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Butter Tart


Mennonite


Closed Sundays


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The Colonel's Rest B&B

A comfortable, homey place to
relax and unwind after exploring,
visiting, or working.
700 Martin Street, Mount Forest
519.323.3868 or 1.855.523.3868
www.thecolonelsrest.ca
Open 24/7/365
Check In 4pm, Check Out 11am

Meiklejohn House B&B

Enjoy a comfortable stay in an elegant Victorian home. We offer a delicious breakfast featuring homemade baking & jams. Tours are offered for groups or individuals by appointment and will include a relaxing cup of tea with a locally made butter tart!
116 Arthur St E, Harriston
519.338.2671
www.meiklejohnhouse.ca
By Appointment for Tours and/or Tea


Alpaca Time

Drop by our store for warm, soft, cushy
alpaca socks, insoles, mitts, gloves,
hats, headbands, yarn and rovings that are made on-site. You’ll also find some imported alpaca products as well as other natural and local products that
go with our handmade theme. From mid-May to mid-September you can
spend some time relaxing with a couple of alpacas, then see how their fibre is processed through a viewing window in the mill. If you’d like to stretch your legs you can take a short stroll through our Arboretum
of 75 or so specimen trees.
#5509 Hwy 9, Between
Clifford and Harriston

MAY 24 to LABOUR DAY:
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm,
Sat/Sun 10am-3pm
519.327.4566
www.alpacatime.ca

Big Johns
Country Market

A friendly on-farm country store where we pride ourselves on top
quality beef, lamb, pork and other meats raised naturally on the far m. We also have a large selection of in-season fruits and vegetables, as well as some of the best
Maple Butter Tarts around.
#9537 Hwy 6,
South of Mount Forest

Self Serve 24/7 in-season.
MAY 1-OCT 31: Wed-Fri 12pm-6pm,
Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
WINTER HOURS, NOV 1-APR 30:
Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 10am-2pm
519.323.6996
Facebook: Big John’s Country Market

Heritage Lane
Buggy Rides

A one hour buggy ride can be
booked in an authentic Mennonite
horse drawn buggy tour. Includes a Mennonite guide and a 2 seat buggy
which will seat 4 adults. The tour
goes through 2 working Mennonite
farms and along a scenic back road. Free maple syrup tasting and petting of ponies for all visitors to the retail
store. By appointment only.
#391708 Grey Rd 109, Holstein
Please book in advance:
519.334.3177

Mapleton's Organic

We welcome visitors to the farm all year! Experience the whole process, from farm to table, that makes our organic milk, ice cream, and yogurt the best tasting anywhere. Bring some home from our far m store, along with a selection of frozen meats. Can’t wait? Stay for a scoop or two, or have lunch at our small cafe, serving sandwiches made with ingredients right off the farm (in season May-October), homemade soup and more! Stroll around, meet the animals in our demonstration barn, find your way through the cedar hedge maze, and learn how ice cream is produced.
Tours and Groups Welcome (call ahead).
#8548 Wellington Rd 7,
Just South of Teviotdale

SUMMER HOURS, May 1-Oct 31:
Mon-Thurs 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat/Sun 11am-6pm
WINTER HOURS: Tues/Wed 11am-5pm,
Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri/Sat 11am-5pm
519.638.1115 or 1.877.779.9795
www.mapletonsorganic.ca

Pootcorners

Everything Alpaca! Pootcorners is home to over 60 alpacas. In the spring
we are shearing. Late spring/early
summer is birthing season ... the new cria’s are so cute! Visitors are
welcome to interact with the alpacas.
A fully stocked farm store offers products made from their fleece, such
as socks, mitts, scarves, toques, blankets, insoles and more. We also have yarn and raw fleece for the crafty person. Hides and meat are also
available. Alpaca meat is very lean, healthy and tasty!
#9455 Rd 146,
Southeast of Palmerston

Call ahead, we are home most days.
Closed Sunday mornings.
519.343.3745
www.pootcorners.com

Reroot Organic Farm

Visit our small, diversified far m open daily for self-serve at our farm store. Free-range eggs, pasture-raised meats and seasonal certified organic produce available year round. Our friendly hens
will greet you in the driveway.
#5642 11th Line,
Northwest of Harriston

Self Serve Daily 9am-6pm
519.820.1891
www.reroot.ca

Flowers to Fragrance

Visit Minto’s own lavender farm and producer of essential oils. Walk through the fields and browse our farm store where you can find 100% natural skincare products, items for your home and personal well-being, along with Mapleton’s Organic Lavender Ice Cream and Wellington Made’s syrup with cheese pairings.
#6275 Hwy 89, Between
Harriston and Mount Forest

Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Closed Sun/Mon
519.261.0121
www.flowerstofragrance.com

Steckles Produce and Flowers

We are a Garden Centre and On-Farm Market offering bedding plants, hanging baskets, and a wide variety of fresh produce in-season. We also stock local honey, maple syrup and Feiges Gourmet Dressings. Visit our farm to experience the best of home grown!
#5757 Hwy 89,
Just North of Harriston

Spring to Fall, 6 days/week 9am-7pm
519.338.5381
www.steckles.ca

WildThings Plant Farm

We are a plant nursery in the woods with wildflower walking trails through 36 acres of hardwood forest. There are display gardens ever ywhere and a huge selection of perennials, shrubs,
ferns and grasses. No pesticides. Heirloom tomatoes.
Special events in spring and summer.
#9688 Baseline Road,
Just off Hwy 89

MAY - SEPT: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm,
Sun 11am-5pm,
OCT - APRIL: Available
by Chance or Appointment
519.338.3228
www.wild-things.ca


A La Mode Cafe and Ice Cream Shop

A locally-owned café and ice cream
shop that uses primarily local products. We serve breakfast, lunch, ice cream, desser ts and delicious coffee. Come in and enjoy our comfortable atmosphere that accompanies our quality service.
12 Wellington St N, Drayton
Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 9am-9pm (Summer Hours)
519.502.8325
www.alamodecafe.ca

Country Sisters
Coffee Plus

Country Sisters offers you breakfast
until 11am or enjoy a lunch of
homemade soups, and sandwiches
on fresh bread. Top off your meal with pie or butter tarts. Be sure to visit our bakery and gift shop.
#6368 Sideroad 15,
Hwy 86 South West of Drayton

Tues-Fri 6am-4:30pm, Sat 7am-4pm
519.698.2845

Harry Stones Pizzaria
and Ale House

Harry Stones is a locally owned/
operated family restaurant nestled in
the heart of Minto. We offer authentic
and delicious home-style cooking in
our beautifully renovated 140 year-old
Century Building. Stop in on your
travels for a specialty coffee or tea
with one of our delectable butter tarts
and you will feel right at home in our
welcoming and charming small town.
We look forward to meeting you!
19 Elora St S, Harriston
Mon/Tues 8:30am-9pm,
Wed/Thurs 8:30am-10pm,
Fri 8:30am-12am, Sat 8am-12am,
Sun 8am-9pm
519.338.3300
www.harrystones.com

The Junction Restaurant

For many years The Junction Family Restaurant has been serving delicious
homestyle cooked meals to the wonderful village of Dundalk in the
Township of Southgate. Our family
operated restaurant offers fresh prepared choices for everyone, specializing in fish and chips. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or trying our homemade desserts, we offer a full range of dishes freshly prepared in a timely manner in a friendly environment.
50 Proton St N, Dundalk
7 days/week 7am-8pm
519.923.3555
Facebook:
The Junction Family Restaurant

Pebbles
Family Restaurant

Welcome to Pebbles, known far and wide for its homestyle food and
relaxed refreshing environment. Come
enjoy the homestyle Mennonite
Buffet. Mix a salad just the way you
like it, add a homemade roll with
apple butter and a bowl of soup. Then
visit the hot buffet or order something
from our grill attendant. Finish with a
slice of our homemade pies or a soft ice-cream treat. Extend the enjoyment
by taking homemade butter tar ts and other baking with you on your
journey. Oh, and don’t forget to try some FREE samples of our fudge.
#313010 Hwy 6, Varney
Mon-Sat 11am-8pm
BUFFET HOURS: Lunch 11am-2:30pm
Dinner 4:30pm-8pm,
Saturday All Day Buffet
519.369.9982
www.pebblesrestaurant.ca

The Right Spot Restaurant and
Baked Goods

Homestyle cooking served in a family friendly atmosphere. Homemade
breads, pies, tarts, cookies and squares baked daily. Serving breakfast (all day), lunch and dinner. Daily specials, homemade soups and delicious desserts!
14 Elora St N, Alma
Mon-Thurs 7am-3pm,
Fri/Sat 7am-8pm,  Sun 8am-7pm
226.336.7768
www.therightspot.ca

The Rural Spoon

The Rural Spoon is a family dining café serving all-day breakfast, lunch & occasional dinner. You will love the homemade soups and especially the
delicious homemade butter tarts!
185 Main St W, Palmerston
Tues/Wed & Sat 7am-2:30pm,
Thurs/Fri 7am-2:30pm and 5pm-7pm,
Sun 9am-2:30pm, Closed Mondays 519.417.3131
www.ruralspooncafe.com

