This is an amazing toy store. Taking advantage of the grandparent's day deal every month is one of…read morethe best ways to get discounts on Lego sets that don't go on discount anywhere else. And, the board games. It's a great way to get cheap board games. What's incredible is that this place carries a number of games that are difficult to find even in the city. The selection of puzzles is also superb. This is a curated toy store where almost everything here is worth buying. Which, of course, is a curse all of its own. It's hard to step in here "just to look around" and leave without picking something up.

Incredible selection. A dream toy store! It looks small from the outside, but upon stepping inside,…read moreI was blown away by the toys, puzzles, games, art projects, science learning, etc. All ages are covered. I wish we had a toy store like this in our hometown. My son was SO happy to experience toys in a live setting, this beats online shopping any day. Toys stores like this are magical!!

I don't know why so many towns feature Christmas shops, or how most year-round Christmas stores…read morestay afloat. What I do know is that Tis the Season thrives because it sells fudge. Any time we walk by it is consistently packed with tourists fiending for fudge. Excellent marketing ploy, Tis. Husband and I pick up tree ornaments as souvenirs on all our trips -- it's a fun, if super dorky, way to keep track of our travels, and we love reliving them in the dead of depressing winter. So we stopped in a few summers ago to find a Muskoka bauble for our tanenbaum. Tis' Christmas inventory is vast obviously, since it's all they sell (aside from the aforementioned fudge, of course), and varied. But I wish they had more Muskoka specific ornaments; there's only a few and it seems Tis could benefit from some more. We did find a pretty hand-painted glass one we liked here a couple summers ago. And when it broke last Christmas, we were able to score the same one to replace it this summer. But now there's no reason to go back. Unless we're dying for rocky road fudge or some butterfingers drops the ornament again.

Great local flower shop and nursery/landscaper! Excellent selection on annuals, perennials, trees…read moreand shrubs in the spring and summer and fresh cut flowers all year long!

I worked with Nicole for the flowers for my late September wedding. I had a tight budget, which…read moreNicole was able to work within to execute my vision. We had a quick phone call as I was planning from Toronto, and I sent a few photos for inspiration. She did an absolutely wonderful job creating a huge bouquet for me, three bridesmaids bouquets, and five boutineers. For our table I had really wanted some garland, but after chatting with Nicole we agreed that for my budget, loose rascuss would make the most sense. She also provided vases so that we were able to use the bouqets as centrepieces. In my opinion, if you are planning a wedding anywhere in the Muskoka/Bracebridge/Huntsville area Seasons in the Country is the ONLY florist you should be considering.

I have been to this store a few times and each time I am not able to find what I am looking for…read morebecause the selection of yarn is very limited. I also find the prices to be high.

Lots of potential at this yarn store. Although in a industrial type complex. It has a very open and…read morelight fill studio space. Most of the yarns are of a major brand type not the local yarn hand dyed variety that I am more inclined to appreciate. Brands that you may find include Malabrigo, Noro and Louisa Harding. I noticed that patterns and needles are more of mainstream variety. The store is well organized and lots of space. The staff appeared friendly and willing to be helpful. If you live in the area and you have no other choice this store will be fine . But I would not drive out of my way to check this particular store if you're looking for your yarns dyed by local artisans. They do appear to have a good selection of buttons and all accessories you require for knitting.

Simpler Times is great for two Simple Reasons:…read more 1) Its inventory is a little bit of everything: quilts and bedding, wall art, chunky bracelets, vintage vases, colorful umbrellas, pin-up girl tweezers, old table lamps, homey sideboards, tea towels, canvas totes, garden tools...a little bit of everything. 2) It's located in the former Bala Presbyterian Church. They definitely get an "A" for atmosphere.

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!

Great rustic and authentic items but are rather pricyread more

Wow. The best shop in Muskoka, maybe even Canada!read more

What a terrific shop and location in Port Carling. Everyone is greeted with a smile and sincere…read morehello and how can they help. Hostess gifts, birthday gifts , Father's day, wedding, any day , I seem to find the perfect piece or article of clothing whenever I stop in. They are constantly adding new lines and items so fun to stop in just because.

Super friendly people. The latte was pretty decent - best I had in days :)read more