The Sauble Trading Post, General Store and Ice Cream Parlour is a small entrepreneurial business in Sauble Beach. The Sauble Trading Post is an historic, old fashion general store and ice cream parlour, which has continuously served residents of South Sauble community and members of the travelling public since 1934. The Sauble Trading Post serves an average of one customer every 30 seconds, and has a customer base of 30,000 customers per season.
An article published in 1961 Owen Sound Sun Times, dated August 28, 1961 states, “A store like this is the heart and nerve centre of a summer community. Not only does it supply an amazing variety of merchandise to the beach residents of all ages, but it is also the “village square” where folks congregate for brief chats with their community neighbours”. The business is entering its 15th year of operation under the current management team, and we strive to maintain the old fashion customer service that has contributed to 80 years of business.
On July 18th, 2014, the Sauble Trading Post experienced a devasting fire. The owners, Kevin and Kim are in the process of rebuilding and will re-open May 2015.
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