I went to a famous "Canadian" clothing company (rhymes with Boots) website to buy a sweater for my…read moremother. Literally the most frustrating shopping experience. 3 different size measurements for every item. Why? She is an elderly woman. Its a woman's sweater. I just need one size. Then they didn't have any availability for what I wanted or the ability to find similar items possibly in stock. I went to Reddit. Looked for alternatives. Saw MBW. Went to the website. Found a blue hoodie. Showed my mom. Bought it. It will arrive next week. I spent more money on that sweater than what the other store was charging but I was happy to do it. MBW deserved the sale. It was easy. I had a great time looking at colors with my mom. And it obviously bothered me enough to leave this review. So great job MBW. Looking forward to getting the sweater next week. --Just a Canadian trying to buy a sweater for his mom.

3.5 stars. There are…read moretwo schools of shopping in Muskoka: sophisticated home décor and local art, and sweats. Seriously, sweat shops (the aboveboard, legal kind) are *everywhere* in the Lakes Region, all selling hoodies, pants, hats, and tees emblazoned with "Muskoka". Competition is fierce. I fall into the home décor/local art school of shoppers, but of all the places you could pick up your unmistakably "Muskoka" gear, MBW has to be the best. And not because the clothes are higher-quality (they do boast soft lining and a perfect weight), but because all the clothes are Ontario-made -- the only sweats you can find that are made in Canada. And not just made in Canada, but made right in Muskoka. MBW's philosophy is: if it *says* "Muskoka", shouldn't it at least be made here? I like that business model. Truthfully, tho MBW clothes aren't necessarily my style (sweatpants with bear paw prints on the booty remind me of high school cheerleaders), but I like the idea of supporting my home-away-from-home's local economy. Maybe the cat-sitter would like a pair of bear paw print booty sweats as a thank-you...

Yes, this store is called Willys. I can hear you laughing down there in North Carolina, Brian B…read more Willys sells clothes, bathing suits, and accessories for men and women. Much of it is overpriced, but the sales (which seem to happen with surprising regularity) are real deals: typically buy-one-get-one-half-off, or buy-one-get-one-free. They do have some really nice merchandise here, and I've picked up a few things over the years that have become staples: a pair of oversize sunglasses, a bathing suit or two, a sweet floral sundress, and a much beloved Muskoka baseball cap I finally had to replace this summer after one too many sweaty hikes and afternoons by the pool. Fortunately, the Muskoka cap seems to be a signature item at Willys, always available in a huge variety of colors. Willys accessories are also really fun, costume jewelry you'd pair with your Halloween getup or a cocktail dress: peacock feather earrings, hot pink Lucite bracelets, rhinestone skull-and-crossbones pendants. Accessories are more reasonably priced, and every time I come in they've been buy-one-get-one-free. As cheesy as Willys is, I always stop by a few times a summer. And I always find *something* I just can't leave without.

This is a great place for families to shop when going to the cottage in Gravenhurst. You never know…read morewhen a chilly or rainy night is going to strike, and coming in from a day of swimming in a chilly lake to done the Muskoka Bear Wear sweaters and jammy pants. Lots of nice quality clothes here and the staff is super friendly. My only complaint is that men's sizes were a bit lacking. Only S and XL were available for a lot of the clothes I wanted to buy, had to settle for alternate colors and styles to find the M i was looking for. Great location, make sure to check it out id you're in town. It's pricy but I can speak from experience, the clothes last forever, my kid outgrew her last sweater way before it showed any sign of aging.

Muskoka Bear Wear is the absolute best for Canadian made attire. Their hoodies feel like you're…read morewearing a hug!!! Their yoga pants are so much better than Lulu's! The material is great, it pretty much repels lint from the pants. These clothes are extremely high quality and worth the price. They don't mess with their product, if something isn't working, they fix it, so always share your feedback as they strive to have the best. They absolutely succeed at that!

This is a department shop for clothing, with a number of brands like roots. Once August hits there…read moreare a number of sales that are delightful. If you are looking for some boots, or slippers, or ridiculously comfortable pajamas, you will also find me here. Most items are around $80 and up, so it's not necessarily the place to go if you're looking to buy something just to wear for the weekend. Unless that's your budget to wear something for the weekend, in which case why not?

For some reason, Muskoka is awash with stores selling the exact same stuff: typically sweats in all…read moretheir many incarnations emblazoned with some kind of Muskoka logo. Sweats are great, but sometimes a girl wants a *bit* more sophisticated Muskoka souvenir. Enter Cottage Friends. It's mostly home goods with some clothing thrown in for good measure. Everything is understated, casual, and in pleasing neutral tones. Cornflower blue throw pillows with delicately embroidered Muskoka chairs in white. Canvas totes and thick dishtowels with "Muskoka" in elegant lemongrass script. Twig-woven wall baskets for plants or your mail. Distressed wrought iron lanterns painted bone white. Soft flannel pajama bottoms with carnation pink accents. Just really good stuff that would look wonderful in a rustic Muskoka cottage, or subtly accenting your modern city pad. And at reasonable prices. Cottage Friends certainly provides a breezy breath of fresh air in a sea of Muskoka fleece.

What a fabulous store to visit. The inventory is current and plentiful, with sizes and styles for…read moreevery taste. They also carry accessories from shoes to jewellery. Catherine and her staff are SOOOO pleasant, they made shopping there so special. Just go- you will not regret it!

Key Features: good place to skateboard at night, and - you know - Zellers…read more Huntsville Place Mall is a mall as good as any other. It's one floor, and has a few good stores inside. There's a super market, and a book store, and a department store. It's also a cultural experience, wandering from one end to the other. This seems to be a hub for Huntsville. Everyone passes through here at one time or another. The parking lot also plays host to teenagers trying to grind, kick flip, or other such things, with their skate boards. Once the mall closes, another crowd takes over the curbs near the doors.

I'm so sad to see all the closed businesses. It seems as if some newer stores are trying to take…read moreflight but overall the mall seems to be losing luster. Hopefully it can make a comeback.

Great friendly people to deal with. Bought a really nice top, a prewashed cotton piece. Price was…read morenot a concern for me. Have not seen one like this before really nice and unique. Will stop in again. This was a top the wife grabbed

"Is this your first season open?" I ask the owner as she helps Pops select just the right size of…read morelong-sleeved, moose-adorned tee as a souvenir. "No, I've been here 20 years!" she replies cheerfully. Which means this is the exact same shop I've browsed the last eight summers running, and I had no idea what the name was. "Oh," I say sheepishly. "Then you've redecorated?" Fortunately, she replies with an enthusiastic nod. New jewelry cases, a ton more women's clothing, a reorganization of display stands and shelves, and a funky new Anthropolgie-esque inventory of home goods. This means that I have rather a few souvenirs in my possession that've come from Golden Valley Trading: a pair of amber teardrop earrings, some metallic sandals, a fleecy Muskoka sweatshirt, and a deliciously-scented tub of Fruits & Passion Monoï body butter than disappeared years ago and she hasn't carried since. *pout* My powers of observation are clearly suffering; but it *is* good to know that one of my most reliable sources for cottage summer souvenirs isn't going anywhere any time soon.