Handmade Heaven store moving to new location at Portage Place on Chemong Road

There’s also a new bar in downtown Peterborough featuring craft beer and live music

Handmade Heaven is on the move. Thursday will mark their last day at Lansdowne Place as they head to a new shop at Portage Place at 1154 Chemong Rd., between Fabricland and the LCBO.

They facilitate a connection between artisans and potential customers who seek bespoke, handmade items. The platform aims to promote creativity, preserve traditional craftsmanship, and bolster Canadian communities.

Opening Friday, the new store is three times bigger and is expected to have room for 100 local makers. Owner Samuel Milne says in one year in Peterborough the store has done so well that they have now opened five new locations in busy malls across Ontario and will soon be supporting more than 700 local makers and artisans.

Good Baker YPQ

There’s another reason to head to the Peterborough airport, even if you’re not flying anywhere. The Good Baker YPQ has opened in the restaurant space at the terminal building. Seating overlooks the airport’s apron, where you get a good view of the runway.

It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 925 Airport Rd., serving breakfast and lunch options as well as pastries.

Bar 379

There’s a new bar in downtown Peterborough called Bar 379, located at 379 Water St. in the former Twisted Wheel location. It is a live music venue, performance space, cocktail lounge and safe space. They feature alternative life music, DJs, drag, burlesque, comedy, film screenings, craft beer, craft cocktails, art and more. Check out their upcoming shows at bar379.ca.

Business Centre

Looking for a private office to rent? The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce currently has vacancies at the Business Centre at its location at 175 George St. N. in the historic train station. It is fully accessible with shared kitchen space, boardroom, and reception.

Offices are available for daily and yearly leased rentals. And you can have your office just down the hall from me.

CLIFFORD SKARSTEDT PETERBOROUGH EXAMINER Oliver Katz serves patrons Lori Tansey, left, and Sue Ramsey at the recently opened The Good Baker YPQ at the Peterborough Airport.

HANDMADE HEAVEN PHOTO Handmade Heaven owner Samuel Milne is moving his store from Lansdowne Place Mall to a new location at Portage Place. It opens May 5.

BAR 379 IMAGE Bar 379, located at 379 Water St., has opened in the former Twisted Wheel location.