City Guides


holiday treats

Our favourite time of year is here and as usual – we are VERY excited to indulge in all of the holiday treats. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite local holiday drinks and treats that you need to get your hands on this month! Holiday Drinks Spiced Eggnog Lattee – Kuppajo Espresso Bar View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐊𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐀𝐉𝐎 𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎 𝐁𝐀𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐂. (@kuppajoespressobar) Peppermint Mocha – Salute Coffee Company View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salute Coffee Company Ltd (@salute_coffee) Mulled Wine – La Fromagerie View this post on Instagram A......

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GIFT GIVING MADE EASY WITH PRESENT SIMPLE

Gift-giving can be a stressful job, but Present Simple wants to make it a whole lot easier on you. Lisa Bray is the owner and gift selector extraordinaire of Present Simple, a Sudbury shop that aims to work with you to make giving the perfect present, well… simple. Corporate clients, anniversaries, birthdays – shop from a fantastic variety of beautifully bundled baskets for any occasion. If you’re looking for something extra memorable Lisa will even work with you directly to lovingly create the perfect gift. Read on to learn more about how you can make gift-giving easier so you......

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GETTING INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT IN SUDBURY

Sudburians, there is one week left to get into the spooky spirit! Things might be a little different this year, but this old crater of ours is always innovating and coming up with new ways to celebrate safely. Take the drive out to Capreol to check out either of their two interactive haunted experiences. Wander the grounds of Dynamic Earth taking in thousands of pumpkin carvings and a snack or two. Or creep yourself out with a Spookfest movie marathon. If you love the creepy-crawly Halloween season these are a few events you’re not going to want to miss!......

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NLFB PATIO TOUR BRINGS LIVE MUSIC TO THE CITY AGAIN!

If you’ve been missing live music just as much as we have this event is for you! Northern Lights Festival Boreal has built a decades-long reputation of offering unique and exciting performance opportunities for regional artists. In these wild times, the NLFB team has risen to the occasion once again with their upcoming PATIO TOUR! Grab a few pals this Saturday, August 29th and hit up any one of eight venues featuring performances from four local musicians. Heck, if you’re feeling ambitious stop at a few and make a day of it! This event is completely free but don’t......

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COVID CAN'T STOP UP HERE

Once again the team at Up Here is poised to exceed your expectations with digital offerings amid the pandemic! We might not be able to get weird together this year but we can still make the most of it from the safety of home. From porketta bingo, gym class to panel discussions the crew have a packed weekend ready for you. Of course, the weekend wouldn’t be complete without music, you’ll be able to catch intimate live performances from; Julie Katrinette, Melanie St-Pierre, Bryden Gwiss, Jor’Del Downz, Patricia Cano and Salted Wounds. This is in addition to FIVE new......

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QUEERANTINE WITH FIERTÉ SUDBURY PRIDE

This summer sure has been different, but one thing COVID can’t stamp out is PRIDE! The folks at Fierté Sudbury Pride have taken their annual celebrations virtual this year with QUEERANTINE: Pride 2020! We may have to stay apart this year but with a gaggle of Zoom panels, concerts, and fun activities to take part in its sure to be a blast just the same! Celebrate this pandemic pride season with Fierté Sudbury Pride, opening ceremonies will kick things off virtually on Facebook and Eastlink TV 12PM July 13th with events planned until July 19th. You can find more......

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SUPPORTING LOCAL DURING COVID-19

While we always try to be proponents of spending locally, during the pandemic it is more important than ever! Small independent business are being hit the hardest by the lockdown, and seeing entrepreneurs come up with new ideas to serve their clients from a distance has been fabulous. We know you’re all stuck inside looking for something to do right now with no end in sight. This is a great time to get in touch with some of your favourite local businesses to see how you can support them. Keep safe out there Sudbury! Below we’ve put together a......

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SUDBURY MIGHT BE THE WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE NORTH!

We already knew we loved Sudbury, but as it turns out this might be one of the best cities to be in love in too! Sudbury was well represented at the recent Ontario Wedding Awards in Sudbury and really stood out among the many spectacular wedding vendors nominated! Top wedding professionals from across the province were recognized for their excellence and dedication to making couple’s wedding dreams come true. Notably, a few Sudbury entrepreneurs were honoured with top awards in their categories, Guilty Pleasure’s Bakeshop + Bar took home Cake Designer of the Year, Lavish Events & Florals were......

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OUR CRATER'S 2020 NEW YEARS EVE EVENT ROUND UP

The pressure is on! The days are winding down and your time is running out to figure out the perfect plans to ring in 2020! There’s a lot to do and many options to consider so to help you out, we’ve compiled a round-up of events going on throughout the city to celebrate. Make sure you tag us on Facebook and Instagram and use #ourcrater to show us what you get up to this holiday! NYE Family Fun Day – Safari Adventure – Science North (100 Ramsey Lake Rd), 11AM-5PM, Tickets: $15-27 Take a wild safari tour through the......

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EVENTS TO GET YOU INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT IN SUDBURY

If you haven’t quite managed to get your jingle bell spirit going for the season it’s not too late yet! Sometimes the stress of the holidays can take you out of actually enjoying them. No matter what the holidays have in store for you this year take some time to enjoy some favourite traditions or maybe even start a fresh one! Sudbury still has lots of fun and exciting events coming up to check out if you’ve been feeling a little Grinchy this season. Take a look and get out there in good cheer! Festival of Lights – Daily......

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