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Discover The Best Local Businesses in North Bay, Ontario

For those of us who appreciate our local, hardworking friends and families.

How It Works

The best local businesses are not always the ones with the biggest ad budgets. North Bay Local is the place to discover the local gems in our community.

Our listings are free, but invitation-only. This means you are not seeing who paid the most to be here. You are seeing business owners who earned their spot because they are proud of what they do and are willing to stand behind their work.

Knowing the people behind a business matters. When you connect with a neighbour who puts their heart into their business, you get a higher level of accountability.

We also like having fun. So we regularly run giveaways, raffles, and scavenger hunts to help you discover the best local businesses in North Bay and area.

Paul Meyers, Content Director for North Bay Local — I'm Paul Meyers, the Content Director for North Bay Local.

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Recently Added Local Businesses

Check out these hometown favourites!

Katie Palframan Counselling and Psychotherapy

Katie Palframan, Registered Social Worker and EMDRIA Certified Therapist, specializes in trauma, complex trauma, attachment and relationship difficulties. In North Bay or online across Ontario.

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BeYOUtiful Nails

BeYOUtiful Nails is a boutique nail studio on Lakeshore Drive in North Bay: acrylic, gel and shellac nails, pedicures, waxing and spray tans, one client at a time, your nail technician focused on you.

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Laframboise Team

Matt and Natasha Laframboise lead the Laframboise Team at Realty Executives in North Bay: a second generation team that pre inspects every listing and matches you with the right agent.

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Cater Connect

Linda Nardilli Morrin, Pasta Hostess since 2012, runs Cater Connect: the right caterer or personal chef for your event, be it a wedding, private dinner or celebration, in North Bay and area.

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Discipline Over Comfort

Blake Tomlinson coaches North Bay people who are done lying to themselves. Twenty two months clean, a certified health and life coach, and a method built on discipline, not motivation.

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Geofirma Engineering

Simon Foster runs Geofirma Engineering's new Callander office: hydrogeology, environmental site assessments, water permits and mine water support for North Bay and the north.

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Bay Bright Cleaning Services

Best friends Vanessa Smith and Tianna Beer run Bay Bright Cleaning Services in North Bay: home and business cleaning, deep cleans, move outs and Airbnb turnovers.

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Unique Esthetics

Kelly McKenzie, the Lash Queen of Unique Esthetics in North Bay: custom lash extensions, permanent makeup, body waxing and customized press on nails. Evening appointments and mobile visits.

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Bins & Bins

Bins & Bins, Marg Barnes' locally owned bulk and health food store in North Bay since 1991. Supplements, special orders, local makers, dry cleaning and UPS.

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