Nice little gift shop. The prices are insanely high. $1.50 for a single post card. Back home and…read moreother places I've traveled they are typically 4 for a dollar. Some neat dust collecting trinkets if that's your thing, I'm a very non-clutter collecting person so it's not mine, but it still looked neat. Perhaps Collingwood has better deals than this.

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.

brilliant, well worth a visit... the owner is very interesting and knowledgeable, staff very…read morefriendly and helpful with everything, spent hours in there, thanks everybody....

From the owner: Appealing Environments Rock Shop in Collingwood Canada, a premier distributor of High Quality Gems…read moreand Minerals from around the world. I have always focusing on building long term relationships with Exporters, Miners and Prospectors to bring only the highest quality specimens at the lowest prices possible to my community both locally and globally.

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

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 little gift store on Violet Hill is so cute! If I didn't have my boyfriend there with me, or…read morelive in an small apartment, I would have spent a fortune! It's like the modern general store. In terms of gifts, and home decor, anything you can find you can find here. What I love about it is that there's so much variety of little things, that you walk in with wonderment, and walk out wishing you bought something (or bought too much). They have children's books, jams and syrups, home decor little knick knacks, things for your kitchen, living area or bedroom, all these Thyme fragrances that I've never seen before (or i'm just not updated). The back room is "Heidi's Room" just another part of the store, but sells more bigger pieces to put in your 'room' per say. The side room is like a small antique shop, but items are brand new. Things here aren't cheap, but you can fall in love with something and be willing to spend the money. After you browse, go over to the co-owned Mrs. Mitchell's for a bite to eat! http://www.yelp.ca/biz/mrs-mitchells-restaurant-shelburne#hrid:ijULdGk2MAIQvW41a9bvUg/src:self

We ordered an anniversary bouquet from Abigail for some friends, and they loved it. The flowers…read moreare still perfect almost a week later, and the thoughtfulness and creativity that went into the arrangement made it extra special. Abigail is great to work with, and we will definitely be using Petals in Thyme again and again. Thank you, Abigail!

From the owner: Petals specializes in unique weddings and events. Creative floral art design using eco and socially…read moreresponsible products and flowers.