About Farm Boy

Farm Boy’s History

A 300-square-foot produce store on Cumberland St. in Cornwall, Ontario—that’s where it all started!

Jean-Louis and Colette Bellemare opened the doors to their first modest store in 1981 with one goal in mind: to bring their community the freshest produce possible at excellent value.

From humble beginnings, to now over 53 fresh-market stores and legions of loyal fans across Ontario, we’ve remained dedicated to keeping true to our roots and providing our customers with: 

  • A fun, fresh-market experience with produce that gets you closer to the farm.  
  • Hundreds of expertly curated, high-quality products that we think customers will love! 
  • Excellent value through flyer specials, in-house-made products, and an emphasis on
    local sourcing that’s simply good food from good neighbours.
  • Unparalleled customer service that’s friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
  • A fun, fresh-market experience with produce that gets you closer to the farm.  
  • Hundreds of expertly curated, high-quality products that we think customers will love! 
  • Excellent value through flyer specials, in-house-made products, and an emphasis on local sourcing that’s simply good food from good neighbours.
  • Unparalleled customer service that’s friendly, helpful, and welcoming.

Come on in and discover our fresh-market experience!

Fresh produce has always been the heart and soul of our business. Our buyers visit local markets each morning to hand-select only the highest quality fruits and vegetables for customers to enjoy. Delivered to our stores daily, we strive to source from local farms whenever possible, ensuring that our produce is the longest-lasting on the market. This means you get only the best fruits and veggies that get you closer to the farm!  

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of other wholesome and tasty foods, many of which are crafted locally—now that’s good food from good neighbours. At every Farm Boy, you’ll find butcher-quality meats, sustainably-sourced seafood, artisanal cheese and deli selections, fresh baked goods, and convenient chef-prepared dishes made by us.  

No matter how much we grow, we continue to put quality and excellent value at the forefront of everything we do. Our team is constantly adding new products—including our ever-expanding Private Label—to meet our customers’ evolving needs and lifestyles. Around every corner you’ll find delicious staples, along with fun options that will become newfound favourites.  

Need a little help? Whether you’re looking for something specific or need assistance packing your bags, our fantastic Team Members are always ready to lend a helping hand and greet you with a warm smile. At Farm Boy, we’ll always strive to provide a fun, satisfying shopping experience that customers can look forward to time and time again.  

At the end of the day, when you shop at your
neighbourhood Farm Boy… It’s All About The Food!

At the end of the day, when you shop at your neighbourhood Farm Boy… It’s All About The Food! 

Fast Facts

  • Farm Boy started as a small produce-only store in
    Cornwall, Ontario in 1981.
  • Today there are 53 Farm Boy stores located throughout
    Ontario with more stores coming! 
  • Farm Boy carries hundreds of products made in and/or sourced from Ontario including fresh produce, butcher-quality meats, artisan cheese, fresh dairy and baked goods, sustainable seafood, and chef-prepared foods. 
  • All Farm Boy stores feature a Farm Boy Chef’s Market with
    Hot Bars and Salad Bars serving fresh hot and cold breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. 
  • Farm Boy makes many of our products from scratch without preservatives or chemicals including fresh soups, Artisan Sausages, Gourmet Burgers, kebabs, and ready-to-cook
    chef-prepared meats. 
  • Farm Boy has its own line of expertly curated Private Label products featuring hundreds of exclusive items.  
  • Local suppliers have been a key feature of Farm Boy stores
    since 1981 and there are hundreds of locally made products
    in-store—that’s good food from good neighbours! 
  • Farm Boy started as a small produce-only store in Cornwall, Ontario in 1981.
  • Today there are 53 Farm Boy stores located throughout Ontario with more stores coming! 
  • Farm Boy carries hundreds of products made in and/or sourced from Ontario including fresh produce, butcher-quality meats, artisan cheese, fresh dairy and baked goods, sustainable seafood, and chef-prepared foods. 
  • All Farm Boy stores feature a Farm Boy Chef’s Market with Hot Bars and Salad Bars serving fresh hot and cold breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. 
  • Farm Boy makes many of our products from scratch without preservatives or chemicals including fresh soups, Artisan Sausages, Gourmet Burgers, kebabs, and ready-to-cook chef-prepared meats. 
  • Farm Boy has its own line of expertly curated Private Label products featuring hundreds of exclusive items.  
  • Local suppliers have been a key feature of Farm Boy stores since 1981 and there are hundreds of locally made products in-store—that’s good food from good neighbours! 

