Ice cream, candles and yoga classes: Businesses open and close on Locke Street
A Hamilton ice cream shop specializing in dipped cones and handmade chocolates has closed its doors.
Burlington-based La Creme de la Creme Creamery announced the permanent closure of their Locke Street South shop through a social media post on Sept. 2.
The owners pointed to the need to balance their Burlington location, other ventures and the future of the business, which left the Steeltown shop getting lost" in the mix.
Don't worry, this isn't a sad story," read the post. Our lease was coming due so we took the opportunity to take back our time."
The shop, which was located beside Pasta Mercato, thanked its customers and other fellow business owners in the area.
The closure of the Hamilton location will have no impact on their Burlington shop, according to the owners. All gift cards purchased at the Hamilton store will be valid at the Burlington location.
Other changes on Locke
As the colours of the leaves begin to change, so has the local business landscape on Locke Street South.
The Acoustic Room has moved to 229 Locke St. S. from their longtime home on James Street South. The shop sells guitars, ukuleles, amps, straps, strings and pedals.
Ore Movement Studio has opened at 140 Locke St. S. The fitness studio offers a range of Pilates and yoga classes as well as a variety of wellness workshops.
Grimsby-based Forrest & Harbour Co. has opened a second location at 180 Locke St. S. The shop sells soy-based candles and offers spaces for independent vendors to sell their products.
Diced Ice has opened at 129 Locke St. S. The shop specializes in rolled ice cream as well as Asian desserts and beverages.
Madam Bonbon will be opening a shop at 165 Locke St. S. in October. The chocolatier specializes in small batch, gourmet bonbons.
Clouded Cannabis has relocated to 188 Locke St. S. The dispensary offers both in-store and online shopping.
Into The Abyss has left its longtime home at 119 Locke St. S. for new digs in the International Village, near Denninger's on King Street East. The record store sells vinyl, turntables, speakers as well as cassettes.
Fallon Hewitt is a reporter at The Spectator. fhewitt@thespec.com