Look Local invites you to support these businesses which have recently opened in our community! Check them out and pay them a visit!
GYM & JUICE
5230 South Service Road Unit 201A, Burlington
gymandjuice.ca
This family-friendly gym and fitness studio recently opened in Burlington. The beautiful space includes a boutique fitness studio, a fully-equipped personal training gym, and on-site childcare, with a baby gym for infants and an indoor playground for kids aged 3 to 8. They offer a wide range of fitness classes, including their signature Fit Mama classes, where babies are always welcome in the studio. After your workout, relax and refuel with a healthy snack or a smoothie from the Juice Bar Café! You can rent the gym for kids’ birthday parties too.
ANDREA’S COOKIES
270 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
andreascookies.com
Andrea’s Cookies first opened in Toronto in 2019, when self-taught baker Andrea Mears started baking at home and personally delivering her cookies
during the pandemic. As demand grew, she opened her first store in Bloor West Village, and has since expanded to two other locations in Toronto before opening in the heart of Downtown Oakville this year. To say that these cookies are decadent and divine is an understatement! The range of flavours is mind-boggling, so to help you narrow it down, they offer a selection of six featured flavours on the menu each week. The selection rotates weekly based on high demand, classic favourites, new flavours and the seasons.
OUTSTANDING VENTURES THERAPY
395 Pearl Street, Burlington
outstandingventurestherapy.com
Outstanding Ventures Therapy opened their clinic recently in Downtown Burlington, with a mission to create a world where every child with special needs has an equal opportunity to thrive. They provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children and youth with autism and developmental needs. Services are provided in the clinic or directly at home, depending on what works best for families. Recognizing the importance of early diagnosis and timely intervention, they partner with families to create personalized therapy plans that focus on the needs, goals, and strengths of each child.
LEAVEN HOUSE
297 Dundas Street East, Waterdown
Instagram: @leaven_house
Waterdown’s newest bakery, Leaven House, opened in January in an historic home in the heart of Waterdown. Owner Samantha Gardner knew as soon as the space became available that it was the perfect location for her dream of opening a small community focused bakery and café dedicated to simple pleasures done exceptionally well. They serve high quality, carefully sourced coffee alongside baked goods made fresh daily using real ingredients. Everything is baked fresh on site, including the focaccia for their delicious sandwiches, and a full assortment of sweet treats from cinnamon buns to cupcakes, and brownies to Rice Krispies Squares.
HEAL WELLNESS
245 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
healwellness.ca
HEAL Wellness is part of the Happy Belly Food Group, and can now be found in 33 locations across Canada including the most recent one that opened in February in Downtown Oakville. The first shop was opened in Hamilton in 2019 by two friends determined to create an accessible way for people to enjoy nutritious, great-tasting smoothie bowls and smoothies. You can expect to find a diverse range of acai smoothie bowls, smoothies and super-seed grain bowls. The smoothie bowls are crafted with real fruit and enriched with superfoods like acai, pitaya, goji berries, chia seeds, and more. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack and can be enjoyed on-the-go or at home.
RIDGEWAY FLORIST
355 Plains Road East, Burlington
ridgewayflorist.com
A name many Burlington and Waterdown residents already know and love, Ridgeway Florist is now open at 355 Plains Road East in Aldershot. With decades of experience and a long history in Waterdown (and a former Mapleview Mall location), they’ve officially planted roots in Aldershot. Step inside their beautiful new shop and you’ll find fresh flowers, lush plants, one-of-a-kind handmade and refurbished pieces, crochet flowers, handmade cards, and stunning vases. They offer everything to meet your floral needs, including unique arrangements, weddings, funerals, or simply a dozen roses for someone special.
