With 25 + years of management/business training in the food services/retail environment, Lynn always knew one day she would be a business owner. Convincing her husband Bill to quit their jobs and head north to Sunset Country to start a business took little effort. Bill, an avid fisherman, relished the idea of being surrounded by great fishing, a more serene existence, where he could do what he loved to do and work on projects that appealed to him.

     2007 brought Lynn and Bill to purchase, Whiskey Harbour Chicken, a seasonal summer restaurant in Pike Bay, Ontario. An addition was put on as a residence and with much hard work, blood sweat and tears from Bill, Lynn’s dad Charlie, and Lynn; The Cedar Bough Diner was born. Serving homemade food in a warm country atmosphere near the shores of Lake Huron brought in visitors from all over the Bruce, and beyond.

     Being located in a tourist area on the Bruce Peninsula saw busy sum­mers with quieter winters. With extra time on her hands Lynn started can­ning some of her soups and other sauces. Customers were always ask­ing Lynn if they could buy the sauces, soups, and jams she used in the diner and the Cedar Bough Canning Co. was born.

     Bill too found he had spare time in the winter and started creating unique custom made bird­houses. His creative streak then saw him making his own brand of furniture too. VIN+ Country Woods Sales is now going full steam.

     Now 3 years later, the diner is scaled down to a couple of tables where a bowl of homemade soup & a fresh sandwich await. The rest of the diner has been converted to a retail showroom for the 100+ variety of Lynn’s delicious homemade preserves and Bill’s unique custom wood products.

     So when you are in the area, drop by for a gander at all of our handmade products. Pull up a chair and enjoy a cup of coffee and some friendly banter.


P.S.
     We do offer online ordering, shipping/delivery for those that cannot reach us.