You’ll LOVE the drive to the Kawarthas to visit The Cheesy Fromage General Store and Local Farm Market, all part of Lakefield’s Original General Store dating back to 1873!
Experience 3500 square feet of shopping for cheese, charcuterie, gourmet foods, gifts, baskets, art, antiques and estate jewelry in a gorgeous Victorian shop. We are also the home of the Lakefield District Historical Society Gallery where you can enjoy fun and FREE seasonal exhibits of local nostalgia. Most of all, you’ll enjoy the walkable historic Village of Lakefield, full of charming shops, bistros, and a riverfront that invites charcuterie picnics!
Pop in for a sample of Ontario Cheese, Charcuterie, Belgian Chocolate, Olive Oil. Our housemade specialties like Gelato, Baguette, Cabbage Rolls, Salads, Sandwiches, and Take Away Meals will make your mouth water. Our new 1000 sq foot addition is a “Local Farm Market” featuring curated antiques, vintage jewelry, tea cups, art and guest artisans on Thursdays and Saturdays!