am to 3pm until Christmas. Be a part of transforming downtown Sudbury into a giant Market full of festive cheer and one-of-a-kind gifts. Contact Brian Kuczma at (705)674-5115 or [email protected] for more information and/or an application.

Thank you El Mercado for helping me stuff my stocking! The Durham Street shop has a wide variety of great gift ideas. I found these sample sized hot sauces at the cash, perfect fit for a stocking. There's plenty of cool stuff around the store for all ages and interests. It's a great one-stop-shop for anyone still needing to pick up gifts.

Love this! Shoutout to Wander Food & Wine on Durham for their latest promotion. For every bottle of wine sold in November & December, Wander Food & Wine will donate $5 to the Inner City Home(Sudbury)... Amazing! Remember this when planning your next outing! Wander Food & Wine has a ton of wine classes and tastings coming up for those of us who love wine but maybe don't know as much about it as we should.

little Montreal Bar & Deli on Elgin has announced the return of Karaoke!! Happening Thursdays and Saturdays from 7pm - 11pm. I know there's a group of dedicated Karaoke goers who'll be very excited to hear this!

Our local source for all things chocolate has hit it out of the park with this one. HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS!! Keep an eye on Huckleberries Chocolatiers' social media for the launch of the Hot Chocolate Bombs.... Imagine pulling these out on Christmas Eve and surprising someone you love with this fun spin on the traditional Hot Chocolate.

Please be advised that there is a road closure scheduled for Larch St (between Elgin and Durham) for Tomorrow - Tuesday, November 17th. The road is expected to reopen by Noon. In the morning, an Elevator Car will be hoisted into the newly built elevator shaft at the Place des Arts construction site.

Everything must go sale The Cedar Nest Decor Cafe Inc. the week of Christmas? No, Mama Bird isn't closing down. You know Sue - clearing space for more amazing décor items for the New Year. So all décor and furnishings are at a reduced rate!

Do you still need last minute gifts and stocking stuffers?! The Candy Store on Durham is to be open this week leading up to Christmas so you can drop in and pick-up a few sweet treats for those remaining on your list.

Hold onto your receipts from downtown businesses to receive a free gift from Downtown Sudbury as a thank you for shopping local. Once you've collected $75 in receipts from downtown businesses, you will be eligible for a free gift. DTS staff will stamp receipts once redeemed and return them to you. Once redeemed, receipts will not be eligible for the following week. The free Gift Schedule is as follows:... December 5th - Wreaths/Swags December 12th - Poinsettias December 19th - Cyclamen Plants As always, only one gift per customer(each week) while supplies last. Receipts for tobacco & alcohol products can not be used for this promotion. New this year: In an effort to keep our staff safe while they handle this promotion, Masks will be required. If you are unable to wear a mask, please send someone in your stead for your own protection. Social Distancing measures will also be in effect, including capacity limits.

Happy One Year Anniversary Salty Dog Bagels!! The Lisgar Street Bagel Shop has a great opportunity for you to receive free stuff! Make a purchase in-store and receive a special coupon card - this week only.

Yes, we are OPEN TODAY 12 -4pm!

What does the weather look like in your part of town? Snow is a bit of a bummer, but we love how it makes the colours pop on the 'Stay Wild' mural By Tracy Baker in Memorial Park.

Good Luck General Store on Durham has all your supplies for this weekend. Books Incense Tarot Cards... House Plants Funky Jewelry Must we go on?

Thank you to everyone who's entered our Best Gifts Under the Tree Contest! We are a little late announcing our winners for week one! But here they are! Congratulations to our lovely winners who entered their ballots at Oscar's Grill, Studio 35 Fashions and Serendipity Day Spa on Durham.... Week two winners will be alerted shortly. Keep an eye out for the Best Gifts Under the Tree ballot box at participating businesses. Want a list of where to enter? Visit www.downtownsudbury.com/downtown-sudbury-christmas-2020

Things we love: -Advent Calendars -Coffee -Shopping Local... Old Rock Coffee Roastery on Minto has the perfect pre-Christmas gift for your favourite Coffee Lover. Each calendar comes with 25 packs(1.45 oz) of Old Rock's fantastic coffee, a reusable tray Submit your name and email at http://ow.ly/6o6n50BUkYn to reserve your 2020 advent calendar!

