The Webster family took over The Chocolate Rabbit Lakefield when previous owner Lois had decided to retire in 2021. Lois had wanted to pass the torch of her pride and joy to a local family to continue her legacy.

The Webster family consists of 5 members; Elaine, Scot and their three kids Nicole, Dylan and Kristine. With the addition of the grandkids Danika and Eisen.

Elaine & Scot are the head bunnies and the main chocolatiers. All the chocolate you see in their stores is all made by hand by the family (other than the dietetic currently). In 2022 they expanded The Chocolate Rabbit by adding a second location in Bancroft in the old Fudge Factory. They inherited the fudge recipes from the previous family and now make homemade fudge that is offered at both locations as well. Elaine and Scot also own and operate two other local businesses in Lakefield. Perfect Balance Accounting and Grumpa’s Woodworking. Perfect Balance Accounting has been owned and operated by the Webster couple for over 30+ years starting in Salt Spring Island, BC a few other places in the GTA to finding its permanent home in Lakefield where they have called their main location for 7+ years now. Scot followed in his fathers footsteps with woodworking and created Grumpa’s Woodworking back in 2021. He specializes in live edge wood and epoxy creations. Check out these beauty handmade wood creations at any of their family businesses. 

Nicole (eldest daughter) is Elaine’s right hand for Perfect Balance Accounting. Nicole is married to Kyle Wagenblast also pictured in the family photo with their two children, Danika and Eisen. – Kyle is the Head Chef at Viamede resort.

Dylan (son) is the owner of Computer Garage in Lakefield, and is their tech guru. He has owned and operated Computer Garage since 2016. Dylan assists with set-up and tech support for our POS, and security systems for all locations. He helps with the inventory and in the creation of our website.

Kristine (youngest daughter) own’s and operates Kristine Webster Productions. She has done freelance for her company for over 12 years in a variety of different work. Her company specializes in photography, videography and social media marketing. Kristine is our Marketing Manager and Merchandiser for The Chocolate Rabbit. Kristine also assists with keeping the rabbit community up to date on the new and exciting things Elaine creates in the chocolate factory.

And then we have the youngest members of the family, Danika & Eisen. These little munchkins will be around the shop now and then just to brighten our day! They have also volunteered to be taste testers for any new chocolate or treats that we bring in.

Hop in to see the family in action at the chocolate factory in Bancroft or to their storefront in Lakefield.