Sad to see it decline. Since being sold by the Robinson's, it has gone out of business once and…read morelooks like it's heading for a second time. It is no longer a Home Hardware and is not replenishing its stock. You have to go to Dwight for a fully stocked hardware store. The shelves are sparse. It is also no longer a Food Town grocery. The aisles are thin with noticeably not enough stock. Prices keep going up and up and up for what little selection there is. Hopefully it will turn around as it is a mainstay of Dorset.

All you need to understand is Robinsons is like its owner!…read moreI've been coming to dorset for over 50 years, Brad and his family are warm and caring people. It feels like home when l enter the building, a constant reminder why I love my family cottage!

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.

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.

I had my house broken into and the antique typewriter stolen. I found it in this store, and when I…read moreask the lady about it, she got defensive about it. I have photo evidence of it. Do not trust them!

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.

Wow, I'm surprised that Lockside has never been reviewed. They've been there forever and I know…read morethey're popular. I've probably been to Lockside at least a dozen times over the years, but there was a big gap between 2012 and 2018 when I was out of the province. I can honestly say that the place is exactly the same in 2018 as it was in 2012, although I imagine they'd disagree. Lockside is an interesting eclectic store with a wide variety of unique home decor items, furniture, clothing, and gifts. But be warned, it is NOT cheap. That place is on the high-end side when it comes to prices. Even their t-shirts are expensive. Over the years I've mainly browsed at Lockside because their stuff is too expensive to buy. But I have purchased a few small items now and again. The most frequent item I've bought is an ice cream cone! They serve Kawartha Dairy ice cream (the best ever) and they have a lovely outdoor area to sit and savour your ice cream while you watch the boats come and go from the Young's Point lock. The ice cream and location makes up for the fact that they're too expensive for the average person. You walk away thinking, "well, at least I got a good ice cream cone"! :-)

From the owner: Lockside Trading Company is a gift shop set in the oldest house in Young's Point. Since 1987, we've…read morecarried quality furniture, home decor, outdoor gear, casual clothing, unique giftware, and more. We also offer interior design services at our in-store design centre or through an in-home consultation.

The Old Tin Shed provides local culture to the Bancroft area. It is a great outing just to go with…read moregroups and browse through the different home and gift items throughout the store after grabbing a bit to eat or going for a coffee. The Old Tin Shed has worked it's way into the heart of the Bancroft community. The store always has unique home decorative items that have been salvaged from other materials and you can always find that perfect decor idea that just seems to speak out to you and call your name to buy it. While browsing through the store one day with my mother, we were offered free apple cider. The Old Tin Shed is a definite asset to the local shopping atmosphere of the town.

From the owner: Our online & actual country store specializes in 'hard-to-find' vintage decor and giftware. We…read morestrive to present a unique, an unusual, and eclectic mix of handcrafted gifts, and creative decor for your home or cottage. From shabby chic to heritage farmhouse, from designer braided rugs to replica iron hardware, The Old Tin Shed provides the best choice for your decorating needs. Our array of replica iron includes hooks, brackets, grates, bells, signs,hinges, towel bars, decorative pieces. Decor items such as clocks, mirrors, chalkboards, signs, lanterns, heritage lighting, candelabras, picture frames, all adorn our walls for your perusal. Our selection of candles ranges from paraffin to soy and beeswax, from tealights to pillars,tapers & battery. Fashions such as Neon Buddha, Cut Loose, Pure knits, team up with a variety of scarves, handmade jewelry and other accessories. For that bohemian look, check out our Indian skirts & vests. A few specialty foods, including locally made jams & jellies, and a variety of Kicking Horse coffees are available. To create your own shabby chic projects, our Caromal Colours paints are perfect. Create a rustic look, or a contemporary finish. For the DIY lovers, our salvage area with old doors,windows, shutters & spindles, is a big draw. If you are unsure of what to buy as a gift, we offer gift certificates in any denomination.