This is the final shopping weekend before Christmas! If you are like me, and have not completed your Christmas Shopping yet - No need to stress! Not only do we have a ton of wonderful shops that will be open this weekend with plenty of thoughtful gift ideas. Many are still hosting a Maker. "two birds, one visit" if you will.... Check out our listing below of participating businesses & makers for the Downtown Sudbury Makers Christmas Market tomorrow from 11am - 3pm

The Laughing Buddha Elgin has a very creative way to cope with the fact that we get snow in October. TABLES OF FIRE!!! These tables pair well with S'mores, Wine & Mexican Hot Chocolate. Which is great, since The Buddha carries all three of those things along with their regular fare.... The perfect experience to make your 'southern' friends go, "Wait, WHAT?" *Closed now for maintenance, opening back up Tuesday, Oct 27th at 4:30*

This Saturday, we are coming at you again with the Free Gifts to Downtown Shoppers who have spent $75 within the downtown! On Saturday, December 19th - 10am - 3pm(or while supplies last), we will be giving away Free Cyclamen Plants from our office at 115 Larch Street. One per customer, Proof of Purchase(s) required. If this is your first time hearing of this promotion, please refer to the pinned post on our page.

Wow!!! Our very own Betty-Ann from KUPPAJO ESPRESSO BAR was featured on Breakfast Television Toronto! How cool is that!?!?! And for something so kind and thoughtful too: The Suspended Coffee Program. We didn't know that Betty-Ann literally goes out onto the street to provide a bite to eat and coffee to people in need. Did you?... You can contribute to the Suspended Coffee Program next time you visit the Larch Street Coffee Shop. Be sure to help Kuppajo warm hands and hearts as the weather turns!

Vintage Lovers - I've got some good news and some bad news. Let's Rip off the band aid, bad news first: Starlotte Satine Vintage is leaving us behind for new adventures and opportunities. Starlotte, we will miss you but we wish you all the best!! ... The good news? Our favourite vintage maven is hosting a 2 Day Vintage Moving Sale! at Sudbury Theatre Centre next week. You will also be able to shop Starlotte's curated pieces online in the near future. Tuesday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 28th. Check the event page for further details.

It's almost lunch time, and we are still in a cold snap. & on Cedar has Sausage Gumbo available as the Soup of the Day. Might pair well with one of Da Capo's lovely salads or sandwiches if you are that little extra hungry.

This cold snap is the perfect time to try the many wonderful soups found across the downtown!! The Cedar Nest Decor Cafe Inc. on Cedar has two soups available to help warm you up. Tomato Basil and Hungarian Mushroom.... Fantastic lunch option!

Tea lover on your Christmas list? tea & bloom on Durham is ready to help you load up their stocking! While you're there, grab yourself a Hot Drink of your choosing, and a Butter Tart. You'll thank me later for the suggestion.

Free Gift with a purchase of $50 or more? If you need new outerwear to get you through the cold, Cloud 9 & JB Fashions(Aka Jan Browning Boutique) on Durham has you covered. Looking for boots? head down the stairs and check out the whole level of footwear!

Join us in welcoming Bk sudbury hair salon to our downtown!!! The new salon at 158 Durham celebrated their Grand Opening at the end of November - so there's already fantastic examples of their work on their Facebook page.

Looking good Todd!!! Need a stylish coat to get you through the colder weather? Drop by Reg Wilkinson Men's Wear on Durham and check out their stock for both men and women.

It's been a rough week. You deserve a pie. A whole Pie. Golden Grain Bakery on Brady has plenty of delicious breads, buns and other amazing treats to delight and surprise!

We love this little guide on how to safely enjoy the theatre!! [featuring Sudbury playwright Garrett Carr) Tonight and Tomorrow(Oct.15 & 16) Queer The Deck and IMPACT Theatre present a staged reading of Shots at Sudbury Theatre Centre. Written by Garrett Carr as a response to the shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Fla in 2016, Shots is an interview-based play that brings to life the reactions and stories from Sudburians.... If you love the arts and have been missing the theatre - we highly recommend attending this one. Tickets are $20 and available by calling STC at 705-674-8381, ext. 21, or email [email protected].

Have you entered our draw yet? Our annual Best Gifts Under the Tree Contest is on now and you still have time to enter! Simply fill out a ballot at one of the many participating businesses. Each week in December we draw 3 winners. Each winner receives a prize package filled to the brim with a variety of downtown gift certificates.... Wondering where to enter? We have a full listing of participating businesses at www.downtownsudbury.com/downtown-sudbury-christmas-2020

Like a phoenix - Peddler's Pub is back! Sudbury's favourite Irish Pub is reopening their doors today at 4pm. Join us in welcoming back the Peddler's Pub Team!!

