Great store. Wide variety of items but maybe if more people knew they took donations would even…read morebetter. The auction area is well done.

Very large, clean well organized and well displayed thrift store…read more They have their own parking lot - just past the corner of big bay and HWY 11. I had a few things to donate - which is around the LHS of the building - you'll need to back out as there wasn't much room to turn around. Seems they support both local and abroad causes, which is super. Staff seemed friendly, and are made up of a large portion of volunteers. I saw them online in a search and got there a little too close to closing as it was a bit of a hike. They let me take a quick 5 min to look around. Planning on going back.

Great selection of antique and collectibles! I found there is some flexibility in pricing. Monday…read moreto Friday free entry, but pay $1.00 for parking on weekends as the flea market opens on those days. Bring a coffee because it will take a good day to see everything in the huge mall. Staff are really pleasant and very helpful. We just bought a dresser this week and love the unique style and solid wood!

They've got it all here. The place is massive and full of anything antique. The staff are all…read morenice and know their stuff. Seems the dollar parking is only on weekends, and Roadshow is open 7 days a week. It took me days to check everything out., and everything was different the following month. Love this place.

We drove by this little store earlier in the day and their sign for fudge caught my husband's eye…read more We stopped in a little later. They have a private parking lot across the street. It is a cute little store with typical small town charm. Lots of Knick knacks and souvenirs.....and FUDGE! They ladies that were working were so friendly. They let us sample the fudge and we ended up buying a pound and a half for $18.99 They even had a spicy jalapeño flavour. We got 6 assorted flavours including jalapeño, turtle, s'mores, cookie dough, maple and cappuccino. Hubby and son were quite happy with their treats!

If you're on your way from the GTA to points north, for Blue Mountain Skiing in the winter or the…read moresunny shores of Georgian Bay in the summer, or maybe you're off to visit the Creemore Spring Brewery, you'll want to take a stop here at the Olde Stanton Store! The store isn't really that large, but it is chock-a-block full of really unique stuff. Fashion Jewelry (some great necklaces an earrings). Home Decor (clock and wall hangings abound). Gift items (including greeting cards). Clothing for women and men (including a selection of scarves and Tiley hats). And the food (lots of dips and sauces, for example). OMG I have to mention the fudge here.. there are free samples you have to try them! We were looking for a gift for my wife's cousin (it was her birthday coming up) and we came cross the perfect lawn ornament there - the cousin, she loves her garden - and it was at a great price too... Parking is on the side of the building on Sideroad 5, the street perpendicular to Airport Road. (As an aside, the store sits across the road from the Stanton Hotel, one of the many stage coach hotels that once stood in the area, unfortunately it is the last of its kind in the region, and in its current degraded state, it may not be long before it disappears in the name of progress, take a look at it before it is going, going, gone...)

I moved from Vancouver to Orillia a few months ago and was quickly blown away by the arts culture…read moreof a town that has historically punched above its weight class and won. It really is one of Ontario's best kept secrets. Live theatre, Opera house, Mariposa Market (smaller but cooler than Vancouver's beautiful Granville Island Market), Museum of Art & History, Leacock Museum, great lakes and beaches. But my #1 oasis has become Alleycats Music & Art, run by Mike Rothwell and his team of serious music lovers. First time in, I didn't know what to expect. Was kind of like walking into a surreal dream that mixed the favourite parts of my childhood with more LPs, CDs, shirts, and posters than I could count. Bought my first record player in years (Audio-Technica turntable, Edifier speakers - great gear and price). Music selection really is exceptional. Staff were really helpful, too. It's hard to find a store like this in a big city centre, definitely did not expect it in this town of 35,000 people. Highly recommend.

