Shopping It Local · Markets & More
Shopping It Local
is leveling up

A refreshed brand, shoppers markets, boutique showcases, book fairs, curated gatherings and online visibility for vendors across Durham Region & the GTA.

If you're gonna shop, shop it local.
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New website · 2026 market calendar
Vendor applications, features & event updates coming soon.
Shopping It Local market crowd
Real shoppers. Real vendors. Real community – captured at a Shopping It Local market.
Shopping It Local · Campaign
The malls are empty because everyone is
Shopping It Local.

Big box parking lots are quiet, but our local markets are buzzing. Shoppers are choosing real people, real stories and real products from small businesses right here in the community. Be one of the brands they remember long after the weekend.

Shot in an empty shopping mall parking lot – a reminder that the real action is at local markets & small business events.
What we do
Vendor markets, curated gatherings & online promotion.
Vendor markets, curated partnership events and digital promotion designed to keep local brands in front of shoppers all year long.
Curated Vendor Markets
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Seasonal and themed pop-up markets that spotlight small businesses and make it easy for families to shop local in one place.
lively up yourself
nourish, heal & inspire
Summer Shoppers Market
8th Annual Holiday Markets
Gatherings by Sheraton
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Boutique vendor + networking events at Sheraton, pairing beauty, wellness and lifestyle brands with upscale guest experiences.
Snatched & Sexy
ROP Mental health
Kungwannis
Online Visibility & Community
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Website listings, social media features and recurring campaigns that drive shoppers back to local brands long after the market ends.
Vendor Features
Local Business Directory
Vendor Handbook
Monthly Vendor Showcases
Coming soon
New Shopping It Local website & 2026 market calendar.
We’re refreshing Shopping It Local with an easier way to discover markets, apply as a vendor, and stay plugged into local events across Durham Region & the GTA. Join the list to hear about launch details, early-bird vendor calls and sponsorship options.
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Visit: www.ShoppingItLocal.com
Follow: @ShoppingItLocal
Email: ShoppingItLocal@Gmail.com