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Holiday
2021
GU I DE
H A M I L T O N A N D B U R L I N G T O N
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★★★
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Fall Season
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10th Anniversary Season ON SALE NOW!
LEGACY: In Support of the
Downie-Wenjack Fund
FRI NOV 5, 2021 at 8pm
Regular $49.50 | Member $44.50
Livestream $15 | Member Livestream $10
Performance and storytelling come together with
LEGACY, featuring Tom Wilson, Logan Staats, Phil
Davis, Derek Miller, Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies)
and Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers) of Gord Downie’s
Secret Path Band and more! The STEVEN PAGE Trio
SAT NOV 13, 2021 at 8pm
Regular $69.50 | Member $64.50
Livestream $15 | Member Livestream $10
Still the dynamic stage presence he’s always been,
Steven Page is the consummate entertainer, performing
music from both his solo career and his BNL years.
JIM CUDDY BAND
SAT NOV 27, 2021 at 8pm
Regular $89.50 | Member $84.50
CANADIAN BRASS: Making Spirits Bright!
FRI NOV 26, 2021 at 8pm Jim Cuddy has written many
Regular $69.50 | Member $64.50 of the songs that have become
indelible in the soundtrack of
Livestream $15 | Member Livestream $10
Canadian lives.
The world’s most famous brass quintet comes to
BPAC with their uniquely engaging stage presence.
Live Entertainment Always Fits!
Give a BPAC Gift Certificate
Gift certificates are available in any amount
and they never expire! burlingtonpac.ca/gift
| burlingtonpac.ca
Prices are all-in. Livestream
prices are all-in per household.
As per provincial guidelines BOX OFFICE: 905.681.6000
patrons must show proof of
double COVID-19 vaccination. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington ON L7S 1T7
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Welcome to the Bay Observer 2021
holiday guide!
As we move carefully towards a resumption of our favorite activities, let’s not
forget our local retailers and services who have made tremendous sacrifices
over the past more than 18 months. They look forward to welcoming their
loyal customers in a safe, in-store environment, and resuming those valued
relationships. SHOP LOCAL takes on a particularly special meaning as we near
the end of 2021, and hopefully near the end of the pandemic. We at the Bay
Observer pay tribute to our loyal advertisers, every one of whom have risen to
the challenge and found creative ways of weathering a challenging time. We
wish everyone a joyous holiday season and wonderful days ahead in 2022!
John Best
Publisher
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hamiltonfoodshare.org burlingtonfoodbank.ca
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GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR THE MUSICIAN IN YOUR LIFE
LESSONS • REPAIRS • GIFTWARES • INSTRUMENTS
140 LOCKE ST. SOUTH HAMILTON, ONTARIO | 905-528-6058
www.picksandsticksmusic.com
171 LOCKE ST S, HAMILTON
NESTHAMILTON.COM
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Chocolate makes everything better
Handcrafted Artisan Chocolate | Artisan Chocolate
Small Bites Chocolate Fondue | Hot Chocolate
Soft Dipped Ice Cream| Seasonal Offerings
Gift Cards and Baskets
Life is too short for ordinary chocolate!
389 John Street, Burlington 170 Locke Street S., Hamilton
905.333.8833 905.523.4648
info@lacremedelacremecreamery.com
lacremedelacremecreamery.ca
Shop Locke
this holiday
season
The shops, services, and
restaurants of Locke Street
South are ready to serve
you with some of the best
of the city’s food and
shopping opportunities.
Shop locally for original
gift ideas and helpful
one-on-one service
from an eclectic mix
of merchants and
eateries. From
books to musical
instruments, spas,
home decor,
art, jewellery,
handcrafted
treasures,
they’ve got
it all.
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Shop our Holiday Collection in store and online
for Inspired Gifts and Holiday Decor.
View our annual Holiday Ornament Lookbook at lookbook.luluandlavigne.com
to see all 150 styles in our 2021 holiday ornament collection!
Curbside Pickup Available
228 Locke Street South, Hamilton
905-522-2627 | luluandlavigne.com
Offering a unique shopping alternative
to those looking for natural,
sustainable, quality toys and gifts
230 Locke Street South
905.963.1265 | www.citizenkid.ca
Shop Online or In Store. Curbside Pickup and
Delivery options are available
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Join us this holiday season in
Ancaster Village
Facebook @AncasterBIA • Instagram @ancaster_village • Twitter @ancastervillage
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Shop Local
Shop, dine and explore this holiday season, in
historic Ancaster Village. Located on the Niagara
Escarpment, it is the perfect place to shop for
unique gifts, enjoy fine dining, and explore
beautiful streets this holiday season.
The third oldest community in Canada,
Ancaster Village is home to many charming
shops, delightful restaurants, and beautifully
maintained historic buildings.
Extend your stay at a first-class century stone inn
or treat yourself, or a loved one, to one of
Ancaster Village’s many top-rated spas.
Whatever it is you are shopping for this holiday
season, our local business community is committed
to providing you with a unique and personalized
experience. Support small businesses and shop
local this holiday season in Ancaster Village.
Located on Wilson Street East in Ancaster, Ontario.