March 2019... So, I…read morediscovered Alley Catz a couple plus years ago and from the very beginning, I sensed the smaller town friendliness of Mike and Rob, which is a refreshing change from many stores in the GTA. Every time I'm in Orillia visiting my friends, I'll go in at least once to see what catches my eye, often buying 1 or more records, whether in the main store or the old Woolworths... But all that has suddenly changed. I was in yesterday and bought a bunch of records, spending a couple hours in the main store and digging in the basement. Today, I have some more time before making dinner and thought I'd go snooping in the basement again. I walk in the main store and ask if it's ok to look again. Mike confirms the gate is unlocked, I walk over but it's locked. So, I go back and Mike responds flippantly "oh well, too bad. I can't open it for you right now." Which I found odd, cause he's given me the key before when we first met but now there's a change of policy?? Ok whatever... Apparently, they've been dealing with shoplifters, which is a unfortunate. I hear Mike muttering under his breath "damn meth kids." Mike then continues to manifest this disdain towards me and made me feel like I was not to be trusted and says if he were to give me the key, that I'd have to have a minimum purchase of $5. I'm thinking, I spend money pretty much every time I come in, and just yesterday I spent $90+ and today I could spend more. And somehow you feel the need to enforce upon me a minimum?? So, along with this and some other off handed, passive aggressive comments yesterday and the general feeling that I was not welcome, so I just walked out. Don't imagine I'll be going back anytime soon... Unfortunately theft, external or otherwise is a part of every retail environment. If you can't manage that, and wind up translating those feelings by alienating and profiling every customer because of some bad eggs, you're in the wrong business...

The selection is unique and the linen collection is amazing. A must visit store in creemore.dont…read moremiss!!

Absolutely lovely décor and down to earth prices - not what you would think from an elegant…read more"boutique" in a tourist area. We found exactly what we were looking for, traditional look with a contemporary spin = LOVE this shop!

AMAZING Prices! Knowledgeable, Friendly Owner…read more Best Deals and Variety! Bought Collectors Cards, Vintage Toys, Records,

They told me which typewriters worked and didn't work and I was able to test one and get discount…read more I got a fully working with pad and case Smith Corona Seventy Clipper that works like it would have 50 years ago with ribbon.

There was a wide range of different items to browse as well as a second floor! Everything was very…read moreneat and organized, relatively well priced and the owner was so kind. My sister got an old radio and he helped her get new batteries in it to make sure it worked, and everyone working there was super kind as well.

Hubby and I went here for a date night couple weeks ago We just wanted appetizers and Moxie's…read moredidn't disappoint. We didn't sit in the dining area but sat in the booths by the bar. Extremely Cosy and private. Service was impeccable and food was delicious. We had their sushi wraps, nachos ( best in the city) and some wings. Great place to chill, in a nice classy environment. Oh by the way you also have THE best bathrooms in THE nation. Even if you don't need to use it- just check it out. You could eat in there:)

It's probably closer to two months since I first dropped by Georgian Mall. I was in the parking lot…read morefor the Barrie Ribfest -- the drive-thru edition. It was held in front of the old Sears store, which is currently Spirit Halloween. That's my first impression of this mall. Stores close, but this mall and the folks behind it find creative ways to lure shoppers and eaters to come here. While heading over to the ribfest, I noticed an L.L. Bean sign. As a fan of casual, comfy clothing, I knew that I had to return and check it out. The mall's layout is interesting. I parked by the entrance closest to L.L. Bean and Moxie's, which was the second floor. This mall has two floors, but the top floor is more like a third of space than what you get on the first floor. If someone forced you to choose a single floor to shop, you would want the first floor because you've got more variety and the food court is there. I would be torn if this restriction was there, for Coles and Showcase are on the second floor and I love them. The main anchor stores are Hudson's Bay, SportChek, and Homesense. The former is massive and decent. I checked out the food court because, hey, I like food and my feet automatically moved me here. You get your usual chains, such as A&W, Subway, and Teriyaki Experience. The ones that I didn't recognize were Good Karma (Indian fare that looked so good) and Wikki Hut (Asian-South American mix of food that looked yummy). There is a blocked-off area to dine, with two staff members checking for your proof of vaccination and ID at the entrance. I spent most of my time in L.L. Bean and Hot Topic. I enjoyed looking at cool merchandise in both and ultimately making a purchase in the latter. I ended up getting snacks at Mr Pretzels and Kernels Popcorn. They are away from the food court, but the aroma from the latter lured me over here. I love that they are practically next to each other. I am a fan of both places and would definitely return to this mall just for these two businesses. The mall is clean and nicely kept. The women's washroom was bright and in great shape, which also included a separate nursery section. I saw a dental clinic. I didn't see any other health services, so you're not coming here for a doctor's appointment. However, you can get your prescription at Shoppers Drug Mart. The only downside during this pandemic is that there aren't places to sit down to take a breather, other than the blocked-off food court. I wanted to eat my pretzel and pretzel dogs somewhere. I ended up sitting in front of the fireplace where you technically aren't supposed to sit down, but I did anyway. It's a decent mall that has practically everything you need and a lot more. There was lots of parking available. I like it here it and would come back to shop some more. (405)