10 Shopping in Ontario's Near North That You Shouldn't Miss

Allison The Bookman was established in 1973 by Gord and Esther Allison. Gord's dream was to have a bookstore that was much better organized than the ones of its time. Over the years, with the help of many from their family, the store has continued on through the generations and has hit its milestone 40th Anniversary with the 3rd Generation stepping in. Allison the Bookman's mission is "To provide a pleasant, rewarding experience in a family friendly atmosphere wherein our vast selections of books are the keys that open the doors of imagination, knowledge, and understanding to all who enter."

At Vested Interest Trading, our mission is simple: to import hand-made goods from around the world, to engage in Fair Trade and sustainable practices and to support global economies by working with artisan families in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Nepal. Since 1993, we have travelled across the world in search of unique and intriguing goods. Come see what exciting things we've found!

Gourmet Pizza and fresh baked goods, Heritage Candies, Home Decor, Root Furniture, Unique gourmet food and drinks, Hand crafted candles, Jewelry, and so much more...

At Vested Interest Trading, our mission is simple: to import hand-made goods from around the world, to engage in Fair Trade and sustainable practices and to support global economies by working with artisan families in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Nepal. This is our second location. Our flagship store is in Callander, Ontario.

The North Bay Farmers’ Market is a year round not-for-profit corporation that is completely run by vendors and volunteers. Our market provides a self-sustaining place for local farmers, producers, and artisans within a 100 kilometer radius. As such, our market promotes a healthier community through providing our residents access to locally sourced food products and artisan goods.

The Lake of Two Rivers Store has a great assortment of fresh produce and fruit, fresh and frozen meats, dairy, groceries, drinks and ice. Don't forget your Algonquin Park souvenirs too! The store also features a full range of camping and fishing supplies from the best brands in the biz. Mountain bikes are available for rental at the store. All of our bikes are mid to high end products from great brands like Specialized and Salsa, they are available in a variety of frame sizes and include a helmet in the rental rates. We also rent youth bikes and Trail-a-Bikes for the early years riders. How about a trailer for the infant or your extra gear? We rent those too! The Old Railway Bike Trail is easily accessible from the Lake of Two Rivers Store and is a great way to see the park from a new perspective!

Hand made pottery, functional kitchenware, produced in oxidation porcelain and salt glazed stoneware. Concrete sculptures forhome and garden, designed by Jane and formulated to withstad outdoor conditions in Canada. All items are designed and produced in house by Jane's Pottery Factory's owners.