Make sure to get all your tourism needs throughout our site, plan ahead so once you get here all you have to do is have fun!

There are gifts for family and friends that reflect the beauty of your stay in the region. Artists, artisans, crafters and creators, many of whom use the land around them for inspiration and material.

Antique shops are scattered from one end of Ontario's Natural Retreat to the other...tour the whole County travelling from shop to shop, make sure to add our Rural Gardens and Lighthouse Tour to your trip. Interesting and unique objects can be found in these shops along with their unique and interesting owners. Furniture, glass, dishes, paintings, farm machinery, silverware, kitchen utensils, tools and much, much more.

Talent is not only born and bred in Ontario's Natural Retreat, but new talent is attracted to our natural beauty all the time. Many art stores and galleries are housed in historic buildings, works of art themselves! Several studio tours are held throughout the year.

Check out our event calendar for dates and local information centres and shops for tour maps. Many of the galleries offer special exhibits of artists' work as well; again, a local information office will be able to help you find the infomoration you need. Get inspired by the work you're seeing and feel creative yourself! -- Sign up for an art class and dabble in the art medium of your choice!

Have a look through our listings down the left hand side of this page to find the type of shops you are looking for.