Designed by Entrepreneurs, for Entrepreneurs

As business owners ourselves, we know how expensive and exhausting it can be to constantly advertise just to be seen.

Oak & Barrel General was created to change that.

We exist to help Canadian-born-and-bred businesses grow through:

Shared visibility
Collaborative promotion
Affordable exposure
Community networking

We believe momentum is built together.

  • The Online General Store

    We feature products from Canadian small businesses and ship Canada-wide.

    • Product-based businesses can sell directly through our platform
    • Exposure to a wider audience
    • Local pickup coming soon
  • The Small Town Advertising & Networking Community

    Created especially for:

    • Service-based businesses
    • Hospitality
    • Trades
    • Non-profits
    • Startups

    We promote your business through:

    • Bi-weekly virtual catalogs
    • Physical seasonal catalogs
    • Website listings
    • Social media collaborations
    • Cross-referrals within the network

How Our Virtual Catalog Works

Bi-Weekly Exposure. Built-In Consistency.

Every two weeks, our Virtual Catalog is sent to subscribers and shoppers.

Each participating business receives:

  • A standard feature page
  • Logo + business details
  • Promotion add-ons (if selected)
  • Direct visibility to engaged shoppers

Consistency builds recognition.
Recognition builds trust.
Trust builds business.

Founding Community Rates

We are currently welcoming our first wave of Founding Members.
  • Lock in legacy pricing
  • Help shape the community
  • Receive elevated visibility
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Community Starter

$25/month

Perfect for startups and small service providers.

  • Bi-weekly virtual catalog feature
  • Website listing
  • Social collaborator acceptance
  • 1 social shoutout per quarter
  • Networking access
Join as Founding Starter
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Community Builder

$99/month

For established businesses & active non-profits. Everything in Growth, plus:

  • 2 physical catalog pages
  • 2 monthly social features
  • Quarterly spotlight feature
  • Blog/interview feature
  • Priority promotion
Join as Community Builder

Supporting Community Impact

Registered Non-Profits receive reduced Community Impact

Rates:

  • $15/month Starter
  • $45/month Growth

Includes:

  • Fundraising highlights
  • Volunteer recruitment features
  • Donation QR placement in catalogs

When local causes thrive, communities thrive.

Why Join Early?

  • Lock in lifetime founding pricing

  • Gain early spotlight exposure

  • Help shape the network

  • Grow alongside other ambitious businesses

Stronger Together. Stronger Local.

Oak & Barrel General is for businesses that believe collaboration beats competition. If that sounds like you, we'd love to build this with you.

Secure your founding spot