Enjoy free parking throughout
the month of December
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I want to wish you and your family a holiday
season that fills your home with joy, your heart
with love and your life with laughter.
And may the
year ahead be
overflowing
with peace and
prosperity. I
offer everyone
my warmest
thoughts and
best wishes
for a Merry
Christmas,
Happy
Hanukkah and
All the Best in
the New Year!
donna.skelly@pc.ola.org MPP Donna Skelly,
Phone: (905) 679-3770 Flamborough-Glanbrook
Constituency Office 2000 Garth Street #104 Hamilton ON L9B 0C1
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From your Burlington MP
KARINA
GOULD
karinagouldmp.ca
905.639.575
@karinagould
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Holiday Guide Hamilton and Burlington 11Photo by justaclick Photography
On behalf of the businesses of Downtown Burlington, it is our pleasure to
invite you to visit us and support local this holiday season.
L
ike the people in our life, the shops of Burlington before the pandemic, relying solely on their bricks and
Downtown are one-of-a-kind. Many are fami- mortar stores to drive sales. Months later, these businesses
ly-owned businesses, whose owners live and play – have taken all measures to pivot, offering curbside pick-up,
just like we do – in Burlington. These shops sponsor online shopping, and delivery.
our sports teams, they support our local makers and let’s This holiday season, our local shops are here to serve you.
be honest, they give us a place to purchase really cool stuff. They’re here to keep you safe, to offer flexibility, and most
Without them, our charming downtown wouldn’t have the importantly, they’re here to help you pick the perfect gift for
sense of community that it does. the people you love most – with many items you wouldn’t be
When COVID-19 required a mandatory shut-down of busi- able to snag anywhere else.
nesses big and small, it was our small, local businesses that Surprise your friends and family with something truly
truly suffered. Many of them didn’t offer online shopping unique from one of our local one-of-a-kind shops.
Local Maker Shops In Downtown Burlington
When you support businesses like these, not only are you supporting a real person who owns a store,
but you’re supporting the dozens of makers they feature – happy dance!
Agora Marketplace find something truly one-of-a- The Handmade House
agoramarketplace.ca kind.
393 John Street
This little boutique on John Pure Boutique
Street features one-of-a-kind pureboutique.ca
gifts, home furnishings and 389 Brant Street
Pure Boutique is the perfect store
to shop for the DIY-er in your
life. This shop has a beautiful
Centro Garden selection of painted antique
furniture for your home, gifts, unique handmade items in one
They collaborate with local furniture paint, and shabby-chic convenient location. Here you
designers and artists to form fresh inspired home. Every piece in the can final natural cosmetics, home
ideas and create exciting new shop is hand-picked and curated décor, clothing, art, and a huge
products. Centro is widely popular thoughtfully by the owner, Lori. assortment of gifts for all ages.
Agora Marketplace for its outdoor arrangements that
Pure Boutique The Little Pop-Up Shoppe
bring design to life.
thelittlepopupshoppe.com
jewellery. Agora is home to 7 2045 Pine Street
ODDSPOT | oddspot.ca
different jewellery artists, 5 glass The Little Pop-Up Shoppe is
480 Brant Street. Unit #7 Burlington’s first rotating “Pop-
blowers, 2 painters and is always
accepting new artists if they are One of the most unique retailers Up” retail store. While the store
willing to join! downtown, ODDSPOT is the itself is a permanent fixture in
place to find vinyl, music apparel Village Square, products are
Centro Garden and memorabilia plus vintage constantly changing. Every 30
centrogarden.com items of all kinds hand selected From beginning to end, each days, Little Pop-Up Shoppe flips
437 Brant Street by owner, Craig. A sure stop for piece you gift has been chosen the entire store with 35 new
The best way to sum-up Centro any music-lover on your list. with a whole lotta love. artists and designers. Their
Garden is a “relaxed general They also support a variety of shop is continuously changing,
store for design, art, and indoor local artisan vendors with over The Handmade House featuring new talented artists
and outdoor garden.” 12 in-store at a time! Grab a Thehandmadehouse.ca and every month is a new reveal.
This unique shop features Walk of the Earth or Killin Time 460 Pearl Street They feature jewellery, cards,
everything from home décor, Band Tee, check out their “Odd Home to dozens of local makers, candles, women’s accessories,
jewellery, kitchen gadgets, to Stuff” of new, used, and recycled artists, and artisans, Handmade home decor, clothing, bath and
books, gifts, and more. goodies, and you’re certain to House makes it easy to purchase body, pet accessories, and more!
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concoctions. So get ready to
sip and savour boozy cocktail
delights alongside specialty
coffees and non-alcoholic hot
chocolate cuppas mounded
with whipped cream. There’s
a festive libation for everyone!
Participation is easy – just
download the free passport
to your phone. Then, start
checking in at participating
businesses. The more check-
ins you make, the greater your
Festival of Lights chances are to win weekly
Spencer Smith Park $50 gift certificate giveaways.