Our Timeline

1980s
Farm Boy
Cornwall

814 Sydney St., Cornwall, ON

Opened on December 2, 1981

1990s
Farm Boy
Nepean

1642 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON

Opened on February 25, 1996

Farm Boy
Hillside

585 Montréal Rd, Ottawa, ON

Opened on May 4, 1997

Farm Boy
Kanata

457 Hazeldean Rd, Ottawa, ON

Opened on November 2, 1997

2000s
Farm Boy
Blossom Park

2950 Bank St, Gloucester, ON

Opened on July 10, 2003

Farm Boy
Tenth Line

2030 Tenth Line Rd, Orléans, ON

Opened on December 9, 2004

Farm Boy
Barrhaven

3033 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON

Opened on March 16, 2006

Farm Boy
Blue Heron Mall

1500 Bank St, Ottawa, ON

Opened on November 16, 2006

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Signature Centre

499 Terry Fox Dr, Ottawa, ON

Opened on June 14, 2007

2010s
Farm Boy
Britannia Plaza

1495 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON

Opened on June 15, 2011

Farm Boy
Stittsville

1250 Stittsville Main St, Stittsville, ON

Opened on December 2, 2011

Farm Boy
Place d’Orleans

3035 St Joseph Blvd, Ottawa, ON

Opened on July 16, 2012

Farm Boy
Kingston

940 Futures Gate, Kingston, ON

Opened on October 2, 2012

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Train Yards

665 Industrial Ave, Ottawa, ON

Opened on March 14, 2013

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Wellington South

1045 Wellington Rd, London, ON

Opened on June 12, 2014

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Masonville

109 Fanshawe Park Rd, E, London, ON

Opened on March 12, 2015

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Beaverbrook

1415 Beaverbrook Ave, London, ON

Opened on May 7, 2015

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Whitby

360 Taunton Rd, E, Whitby, ON

Opened on August 27, 2015

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Fresh Zone

Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON

Opened on October 11, 2015

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Fairway

385 Fairway Rd, S, Kitchener, ON

Opened on December 3, 2015

Farm Boy
Brantford

240 King George Rd, Brantford, ON

Opened on March 17, 2016

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Westboro

317 McRae Ave, Ottawa, ON

Opened on June 23, 2016

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Cambridge

350 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge, ON

Opened on September 15, 2016

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Pickering

1355 Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON

Opened on September 29, 2016

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Rideau

50 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON

Opened on December 9, 2017

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Alderwood

841 Browns Line, Etobicoke, ON

Opened on March 1, 2018

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Harvard Square

801 Mohawk Rd, W, Hamilton, ON

Opened on March 22, 2018

Farm Boy
Oakwoods

1907 Ironoak Way, Oakville, ON

Opened on December 13, 2018

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Leslieville

1005 Lake Shore Blvd, E, Toronto, ON

Opened on January 31, 2019

Farm Boy
Walkers Line

3061 Walkers Line, Burlington, ON

Opened on December 5, 2019

2020 – 2025
Farm Boy
St. Catharines

295 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON

Opened on January 30, 2020

Farm Boy
Metcalfe

193 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON

Opened on March 5, 2020

Farm Boy
Newmarket

18075 Yonge St, Newmarket, ON

Opened on September 3, 2020

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College & Bay

777 Bay St, Toronto, ON

Opened on October 1, 2020

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Yonge & Soudan

2149 Yonge St, Toronto, ON

Opened on October 29, 2020

Farm Boy
Train Yards

830 Belfast Rd, Ottawa, ON
(Flagship Store)

Opened on November 19, 2020

Farm Boy
King & Weber

417 King St, N, Waterloo, ON

Opened on January 7, 2021

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Front & Bathurst

29 Bathurst St, Unit 1, Toronto, ON

Opened on January 28, 2021

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Yonge & Silver Maple

12266 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON

Opened on April 8, 2021

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Harbourfront

207 Queens Quay, W, Toronto, ON

Opened on May 6, 2021

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Greenbank

1581 Greenbank Rd, Ottawa, ON

Opened on May 17, 2021

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Bronte

2441 Lakeshore Rd. W, Oakville, ON

Opened on June 24, 2021

Farm Boy
Aukland

5245 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON

Opened on September 16, 2021

Farm Boy
Dupont

744 Dupont St, Toronto, ON

Opened on November 4, 2021

Farm Boy
Stittsville

6315 Hazeldean Rd, Ottawa, ON
(previously 1250 Stittsville Main St.)

Opened on November 18, 2021

Farm Boy
Guelph

370 Stone Rd, W, Guelph, ON

Opened on March 3, 2022

Farm Boy
Mapleview

436 Bryne Dr, Barrie, ON

Opened on March 31, 2022

Farm Boy
St. Clair

81 St. Clair Ave, East, Toronto, ON

Opened on November 3, 2022

Farm Boy
Aurora

10 Goulding Ave, #A1, Aurora, ON

Opened on January 19, 2023

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Sugar Wharf

100 Queens Quay E, #200, Toronto, ON

Opened on February 9, 2023

Farm Boy
Oshawa

1280 Clearbrook Dr, Oshawa, ON

Opened on March 14, 2024

Farm Boy
Port Credit

175 Lakeshore Rd, W, Mississauga, ON

Opened on July 18, 2024

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Burlington South

3230 Fairview St, Burlington, ON

Opened on August 15, 2024

Farm Boy
Leaside

147 Laird Dr, Toronto, ON

Opened on December 12, 2024

Farm Boy
Kanata

700 Terry Fox Dr, Ottawa, ON
(previously 457 Hazeldean Rd)

Opened on December 4, 2025

2026
Farm Boy
Collingwood

39 Huron St, Collingwood, ON

Opened on March 26, 2026

Farm Boy
Findlay Creek

4828 Bank St, Ottawa, ON

Opened on June 18, 2026

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