Mariposa Market

The Mariposa Market is the pinnacle of small town charm. It's filled with homemade jams, pickled vegetables, baked goods, cakes, donuts, bread, sandwiches, and more. The basement even has the cutest shop filled with locally crafted kitchen items and delicious fudge. It's the perfect place to explore, grab a bite to eat and sit upstairs at a table to people watch, or just grab a few fun treats. If I lived closer I'd be here every week. Don't miss stopping at this iconic market if you're in the area -- it lives up to the hype!

We visit Orillia after camping at Bass Lake Provincial Park. It is around 15 minutes drive. It is on Victoria Day therefore most shops on the town are closed except Mariposa Market. Street parking is free on Sunday and public holiday, otherwise parking is $3 per hour. Mariposa Market is full of visitors, you can buy coffee and cakes and hot food and dine at the 2nd floor. There are lots of local products like jams, chutney, chocolate. There are tee shirts, soft toys and souvenirs, a good place to spend an hour there.

This has to be my favourite market now. Delicious food that looks aesthetically pleasing to one’s eye and so many choices to choose from. Will go back again in the future!