Locally Sourced Food

In these days of political, economic and consumer tension, it makes good sense to source your family’s meals locally.

Here in Muskoka, there are so many options to do just that. In addition to the health benefits, it’s a great way to support the local economy, ensuring that they can carry on providing the good stuff. Here are just a few ways to get great local food supplies.

Local Farmer’s Markets

Rosseau Farmer’s Market –
- End of Short Street, Rosseau, ON, Canada
- Fridays, 9am – 2pm
- July 1 – September 16, 2022
Gravenhurst Farmer’s Market –
- 861 Bay St, Gravenhurst, ON, Canada
- Wednesdays, 9 am – 2 pm
- June 1st – Oct 26th, 2022
Bracebridge Farmer’s Market –
- 130 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, ON, Canada
- Saturdays, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
- June 4th – Oct 6th, 2022
Huntsville Farmer’s Market –
- 407 Ravenscliffe Road, Huntsville, ON, Canada
- Thursdays, 9 am – 2 pm
- May 26th – Oct 6th, 2022
Port Carling Farmer’s Market –
- 40 Bailey St, Port Carling, ON, Canada
- Thursdays, 9 am – 2 pm
- June 30th – Sept 1st, 2022
Bala Farmer’s Market –
- 1005 Pine Ridge Rd, Bala, ON, Canada
- Mondays, 9 am – 2 pm
- June 27th – Sept 5th, 2022

Local Butchers

McMaster’s Muskoka Fine Foods, Bracebridge
Stephen’s Butcher Shop, Port Carling
Muskoka Meats, Gravenhurst
Big Daddy’s Fresh Meats, Huntsville

Specialty Stores

Muskoka Natural Food Market, Bracebridge
Muskoka North Good Food Co-op, Huntsville

Food box delivery

Great local food is available! Eat well, live well.

This entry was posted on May 16, 2022 by Jim and Iris

Words of Appreciation

“Thank you for the memorable sales and closing experience of finding the cottage of our dreams. A perfect fit for our needs.”

I & E – Lake Muskoka cottage buyers

“Jim and Iris Gardiner were both amazing to deal with. A truly professional team. They shared a great deal of knowledge with us and really shed important light regarding potential Island Cottage ownership – all the pros and cons. Not only did they sell our existing cottage in 24 hours for much higher than our asking price they helped us find our new slice of paradise on Lake Muskoka in a very tight market. We are thrilled with our new cottage and love being on Eilean Gowan Island! We would highly recommend either Jim or Iris for any of your Real Estate needs!”

J & D – Sold on Echo Lake and bought on Lake Muskoka

Jim did me a favor 20 years ago and I wanted to return the favor – I approached him and Iris at the cottage show and, even though I already had a real estate agent, he recommended a cottage property that I purchased and enjoyed for those 20 years. I therefore, tracked him down and had him be our agent in selling that property. Our priority was to find new owners that would be friendly and fit in well with the neighbors and Jim and Iris found the perfect couple Jim and Iris made the entire sale most enjoyable. The experience was so smooth and enjoyable that the sellers, the buyers and the real estate agents all got together for supper the following summer at our old cottage!

K & L – Lake Muskoka

It is with great pleasure and appreciation for me to recommend the services of Jim Gardiner and the entire Gardiner Team. Jim’s awareness of community by-laws and market related activities extracted incremental value for us when we were finalizing the purchasing agreement.

JB – Mirror Lake

Just want to tell you that you did a fine job for me on the cottage sale on Lake Muskoka. The sale has removed a huge load from my shoulders. Iris, just a note to thank you again. Money is in the bank!!!!!!

BJ – Lake Muskoka