Downtown Woodstock is a thriving community in Southwestern Ontario and the heart of Oxford County. Also known as the Friendly City, with stunning architecture, cultural heritage, arts, countless services, exceptional dining and a great variety of charming small businesses, there's truly something for everyone.
Your Neighbours
Your Downtown Woodstock
Every purchase made downtown supports a local business, a local family, and a stronger community. With more than 260 businesses and growing, Downtown Woodstock is where you’ll find your neighbours offering everything from unique retail experiences and exceptional dining to professional services and everyday essentials.
Two hours of free street parking and affordable municipal parking make visiting downtown simple and convenient, whether you’re stopping in for one item or spending the day discovering what makes your downtown unique.
Your Neighbours
Your Downtown
Get To Know
The Woodstock BIA
The Downtown Woodstock BIA brings together commercial property owners and tenants to collaborate with the City of Woodstock in creating a vibrant and secure downtown community. By working together, local businesses have the resources to continually improve the quality of the Downtown Woodstock experience.
The BIA is in charge of coordinating events and promotions, improving the streetscape, and offering our members helpful resources, such as information on available funding.
What's Happening in
Downtown Woodstock
2026
Calendar of Events
Winterlights Market — Nov 20 – Dec 19, 2026 | Downtown Woodstock Get into the holiday spirit at the Winterlights Market! This festive evening (and weekend) market lights up[...]
Santa Claus Parade — Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 6 p.m. | Downtown Woodstock Join us as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! The Santa Claus[...]