Friendly reminder that you can still have groceries delivered from Doyle's Marketplace. Great if you are self isolating, your car broke down or maybe just don't see having time to go to the grocery store. Things happen, it's always good to have a backup plan. Mark this down, stick it to your fridge for just in case:... Grocery Delivery/Doyle's Marketplace Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 10:30am - 12:30pm Ask for Kellie. If she's not there leave a message for her to call you back. See more

We are making it simple for you to donate to the Sudbury Food Bank. When you pick-up your free gift this Saturday(see our pinned post) drop off a gift at the same time!! This is not limited to our Saturdays. If find yourself downtown, feel free to stop by with a donation. Our door is open from 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Please don't forget your mask!... To the lovely individuals who asked last Saturday if they could donate cash at our office - we would prefer if you made your monetary donations directly to the Sudbury Food Bank. This can be done online by visiting: www.sudburyfoodbank.ca/donate/

Don't miss the Downtown Sudbury Makers Christmas Market happening again this Saturday, December 12th at a variety of downtown businesses! Happening from 11am - 3pm this Saturday and next

Always a hit! Cafe Petit Gateau is taking orders for their Christmas Goodie Boxes. Place your order now to be able to pick up your goodies at Good Luck General Store on December 24th from 11:30am - 1:30pm

This Saturday we are giving away Free Poinsettias as a 'thank you' to downtown shoppers!! You likely know the drill by now but let's go over it again: -Come see us between 10am - 3pm on Saturday, December 12th with $75 in downtown receipts.(excluding tabacco and alcohol purchases) -We will stamp your receipts so they can't be used again in the promotion and then we'll hand you a free plant.... Many have asked, and No, we won't know what colour of Poinsettias we'll have until we get them. Thank you to everyone who came in this past weekend to see us, and Thank you for wearing your masks!

Charcuterie Shack! From Meme to Reality. La Fromagerie on Elgin has a fun way for you serve a meat and cheese board with their new Charcuterie Shack Kits. You've seen versions of this online. You've probably even shared photos of something similar.... Now you can get one for yourself!! Check out The Fromo's post below for details on ordering

Have you collected your $75 in downtown receipts yet? If not, there's still a few days before our first Free Gift to downtown shoppers. So come downtown to get some Christmas Shopping done or stop for a haircut, massage, tattoo, coffee, meal, groceries at Doyle's...Whatever you end up doing downtown, keep the receipts! This Saturday(Dec 5), swing by our office(115 Larch) between 10am - 3pm with $75 in downtown receipts and you'll have a choice between a Wreath or a Swag.... Don't want a Wreath or a Swag? No biggie. Hold onto those receipts a week longer and come see us for a Free Poinsettia(December 12) - keep in mind, you are limited to one free gift per week. We look forward to seeing you!(in your mask of course)

So many of our local businesses are finding unique ways to give back this holiday season!!! A Space to Breathe Inc. on Cedar is collecting non-perishable food items until December 15th, for the Edgar Burton Food Drive. Drop off non-perishables when you got for your next yoga class.... OR! if you've been wanting to try yoga but maybe need a little extra motivation: between December 7th - 15th, A Space to Breathe is hosting Community Yoga Classes by donation of non-perishables with limited class sizes. Visit www.aspacetobreatheinc.com for the online schedule.

Have you seen our CTV Northern Ontario ad yet? If not...Here it is!! Two things featured here:... -Best Gifts Under the Tree Contest. Enter at one of our many participating businesses. If you spot the Best Gifts Ballot box, be sure to enter! -Free Gifts to downtown shoppers. Collect $75 in receipts from downtown businesses and receive a free gift from us on the first three Saturdays of December. Visit downtownsudbury.com/downtown-sudbury-christmas-2020 for more details!!

We are midway through the week, is your takeout craving starting to kick in? That's okay. Alexandria's Restaurant & Lounge on Shaughnessy now offers take-away! Give them Alexandria's a call at 705-688-1453 to place your order for pick-up. What a great way to shake up the rest of the week!... Looking for their menu? Visit Alexandria's Restaurant & Lounge's Facebook page and go to their photos. Click on the album labeled "Menus"

Another Art Show happening downtown!! Love it!! The Walden Art Club is hosting an Art Exhibition at 174 Elgin Street this Saturday & Sunday from 10am - 4pm. With the Downtown Sudbury Art Crawl also happening, and Downtown Sudbury Makers Christmas Market - you can make a full day of exploring the wonderful art that is created within our community!

Wow! Just incase our last post didn't entice you enough to visit Reg Wilkinson Men's Wear on Durham during their customer appreciation sale - here's a great video from Lake City Realty LTD. Brokerage, Sudbury - Team Kurt Real Estate giving you a little bit insight into this fantastic, long-standing business! Psssssst. Go to this video on Lake City Realty LTD. Brokerage, Sudbury - Team Kurt Real Estate's Facebook page and follow the directions in the post for how to win a $75 gift card for Reg Wilkinson Men's Wear.

