Great gift options - everyone loved their Christmas gifts, especially the watercolour paint books…read more So many unique things in this shop!

From the owner: We sell handcrafted home decor and gifts to support meaningful causes in Muskoka and beyond. We…read morepartner with a number of local and global charities that make a difference in communities.

Again, was not disappointed! Stopped by for lunch with a friend. Ordered the same chicken club on…read moreGF bread since it was so good last time. This time I also tried a salad on the side that was like a vinaigrette slaw made from mainly cauliflower - it was delicious and flavourful. My friend got the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and said it was excellent! We were able to eat outside which was so nice. We both agreed, we'll be back next time we're in the neighbour.

Cottage Cravings only recently came to Bala after a fire at their original Gravenhurst location…read more last year left them looking for a new space. But I'm so glad they landed in our tiny, sleepy town: CC is about as close as it gets to a one-stop shop here. There aren't a lot of places where you can grab a coffee and sandwich, pick up cheese and charcuterie to take home, or grab wall art or dish towels for the cottage. I appreciate that the products here are so thoughtfully selected as well. Cottage decor can teeter on kitschy, but the selection at CC -- technicolor enameled outdoor dining sets, lake-themed hooked rugs, craftsman birdhouses -- is tasteful as well as fun. Popsicle makers and painted martini glasses give ideas. Food from local vendors means you don't have to wait for next week's farmers market to pick up those jams or condiments. And a bounty of healthful dining options from veggie paninis to fresh soups make a quick, delicious lunch. CC definitely makes a great addition to our little hamlet.

This store is so cute and probably has a gift for everyone. We went in because they were a jelly…read morecat retailer! We didn't find what we were looking for but we did purchase a solar butterfly wind chime for Mother's Day! Staff were very friendly, reasonably priced for being smack dab in a tourist area but holy moly was it so hot in there. Our family had to step outside a few times as our faces were getting flushed. A few other customers were talking about how hot it was in there as well.

I used to shop for gifts here when I'd come to blue mountain. Lately, the service is terrible. I…read morewas ignored completely when I tried to check out a couple of times that i gave up and I decided to not buy anything. A friend of mine wanted to buy a bunch of fudge to take home. Instead of helping us, the woman offered another random customer a deal and even a sample. I'm not sure what happened to the other workers but I miss their warmth. I'd look forward to stocking up on the goodies they'd recommend. I'm going to skip this store on my future visits.

Stopped in to Muskoka Lakes Winery in early spring to pick up a few bottles of wine and enjoy the…read morescenery. Quite a charming place with wine tasting, cafe, and tours. Lots to see and do here and worth the travel.

Had lunch here today, under the trees, with my bestie. Food was delicious, setting was so peaceful,…read moredespite lots of folks around. Joy, the golden ambassador, was wandering around making everyone welcome. Thank you Johnston family for continuing to develop this wonderful destination here in Bala.

I went to the Grape Vine Cottage today. I was greeted in the store by a salesperson. She did not…read moreintroduced herself, she was tall with dark medium length hair. I was looking at the store goods and as I went through the store I turned around to ask how much an item was and i received the most bizarre response from this salesperson. She pointed at the door screaming at me to get out! Please be aware if and when you go to this place. You can be verbally abused and humiliated for no apparent reason. This is an awful place. And I wish I will never experience anything like this in my life.

My experience in this shop was not a positive one. I walked…read morein to hear the owner/s griping about customers, and i was ignored. My Covid related safety question was answered with a snippy reply, and I was then informed about how they could spot a person from the city right away because they are so rude, not like the locals. Well, I have to say, the owner is the only rude person here, and if she doesn't care for customers from 'the city' she is in the wrong business. I'd advise she keep her generalizations to herself. I remained pleasant my entire time in the shop, but walked away feeling very insulted, demeaned and judged for no apparent reason.

Really like this place to find unique gifts. They have a great selection at very reasonable prices.read more

From the owner: Handcrafted items made by local artists and artisansread more