Birchbark

10/18/2026

Don't forget to visit the Bala library from 6-8pm this evening for great local authors! An awesome way to top off the cranberry festival!

Come to our Bala branch on Monday October 19th from 6PM-8PM for an inspiring celebration of local authors from across Muskoka. Now in its 13th year, this event showcases readings by established and emerging writers from Muskoka. They will present a variety of genres including historical fiction, poetry, humorous personal anecdotes, suspenseful short stories, and novel excerpts.

Authors who will be reading from their works include: Nancy Beal, Brenda Wainman, Sherry Rondeau, Beverley Brewer, Lori Knowles, Beverly Earley, Wayne Ross, Lana Starchuck and Christina Ford. Cindy Watson is the emcee.

Coffee and tea will be provided.

Muskoka Authors Association

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! We are OPEN today at Birchbark, for all of you on the road today! 10am to 3pm! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend with family and friends.

Also, our hours are modified this week, as we get ready for Bala's famous Cranberry Festival ❤️ (Oct 16-18):

⏰ Modified Hours! ⏰
Thanksgiving Monday: 10-3
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: CLOSED day for festival prep!
Thursday: OPEN 10-5
Cranberry Festival (Fri-Sun): Open all weekend for the excitement!

Don’t forget to drop in during the Bala Cranberry Festival! We’re right outside the gates on the corner of Maple Ave and Highway 169!

Birchbark! Your one-stop-shop for gifts, stocking stuffers, home and garden decor, clothing, quilts, kitchen stuff, baby stuff, candles, games, puzzles, souvenirs and more!

1003 Maple Avenue
Corner of Highway 169
Bala, Muskoka
705-762-8821
[email protected]
birchbarkbala.com

09/21/2026

Loads of new arrivals from Jellycat, including the first batch of the winter collection! And more rolling in soon. Looking for something specific? Message us, as you never know! We have so many now, they don’t all fit in one post. 😁

We require payment to hold Jellycat items, but we can make that easy! Contact us and we’ll make it happen, by etransfer or over the phone.

We’re also stocked with gifts, cards, PJs, baby clothes and toys, scented soaps and candles, garden and home decor, and more!

Drop in, take a peek, and have fun! We can’t wait to see you!

Wed-Sat: 10-5
Sun: 10-4

Birchbark!
1003 Maple Avenue
Corner of Highway 169
Bala, Muskoka

705-762-8821
[email protected]
birchbarkbala.com

09/19/2026

2027 Lang calendars now in stock! You asked for them, we got them! Yep, these are the ones that also fit in your calendar frames. Lots to choose from!

09/08/2026

A reminder that we are now on fall hours! That means we are closed Monday and Tuesday — including today! Catch us Wednesday to Sunday! 😊

09/04/2026

Labour Day weekend hours! Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, Mon 10-4, and Tuesday CLOSED for a wee break! 🥳

We then switch to our fall ours, open Wed-Sun, and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Hope everyone has a fantastic and fun long weekend!

08/22/2026

More amazing Jellycat arrivals this week, including their Halloween collection! Click through to see (most of) our current selection! We have so many now, they don’t all fit in one post. 😁 Looking for something specific? Message us, as you never know!

We require payment to hold Jellycat items, but we can make that easy! Contact us and we’ll make it happen, by etransfer or over the phone.

We’re also stocked with gifts, cards, PJs, baby clothes and toys, scented soaps and candles, garden and home decor, and more! Drop in, take a peek, and have fun! We can’t wait to see you!

Mon-Sat: 10-5
Sun: 10-4

Birchbark!
1003 Maple Avenue
Corner of Highway 169
Bala, Muskoka

705-762-8821
[email protected]
birchbarkbala.com

08/14/2026

A very exciting Jellycat top-up this week! One of our biggest orders yet! We have all these *and* a few more (as posts are capped at 80 images). Click on through to see what’s new at Birchbark! And message us if you're after something specific, just in case we've got it, or have it coming in.

We require payment to hold Jellycat items, but we can make that easy! Contact us and we’ll make it happen, by etransfer or over the phone.

We’re also stocked with gifts, cards, PJs, baby clothes and toys, scented soaps and candles, garden and home decor, and more! Drop in, take a peek, and have fun! We can’t wait to see you!

Mon-Sat: 10-5
Sun: 10-4

Birchbark!
1003 Maple Avenue
Corner of Highway 169
Bala, Muskoka

705-762-8821
[email protected]
birchbarkbala.com

08/05/2026

Congrats to our $250 gift certificate winner! Thank you to everyone for coming out to Bala this weekend to visit us here at Birchbark and all of the many great shops in town!

And thanks to Bev and Steen from Lilibird for drawing the lucky winner!

08/01/2026

UPDATE! We've drawn our winner and contacted her! Thank you everyone who participated. 😍

☀️ Every $20 is a chance for $250! ☀️
☀️ Bala’s Shop Local Challenge! ☀️

This weekend, Aug 1st-3rd, for every $20 (before taxes) that you spend in the shop, you’ll receive a ballot for a $250 Birchbark gift certificate draw!

And it’s not just us…

You’ll find fantastic contests and deals all throughout town this weekend during Bala’s Shop Local Challenge!

Participating shops:

Bala Cove Marina
Bala Falls Pub
Bala Garden Centre
Birchbark
Cacao Boys
Jack & Stella
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
Overboard
Pizza Nova
Pure Muskoka
Purk’s Place
Scopa
The Pearl
Twig

And now, back to us…

Birchbark! Your one-stop-shop for gifts, home and garden decor, clothing, Jellycat, quilts, kitchen stuff, baby stuff, candles, games, puzzles, souvenirs, and more!

⏰ OPEN HOLIDAY MONDAY 10-5 ⏰

⏰ OPEN 7 DAYS/WEEK ⏰
Mon-Sat: 10-5
Sun: 10-4

Birchbark!
1003 Maple Avenue
Corner of Highway 169
Bala, Muskoka
705-762-8821
[email protected]
birchbarkbala.com