Friday, November 26, 2021 to Saturday, January 8, 2022 There’s also a grand prize,
The Festival of Lights illuminates Burlington’s waterfront through where the lucky winner will
December to early January each year. Thousands of local residents be treated to $500 in various
and visitors from across the region and beyond, have made it a downtown Burlington restaurant gift certificates of their choice. So
seasonal tradition to wander through the park with family and friends bundle up, enjoy some festive drinks in an outdoor après-ski type
to view the themed displays. Tens of thousands more take in the fashion and celebrate the holiday season while supporting local!
attraction while driving along Lakeshore Road at the City’s waterfront Stay tuned to burlingtondowntown.ca late November to download
throughout the holiday season. It represents a popular annual your free passport.
tradition in the community. The Festival marks its 26th anniversary
in 2021. Festival of Trees
Come share your holiday spirits with family and friends while strolling Burlington Performing Arts Centre
through the magical lighting displays this year! November 18th – December 19th, 2021
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s 5th Annual Festival of Trees
Bright Nights will be sparking yuletide joy in patrons who visit BPAC.. Pre-lit artificial
Presented by Lisa-Marie Christmas trees, generously donated by Canadian Tire – Burlington
Winning, Winning & Stores and sponsored by local businesses, will light up BPAC’s Lobby
Associates, IG Private Wealth for over 4 weeks – until their silent auction ‘winners’ take them
Management home for the holidays.You have the chance to take home one of 10
Throughout Downtown beautifully decorated trees by entering our Silent Auction. Simply view
Burlington the trees in person or below and place your bid in our Silent Auction.
December 1 to mid-January Tree bidding ends on Sunday, December 19 at 4pm.
The streets and businesses of Minimum bid for trees is $10.
Burlington’s downtown core All proceeds support BPAC’s ‘Live & Local Artist Development Initiative’
are about to get a whole lot View more details at burlingtonpac.ca/events/festival-of-trees
brighter. Starting December 1st
and running through January
2021, downtown Burlington
will be illuminated by holiday light installations from 4:30pm-11pm
designed to create a magical experience within the downtown
business area. It’s the perfect way to celebrate and enjoy the season
safely with those we hold dear.
“From City Hall and Civic Square, up and down Brant Street to the
new Elgin Promenade, Village Square and the Lakeshore, Bright
Nights has Burlington downtown covered in a spectacular display of
festive, holiday lights” says presenting sponsor, Lisa-Marie Winning.
“Residents and visitors are invited to stroll the streets, stopping to
experience interactive displays like the new ‘singing tree,’ or capture
the moment at one of the featured displays. Local businesses were
also encouraged to join the celebration by decorating their windows
and storefronts.”
Holiday Cocktails & Cuppas Crawl
December 1st – 31st, 2021
Throughout the month of December our cafés, restaurants and bars
in Downtown Burlington will be mixing up their favourite holiday
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Reserve your space for lunch or evening with live
entertainment every weekend in
the EDISON ROOM at The Block Co.
Enjoy delectable charcuterie, fine wines, and craft beer
395 John Street, Burlington | 289.337.9911
@theblockco2016 | www.theblockco.ca
Closed Sunday and Monday
DO YOU HAVE GOLD & SILVER
JEWELRY OR STERLING SILVERWARE
YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL?
WE CAN HELP.
Sell what no longer serves you,
it’s worth more than you think.
(289) 921-1789 www.theaulife.com
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Designers of Fine
Diamond Jewellery
Handcrafted Artisan Chocolate | Artisan Chocolate
Small Bites Chocolate Fondue | Hot Chocolate
Soft Dipped Ice Cream| Seasonal Offerings
Gift Cards and Baskets
Life is too short for ordinary chocolate!
389 John Street, Burlington 170 Locke Street S., Hamilton
905.333.8833 905.523.4648
info@lacremedelacremecreamery.com 399 Elizabeth Street, Unit 4 • Burlington • 905.637.2730
lacremedelacremecreamery.ca www.classicjewellery.ca
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Holiday Guide Hamilton and Burlington 15Holiday
My
DE C O R AT I NG
My holiday decorating is on
the 100-foot-diet. The mandate
is to go green or go home.
That means an all botanical
theme for the festive season.
S
o, it’s time to start planning focal points in the house
for seasonal décor. For me the priority spots are the
mantles over the fireplaces. This compact, linear
space is perfect to use my collection of tropical and
succulent plants that have to come indoors for the winter.
They become the fillers between other odds and ends col-
lected outdoors and other seasonal flowering plants pur-
chased at garden centres.
A jade plant, fatsia and mini banana
plant were already lounging on the mantle,
so I raided the garden for more product. I
collected the dried seed heads of daylilies,
Japanese anemones, and Joe Pye weed.
In their natural state they look good in an
understated way, but if you want more spar-
kle it’s an option to spray paint them white Kathy
or silver. Renwald
Being able to collect dried flowers, and seed heads is
another good reason not to chop all your perennials down
in the fall, they have another life waiting as indoor decor.
With the accents collected from the garden and a hand-
some collection of indoor plants arranged in terra cotta pots,
you need only to fill in with treasures discovered in garden
centres and even supermarkets.
