OUR STORY

In 1982, Suntree Natural Foods Marketplace opened as a bulk food store in downtown Port Hope, and remains one of the oldest bulk food stores in Canada.

In 2014, Karen was coming off her second maternity leave, during which time she made daily trips to her then local natural food store. She was hooked. To her, there was nothing better than buying fresh, healthy foods while supporting a locally-owned small business.

Karen and Jules, along with their two young daughters, took a leap of faith and made the big decision to move from Toronto to Port Hope, to purchase their own natural food store. They poured their energy into updating Suntree and making it the community-focused destination it is today. Nine years in, they are proud of their expanded product offerings, a modernized interior and exterior, a welcoming environment, and a kick-ass musical playlist.