Shop Local

Alleycats Music is a vintage record and poster shop located in downtown Orillia, Ontario. We opened our doors in March 2012 in a 7 foot wide, 300 square foot store that until 1967 was an outdoor alley.  In 2015 we connected the ‘alley’ with the store next door to offer more products including a large selection of posters, framed pictures, comic books, t-shirts and collectibles. Alleycats Music features a permanently set up PA system and stage where we host live music Sunday afternoons at 1:00.  If you are a performer who would like to share some songs please contact us by email about playing. We are very involved with the community sponsoring and supporting music and art events including the Mariposa Folk Festival in Concert Series, Roots North Music Festival, the Orillia Jazz Festival and the Starry Night art crawl. Please enjoy browsing our website and we look forward to meeting you the next time you are in Orillia! We can be reached at info@alleycatsmusic.com if you have questions about the shop or products.

Astilbe established in 2015 bringing floral design to Horseshoe Valley Ontario, Designing in our 12 x 8 hand crafted studio focusing on local florals & Seasonal outdoor Markets. Expanding into the retail location today in Craighurst Ontario, Astilbe Floral Boutique & Marketplace. The Marketplace brings,  entrepreneurs, artisans , farmers & wedding vendors under one roof. A place for creative workshops, community outreach, creative education and marketplace retail sales. At Astilbe we Host two seasonal outdoor Artisan Markets, In house workshops while showcasing & promoting local handcrafted creations & Floral Design. Astilbe carries a wide variety of high end boutique products, from fashion, natural organic skincare, jewellery,& farm fresh seasonal elements.   *Open Tuesday – Sunday in Craighurst On   At Astilbe we strive to support the local makers in our artisan marketplace, while providing floral boutique elements and design daily.   #astilbeboutique #craighurst #shoplocal #markets #workshops#astilbemarketplace Thank you for #Shopping Local!

Come experience that small town feeling while shopping for your everyday grocery needs in Washago. We carry everything from the freshest of produce to freshly baked breads and sweets.  Located in  Washago, ON

Chelsea Chocolates’ factory is located in the heart of Ontario’s Lake Country just north of Barrie in the village of Craighurst. Chelsea Chocolates has been manufacturing chocolates, truffles and specialty items since 1995. They make their own products in small batches using fine Belgian chocolate and the finest ingredients to ensure our customers the freshest chocolates. They also have a small retail outlet on site where local residents and visitors to the area can treat themselves to little taste of Lake Country.  You can also purchase some of these lovely chocolates from other stores in Ontario’s Lake Country.  Stop by and visit Gail & Sharon – you’ll be glad you did!

This Landmark Grist Mill in Coldwater was constructed in 1833-34 for the Ojibwa natives who had been settled on 3969 hectares (9800 acres) between the Coldwater River and the Narrows at Orillia, on the western side of Lake Couchiching. It is a special piece of history for the village of Coldwater and is a beautiful site to see. The surrounding grounds with the river flowing by are a fantastic area for local events and a great area to gather. Plan a visit to the Grist Mill to learn more about its history, tour the inside including  a local art gallery and craft shop located inside and include a lunch or dinner at the attached Mill St Bistro.

Our Story Copperpot Nuts started here on Matchedash Bay back in 2009. We built our own production facility and launched the brand right here, near Coldwater, Ontario. We started with just three varieties of your favourite beer nuts, and we’ve since grown to offer more than nine delicious flavours. All of our nuts are double roasted and packaged by hand in small batches. We source as many ingredients as we can from local producers. Mission At Copperpot Nuts great pride is taken in slow roasting natural nuts in small batches, using the perfect blend of fine ingredients to create really great candied nuts. It is our commitment to provide each customer with a unique shopping experience and maintain an ongoing fusion between local retail and authentic local production

Located downtown Orillia, The Crows Nest has a treasure for everyone, a variety of miscellaneous goodies. The Crow’s Nest II has been a mainstay of the downtown of the “Sunshine City” of Orillia for over 20 years! We are a unique gift shop that has an eclectic and wide variety of gifts, gold and silver jewelry,antiques and collectibles, home and garden items as well natural beauty products, healing stones and “smudge” supplies. Drop in, have a chat with the friendly staff, browse around and find that one of a kind item.

We serve up gourmet soups, sandwiches, salads and chefs specials with a strong focus on using quality, local ingredients. Make every meal memorable.

Freskiw’s are growers of quality baskets, containers, herbs, annual and perennial flowers. We have five convenient locations in Ontario to serve you in Kawartha, HWY 11 North, HWY 11 South, Coldwater and Sudbury.

Peter and Jocelyn McArthur are the proud owners and operators of Heritage Estate Winery and Cidery, Barrie’s first and only boutique vineyard and cidery situated in the heart of Simcoe County. Heritage Estate offers beverages uniquely crafted out of 100% Ontario apples, free from additives or preservatives with less than half the sugar content of most larger commercial ciders. The sprawling estate includes a century farmhouse, tasting room, wedding venue and state-of-the-art on-site processing facility. Heritage Founded in 2014, Heritage Estate Winery and Cidery sprouted from the McArthur’s passion for wine. Peter learned the craft of cider making at Peter Mitchell’s Cider Academy at Cornell University which led to the planting of over 15,000 grapevines and 1250 fruit trees. Peter’s family first settled in the area in the 1850’s so it is no surprise that Heritage Estate features a century farmhouse in addition to over 20 acres of sprawling heirloom grapevines and apple orchards. The Process All production is on-site with state-of-the-art equipment providing superior quality and consistent taste. Peter’s experience as an engineering technologist with a business background in renewable energy gave him the confidence to invest in the production facility, providing Heritage Estate customers with the very best in […]

Quaint and cosy gift store,retailing local artisans. With excellent coffee and deserts. Great venue for acoustic music with a garden patio. Special events, and an ever-changing art, food and music.