Magnolia leaves are a pretty and practical addition to the
mantle. They can be wired together to form a garland, or
arranged in pots or vases where they add a beautiful glossy
Botanical theme decorating extends to the front door green to any arrangement.
with cedar garland, pine cones and apples and pineapples Red poinsettias populate the garden centres like a virus. I
over the front door. Kathy Renwald photo avoid them but I do like the creamy white ones. For a mantle
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WWW.BAYOBSERVER.CA VOL. 6, N0. 4I look for the smallest ones I can find and nestle them in
with the tropicals.
Amaryllis are beautiful, and come in many interesting
colour combinations, but they might be too big for a mantle
arrangement unless dwarf ones can be found. Paper whites
are a good choice, they could anchor each end of the mantle.
My theme is often built around green foliage and white
flowers. That sends me shopping for white cyclamen, white
violets or even miniature orchids. These potted flowers
bloom for a long time and will move to other locations in
the house when the holiday display is retired for the season.
At night it’s pretty to have lighting on the mantle. Now that
we have so many choices in battery operated LED lights, its
simple to find a string that will weave through the plants and
add life to the arrangement after sundown.
The collection is appealing because it won’t need a lot of
care. The potted plants are watered maybe once a week and
the dried stuff can be ignored.
It’s impressive what can be found in the garden for holi-
day decorating. Don’t forget branches with interesting form,
the berries from bittersweet vine, ornamental grasses and
evergreens for their cones or in the case of junipers for their
blue berries.
The mantle makes me happy, it’s like a mini-garden, and
the botanical holiday theme also looks a bit tropical-it cheers
up a grey day.
The idea of using potted plants also gives me the chance
to use more of the small pots I’ve collected over the years.
They are really too small to have plants in for long because
they dry out too quickly, but as a temporary landing spot for
bittersweet and magnolia leaves and paperwhites, they’re
perfect.
It took about two hours to put the theme together and no
plants were harmed in the process. Mantle management
made simple.
Combining small tropical
plants moved indoors for
the winter, seedheads
collected from the
garden and seasonal
flowers makes a holiday
mantle with impact and
staying power.
Kathy Renwald photos
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Holiday Guide Hamilton and Burlington 17Gift Guide
The Holiday season is starting to occupy our minds as it kicks
into high gear and we start to search for those perfect gifts for
family and friends. We hope you will be inspired by the gift
ideas on these pages from some of our favourite businesses
around the region. Pledge to shop local and support small,
independently owned businesses in your community. What a great gift idea! Purchase a Block Board
and have it loaded with beautifully designed
charcuterie.
The Block Co. in downtown Burlington is a unique
cheese/charcuterie, speakeasy pantry featuring
wine and craft beer.
Picks and Sticks Music is an award- Book your space for lunch or evening in The
winning music shop carrying a Edison Room
large selection of instruments and
accessories for all skill levels. The Block Co.
The gift season is here and they have 395 John Street
lots of great gift ideas for the musician Burlington 289.337.9911
in your life including the ukuleles theblockco.ca
shown here. Gift certificates and
lesson packages are available.
140 Locke Street S. Hamilton Edinburgh throws in traditional Scottish tartans
905.528.6058 make a beautiful gift. These cozy, wool plaid
picksandsticksmusic.com throws are a gift that will be appreciated and
become even more treasured with age.
Available at Graham & Brooks. Offering unique
furniture, accessories, and collections for your
Handcrafted functional stoneware - home, garden, and cottage.
with a touch of 22kt gold! Consider a
beautiful, handmade mug. Each piece is Graham & Brooks
uniquely shaped and holds about 14 oz, 43 Cootes Drive, Dundas
and is approximately 4 inches tall and 3.5 289.238.8618 grahamandbrooks.com
inches wide (5 inches wide with handle.)
Available at Nest - the gift shop for animal
lovers.
171 Locke St. S. Hamilton, 905.979.6378
nesthamilton.com
This
contemporary
jewellery
collection offers
something for
everyone.
Innovative
styles and
timeless
elegance and
great quality
from
Classic
Jewellery,
designers of
fine diamond
jewellery
Classic Jewellery, 399 Elizabeth St., Unit 4
Burlington 905.637.2730
classicjewellery.ca
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WWW.BAYOBSERVER.CA VOL. 6, N0. 4The Riedel Barware Drink Specific Glassware is made in collaboration
with spirits specialist Zane Harris, answering the need for cocktail-specific
glassware with six glasses perfected for thousands of cocktails. The glasses are
based on the traditional serves for seven classic cocktails, including The Old
Fashioned, Manhattan, Daiquiri, Sour, Peasant, Buck and Julep. This glassware
range is for those who love creating their favourite cocktails and enjoying them
to their fullest! Available at The Casual Gourmet, a premium kitchenware
boutique and market.
SUPPORT LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY
Give a gift card from your favourite Burlington
restaurant
Visit tastofburlington.ca for a complete list
of Burlington Restaurants and Heated Patios
Bodega Wellness is a leader in their industry
in bringing premium, luxury hemp-based
and all-natural health and beauty, and CBD
Wellness Products to the marketplace. They
offer a curated and extensive selection of
hemp-derived, CO2-extracted, 100% natural,
100% vegan, CBD Oils, plus home, pet, beauty
and wellness products for your gift giving this
The Casual Gourmet, 1027 King St. West, Hamilton holiday season.
