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| » Who doesn't love shopping in cottage country? We've found some "off the beaten track" treasures as we scour cottage country for deals, bargains and unique shops. Fashion, food, furniture, fauna and more. |
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| BEARFOOT GOURMET |
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 Visitors, vacationers and residents of the Lake of Bays area in Muskoka will welcome Toronto designer Anne MacPhee’s newly opened shop in Baysville. It has a wide selection of fresh foods prepared on premises, including salads, soups, appetizers, entrées and desserts. Ace Bakery breads are baked daily and an assortment of fresh barbecue-ready meats and organic vegetables make meal planning a cinch. In addition it features hostess gifts from preserved condiments and jams to interesting kitchen gadgets and essentials, stemware and cookbooks recommended by The Cookbook Store. You can even order your fresh Thanksgiving turkey. |
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| Address | 2676 Highway 117, Baysville, ON, P0B1A0 |
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| Telephone | 705-767-1100 |
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| Hours | Monday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Labour Day, afterwards, closed Mondays. |
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| DWIGHT GARDEN CENTRE |
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| What looked like a large, well organized garden centre with an abundance of healthy looking trees, plants, flowers and shrubs was so much more. We saw Muskoka Chairs, bird houses and seeds, some really interesting unique collectibles, plus an assortment of hostess gifts, if you are visiting cottages of friends or relatives. Be sure to visit its Bargain Basement with 50% discounts and its Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream Parlour. |
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| Address | 2876 Highway # 60, Dwight, ON, P0A1H0 |
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| Telephone | [705] 635.1696 |
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| Hours | Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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| Langford Canoe and Kayak |
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| If you are travelling on Highway 60, south of Algonquin Park and have ever dreamed of owning a classic cedar canvas or a high performance carbon fiber canoe, you must visit the Dwight, Ontario head office and factory outlet of Canadas oldest canoe company. For over six decades a Langford canoe has been a prized possession of thousands of Canadian families. On display are many examples of canoes and kayaks at wholesale prices. Its factory store also has an interesting selection of accessories and gifts. Langford also has four other locations including Midland. Visit website.
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| Address | 2832 Highway # 60, Dwight, ON, P0A1H0 |
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| Telephone | [800] 337.1006 |
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| Hours | Mon. to Sat. 8:30 a.m |
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| Muskoka Teak |
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| Teak furniture, with its exquisite grain and patina , is both attractive and durable. This year’s classic and modern designs are ideal for indoor and outdoor furniture. Also available this year is stainless steel and brass hardware as well as plantation teak items . Browse the exclusive gallery of merchandise; it's all made by two entrepreneurial brothers who source, import and sell kiln dried solid teakwood direct from producers. Free delivery to golden horseshoe and cottage country. |
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| Address | 1005 Henshaw Lake Rd., Unit 2A, Port Carling, ON, P0B1J0 |
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| Telephone | [705] 765.1700 |
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| Hours | 10-5, Mon-Sat, 11-4 Sunday. May to Thanksgiving. |
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| MUSKOKA TOURISM |
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| The District of Muskoka is located 1-1/2 hours north of Toronto. Its 4,700 square kilometres of towering pines, lakes, rivers, picturesque waterfalls and the pink granite rock of the Canadian Shield, stretches from the wilderness of Algonquin Park in the east to the rugged windswept shores of the Georgian Bay Islands in the west. It is a favourite year-round vacation destination with endless recreational activities, diversified culture and friendly people. The towns of Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville and the townships of Georgian Bay, Lake of Bays and Muskoka Lakes, each offer an abundance of activities, outdoor adventures and accommodations. |
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| Address | RR#2, 1342 Highway 11 North, Kilworthy, ON, P0E1G0 |
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| Telephone | 1-800-267-9700 |
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| Rafters of Muskoka |
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| Originally built as St. Georges Roman Catholic Church in 1885, TV personality and interior designer David MacPhee converted it to a showplace of unique, country design furnishings and accessories. New products including bedding, i/o rugs, upholstery, lamps and art. A new Rug Barn has just been opened as well as a "BearFoot" an outstanding gourmet food store. Rafters has something of interest for everyone, whether you would like a handmade metal rooster mounted on a stone base, an old fashioned leather rocking chair, or a gift for someone special. |
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| Address | 3 Dickie Street, Baysville, ON, P0B1A0 |
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| Telephone | [866] 969.7717 |
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| Hours | Seasonal hours may vary. Seven days/week 10 - 5. |
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| RICH HILL CANDLES INC. |
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| For over 35 years, this Muskoka destination has been manufacturing and selling at factory outlet prices, hand-crafted candles of every description. You can watch its chandlers create the candles using a 100 year old antique dipping carousel and even handcraft your own candle in its candle dipping room, to take away as a souvenir. Its 2500 square foot gift shop offers an endless variety of curiosities, trinkets and gifts with specially priced wedding décor and favours. |
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| Address | 9 Robert Dollar Drive, Bracebridge, ON, P1L1W1 |
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| Telephone | 705-645-8600 |
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| Hours | July and August, Monday to Saturday 9:30 to 5:30. Sunday 11-4 .....
open year round other times - please call.
