Thunder Bay Local Food

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Thunder Bay area residents explored ways to connect safely with local food sources. Farmers’ markets had to close their doors temporarily.

We’ve left these vendors listing up for those who would like to contact the vendor directly

See further down this page for Artisans & Crafters!

Buy Local Food Directly from These KFM Vendors!

BearHaven (Murillo)
Bedding plants (mostly veggie), seasonal vegetables including onion, garlic, carrot, beet, sweet pepper, cucumber and winter squash
BearHaven website ◊  BearHaven Facebook page ◊ den@bearhaven.ca.

Growing North & Witchy Kitchen (Thunder Bay)
Distinctive food plants and food-bearing plants including annual herbs, vegetable seedlings, fruiting vines. Distinctive, premium baked goods.
Growing North website ◊ Growing North Facebook page ◊ Witchy Kitchen Facebook page

Hanna Road Produce (Slate River Valley)
Fresh produce from fiddleheads to zucchini! Strawberries. Garlic.
Email Susan: suelubuk@hotmail.com

Haywire Farm (Gillies Twp.)
Farm-fresh eggs, chicken
◊ 807-475-5790
Haywire Farm also sells through the local Superior Seasons online store

Kuchta Honey Farm (Thunder Bay)
Yummy honey from happy bees!
Email Lois: loiskuchta@hotmail.com

Mountain Stream Orchard (Neebing)
Apples, apple cider, apple products – no pesticides
Mountain Stream Facebook page ◊ 807-473-0996
Mountain Stream Orchard also sells through the local Superior Seasons online store

North Winds Farm (O’Connor Twp.)
Pasture-raised pork, grass-finished beef, and lamb – direct sales & orders
North Winds Farm website ◊ North Winds Farm Facebook page
Contact Teri – Email: nwfarm@hotmail.com, tel: (807) 623-3751

Silver Creek Farm (Kakabeka Falls)
Bedding plants, home-grown pork, Belted Galloway beef
Silver Creek Farm Facebook page ◊  807-577-8038

Windy Sunshine Farm Boreal Berry Jam (Neebing)
Delicious and nutritious preserves & jams made with local ingredients
Windy Sunshine Farm Facebook page  ◊  807-355-9577

More Excellent Sources of Local Food

Superior Seasons – Online Local Produce Store
An initiative of Belluz Farms, this online hub allows one-stop contactless local food shopping, and a number of pick-up/delivery options for individuals and businesses.
Superior Seasons website

Thunder Bay Country Market
This large, popular local marketplace has built an online store right onto the homepage of their website! Contact-free pick-up available. Great source of local goods, including foods.
Thunder Bay Country Market website

Thunder Bay Farmers’ Market
The oldest running farmers’ market in Thunder Bay, the Thunder Bay Farmers’ Market normally operates on Fridays in the Victoriaville Mall. They are keeping their Facebook page updated with vendors who will sell direct and have contactless pick-up options.
Thunder Bay Farmers’ Market Facebook page

KFM Crafters, Artisans & Entrepreneurs Who Sell Direct

The Bear Stick (Thunder Bay)
Hike with confidence – hike with The Bear Stick!
Bear Stick website ◊ Bear Stick Facebook page ◊ 807-472-6309

Elizabeth Kukkee (Neebing)
Handmade all-natural soaps and lip balms, wire wrappings, rings, jewellery. Bedding plants and seasonal veggies. 
Email Elizabeth: HeandI1999@gmail.com ◊ 807-622-4535

North Star Naturals (O’Connor Twp.)
Natural cosmetic products and outdoor spray made with the best organic ingredients.
Contact Shelley: Facebook page

Sista’z Carpet’z (Thunder Bay)
Beautiful made-to-order rugs and carpets, from colourful retro polyester fabrics.
Email Connie: cdakis27@hotmail.com

Young Living Essential Oils (Murillo)
High-quality essential oils for your well-being.
Contact Deb Wall at 807-627-7615.

Your Tea Needs (Murillo)
Wide variety of loose-leaf tea and tea products. Looking for something particular? Please contact us!
Your Tea Needs website  ◊  807-768-0999
Email Eugema: qualitytea@yourteaneeds.com