Westdale Village, 905.522.9398
casualgourmet.ca 144 Locke St. South, Hamilton
390 Pearl St., Unit B, Burlington
515 Richmond St., Unit 11, London, ON
This locally made knitwear from Rough bodegawellness.com
Bark Knits is a staff and customer favourite.
Each piece is hand knit with care using a
super soft and warm chunky wool/acrylic
blend. The Olive Beanie is topped with a
large, fluffy, faux fur pom that is detachable
to allow you to interchange pom colours and
to be able to wash your beanie. Available at
LuLu & Lavigne Home Studio.
228 Locke Street South, Hamilton
905-522-2627, Shop.luluandlavigne.com
Experience the world
of 1001 nights! Even
the smaller children
will be fascinated by
these intense colours
and beautiful formed
elements. Wonderful
to be combined with
glass stones, silk scarfs
and dolls. Made using
European-sourced lime
wood, non-toxic water-
based colour stain and
non-toxic plant-based
oil finish.
Citizen Kid
230 Locke St. South, Hamilton 905.963.1265, citizenkid.ca
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Holiday Guide Hamilton and Burlington 19This award winning ring in 14K two-tone gold features
a 5.55ct. cushion cut blue-green sapphire. The
colourful ring is also made up of pink, orange, red,
and yellow coloured natural and untreated sapphires.
The 64 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds total
0.42ct. Winner of the Canadian Jeweller of Excellence
Award. Laura Tedesco’s passion for custom design
helps clients express their own personal expressions
through the re-styling of heirloom pieces or by
creating one-of-a-kind, meaningful jewellery and
engagement rings.
Laura Tedesco Jewellery Design
195 Locke Street S.
Hamilton 905.528.4414
lauratedesco.com
Burlap and Twine offers an extensive variety of
handcrafted, cruelty-free bath and beauty products
and carefully source their ingredients from ethical
and sustainable suppliers in Canada. They are known
for their incredible selection of bath bombs as well
as premium skincare products, artisan soaps, body
butters, and bath melts. So many choices that are
perfect for gift giving!
Burlap and Twine
The Burlington Centre
777 Guelph Line 905.681.9948
burlapandtwine.ca
NEST has a wide selection of unique gifts for animal lovers created by
Canadian artists, including fine art, prints, jewellery, home decor, clothes,
toys for kids and pets, and so much more.
This dramatic and detailed wildlife painting with gold foil was created
by Duke Studios and measures 30” tall by 40” wide. A picture can’t truly
capture its dynamic colour and depth.
Nest, 171 Locke St. South, Hamilton, 905.979.6378
Choose 6 bath bombs for $30 nesthamilton.com
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WWW.BAYOBSERVER.CA VOL. 6, N0. 4A personalized serving
tray/charcuterie board
makes for the perfect
gift for any occasion!
This one is 18” long x
10” wide x 2” thick.
Kay Casey, an award-
winning Artisan and
Founder/Owner of Kay
At Home, specializes
in creating unique
pieces utilizing
wood, lighting,
resin, personalized
engraving options and
more, all hand-crafted
to create that “one-of- kayathome.com
a-kind” find.
Paull Rodrigue
For the chocolate lovers in your life, is a skilled and
consider a box of artisan chocolates, talented, multi
a gift basket, or a gift card from award-winning
La Creme de la Creme Creamery glass artist whose
this holiday season. They use the work pushes the
absolute best and most ethically boundaries of
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From cozy Winter mornings around the house to running
errands and beyond, the Sofa Loafer from johnnie-O will be your
new favourite pair of shoes.
Designed from washed suede leather with a faux shearling lining
and foot bed, these shoes are effortlessly cool. $125 Available
in Tan and Grey at Jeff’s Guyshop - offering premium denim,
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Jeff ’s Guyshop
457 Brant Street.
EMU Australia’s slippers are crafted for comfort with the best Downtown
natural materials. The 100% Australian sheepskin lining keeps Burlington
your feet cozy and the flexible rubber sole gives you support jeffsguyshop.com
and traction around the house! $80-$140 Available at Joelle’s
- your one-stop shop for all your fashion needs from casual to
career to dressy.
Joelle’s
457 Brant Street, Downtown Burlington
joelles.com
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Holiday Guide Hamilton and Burlington 21Balsam and Cedar candles and Room
Diffusers from Illume reflect the
quintessential scent of the holiday season.
With hints of fresh balsam, oak moss, cedar
wood, and eucalyptus oils, these luxury soy
candles with cotton wicks make the perfect
seasonal gift. Available at LuLu & Lavigne
Home Studio.
Lulu & Lavigne
228 Locke Street South, Hamilton
905-522-2627
Shop.luluandlavigne.com
For the boating enthusiast in your
life a gift certificate from
Dundas Marine would
make the perfect gift!
Closed from December 24th -
January 4th. Open Year Round
45 Dundas St. E. Hwy 5
at Hwy 6 Waterdown
905.522.4081
www.dundasmarine.ca
Shop Local • Shop Small The 40 Ways of the Fox
A perfect gift for the entrepreneur,
student, or business leader in your life.