The Spot Restaurant

Friendly welcoming staff to serve homemade soups, daily specials,
homemade pies, dine-in or take-out
menu. Local and seasonal menu
items. LCBO. Wheelchair Accessible. Summer cruise nights. Local artistry on display. Plenty of parking for all types of vehicles (trailers, buses, etc).
#311157 Hwy 6,
Just North of Mount Forest

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 6am-8pm, Thurs 6am-10pm (Wing Night),
Sat-Sun 7am-8pm
519.323.4738
www.thespotrestaurant.ca

The Wooden Spoon

Our café serves a “light lunch” menu with homemade bread, paninis, wraps, salads, sandwiches, hot and cold beverages, a variety of tasty desserts and much more. Full fledge bakery bakes fresh, in-house, every day. Specialty cakes and desserts are available by order. Dessert and sandwich platters can be
pre-ordered and picked up.
101 Main St S, Mount Forest
Tues-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm,
Closed Sun/Mon
519.509.7900
thewoodenspoonbakeryandcafe.com

Dorking Groceries and Homebaking

Your one stop local convenience store;
come visit for a unique shopping
experience ... taste the country.
Featuring bulk foods and groceries, daily
fresh bread, large variety of butter tarts,
pies with extra fruit, homemade frozen
meat pies and pizza, home canned
pickles and jams, seasonal baking,
family-produced maple syrup year-
round. Seasonal maple products such
as taffy cones, maple sugar leaves and
maple mustard. Local summer sausage,
local fruit/vegetables in-season,
and much much more!
#6362 Wellington Rd 11,
South of Drayton

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
519.698.0352

J-Mar Meats

Authentic Mennonite meat products,
processed locally right on site. Featuring summer sausages, steaks, roasts, ground beef, bacon, sausages, kolbassa, pepperettes and other custom cuts. The store also has other local Mennonite products including maple syrup, flavoured honeys, jams, jellies and pickles. You can even pick up a bone for your favourite dog.
#391064 Grey Rd 109,
Just North of Mount Forest

Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 1pm-3pm
Closed Sundays
519.323.5627


Kimberley's

We currently have 11 different vendors showcasing their unique crafts. A few examples: home decor, soy candles, natural skin care products, doggy biscuits, unpasteurized honey and specialty teas. We also carry
Art Supplies and Stationary.
234 Main St W, Palmerston
Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Closed Sundays
519.417.1751   Facebook Group:
Kimberleys Stationery, Art Supplies,
Unique Home Crafts

Meat The Butcher

Meet Ernie and see the wide selection
of local foods - special cuts of meat,
ready-to-go dinner, Wagram Springs
Syrup, Planet Bean Coffee, Country
Corner Preserves, Cedar Wood Honey,
Eby Manor Milk, Aster Lane Bread,
Wicked Pickles and more.
157 Main St S, Mount Forest
Tues-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays
519.323.3482

Misty Meadows Market

Enjoy a large variety of traditional
butter tarts and other Mennonite baking.
Also, pick up locally grown fresh
produce in season, bulk & frozen foods,
groceries, meats & cheeses, local
maple syrup, honey & more. Takeout
available at the food booth during
the summer months.
#7992 Hwy 89, Conn
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm with Extended
Summertime Hours, Closed Sundays
519.323.4174

www.mistymeadowsmarket.ca

The Plumber's Wife

A beautiful kitchen & bath boutique filled
with an exciting assortment of locally
made artistry as well as everything
you would need for kitchen & bath.
Featuring specialty butter tart inspired
products such as candles, aprons,
maple syrup, lotions & more!
238 George St, Arthur
Tues,Wed,Fri 9:30am-5pm,
Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Sat 9:30am-3pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
519.848.3641
www.theplumberswife.ca

Arthur Cash & Carry

4000 Sq Ft of new and exciting rustic
home and cottage décor. Many very
talented local artists’ products: custom
furniture, cutting boards, bird houses,
fire pit rings, Muskoka chairs, metal
art, wooden bowls, jewelry, carpets,
curtains, signs and much more. A great
selection of Wedding gifts, décor and
rentals. Ontario Maple Syrup Spices
and local made Maple Syrup available.
101 Smith St, Arthur
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm,
Sun 11am-3pm
519.848.6320
Facebook: Arthur Cash and Carry
Instagram: arthurcashcarry

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