Cranberry Mews Welcomes Newest Business Outlets

July 12, 2010 - PRLog -- Collingwood, ON – Cranberry Mews (www.cranberrymews.com), one of the most unique retail spaces you’ll find anywhere in Ontario cottage country, is nearing 75 percent occupancy with 17 of 24 retail spaces now leased or in the process of being leased.

“We are very close to full tenancy,” said Andres Paara, a broker with Lush Realty Inc., which is handling lease agreements.  “All of the businesses are working very well to complement one another and to take full advantage of a prime ‘lifestyle’ location,” he added.

Two of the newest tenants to set up shop in Cranberry Mews are Active Life Conditioning, a coach-based training centre for people of all ages and activity levels who want to improve co-ordination and fitness, and Pure Organic Food & Juice Bar, an entirely organic raw foods restaurant.

“For me, the location is phenomenal,” said Active Life Conditioning owner and operator Sarah Applegarth who has been open for business since May. “I had no idea that this side of town was so active.”

The biggest appeal, she says, is the retail mall’s proximity to the Georgian and Harbourview Park Trail systems. Not only can clients safely bike or walk to the facility – including Applegarth herself who tries to cut out as much driving as she can – but they can also take advantage of the nearby park for outdoor workout sessions.
“This is a great building in a great location and the synergies between the businesses are incredible,” she said.

Jacqueline Graham, co-owner of Pure, agrees. “There are a lot of health conscious people already coming to visit the Mews,” she says, adding that high visibility on a busy commuter route is equally important.

Graham and partner Sam Buob, a certified raw food chef, expect be fully operational by early July, offering everything from juice and smoothies to a full course menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. “We’re a mix between ultimate health and gourmet food,” said Graham.

Both businesses join a growing list of Cranberry Mews tenants that includes: Collingwood Sports Medicine – Dr. Bowman, Dr. Henry Koo – Medical Practitioner, Hasty Market Convenience store, a hair salon and spa, a home décor and ladies wear store, an active wear store, a bistro-style restaurant and others.

By virtue of its location in Cranberry Village, Cranberry Mews offers tremendous convenience to the occupants of some 3,000 nearby resort and retirement homes, all within walking distance. In addition, more than 18,000 commuter vehicles are estimated to pass by the centre each day.

Cranberry Mews is operated by Foremost Financial Corp., a Toronto-based real estate lender and financier with over 20 years of operating experience. Businesses interested in leasing space in Cranberry Mews should contact Lush Realty by phone at 1-705-444-7654 or 1-800-265-3949, or by e-mail at info@lushrealty.com.

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