Join us downtown for some socially distanced Christmas Makers!

Reg Wilkinson Men's Wear on Durham is hosting a customer Appreciation weekend - On Now!! Drop by the Men's and Women's fashion store and enjoy 20% off store-wide. Some restrictions apply.

We are so excited to have a few extra things for shoppers to see and explore this Saturday!(and the rest of the Saturdays until Christmas) Yes! I'm talking about the Downtown Sudbury Makers Christmas Market!!! While not being able to host a traditional market is still kind of a bummer - our downtown businesses have stepped up big time to provide spaces for Local Makers to sell their wares.... Take a walk on the local side this Saturday and explore what downtown has to offer!

Tempted to shop online? With all the ads, emails and reminders pouring in, we understand the temptation - but how about shopping online in a way your dollars stay local, and your purchases help our community? Stitch & Stone on Cedar is having a 'Give Back Friday' sale - with 10% of sales(online and instore) being donated to Inner City Home Sudbury.... Plenty of gift ideas as well! So if you're looking to shop online...head over to stitchandstone.ca and enjoy your shopping spree.

Keep your eyes peeled for some new lighting downtown! Thank you Monique Legault(Monique Legault Studio on Elgin) and John Querney(Querney's Office Plus on Elm) for taking the lead on this project. Take time to explore and check out a few of the Silhouettes placed in our planters. This Saturday would be the perfect time to do that - since you'll be walking around visiting the different Makers & Businesses participating in Downtown Sudbury Makers Christmas Market anyways, right?

What a great accompaniment to a delicious meal at Oscar's Grill! Oscar's Grill has a new featured drink: Holiday Spiced Sangria. Picture sitting by Oscar's front window with the snow falling outside, taking a sip of your drink and tasting the familiar flavours of Christmas...

Have you noticed some of the beautiful art work displayed in windows throughout the downtown? Downtown Sudbury Art Crawl is happening now! If you spot a piece of art in a window that you just can't live without - you can place a bid at sudburyartcrawl.com from December 6th to the 13th.... By placing works in windows, the Downtown Sudbury Art Crawl has ensured that you can view the works on your own time, at your own pace in a physically distant and safe manor. Take a stroll through the downtown to check out some of the amazing pieces available!!!

YMCA Sudbury on Durham to become a warming centre. If all goes as planned, the warming centre will be open this week - and will be open 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. each night to provide a space for those who need it to warm up as well as washroom access. Check out this article from The Sudbury Star for more details!

Did last week's snow make you realize that your current Winter footwear isn't up to snuff? Reg Wilkinson Men's Wear on Durham has a sale right now that could really help you out. The two-day sale sees prices at 20% off on Men's and Women's footwear. Some exceptions apply, but 20% off is 20% off.

Stage & Street on Elgin has Poppy Masks available! A dollar from each mask sold will be donated to The Royal Canadian Legion. As Stage & Street are making these masks, there's a limited amount available. $8-children $10-adults

What a great idea! Thank you City of Greater Sudbury for this initiative! To our downtown businesses and our business friends across the city: Would you like a bike rack? Check out this Sudbury's Pure Country article for details.

Anyone else paying attention to Mimi's Fine Jewellery & Repair's facebook page right now? There's a whole estate sale happening. "Wait! Where is this place?!" you ask.... 66 Elm(Scrabbalatte/Modern College building). Go into the building through the main doors. It's the last shop on your left. Can't miss it. See more

This Pumpkin Spice Latte is anything but basic. Did you know that Salute Coffee Company makes their own pumpkin spice syrup from scratch using real pumpkins!! Live your best Pumpkin Spice Life and grab one for yourself at Salute Coffee Company on Elm Street.

Hold Up. Baklava Cheesecake?! & on Cedar has this decadent treat available. Be sure to stop into Da Capo for a nice healthy sandwich for lunch, maybe grab a nice hot coffee or a salad - and then reward yourself with the cheesecake. Why not? You earned it.

Here to Stay, Baby! It might be dreary outside, but this new mural by Sonia Ekiyor-Katimi sure does brighten our day! Thank you to the artist, Up Here festival and everyone involved in the creation and installation of this mural.... You can see this beautiful piece for yourself on Larch Street - but we also recommend checking out the message behind the mural on Up Here's Facebook page.

We are JAZZED for this line-up tomorrow! Downtown Jazzed Up! is back at the TD Canada Trust Parking Lot. While you are downtown supporting our wonderful local businesses, be sure to stop and take in some of the music.