Business openings, transformations & businesses new to On The Bay
The Cheesy Corner
This new shop on Stayner’s main street offers fine cheeses and gourmet foods from Southern Georgian Bay, Canada and the world. Owner Phyllis Cook purchases hand-crafted artisan cheese in full wheels and blocks, cuts them into manageable sizes and packages the cheese ready to purchase from the coolers.
“I also have many items to add to the cheese: jams, pepper jellies, vinegars, olive oil, crackers and packaged meats,” said Cook. “I also now have the largest collection of Canadian hot sauces in Canada: over 300 different sauces.” If you don’t find what you’re looking for, she will find it for you. Gift baskets are also available.
“I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to provide fine food,” said Cook. “I feel customer service is the key to any business, and I strive to do my best always.” Would-be connoisseurs can sign up for the Cheese Lovers Monthly Sampler to receive a box full of specially selected cheeses every month, complete with a fact sheet and pairing notes.
Hours: Tues. – Fri. 11 – 5, Sat. 1 – 4 • 7296 Hwy 26, Unit 3, Stayner
705-888-5535 • thecheesycorner.com
Paul Chapman, Investment & Wealth Advisor, RBC Wealth Management
Paul Chapman’s new practice with RBC Dominion Securities offers comprehensive financial planning, tax efficiency, insurance and risk management, estate planning, retirement and charitable strategies.
“My clients are often dealing with unique and complex issues, and want a personal relationship with a skilled advisor who can deliver tailored, thoughtful solutions,” he said. “We’re not here to just manage your money – we are here to make your life easier.”
Chapman had 20 years of capital markets experience prior to joining RBC Dominion Securities. “I have built a business model and process that provides an outsourced family office for my clients, to serve as their ‘personal CFO,’ ” he said. “There are a lot of powerful planning and tax-saving strategies that can be easily implemented that most people likely weren’t even aware of.”
Hours: Any time by appointment
1 First St., Suite 230, Collingwood
705-444-1800 • paul-chapman.ca
Northern Stable Supply Co. Ltd.
This family-owned business got its start more than a decade ago producing custom wide-plank flooring. “We pride ourselves on customer service and delivering a premium product we can stand behind,” said Ron Haggart, who owns the business with wife Debbie. “While every order is truly custom, the wide-plank hardwood flooring is treated with all-natural European hard wax oils and the finishes are free of VOCs.” From wire-brushed white oak to rustic hickory and everything in between, the skilled team at Northern Stable Supply can help you achieve the look you’re after. Because they manufacture and prefinish their own products, they are able to provide custom colouring and specialize each order.
The company is continuing to grow, now offering a line of exterior wood siding. This custom line of Boreal siding is a name that suggests an image of warmth, tradition and durability,” said Ron. “It lets you enjoy the luxury of real wood, with a low-maintenance finish.” Other available products include premium wood ship lap, V-joint and antique barn board.
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 – 5 • 83 Hwy. 522, Trout Creek
705-723-1234 • northernstablesupply.ca
Remedy Medica
Southern Georgian Bay has a new private health and wellness clinic, offering patients a multidimensional and interprofessional approach to esthetics, surgical and non-surgical cosmetics, weight loss and wellness.
“The programming is customized to meet your health needs and focuses on helping you obtain your physical, mental, esthetic and social goals,” explained medical director Michael Lisi, who co-owns the business with Joseph Pugliese.
The clinic offers a variety of treatments and services from skin health, lasers and esthetics to surgical and non-surgical cosmetics, weight loss and wellness. “Traditionally, patients see one provider for a specific issue,” said Lisi. “Remedy Medica takes an interprofessional approach, with several providers with different perspectives to address one issue, to truly identify the underlying challenges and to provide a solution that is derived from multiple perspectives.” The Remedy Medica team follows strict COVID prevention protocols and is available for virtual consultations.
Hours: Flexible • 313A Hume Street, Collingwood
705-994-6334 • remedymedica.com
Surf & Turf Blue Mountains
This craft butcher shop and boutique food market in The Blue Mountains offers high-quality beef, lamb, pork, chicken and fish along with a variety of game meats (bison, venison, elk, kangaroo, wild boar and ostrich) and locally sourced dried goods, breads and premade meals.
“The local community deserved a shop where they can get the best quality products available,” said Aaron Dancey, general manager and head butcher, a cook and butcher with more than 14 years’ experience. He added, “We will be expanding, adding a deli counter and many locally prepared, premade foods.”
Previously known as Black Angus Blue Mountains, the shop’s parent company is Blue Surf Inc., which sells stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, wake boards and surf wear from a storefront next door. Owner Matt Bartol recently merged the two businesses into Surf & Turf Blue Mountains.
Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 10 – 7, Fri. 10 – 8, Sat. 9 – 6, Sun. 11 – 5
209574 Hwy 26, The Blue Mountains
705-293-9323, • surfandturfbluemountains.com
Tremont Café
This popular Collingwood restaurant has moved to a new location on Pine Street, offering Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, a unique and diverse wine list and classic cocktails. The menu includes a mouth-watering range of appetizers, pasta dishes, entrées and desserts. “We made a difficult decision to relocate our restaurant during the virus lockdown,” explained Billy Vastis, who co-owns the Tremont Café with Imad A. Chalha. “The decision was made without knowing when and if we could open for business again. It was a huge risk with a big financial commitment during a time we were not generating any income. We are grateful for our new landlord, suppliers and contractors, who were all lenient with us to help us open our doors.”
The café’s new home maintains key design elements that played a role in the successful look and feel of the restaurant over the past 10 years in its previous location. “The Tremont Café has been elevated at a more desirable location with a stronger street presence on the finest street of downtown Collingwood,” said Vastis.
Hours: 7 nights a week starting at 5 p.m. • 100 Pine Street, Collingwood
705-293-6000 • thetremontcafe.com
