“I thought, ‘What a wonderful idea.’ That would be a great thing to bring back to Almonte” – Gord Pike

“…when we went, we had to have a vanilla drink or a cherry Coke.” – Valerie MacDonald

When The Bookshelf first opened in 1973, downtown #Guelph was vibrant and full of well-established shops. Businesses came and went, but The Bookshelf grew to include a café, followed by a cinema and event space. Four decades later, it continues to be a vital community hub and an inspiration for local artists and authors.

Smoked meat sandwiches weren’t the only attraction at Nate’s Deli. The man behind the counter of this famous deli was none other than Dave Smith, whose kindness has reverberated across the city of #Ottawa.

If you’re looking for a specific record, you’ll probably find it at Brian’s Record Option in #Kingston – but you’ll need his help. Thousands of records are piled up in every corner of his downtown shop, but somehow he always knows where everything is.