Autumn brings with it not just amazing Fall colours but also many wonderful memories of family gatherings and traditions. For many of us, it’s a great time to visit the towns and villages of Georgian Bay, to take in their century homes, autumnal décor and to visit antique & vintage shops, in search of that perfect find. Antique and vintage shops contain a wondrous selection of items sourced locally or from around the world that are unique, support the local economy and are a perfect way to repurpose items. Vintage furniture can be painted and refurbished to express your individual taste and style. In addition, a trip to an antique or vintage store is a perfect trip down “memory lane” when you spy games and toys, kitchenware or collectibles from your past. We welcome you on our Georgian Bay Road Trip visiting some of the antique and vintage stores in our area. Timeless Antiques Where to Search: Antiques-Timeless, 97 Bowes, St., Parry Sound 416.728.1341 (Facebook) Treasure Hunt: Timeless Antiques was created by a father and daughter team. Owner Clayton, opened the shop several years ago after working in the Toronto area. As a child, he spent ample time collecting antiques with his grandmother who was also in the business. Timeless is beautifully organized with many repurposed architectural treasures like old doors and frames. In the backroom, you will find an assortment of old fishing lures and signs. You can definitely see the passion in the items carried and displayed in the shop. Harris Furniture & Antiques Where to Search: Harris Furniture & Antiques, 17 Parry Sound Dr. 705.746.5100 Treasure Hunt: Harris Furniture is a family-run furniture and antique business which has been open since 1982. They supply both locals and cottagers with unique antiques, as well as new living room furniture, beds and tables. They offer great service and quality products. www.harrisfurniture.ca ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Barnboard Antiques Where to Search: Barnboard Antiques, 106 Maple St., Port Carling 705.765.2090 (Facebook) Treasure Hunt: Located at the top of the main street in beautiful Port Carling, this two-floor antique shop has been in operation for over seven years. It‘s very well-organized and curated, filled with an amazing selection that includes vintage games, sports memorabilia, automobile related items and pinball machines. One is sure to find something special for your family room or bar. A highlight for us was seeing the working Rolling Stones pinball machine. ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Aunt Doodie's Where to Search: Aunt Doodie’s, 4 Bailey Street, Port Carling Treasure Hunt: When we visited Aunt Doodie’s, we were amazed to learn that they had over 6,000 books for sale, as well as glass & ceramic homeware and an extensive and beautiful selection of antique and vintage jewelry. They have been open for over 13 years and provide really friendly and knowledgeable service. ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Red Barn Antiques Where to Search: Red Barn Antiques, 2902 Muskoka District Road 118 West, Milford Bay 705.640.0115 Treasure Hunt: We stopped by this impressive red barn on our drive from Port Carling to Bracebridge. The welcoming owner orientated us to the layout of this expansive space located on two floors of a vintage barn. The focus of this collection is restored and good condition antique furniture as well as vintage home décor. We were particularly impressed by the wide selection of white painted furniture which would look great in any home or cottage, as well as their collection of butter bowls and vintage dishes. www.redbarnantiques.ca ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Flying Star Antiques Where to Search: Flying Star Antiques, 1981 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge 705.644.3131 (Facebook) Treasure Hunt: This antique shop is found on the property of a landscape business which explains the beauty of the grounds and the impressive shop. Flying Star Antiques offers a lovely collection of vintage home décor and is an ideal location to pick up beautiful antique furniture for your cottage or home. We were really impressed by the quality of the shop’s contents and their friendly, helpful service. Antiques on 11 Where to Search: Antiques on 11 North- Antiques & Vintage, 3823 Campbell Rd., Severn 705.327.5000 (Facebook) Treasure Hunt: This antique market, located on highway 11, just before Webber’s, is much larger inside then it appears from the road as it is home to 50 vendors. We were greeted warmly and were provided with excellent service from their knowledgeable staff, as we explored the broad range of antiques and vintage items to be found. Some displays were focused on particular themes such as woodworking, fishing, sports memorabilia, vintage linens, kitchen items and even some with quality Canadian art. Other displays were more general in nature but the quality of items was uniformly high. We will definitely be returning! ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Bowen Co. Antiques Where to Search: Bowen Co. Antiques, 65 Mississaga St. West, Orillia (By appointment-Text 705.801.9506) Treasure Hunt: Although we were unable to visit this downtown antique shop, this shop focusses on beautiful furniture and home décor pieces as well as offering refinishing, repair and simple upholstery. They pride themselves in offering “quality antiques at fair prices”. Back in Thyme Where to Search: Back in Thyme, 14 Coldwater Rd., Coldwater 705.686.3493 Treasure Hunt: This welcoming shop is on the main street of the charming village of Coldwater. We have visited a number of times in the past and have been impressed by the ever-changing, broad selection of glass and ceramic wear as well as the back room which focusses on vintage fishing tackle, memorabilia and eclectic items. www.backinthyme.on.ca Waubaushene Heritage Antique Store Where to Search: Waubaushene Heritage-Antique Store, 337 Pine Street, Waubaushene 