When Roman poet Horace wrote the timeless “Carpe diem” into book 1 of his Odes collection, we have a feeling he wasn’t just talking about seizing the day. Seize the day AND a great opportunity with the BDBA’s Carpe (RE)diem initiative in support of the Burlington Downtown Gift Card program!

The holiday shopping is done and you’ve opened all your gifts. With your wallet now brimming with Burlington Downtown gift cards, the options for living and loving local are endless! Looking for ideas on where to go? Searching for that perfect something? We have over 80 businesses signed up for the Gift Card program and they want to help you out!

Each new episode of Carpe RE(diem) highlights one of our participating businesses. The goal? Our small business owners and staff will give you their insider perspective on what they’d recommend YOU spend your gift card towards. Curious what to order at a new restaurant? Let’s have one of the chefs show you their faves! Wondering how a particular product is made? How about the designer walk you through their process. Take an in-depth look into what makes our small business community so locally lovely on this virtual tour of your next downtown experience.

Interested in following along and gathering intriguing inspo? Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for each new episode. And if you’re looking for the full version, and more great content, scroll on over to our YouTube channel!

Curious to see which businesses are (spring)ing into action in this new series? We’re thrilled to be touring Greek Market Chicken, do & dare undie co., 400 Brant, Woven Clothing Boutique + Styling Studio, The Handmade House Burlington, Angel’s Beauty Supply & Salon and The Burlington Performing Arts Centre!

Hats off to you, Horace, we’re definitely going to seize the day and all that our amazing downtown local community has to offer!

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