Ron Foxcroft lights the way for new
entrepreneurs and business veterans
alike.
Net proceeds form the book are being
donated to City Kidz and Liberty for
Youth
Order at FOX40SHOP.COM or pick up a
copy at our headquarters in Hamilton
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elegant swimsuits,
Davis, Derek Miller, Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies)
lifestyle clothing, Offering the very best
and Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers) of Gord Downie’s
and accessories. Gift in spa services for over
Secret Path Band and more! certificates available. 30 years and a relaxing,
The STEVEN PAGE Trio luxurious environment
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Still the dynamic stage presence he’s always been,
389 Brant St., Burlington
Steven Page is the consummate entertainer, performing
905.333.8300
foreversummerswimsuits.ca music from both his solo career and his BNL years.
JIM CUDDY BAND
SAT NOV 27, 2021 at 8pm
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The world’s most famous brass quintet comes to They have some catching up to do. Support local and help
BPAC with their uniquely engaging stage presence. support our Hamilton area and Burlington restaurants this
holiday season.
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Holiday Guide Hamilton and Burlington 23Etsy’s 2021
and many have already started plan-
ning their spreads – with searches for
place settings up 72%*, tablescape
Holiday
decor up 27%. And this year, Etsy’s
creative host of sellers are making
it easier than ever to build elevated,
social media-worthy dinner tables
with kits that not only remove the
stress and hassle from decorating,
but also invite shoppers to express their personal style.
TRENDS (The one pictured includes a tablecloth, napkins, blank
menus, place cards, and matching dinner candles).
Checkerboard prints
Etsy Trend Expert Dayna Isom A trend Etsy has been eyeing all
year long, checkerboard prints are
Johnson summed up her predictions still holding strong for the holidays,
for the 2021 Christmas season with showing up in unexpected ways in
both gifts and decor. Searches for
one word - “meaning”. checkerboard prints are up 37%*,
and I anticipate that interest will
W
continue to rise as shoppers find
hether making their homes extra festive or new ways to showcase this classic pattern for the holiday
choosing incredibly thoughtful gifts, shoppers season.
will celebrate with intention and in line with
their values. she explains. “People will be look- Organic influences
ing for ways to make traditions shine extra bright this year As many spent the last year turning
because we know it’s more important than ever to treasure to nature for a sense of calm and
each connection.” Here are her predictions for this year’s escape, it’s no surprise that holi-
holiday season trends. day decor is taking inspiration from
organic influences this season. Etsy
An expanded colour palette has seen this trickle into shopping
Shoppers are putting the ‘bright’ habits, with searches for mushroom
back in ‘merry and bright’ and decor, dried floral wreaths, wood-
embracing unexpected color pal- land creature ornaments and rustic holiday items all on the
ettes and playful decor that cele- up. I also predict that coastal elements – like driftwood and
brate self-expression and show us seashell accents – along with mountainscape motifs will
that there’s no right or wrong way to take center stage for shoppers looking to incorporate this
celebrate this season. Etsy has seen nature-inspired trend within their homes.
a 228% increase in searches for custom or personalized
neon signs, a 47% increase in searches for colorful, pastel, Off-the-grid gatherings
or neon holiday items, and a 41% increase in searches for Shoppers are ready to log off and
jewel tone items. The vibrant pom pom wreath pictured escape to serene settings, prioritiz-
will add flair to your front door. ing stress-free, easy downtime with
friends and loved ones this year.
Bold, vintage brooches Think family-friendly activities, hot
From beaded and embroidered to cocoa by the fireplace, backyard
pearl-studded and floral-inspired, vin- s’mores, checkers or chess games,
tage brooches are making a major cozy outdoor blankets, and DIY kits
resurgence as a holiday style staple like the biscuit baking kit pictured. Shoppers are ahead of
and shoppers are catching on quick- schedule and already gathering essentials for their off-the-
ly. We have seen a 168% increase grid trip (or staycation) (Etsy has seen a 1,056% increase in
in searches for vintage or antique searches for easy DIY kits*)
brooches, as many turn to previous decades for sustainable *In the last three months (compared to the same time the
and standout holiday accessory options. previous year).
Dayna Isom Johnson is Etsy’s resident trend expert.
Tablescaping made easy Always on the hunt for the latest and greatest products,
To set the scene for memorable meals together, shoppers Dayna keeps her finger firmly on the pulse of the hottest
are looking to create showstopping tablescapes this year, market trends.
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Holiday Guide Hamilton and Burlington 25westdale Village
for Christmas Time
great gifts
unique shops
westdale Village
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WinterWander
November 26-28, 2021
Shop & dine for Christmas time
live music artisan market
concerts at The Westdale
and SANTA of course
Join us for some festive fun
free parking NOV 24–DEC 24
westdale Village
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Holiday Guide Hamilton and Burlington 27Vineland Research and Innovation Centre Lincoln, ON free admission
DEC 4 – 5 | 10 am – 6 pm
A food and drink WATCH A LIVE TAPING OF
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festival like WORLD’S LARGEST DIY PRIME VIDEO’S
ROCK OUT WITH
CANADA’S #1 COVER BAND
CAESAR BAR PREMIER FOODIE SHOW
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no other! GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT ON THE MAIN SIP STAGE
Celebrating the most delicious flavours in a beautifully curated, safe and fun outdoor environment.