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| Stares Sportswear Etc |
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| When you are in Muskoka, be sure to discover this great family fashion centre in Dorset on Lake of Bays. You will see names like Columbia sportswear for men and women, cottons for women from Ezze Wear, Magic Mountain, Tribal and French Dressing, plus Parkhurst and Icelandic sweaters and men’s leather jackets. It also features a wide selection of children's and baby wear, plus a unique selection of gifts, collectables and jewellery. Up to 70% off seasonable merchandise. |
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| Address | 1066 Main Street, Dorset, ON, P0A1E0 |
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| Telephone | [705] 766.2287 |
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| Hours | Open seven days a week 9a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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| TAPAWINGO STUDIO |
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| This cozy log setting set just off Hwy 117 is home to one of the most eclectic painter/print makers we have ever visited. Featured in Canadian books, magazines and newspapers, she has earned an international reputation and received numerous awards for her work. Using a diversity of materials and techniques, her work includes pastel, acrylic and encaustic paintings, woodcuts, etchings, monotypes, mixed media and art cards. Original art and prints (including Giclée), are reasonably priced and available for purchase in her studio, which is a delight to visit. |
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| Address | 2781 Highway 117, Baysville, ON, P0B1A0 |
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| Telephone | 705-767-3594 |
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| Hours | July 1 to Labor Day, Monday to Sunday 11-5; (Other times, call to confirm). |
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| The Old Palmer House |
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| Fifteen minutes west of Algonquin Park along Highway 60 in the village of Dwight, we discovered this award-winning 1870s log cabin gift store and gallery. It has a wide assortment of cottage furnishings, accessories, lighting and unique gifts including pottery and select antiques, plus interesting rustic furniture, textiles and lamps. Expanded furniture section. |
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| Address | 2827 Highway 60, Dwight, ON, P0H1H0 |
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| Telephone | [705] 635.9376 |
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| Hours | Open seven days/week10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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| The Oxtongue Craft Cabin Gallery |
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| This former artist’s log cabin located in the heart of cottage country is now a gallery and gift shop well worth visiting. Its collection of original art and Canadian crafts is one of the finest we have ever seen. Hand carved burl bowls, pottery, glass, woodcuts, oils and watercolours, plus a distinctive collection of Muskoka jewellery in sterling silver and fine gold make this a shoppers and gift-givers paradise. The hand painted canoe and kayak paddles have to be seen to be believed. Almost every item has heirloom potential. |
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| Address | R.R. # 1, Fox Point Road, Dwight, ON, P0A1H0 |
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| Telephone | [705] 635.1602 |
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| Hours | Open weekends only until June 30: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
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| THE WOODS CLOTHING COMPANY |
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| From original Canada and wildlife designs to eco-conscious themes, you’ll find t-shirts and fleece choices by the thousands. Create special event, corporate, school, camp and cottage identification clothing or visit its website and download a novelty and gift workbook for a great selection of one-liner t shirts. The options are endless. When in the Bracebridge area you can deal directly with the warehouse or visit its website to check weekly specials and order on-line. |
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| Address | 570 Ecclestone Dr., Bracebridge, ON, P1L1R2 |
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| Telephone | 1-800-843-0704. |
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| Hours | Monday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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| WOODEN PENNY |
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| This interesting and attractive 4000 square foot home-store in the heart of downtown Huntsville offers a wide selection of unique rustic to contemporary and heritage furniture & country décor items, all of which have been built by their own craftsmen. Shoppers can purchase in-stock products or it will custom design & build, cabinetry and furniture for home living/study/entertainment centers, kitchens, bathrooms or bedrooms in pine, oak or maple. It is also a great gift store if you have wedding or house warming gifts to purchase. |
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| Address | 84 Main St., Huntsville, ON, P1H2C7 |
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| Telephone | 705-788-2560 |
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| Hours | July and August, Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (As hours change during the September to June period, please call). |
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