Ottawa Newbie

Get ready to fulfill all of your tie-dye needs. This local Ottawa business offers handmade, sustainable, and high-quality unisex tie-dye pieces. From statement crewnecks to comfy sweatpants, they’ve got you covered. All can be ordered via their online shop and they can even personally tailor a design right to your wants and needs! That’s right, choose your own colour, size, and logo with a custom order. 

Shine up your jewellery collection with DRLFT. This Ottawa-based online shop specializes in custom-made gold and silver jewellery. If you’re looking to make your dream piece come alive, then this is for you! Orders and consultations can be arranged via their Instagram page.

Canadians love for authentic maple syrup is by far one of our truest stereotypes. There is nothing like that fresh taste of sugary goodness in the morning. This local and family-run sugar shack has been in the Ottawa Valley for over 60 years. Their maple syrup is handmade and wood-fired. Their flavors are extensive and include classic amber, light, and dark syrup varieties. From sample sizes, to half-gallon, to even wedding favors- they’ve got something for everyone! Orders can be made online via Instagram and email at pqhewitt@gmail.com

Get your shopping bags ready! This sister-run ByWard Market boutique specializes in ultra-stylish accessories, clothing, jewelry, greeting cards, and home goods. Their 2-storey shop has a rotating collection of trendy and affordable fashion pieces for all occasions! Can’t make it into the store? Their online shop has a massive collection of products that you can have shipped right to your door. Support local and start your holiday shopping early at Milk!

Say cheese! This local small chain of Ottawa photo studios are a photographer’s dream. Their rich history, variety of high-quality services, and deep photography knowledge have pegged them as total industry experts. Film processing, video transfer, headshots, photo restoration, and more- they do it all. Other locations are at 2277 Riverside Drive and 1430 Prince of Wales Drive. Visit their location or upload photos online to have printed in any method of your choosing!

A true Ottawa staple, this family-run children’s clothing store has been in operation for over 25 years! From infant to ‘big-kids’, West End Kids services children of all ages. This one-stop-shop has masterfully tailored its inventory to meet all of Ottawa’s dramatic seasons. With its massive outerwear collection, they are the place for families to shop for their little one’s year-round. Items are available for purchase in-store or via their online shop.

Welcome to Ottawa’s first (and only) craft distillery! North of 7 handcrafts top-notch Gin, Vodka, Absinthe, Pastis, Rum, and Whisky right on-site. Owner’s Greg and Jody’s passion for distilleries and love for Ottawa is evident in all of their work. In the wake of the pandemic, they completely switched their operations and used their equipment to exclusively produce hand sanitizer products. Their efforts single-handedly eased the lives of many local businesses and community members. Support local when you pour that next well-deserved stiff drink and shop their site.