About Us
The family business Lockside Trading Company created in 1987 by Susan Mattucci and her partner Brian Holmes in the heart of the Kawarthas cottage country, Young’s Point, ON. Having hands on experience of what it takes to be an entrepreneur from the beginning stages, to creating a multi award winning small business. The full-service retail store operating year-round offering a constantly changing environment and experience, becoming a favorite destination for locals and out-of-town visitors alike. Attracting more than 100,000 visitors a year, so many in fact, that in 1997 it was classified as an Ontario Major Attraction.
When Brian passed away on June 30, 2003, after a 10-month battle with cancer, Sue's son Mike Mattucci came in full time to help keep up their vision of Lockside and more. Continuing growing the business, including expanding to another location in Haliburton. Making Lockside the destination in Peterborough, the Kawarthas, and the Haliburton Highlands.
Now with three shopping locations to serve from: one in Young’s Point offering over 7,000 square feet of shopping, the second location in downtown Haliburton with over 5,000 square feet. The third location – our online store offering e-commerce for consumer convenience, enabling Lockside to serve customers from anywhere.
No matter where customers shop, all three locations offer a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, with a mix of home décor helping create living spaces in which to sit back, relax, and entertain throughout the year. Selections are constantly changing throughout the seasons, offering a multitude of choices from indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, giftware, bedding, clothing and so much more. Including Steamers Café & Ice-cream Parlor located at the Young’s Point location.
Design by Lockside
As a multi-award-winning retailer & design service. Lockside sets itself apart with top-notch service from the beginning of the shopping experience to the end, from buying the right light to helping with turnkey projects. Being renowned for our interior design service covering everything for home, cottage, and commercial spaces. This service includes in-store, on-site and virtual consultations, working with clients, giving guidance, and making dreams into reality. With qualified staff and quality products, catering to customers on any budget, in any location, with any look and style by helping with building floor plans, colors, fabric selections and more.
Supporting Local and Buying Canadian Made
Dedicated to supporting Canadians by sourcing Canadian-made products and companies. Offering competitive pricing, superior quality and specializing in custom Canadian-made furniture. Knowing shopping locally and buying Canadian made has never been more important. By supporting your community and fellow Canadians we make where we live stronger.