Hello Community Members,

From Your BIA – Support Local. Love Local.

There is something special about summer in Downtown Kemptville.

Maybe it’s the way the patios fill with conversation, the sounds of music drifting through the park, or the simple joy of taking a little extra time to wander instead of rushing from one place to the next. Summer invites us to slow down, explore, and reconnect with the community around us.

It’s easy to think we know every corner of our downtown, but there is always something new waiting to be discovered. A boutique you’ve never stepped inside. A menu item you’ve never tried. A local service you didn’t realize was right in your own backyard. The businesses that make up our downtown are filled with passionate owners, unique products, and experiences that simply can’t be found anywhere else.

This season, we invite you to see Downtown Kemptville through fresh eyes. Take a different route on your walk. Stop in somewhere new. Grab a treat, enjoy a meal on a patio, listen to live music by the water, join a community event, or spend an afternoon exploring without a destination in mind.

Every visit helps tell the story of our downtown. Every purchase supports local entrepreneurs who have chosen to invest in this community. Every event, conversation, and experience contributes to the vibrant, welcoming atmosphere that makes Downtown Kemptville such a special place to be.

Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting for the first time, there has never been a better time to explore all that our downtown has to offer. We hope you’ll join us this summer in celebrating the businesses, events, and people that make Downtown Kemptville the heart of our community.

Happy exploring!

Talia Hreljac
Executive Director
Downtown Kemptville BIA
Where community, culture, and magic come together