Community Sponsors

Almanac is committed to sharing delicious, restorative and healthy Canadian food; sourcing certified organic heritage grains farmed with integrity and transforming them into fresh stone-milled flour with purpose and intention.  They believe that by growing the demand for good food we make space for better farming and ultimately create a more sustainable planet.

Gabby and her team have dedicated themselves to a return to the simpler flours and heritage grains that nourished us since the dawn of civilization; nothing more or less than the entire seed crushed between two stones, enjoyed fresh, with all of its nutrients and flavour still intact. Milling by stone is less efficient than modern commercial roller mills, sure, but they believe that time spent delivering a better product is time well spent.  In addition,most grains grown today have been created to maximize yield over nutrition, and often require industrial fertilizers, herbicides and other harmful chemicals. The “landrace” or heritage varieties of grain they source are plants that have been locally adapted and developed to local soils and climate, making them naturally disease resistant and allowing them to thrive. These old varieties are best suited to organic, low-input agriculture where no chemicals are used, providing a nutritious and distinct harvest, without the environmental impact of large-scale farming.

They also have a delicious bakery that produces healthy breads, snacks, granola that are all made with intention and care for the environment and our wellbeing.  Make sure to visit them in nearby Canotek park and you can also order online for pickup or delivery at almanacgrain.ca.

The results are delicious and healthy flours and baked products that nourish the body and the extended communities and farmlands around us.  We are proud to partner with Almanac Urban Mill and Bakery and hope that we can continue to build our partnership and support one another.

Dominion City was established to make great beer and bring people together in community.  Today, their beer reflects the people and land that make it possible: with hops from a family-owned farm on the shores of Lake Erie, a significant and growing amount of malted barley from Ontario farmers and micro-maltsters in Mississippi Mills and north of Belleville.  They even foraged ingredients and captured wild yeast with friends in Kitigan Zibi, and collaborated with friends at Hinterland Winery on a series of innovative wine-beer hybrids featuring the best grapes our province has to offer.  As a community builder, they’ve teamed up with independent producers through creative collabs and other community initiatives, as well as Friends of the Dominion, which offers a curated selection of great food, beer, wine and cider from across Canada.

We are building our partnerships with local businesses and owners from within our catchment to strengthen our organization, our ties to residents and local businesses.  Dominion City also support emerging issues and causes in the community – partnering with nonprofits and small businesses to make a difference.  They just released Glorious and Free, a Trans-Canada brewery collaboration to support local breweries and growers. It’s about bringing everyone together, to take action for our local communities and strengthen Canada at a crucial moment in our history.  This is a beer intended to be about something bigger. Stories have the power to build understanding, bridge differences, and bring people together. A portion of the proceeds from every can sold supports the Writers’ Trust of Canada and their mission to advance, nurture, and celebrate Canadian writers and writing so that our country’s voices are heard from coast to coast to coast.

We couldn’t be more grateful or more proud to have Dominion City as a Gold Community Builder and we look forward to seeing local businesses continue to flourish together with our residents.  Please support them and you can learn more about this great organization at dominioncity.ca.

SAVVY PARTY brings your dreams to life by transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Their commitment is to deliver exceptional service, creativity, and attention to detail for every event. Unique themed décor, innovative solutions, and a seamless rental experience all make your special occasion unforgettable. Whether it’s a whimsical birthday party, a fun, intimate themed wedding, or a corporate gathering, they are dedicated to exceeding expectations and creating moments that will be cherished forever.

They already have shown their commitment and passion at our first Pop-up Park picnic, where the unique and personal touches they put on helped to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere. If you missed the first one, they will be helping on several more events and we are looking to collaborate on future fun. They have close to 200 themes to pick from, ranging from deluxe themes with amazingly unique crafted decorations and touches, signature enhancements and what they call Party Sprinkles. You will find all the details on their website at savvyparty.ca.

Carla DeKoning is the owner who lives in our catchment area and has the years of experience and passion for fun that are abundantly clear when you have a look at her offerings and have the chance to speak with her. We are very grateful for her support and we look forward to helping hers and other local businesses thrive right here in our neighbourhood.

We are proud to partner with Carla and we look forward to seeing her business grow and enhance our community.