Goodness Me!, the natural and organic grocery chain, is opening its eighth location in Barrie, Ont., in mid-December 2014. The chain first opened in Hamilton over 30 years ago, and has added locations in Mississauga, Burlington, Waterdown and Brantford, with locations in Guelph, Waterloo and Paris, Ont. slated to open soon.
The 18,000 square-foot Barrie store will be located at 79 Park Place Blvd., and will offer the region an option for natural and organic groceries, supplements, fresh foods such as local meat and dairy, certified organic produce and a restaurant and bakery which features a salad bar and smoothie station. The store will also carry books, offer a range of educational classes, cooking courses and a ten week healthy living course called Lifewatchers.
“The reason we exist is to help people live longer and healthier lives. A key part of that is finding commuities that are ready to embrace the healthy choices we offer and educate about,” says Mike Jacks, owner of Goodness Me! “Barrie is a perfect fit as a dynamic and youthful community seeking a high quality of life.”
