8 Ways to Support Local this Holiday Season

Bronte Village is a place where strangers become friends, where people of all ages and backgrounds find a sense of belonging and where local businesses build each other up.

The holiday season is a perfect time to honour the power of community by supporting local. When you spend your money locally, you help to ensure the viability and the vibrancy of the very place you call home.

Did you know that for every dollar spent at a small business, 66 cents stays in the local economy? Compare this to only 11 cents of every dollar when you shop at a big-box store.

It’s easy math.

Spend a dollar at a Bronte business and it supports Bronte events (outdoor concerts, movie nights, cultural festivals, community celebrations) and neighbourhood beautification (public art, Muskoka chairs, our Christmas tree, summer flowers).

Bronte businesses are owned by people who live here and who are passionate about serving their neighbours. On behalf of the 175 merchants of the Bronte BIA, we wish to thank you for your past and future support of our small, independent business owners who make our community as unique as the people they serve – YOU!

8 Ways to Support Local this Holidays Season and Beyond:

1. Shop in-store.
2. Buy local online.
3. Order takeout and delivery.
4. Give local experiences.
5. Leave a positive review.
6. Tag local businesses on your socials.
7. Recommend local businesses to family and friends.
8. Give local gift cards.

Come to Bronte for a lakeside shopping experience. It’s convenient, it’s beautiful and everyone benefits, including you!

*Pictured is Apothecary of Crystals, located at 2356 Lakeshore Rd W