Lavender Hills Farm is located on twenty-five acres just outside of Orillia in central Ontario. In addition to the existing hardwood and softwood forests, we now have a tall grass prairie that we created five years ago. Every year the prairie rewards us with an ever increasing floral display that contributes as a valuable resource for all our bees and other pollinators in our home yard. Orillia Farmers’ Market -Every Saturday all year ’round 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of google images)

Design Studio with unique gifts and home décor located in Downtown Orillia.

Our growers look forward to Saturdays on the Market, where they offer fresh-picked produce in season, and drug-free meats, with a variety of baked goods and ready-to-eat treats in a sociable atmosphere. Bring your family, meet your friends, shop the vendors, enjoy the talent of local musicians in the Market Cafe. The popular Orillia Farmers’ Market is one of the longer running farmers’ markets in Ontario with its roots going back to the 1840’s. This market continues to proudly boast of its range of locally produced foods as well as handmade crafts. At the height of the market season in July and August there are 50 to 60 vendors, some selling right from the back of their trucks.Vendors encourage their customers to support family farms and taste the real flavours of delicious healthy foods found at the market. It is good to know where the food you eat comes from; local is better for the environment and for you.

Welcome to Quayle’s, a farm brewery unlike any you have ever seen. Our dream was to create a world class hop yard and farm brewery, where we could craft the finest beers, from start to finish. Quayle’s Brewery, is nestled in the hills of Oro-Medonte, Ontario between lower Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe, a short drive from Toronto and only 9 minutes from Orillia. With its peaceful surroundings, fresh air, and rich history, it is the perfect setting to brew our craft beer. We use our own spring water and farm fresh hops to create a lasting farm-to-glass experience. We overlook more than 12 acres of hop yards, sitting atop a picturesque hillcrest. Wanting to celebrate our local history, the brewery was built in 2016 as a re-creation of a 19th century local landmark, the Musical Barn. Our barn features a large outdoor patio, tasting room, acoustic lounge, and indoor/outdoor event space. It is here that our talented, local, award-winning brewing and production team refine our hops into a variety of outstanding Quayle’s beer. We have a pilot system and a full production system on-site, and offer new varieties of fresh beer regularly. Mix and match, and give us your […]

At our eco-conscious “refillery”, customers can bring their own reusable containers and fill up on over 200 + products! We are proud to offer: whole foods, local meats, eggs, dairy & dairy alternatives Fill up on: natural bath products, eco-friendly household cleaners and cruelty-free beauty products! New to waste-free living? Forgot your containers? We’ve got you covered. Choose from our selection of waste-free essentials!

Did You Know?  97% of internet users have searched for a local business. Orillia has more than 3,000 local businesses, offering a huge array of products and services • More than 50% of local businesses still don’t have a website or a professional online presence • Non-local companies like Amazon.com are extracting millions of dollars from Orillia’s economy because searchers can’t find what they’re looking for locally online ShopOrillia.com is here to help close the gap between local businesses and web searches! We’re building the best database of local Orillia companies to make it easier to find the products and services they’re looking for, so that they can shop locally and support local independent businesses. ShopOrillia.com’s district manager, Lynn Martin is proud to service the site for Orillia’s more than 600 local businesses and over 2,300 Facebookers have already joined us. Shoppers and searchers find ShopOrillia.com through Google, social media, links from Orillia’s most prominent organizations, and through our sign and sticker campaign. Once visitors arrive on the site through their smartphone, iPad or computer, they can find businesses, search and find products, services, gift certificates, download coupons & deals, browse events or participate in our frequent contests. ShopOrillia.com offers […]

Singing HeART Studios is a … Fibre and Mixed Media Arts Studio,  a Canadian Artists Collective, and a Gallery. We empower imaginative thinking through creative expression. We offer convenient, unique opportunities to become engaged through imaginative, informative workshops and classes.  Our Boutique features beautiful materials and kits for rug hooking, knitting, felting, upcylcing and re-purposing of fabric, furniture, and decor.Our focus is Canadian, environmentally friendly and socially conscious Art. Singing heART Studios inspires the imagination specialist in all of us. We are flexible and accommodating. Contact us today to experience the wonderful world of fibre and mixed media arts!

Where We’re Coming From THE CHEESY PICKUP Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Soups, Salads.  We know that there are many fine options to eat in Orillia, and we enjoy eating at many of them. When we decided to undertake this journey, we wanted to offer something different, a little cheeky, and fun. We all remember grilled cheese when we were young, well now we’ve grown up (perhaps), and so has grilled cheese. Many of our sandwiches have different combinations of meat and cheeses, as well as a couple of different “sauces” whether it be Maple Syrup sourced locally, or the increasingly popular homemade Maple/Mustard Sauce.  We’ve set out to offer good value, yummy food, at a reasonable price. We hope we’ve achieved that and that you enjoy your experience at The Cheesy Pickup.