Antique Shopping in Orono
Tracing its roots to the 1830s, Orono boasts historic houses, a pretty ravine park and a handsome main street where you will discover Patriot Antiques. With wide-ranging collectibles, it’s easy to find something for almost any taste: vintage fishing lures, a1960s arcade machine, Edwardian and Victorian furniture. Across the road, Main Thru Church Antique Mall represents 31 dealers. You will fall in love with these ornate teacups. Speaking of tea, if all this browsing leaves you a little hungry, be sure to drop by the Village Bakery for a freshly made jelly doughnut.
Patriot Antiques Collectibles
5324 Main St., Orono
905-983-9683
www.patriotantiques.net
Old and New in Port Perry
Maybe it’s the view of Lake Scugog at the bottom of Queen Street, or it’s the beautifully maintained Victorian shop fronts, but Port Perry has always been a favourite shopping getaway destination. You will be drawn by the striking artworks in the window of Native Focus. F.M. Finds has some wonderful home décor objects like onion baskets imported from Holland and richly scented soaps from the Australian Rituelle line. Across the road at Russell’s Delectables, sample some brown sugar fudge or take home a bag of chocolate-and-nut covered sponge toffee.
Celebrate the Season at Pickering Museum Village
Be sure to visit Pickering Museum Village in Greenwood, for their Christmas in the Village event December 5 and 12. The inhabitants of the houses will welcome you to enjoy the fun, as they busily prepare for their holiday celebrations, including Scottish Hogmanay, Welsh traditions and a Victorian English Christmas. While there, take a wagon ride, taste a traditional plum pudding, and stop by the General Store, where you can purchase some heritage treats and be welcomed by Father Christmas.
Pickering Museum Village
Highway 7, Greenwood
905-683-8401
www.cityofpickering.com/museum
The Thrill of the Ride
Of Ontario’s 40,000 kilometres of trails, the Port Perry Snowmobile Club grooms and maintains some 132 kilometres. The region can be justifiably proud of this well-maintained network. A pass to access the trails can be bought from the club and is valid at any of the trails affiliated with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. If you are tempted to try the sport, Port Perry Marina offers rentals that include a trail-use pass.
