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Farmers’ Markets Open Slowly In Muskoka

June marks the opening of at least two Farmers’ Markets in Muskoka. Gravenhurst Farmers’ Market will open at the Muskoka Wharf on Wednesday, June 3, 9-2, and will run through until October 28. Bracebridge Farmers’ Market opens at Memorial Park on June 6, 8:30-1, and runs through until October 10. These markets run rain or …

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Buy Books from Cottage Country Bookstores

Despite clearly being an essential service, bookstores have needed to close during the current plague, but many of them deliver or offer curbside pickup! And if you want these stores to still be around when things get back to normal, order from them, not from Amazon. Penguin Random House Canada offers a handy list of independent …

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2020 Fashion Trends

Top 3 Fashion Trends for Summer 2020

Disco collars. High-waist jeans. Crocheted cardigans, blouses, and bikini tops. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re about to be thrust back in time. These ’70s fashion staples are making a comeback in time for Summer 2020 in Muskoka. Here’s a preview of the Top 3 Retro Fashion Trends of the coming season: “They make …

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GoGo Girls Go Anywhere

“GOGO girls can wear their sweaters anywhere…” So says South Godfrey, owner and designer of a funky, chunky line of hand-knit, Canadian-made sweaters with fun slogans like LAKE GIRL, SNOW BABE, and our favourite, MUSKOKA, which comes emblazoned with a big red heart. With bold, bodacious designs and Australian wool that’s spun in Italy, GOGO sweaters suit …

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Whipped Cream Snow Sparkle Soap

In the spirit of Muskoka’s Christmas season, we gathered a few of our favourite things. First on the list: Snowflake Sparkle Whipped Cream Soap by Northern Waters Cleansing Co. This indie bath and body company situated near Parry Sound caught our eye on Instagram recently with these yummy looking, holiday-themed goodies for your bathtub. Creator Julie …

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‘Tis the season for a Muskoka Christmas Market

Christmas markets return to Muskoka in time for the 2019 festive season. Crowds flock to lakeside towns in cottage country for cranberry colours, Christmas gifts, good vibes, and festival cheer. Check out this list of Muskoka Christmas Markets. December 7 – 22SantaFestSanta’s VillageA walk through Santa’s winter wonderland. December 14 & 15Noel NorthAnnex, BracebridgeJewelry, pottery, …

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