705.538.1857 Treasure Hunt: The Carpenters have been buying and selling antique furniture and collectables for decades. Their shop and adjacent outdoor display are filled with wooden furniture, dishes & glassware as well as new retro-inspired gifts. We bought two lovely photographs of Great Lakes ships that once toured Georgian Bay. In addition to their shop in Waubaushene, they also have a booth at the Antiques on 11 North Market. www.wauher@on.aibn.com ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Olde Town Library Where to Search: Olde Town Library Home décor/Antiques/Vintage/Café, 526 Hugel Avenue, Midland 705.526.5526 (Facebook & Instagram) Treasure Hunt: A visit to the historic port town of Midland would not be complete without stopping by this vintage store and café located in a 1915 building, which once housed the original town library. We always love to visit and enjoy the well curated, thematically organized displays that feature everything from kitchenware, décor items, lighting, vintage toys, wall art, jewelry, furniture, top quality vinyl records and more. Their Carnegie Café also serves a delicious range of homemade soups, salads, baked goods and freshly brewed coffee. Owners Rachel and Al are always welcoming and are a great resource to assist you in finding the perfect piece. ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Lilli's Antiques Where to Search: Lilli’s Antiques and Collectibles, 9792 Highway 93, Midland 705.427.6035 Treasure Hunt: Located in a log cabin, adjacent to Marcelville, just before the town of Penetanguishene, Lilli has been in the antique business for decades and is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The two-storey cabin is literally filled to the rafters with a phenomenal variety of furniture, antique hardware, lighting fixtures, smaller decorative items, glassware, old suitcases, timepieces…this only scratches the surface of what can be discovered! ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Marcelville Antiques Where to Search: Marcelville Antiques (Marcelville Custom Kitchens & Furniture Restoration) 9792 Highway 93, Midland 705.549.7104 Treasure Hunt: Marcelville has been a go-to destination for woodworking, cabinetry and furniture restoration. In addition to these services, they also specialize in antique furniture which make excellent accent pieces for any home’s décor. Chairs, cabinets, mirrors and beds feature prominently in the items displayed. www.marcelville.com ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Roadshow's 400 Antiques Mall Where to Search: Roadshow’s 400 Antiques Mall, 2007, Industrial Park Road, Innisfill 705.436.6222 Treasure Hunt: Located adjacent to the 400 Highway Market, this massive antiques mall, houses a huge variety of antique dealers, many of whom sell items related to specific themes. There is a huge delection of collectables and vintage items, jewelry, vinyl records, art pieces, furniture, linens and glassware. It is unlikely that you won’tfind something that interests you on a visit to the Roadshow antiques. www.roadshowantiquesmall.com ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Cookstown Antique Market Where to Search: Cookstown Antique Market, 5108 Simcoe County Road 27, Cookstown 705.458.1275. Treasure Hunt: This antique market houses 35 antique dealers who offer a wide variety of quality antiques and vintage finds. Their constantly changing selection includes lighting, linens, china, jewelry and architectural pieces. All these items are housed in a two-story century old barn. The staff always make you feel extremely welcome when you visit! www.cookstownantiquemarket.com ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Elmvale Flea and Farmers Market Where to Search: Elmvale Flea and Farmers Market/ Casey’s Records, 1568 County Road 92, Elmvale 705.322.1633 Treasure Hunt: This flea market has been in operation for over 50 years and is presently open on Thursdays and Sundays, providing visitors with an opportunity to visit their antique barn, or to get their fill of classic vinyl records from Casey’s Records (705.834.0917 Call for hours of operation). ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Treasure Tails Where to Search: Treasure Tails, 186 Hurontario St. #104, Collingwood 705.293.3233 Treasure Hunt: Treasure Tails is a thrift shop located on Hurontario Street in Collingwood. The profits from every sale go towards supporting the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. You can shop online or at the store. We met with Sue LaJambe who has been working at the shop for some time. She was very friendly and mentioned that all of the staff are volunteers and that the constant customer support and donations are incredible. Treasure Tails carries everything from teacups, clothing and video games, to used pet collars and furniture. Not only do they carry an ever-changing selection of goods, but shopping here is worth it just for the cause. www.gths.ca
...................................................................................................................................................................................... Thornbury Antique Market Where to Search: Thornbury Antique Market, 99 King Street East (Hwy 26), King’s Court Design Centre, Thornbury 226.665.8999. Treasure Hunt: We have visited this antique market on many occasions while visiting Thornbury and have always been impressed by the welcome we receive from Christine & Mick Mould. This antique market represents over 15 antique dealers, is extremely well organized and sells quality antique and vintage items including rugs, furniture, art pieces, vintage glass, collectables and memorabilia. We are never disappointed. www.thornburyantiquemarket@gmail.com ......................................................................................................................................................................................
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