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My top Ottawa and area recs
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Chantal Dumont
I love exploring small businesses, here’s some of my favs from ottawa and surrounding areas
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Ottawa hidden gems
Local finds (Ottawa and area)
Support local in the Russell Ontario surrounding areas!
Small town coffee shop with a quirky vibe! I’ve never been disappointed by their offerings.
Café Bon Vivant
Amazing family owned natural food store
Le Tournesol - Health Food Store in Embrun, Ontario
Come visit me at the spa for some spiritual self care!
Chanti Esthetic and Wellness
Welcoming staff with good entertainment
Homestead Pub
You can never go wrong with a good thrift store
THE BEST 10 THRIFT STORES near EMBRUN, ON K0A - Updated 2025
Great woman owned tattoo shop. Just 30mins from ottawa. I’ve gotten several tattoos from them and it’s always a great experience
Ink in White Lace
Beautiful and zen yoga studio just 30mins from Ottawa. They offer a variety of classes. My personal favourite is the Arial yoga.
HYER Shala
Green house with endless plant options. They also host great markets.
Robert Plante Greenhouses
Ottawa hidden gems
Very welcoming and good entertainment
Homestead Pub
Delicious vegetarian food! I would recommend the liberty wrap
Pure Kitchen Elgin
Gorgeous inside with amazing spiritual/witchy items
Witch Chest Ottawa's Local Ritual Supply Store
Excellent go to spot for natural food/ingredients
Herb & Spice Food & Wellness Shop
This little church has a thrift store inside, open every Wednesday. Everything is by donation only
St. Mary's Anglican Church Russell
Gorgeous historic spot to spend the day outdoors.
Mackenzie King Estate
Such a relaxing and beautiful spa to spend the day with
Nordik Spa-Nature - Chelsea
Quiet and relaxing spa, would definitely recommend for a good reset
Huma Spa - Spa sur le toit