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for more
information and
CRANK® COFFEE CO. sample tickets
Downtown Stoney Creek
unique shops King St E @ Lake Ave
great gifts Kringle
free parking
in the
Creek
made by hand
artisan vendors SC
Hamilton FRI 4-8pm Sparkles
Day FRI
SAT 12-4pm
SAT DEC 3
NOV 20 DEC 3/4, 10/11, 17/18
at our market huts at the Legion 4-8pm
12-4pm shopping
live music
and giveaways & festive fun
DowntownStoneyCreek.ca DowntownStoneyCreek
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WWW.BAYOBSERVER.CA VOL. 6, N0. 4Jeremy Parsons, culinary mixologist and host of the
Gastro Guru TV show, and Lizette Garcia Del Prado,
hospitality expert, will feature SIPS and bites with
local and global flavours at their SIP! Niagara festival in
December. Here are a few of their special recipes.
Cucumber Basil Smash
1 Cocktail (2)
n 2 oz. Tito’s Vodka
n 4 oz. Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
n 2 Slices of cucumber
n 1 Lime wedge
n 2 Basil leaves
n Garnish with a basil leaf
Directions: In a shaker half full of ice combine Tito’s,
cucumber, lime and basil together. Shake until well smashed
and chilled. Pour contents into a rocks glass and top with
Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic. Stir twice before serving.
If you take the basil leaf and slap it between your hands it
will release the essential oils and provide for sensational
2 aromatics.
Grilled Pineapple Paloma Cocktail (3)
n 2 oz. José Cuervo Tradicional Tequila Reposado
n 5 oz. Fever-Tree Sparkling Red Grapefruit
n 1 slice of Cara Cara Orange
n Garnish with a grilled pineapple slice
Directions: In a shaker half full of ice add 1 slice of Cara Cara
Orange and tequila. Shake until well pulverized and chilled.
Strain over fresh ice into a cocktail glass and garnish with a
grilled pineapple slice. Optional: using a cold smoker, smoke
your cocktail for some added flavour and to enhance the
Gorgonzola, Pancetta and Grape Pizza (1) earthy tones of the Tequila Reposado
This delicious and savoury pizza is so versatile, it works with
almost anything! The Dolce Gorgonzola provides a creamy Asian Sensation Caesar Cocktail (4)
flavour that compliments the salty pancetta and sweet n 2 oz. Gray Jay Whisky
n 5 oz. Walter Classic Caesar Mix
caramelized red grapes! n 1 tsp Alchemy Kimchi Brine
Bon appetite! n 1 tsp Tabasco Sweet and Spicy Sauce
n 1 sheet of store-bought refrigerated puff pastry n 6 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
n 10 oz. red seedless grapes n 1 dash of Montreal Steak Spice
n 8 oz. Dolce Gorgonzola cheese n Garnish with whatever suits your palate!
n 5 oz. baby arugula
n 2 oz. basil leaves
Directions: In a shaker half full of ice combine all ingredients
n 10 thin slices pancetta and shake well to combine and pour into a Collins glass.
n ¼ cup pistachios
n Drizzle Basil and garlic infused olive oil.
3
n Spritz reduced balsamic
Directions: Thaw puff pastry until cool but still firm. Layer 3
sheets of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush the top
layer with olive oil. Place pastry dough onto foil and stretch
gently. Brush with basil and garlic olive oil. Arrange grapes,
cheese, Pancetta and pistachios. In a Misto (an oil spritzer),
add reduced balsamic and pump to create the pressure to
spritz. Place pan onto a high-heat grill and cook pizza for
about 12 minutes. When pizza is almost done, add leaves
and heavily spritz the entire pizza. The spritz will begin to
caramelize on the toppings. Remove pizza from grill and
spritz again. Allow to sit for 7 minutes before cutting and
serving. Tip: Balancing your baking sheet on top of three
empty cans on the grill removes it from direct heat, making
for thinner, puffier pizza.
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4Around our region this
holiday season
The Tenors the holiday season. It represents
December 20th 8:00pm a popular annual tradition in the
Get into the holiday spirit with community. The Festival marks its
JUNO Award-winning and multi- 26th anniversary in 2021.
platinum selling vocal group Westdale Winter Wander
The Tenors, live at FirstOntario
November 26 - 28
Concert Hall for their Santa’s
Enjoy the enchanted village
Wish tour. Joining them on tour
Alan Doyle with Kelly Preston Pianos. No two events are ever decorated for the season.
is multi-platinum selling, JUNO
November 21st 8:00pm the same, so get your song Festivities start Friday evening and
Award nominated recording artist
FirstOntario Concert Hall requests ready and gear up for run all weekend long. Live music,
Tyler Shaw. Together, they will be
See songwriter, producer, actor this high energy performance at live concerts at The Westdale
releasing their joint single “O Holy
and author Alan Doyle perform the awarding winning, intimate Theatre.
