The CP Holiday Train is Comin' to Town
Don't miss the festive fun and find a stop near you!
By Josie Cormier
Marathon's Virtual Marketplace
Check out our virtual marketplace to find businesses that are open in Marathon. Shop local and support your community!
Visit some of the restaurants in Marathon that are currently offering take-out, delivery, curbside pickup or patio dining, and retail shops. Want to be included? Please email info@superiorcountry.ca to update or provide new information.
It's so important to support the local economy as Ontario starts to reopen. We love our family-owned retailers and restaurants and we're proud to shop local! It's pretty easy to do with so many incredible places to shop here. With that in mind, check out all the places that are open for business in Marathon.
RESTAURANTS
Restaurants are currently offering delivery or curbside pickup. You can even order alcohol to go with your meal! Here’s a list of restaurants that are currently open in some capacity.
Marathon Classic Coffee Ltd.
Marathon Classic Coffee Ltd. located in the Marathon Center Mall is a family-owned and operated business. We took over this restaurant in 2008. Open 7 days a week with free wifi available to customers.
Tel: 807-229-2711
The Laughing Mooz Eatery
Stop in to the fully-licensed Laughing Mooz Eatery for hot coffee in the morning or dinner and dessert in the evening. Popular for its home-cooked meals, extensive menu, and generous portions.
Tel: 807-707-8070
Robin's Donuts
Tel: 807-229-1832
Rumours Coffee House & Deli
Rumours Coffee House & Deli offers delicious fresh wraps, subs, sandwiches, and salads. They also offer fresh hot and iced coffee.
Tel: 807-229-8350
RETAIL & SERVICES
Essential services in Marathon such as gas stations continue to operate with safety measures in place. As retail shops and other services start to reopen the level of service may change. Please contact the individual business for further information.
The Bargain Shop
For all your bargain needs the shop offers a wide variety of items.
Tel: 807-229-9208
The Beer Store
Tel: 807-229-0691
Canadian Tire
Tel: 807-229-2900
Circle K
Tel: 807-229-2066
Crossover Video and Games
Open every day of the year! New releases every Tuesday (DVD and Blu-Ray)! Gift certificates are available!
Tel: 807-230-9093
Marathon Home Hardware Building Centre
Perfect for homeware and hardware!
Tel: 807-229-1600
M&M Food Market
Tel: 807-229-1752
Isobel’s Flowers & Gifts
Floral arrangements and great souvenirs and gifts.
Tel: 807-229-3226
LCBO
Tel: 807-229-0691
May’s Gifts
Gifts, souvenirs, jewlery and more are available at May's Gifts. Open 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, 7 days a week.
Tel: 807-229-3339 Email: maysgifts@shaw.ca
Sirard’s Your Independent Grocer Marathon
Tel: 807-229-8005
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES
Currently, there are no virtual experiences available. We will update as experiences and online events become available for Marathon.
For more information about the restaurants, retail, services that are available in Marathon, please visit their community website.
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