Links
In our aim as a socially conscious business, we work with and support other businesses and people in our area that are also committed to creating a better world through their work and actions. Browse these links to connect to other unique, local and sustainable businesses and people in the city.
Good Food
These restaurants all are committed to supporting local farmers for fresh produce, using ethically raised meats when available and simply make really good food! Satisfy your belly and mind by supporting others that are choosing to make a difference.
Original Fare: www.originalfare.com. A collective of local restaurants that promote Edmonton’s independently owned restaurants.
Culina: www.culinacafe.ca. 9914-89ave. 780.437.5588. A great restaurant for a cozy night out or delicious Saturday and Sunday brunch. Following the Slow Food movement, meals are creative, locally supplied produce and meat, bio-dynamic and organic wines with vegan and celiac friendly options. Reservations recommended.
Bacon. 6509-112ave. 780.477.2422. A great new restaurant in the highlands, vegetarian friendly with locally raised meats. Reservations recommended and Celiac friendly.
Flavours Modern Bistro: 10354-82ave. 780.439.9604. Food made with love! Sunday brunch, local produce and free range chicken when available makes this casual fine dining restaurant stand out.
Sparrow’s Nest Organics: A community supported agriculture (CSA) farm north of Edmonton. Buy a garden share supporting locally grown agriculture and enjoy fresh organic produce all summer long. Or visit them at the downtown farmer’s market every Saturday throughout the summer.
Organic Roots Food Market: 8225 112 St. 780.413.1730. Both a health food store and organic restaurant. The health food store has a wide selection of fresh produce, organic groceries, vitamins, supplements, beauty care products and more. The restaurant features a juice bar, organic meat grill, salad bar, pizza oven and more. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Soul Soup: Tasty homemade soup on Rice Howard Way. Locally grown meats, vegetarian and celiac options.
Ethical Shopping
Spending your money locally goes further than you think! Being a conscious consumer not only supports the environment and independent businesses, but that money goes back into our local economy instead of big corporations, helping to nurture strong communities and maintain a unique and vibrant feeling in the city.
Earth’s General Store: www.earthsgeneralstore.com. Located on Whyte avenue, this unique store’s main goal has been "to offer people information and products to help them lessen their impact on the environment and society" for over 15 years. Always a great place to refill your laundry or dish soap, discover books ranging from eco gardening to cultural commentary, natural products of all types, organic clothing, bedding, baby products and so much more. You can easily spend hours absorbing all of the information, and materials or simply chatting with one of the friendly staff.
Downtown Farmers Market: www.city-market.ca. From May to October, the City Market on 104st is a vibrant outdoor market that plays host to many different local vendors from organic farmers with the freshest produce, naturally raised meats and poultry, homemade baked goods, local clothing and jewelry designers, honey, jams and so much more!
Earthwater: www.earthwater.ca. This local bottled water company donates 100% of their net profits to the UNHCR. This money goes towards water-aid programs around the world.
Organic Roots Food Market: 8225 112 St. (780) 414-0788. Wide selection of natural health and beauty products, vitamins and supplements and so much more.
Yoga Association of Alberta: www.yoga.ca. The best place to buy a variety of yoga mats, props, books, DVD’s and more. Become a member and enjoy the free newsletter, access to their library, discounts on props and enjoy being a part of the growing yoga community.
Ascendant Books: www.ascendantbooks.com. A great place to visit for new age books, music, jewelry and much more. Spend time in the café, or browse through the big selection of yoga books.
Bodywork and Massage
There are many ways to improved health and wellbeing. Giving ourselves the gift of bodywork and massage can be a wonderful way to release blockages, habits, chronic pain and stress; greatly healing and rejuvenating body, mind and spirit.
Chi Neit Sang: www.unwindthebelly.ca. This powerful healing practice from the healing touch modality of old Taoist Chinese origin works mainly on the abdomen with deep, soft and gentle touches to train internal organs to function more efficiently. Chi Neit Sang addresses unprocessed emotional charges and improves all of the body systems such as the digestive, respiratory, lymphatic, nervous system. Edmonton is home to the only two certified practitioners in Alberta. Laurelle: 780-428-5572. Peter: 780-482-8960.
Stillpoint Healing: www.stillpointhealing.com. Stillpoint is a collective of healers in a beautiful center downtown that offers many different therapies and classes such as massage, reiki, reflexology, counseling, channeled readings, intuitive healing and much more.
Balanced Wellness Nutrition and Yoga: www.balanced-wellness.ca. Offers nutrition classes, courses, seminars, one-on-one nutrition coaching, iridology assessments, herbs and supplements.