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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.

Locally owned and operated, our shop sits in the quaint town of Craighurst ON, 10 minutes North of Barrie and only a seconds drive from the Hwy 400 North, Horseshoe Valley Rd. exit. This beautiful red brick building we call home is the former Knox Presbyterian Church of Craighurst; It was built in 1881 and functioned as an operating church right into the 21st century. Dwellings was established in 2014 and has been happily serving this beautiful community ever since We are located at 2101 Horseshoe Valley Rd. W., directly across from Bob’s Foodland.

Em’s Cafe, located in the heart of Coldwater (16 Coldwater Rd) provides a unique environment offering premium brewed and espresso coffee, grilled panini sandwiches, soups and gourmet desserts. The cafe is a family business and named after Dan & Kathy’s daughter Megan Emily. Whether you want to relax inside or take it with you, Em’s is a destination you won’t want to miss on your next visit to Coldwater.  Call us today for inquiries at  (705) 826-9967 Certified “Bicycle-Friendly” by Ontario By Bike.

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)

Marc Degagne is a master carver. He creates unique wildlife carvings in beautiful woods. It’s the natural beauty of wood that inspires him. The woods that he uses to create his pieces, are indigenous to this area. He carves on reclaimed woods, burls and knolls, much of which he purchase from a local arborist. The stones and driftwood used for bases are collected from the shores of nearby lakes. Many other bases are branches and pieces from the forest that surrounds us.

City meets country at Orillia Fairgrounds. Local farmers, fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, honey, artisans and live music! FREE PARKING! Our mission is to provide a venue where local farmers, food producers and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer. The Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market encourages direct communication between consumers and growers, fosters social gathering and community building, and promotes nutritious food choices.

The Orillia Museum of Art & History is located in the historic 1894 Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building in the heart of downtown Orillia’s shopping and restaurant district. This unique art gallery and museum presents significant art & history exhibitions of both regional and national importance.

Serving the community since 1979.  Rama Moccasin and Smoke has become the premiere destination for tobacco, cigars, accessories, native gifts, and much more. With a 24-hour drive through, and welcome to all – Rama Moccasin and Smoke houses the largest walk-in humidor in Canada, and the best selection of native merchandise in the area. Free parking, and a year-round heated patio means that you can enjoy your purchases in complete comfort. Located between the beautiful shores of Lake Couchching and Lake St. John in Rama First Nation. Located at 6413 Rama Rd, just 2 km north of Casino Rama on your right. Now theres another reason to visit Rama.

We are a combination of two seasonal businesses at Shaws. Our Maple Syrup business has been in operation since 1904 and we are still tapping some of the same trees that we made syrup from over 100 years ago. Our catering service specializes in tasty food for outdoor parties. We grill with maple charcoal at your location and look after all your guest’s needs. Shaws Maple Syrup is a generational Maple Sugarbush/Pancake House open daily Mid February to Mid April 8-4 pm with horse-drawn weekend wagon rides and marked walking trails throughout the sugar bush.

Simcoe County provides the perfect conditions for maple syrup production. Visit our local maple syrup producers for fresh, authentic Canadian products!

Sweet Time is here for all of your sweet tooth cravings, any time! Weather it’s to stock up a weekend at the cottage, a BBQ, or just simply to indulge!