Night” this season.
with his powerhouse 6-piece band Hamilton venue, The Studio. Westdale Holiday Shop & Dine
and special guest Kelly Prescott. Hamilton Philharmonic
The Franklin Electric November 24 - December 24
The 12-time JUNO Award nominee Orchestra
November 30th 8:00pm Giveaways, holiday light displays
is known for his solo material December 18th 7:30pm
Montreal-based The Franklin throughout the Village. Free
and work with iconic band, Enjoy a heartwarming evening with
Electric, founded and fronted by parking.
Great Big Sea. In 2018, he was friends and family at FirstOntario
Jon Matte, has been transforming Concert Hall - or watch online! It’s Kringle in the Creek
awarded the Oder of Canada for experiences into anthems since a winter wonderland as Conductor December 3 & 4, 10 &11, 17 & 18
his contributions to the musical their 2014 debut, This Is How I Let Thomas Le Duc-Moreau leads Fridays 4:00pm - 8pm & Satur
traditions of Newfoundland and You Down.See the Juno-nominated days 12:00pm - 4:00pm
the HPO in this festive holiday
for his commitment to charitable indie, folk and alternative band live See local artisan vendors, a
classic. Enjoy the sounds of the
initiatives. Singer-songwriter Kelly at Bridgeworks as they perform season with moving carols and holiday light display throughout
Prescott grew up in country music. their 2019 EP 2019 EP, In Your family favourites. Plus, hear the the village and amongst Santa’s
She received her first Canadian Head - plus more tunes. world premiere of Composer-in- historic village created in the heart
Country Music Award nomination Residence Abigail Richardson- of Downtown Stoney Creek. Free
in 2020. Dinner packages for this The Rock Lacrosse
December 4th 7:00pm Schulte’s Making Light, a work that parking & free admission.
performance are available. highlights winter holiday traditions
Hamilton’s newest National Locke Street
The Dueling Pianos Lacrosse League team - will play from around the globe. November 13th
November 27th 9:00pm this season’s Home Opener A Dickens of a Christmas Come out to Locke Street on
Step out of the ordinary and leave against the Albany Fire Wolves. Every weekend from November November 13th for their tree
your inhibitions at the door! Enjoy The much-anticipated game will 23rd to December 22nd in lighting with strolling carolers,
your requested songs - from take place during the league’s 35th Downtown Dundas wandering Santa and a Reindeer
oldies to the newest hits - played season “Face-Off” launch weekend Saturdays 11am - 3pm Sundays search along the street. Free
live by world class entertainers, at Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre Noon - 3pm Parking from Nov. 24th - Dec 24th.
Shane and Jenesse, of The Dueling in downtown Hamilton. Enjoy free horse and trolley rides, Aldershot Village BIA
hot apple cider and gingerbread Saturday November 20th
cookies. Listen for the carolers - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Odyssey performing Dec. 7, 14, Visit the outdoor Vendor Market
and 21 Ripcords performing Dec 1 and tree lighting in Aldershot
The Steven Page Trio Village. Enjoy hot chocolate
December 15th 7:30pm 9:00pm and snacks and and listen to
Burlington Performing Arts the children’s Choir or the local
Centre Handbell choir. Go for a carriage
Steven Page’s distinctive and ride (ride times pre-booked at
powerful voice is among the most Aldershot.com) Santa will be
instantly recognizable in popular paying a visit and there will also be
music. He is a member of the a “Cram-A-Cruiser” food drive.
Canadian Music Hall of Fame with
Hamilton Day
former bandmates Barenaked
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Ladies, the award-winning band
The Hamilton Chamber of Com
he co-founded. As one of the
merce is bringing back Hamilton
principal songwriters and lead
Day, a one-day shopping event to
singer, he spent twenty years with
support local and small business.
the group touring the world and
The organization first held the
selling millions of albums.
event in 1931 during the depths
Festival of Lights at Spencer of the Great Depression to boost
Smith Park spirits and the local economy. 90
November 26th to January years later, Hamilton Day will be
8th, 2022 an opportunity for Hamiltonians to
The Festival of Lights illuminates shop, dine, support and patronize
Burlington’s waterfront through local businesses. For patrons, take
December to early January each this opportunity to support your
year. Thousands of local residents favourite local businesses – or
and visitors from across the be a tourist in your community
region, and beyond, have made and try a new restaurant or visit
it a seasonal tradition to wander a new shop. Hamilton Day is
through the park with family in partnership with the Stoney
and friends to view the themed Creek & Flamborough Chambers
displays. Tens of thousands of Commerce and Hamilton’s
more take in the attraction while Business Improvement Areas
driving along Lakeshore Road at (BIAs). Visit HamiltonDay.ca for
the City’s waterfront throughout more information.
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Local
Burlington merchandise available
at our Visitor Information Centre at
414 Locust Street in Downtown Burlington
tourism-burlington.square.site
tourismburlington.com ! $ TourismBurlington
" BurlingtonTour Visitor Centre: 414 Locust Street Burlington
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Buy a gift card from your
favourite Burlington restaurant.
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