Farm Boy, an Ontario-based grocery chain known for its fresh food and in-store chef-prepared meals, is expanding with three new locations in Kanata, Ottawa, and Collingwood.
Farm Boy is set to open three new grocery stores in Ontario, according to Retail Insider. The upcoming locations include 700 Terry Fox Drive in Kanata and the intersection of Bank Street and Skipper Drive in Ottawa. A third location is opening at 39 Huron Street in downtown Collingwood. These new stores will expand Farm Boy’s footprint in both suburban and smaller urban areas. The Collingwood location marks the company’s first presence in the Simcoe County town. Official opening dates have not been confirmed, as lease negotiations and construction timelines are still ongoing.
The new stores are part of Farm Boy’s broader strategy to grow its presence across Ontario. The company is targeting both established and growing communities to meet rising consumer demand. A key element of its expansion model is the inclusion of chef-prepared meals and fresh, ready-to-eat options, which are made daily in-store. This approach has become a defining feature of the brand’s offering. Farm Boy continues to focus exclusively on the Ontario market, even as it scales its operations.
Farm Boy was founded in Cornwall, Ontario, in 1981 as a small produce stand by Jean-Louis and Colette Bellemare. Since then, it has grown into a full-service grocery chain with 51 locations across the province. The company was acquired by Empire Company Limited in 2018, but has maintained its Ontario-only focus. Headquartered in Ottawa, Farm Boy is recognized for its emphasis on fresh food, private-label products, and chef-prepared meals made in-store. The company continues to build on its reputation for quality and local sourcing.
