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When you visit a place as special as Muskoka Ontario – one of Canada‘s most popular vacation destinations – you definitely want to bring home a unique memento.

Whether you’re here cottaging for the whole summer, are spending a romantic weekend getaway at a luxury Muskoka resort, or just enjoying a day trip with the kids, there is no end of fun things to do in Muskoka… and plenty of classy, authentic Muskoka souvenirs to be picked up along the way.

To help you choose the very best, here’s our guide to the top Muskoka souvenirs and gifts. Not only will they help preserve your memories, but they’re guaranteed to endear you to your friends and family well after your return home.

While many of these retailers and artisans have a great online presence, be sure to also visit these Muskoka retailers in person, and support these local cottage country Ontario businesses when souvenir shopping in Muskoka.

 

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Souvenir Shopping in Muskoka

 

Muskoka Candles
Muskoka Candle Co souvenir shopping in Muskoka candle display
Take home a locally made candle as a reminder of the many great scents of Muskoka (Photo courtesy Muskoka Candle Co)

 

Founded by retired NHL star Billy Harris of New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs fame, Muskoka Candle Co’s products are manufactured in the Village of Rosseau and sold throughout the area.

Made from 100% soya wax, they come in their own jar and are available in a variety of sizes. Best of all is the variety of fragrances, including ‘pink sugar’, reminiscent of cotton candy, to ‘toasted marshmallow’ that conjures up recollections of camping around an open fire. A favourite of celebrity cottagers like Goldie Hawn and Martin Short, these are essentially Muskoka memories in a jar.

To learn more, visit their website at www.muskokacandleco.com.

 

Muskoka Chairs
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Nothing says ‘cottage life is great!’) like a locally made Muskoka chair (Photo, plus main photo above, courtesy Muskoka Chair Company)

 

Made in Port Carling and based on the original Adirondack design our cottage country chairs are reminiscent of, the Muskoka Chair Company’s cedar and recycled plastic Muskoka chairs are a must-have for any deck, dock or patio (they also make for great gifts).

You can purchase these chairs fully assembled or as a DIY kit, and for those visiting the area, you don’t have to take them with you as the company will ship them so they arrive home when you do. Available in natural finishes and a variety of colours, the Muskoka chair is an iconic reminder of lazy days spent relaxing at the water’s edge.

Learn more at www.muskokachair.com.

 

Muskoka Bear Wear 
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Muskoka Bear Wear makes iconic (and extremely comfortable) cottage casual clothing (Muskoka Bear Wear)

 

Nothing says being up north quite like a sweatshirt from Muskoka Bear Wear. Designed to keep you warm on a cool night around the campfire, the company’s line of 100% Canadian-made sweatshirts, t-shirts, toques, flannel bottoms and socks are all made right here in Ontario.

With stores in five locations across Muskoka – Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville, Bala and Port Carling – you can pick up your items when touring around or have them shipped directly to your doorstep.

Visit their online store at www.muskokabearwear.com.

  

Yummies in a Jar
Be sure to add Yummies’ Baysville locations to your Muskoka itinerary (Photo courtesy Yummies in a Jar)

 

You can shop for Yummies In A Jar products right in their lovely store located in Baysville on Lake of Bays or at a number of fine retailers throughout Muskoka. With what seems to be an endless choice of jams, jellies, vinegar, and flavoured maple syrups, this thriving business makes perfect gifts to bring home for that someone special (or for yourself).

Yummies’ unique combination of original tastes will have you savouring its jams and marmalades at breakfast, while come cocktail hour it’s all about their vinaigrettes and bread dippers. One taste and you’ll be proclaiming their name out loud.

Learn more at www.yummiesinajar.com.

 

Wild Muskoka Botanicals
Wild Muskoka Botanicals products with flowers
Wild Muskoka offers an authentic taste of Muskoka with their unique food products (Photo courtesy Wild Muskoka Botanicals)

 

The true taste of Muskoka captured in a bottle! Foraged from the region’s forests and married with homegrown herbs, Wild Muskoka Botanicals produces artisan wild foods consisting of a variety of naturally flavoured bitters, toppings, vinegarettes and spices.

An essential for any kitchen seeking organic and original seasonings and tastes, these tasty products are available online and at The Great Vine in Hunstville, as well as The Annex and Muskoka Natural Foods Market in Bracebridge, and Relish and Fresh Nutrition & Lifestyle in Gravenhurst. Wild Muskoka Botanicals makes for a true one-of-a-kind souvenir or gift.     

Visit their website at www.wildmuskokabotanicals.ca.

     

Johnston Cranberries
Johnston Cranberries four generations of souvenir shopping in Muskoka in cranberry field
Johnston Cranberries is now so well established the next generation of the Johnston family works here (Photo courtesy Johnston Cranberries)

 

One of the few souvenirs you can see in all stages of its production, Johnston Cranberries in Bala comes with a totally immersive and fun experience that includes tours of the marshes that reveal how cranberries are grown and harvested.

Afterwards, step into their shop to peruse the wide variety of incredible gift items available for purchase. From cranberry wines to juices, preserves, teas and plain cranberries ready for the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table, enjoy one of the healthiest ways to remember your visit to Muskoka.  

Check out their website at www.cranberry.ca.

 

Lucky Duck Fudge
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Lucky Duck’s sweet treats are available at retailers across Muskoka (Photo courtesy Lucky Duck Fudge)

 

Nothing says ‘special treat’ better than fudge. Available at fine retailers throughout Muskoka, Bala’s Lucky Duck Fudge has been making delicious fudge for over 20 years.

Now offered in over 30 different and delicious flavours, some of the most popular include classic Canadian maple to rich chocolate topped with M&Ms. Lucky Duck Fudge is the one souvenir you should always buy more of if giving as a gift – it’s just too good not to sample over and over and over.  

Visit www.muskokafudge.ca for further details of these and other great ideas for souvenir shopping in Muskoka. 

 

Badger Paddles
Badger Paddles collection on dock of souvenir shopping in Muskoka
 Each Badger paddle is unique and is handmade in Muskoka (Photo courtesy Badger Paddles)

 

Never be left stranded up a creek again! Famous the world over, Badger Paddles are one-of-a-kind and manufactured in Muskoka, each carefully crafted and a work of art. Besides its obvious practical use, Badger Paddles’s line of products also looks great stored and displayed on the walls of your cottage.

Available locally at Algonquin Outfitters and Swift Canoe in a variety of woods, from maple through to cherry, Badger paddles not only make for great souvenirs but also fine heirlooms to be passed from generation to generation.

Learn more at www.badgerpaddles.com

 

Sugarbush Hill Maple Syrup
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There’s not a season in Muskoka that doesn’t taste better with maple products (Photo courtesy Sugarbush Hill Maple Syrup)

 

The ultimate taste of Canada, Sugarbush Hill Maple Syrup Farm’s products are so good they’re hard to give up. Always a fun thing to do, be sure to visit and take a tour of their farm in Huntsville.

Afterwards, you’ll be able to give your gift while sharing the story of how it’s made. Available at a number of locations throughout Muskoka, you don’t have to worry about size and colour – this is the souvenir that everyone’s going to enjoy.  

To learn more about these and other great (sweet!) ideas for souvenir shopping in Muskoka, visit their website at www.sugarbushhill.com.

 

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Kim Kerr is the Lifestyle Editor of LuxuryMuskoka and calls Muskoka home.  

 

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