Sauna Camp
Founded by a family of Canadian sisters, cousins, and nieces, Sauna Camp is a line of scented, all-natural body scrubs inspired by their Georgian Bay camp. I had a hard time deciding which of their five vegan scrubs to pick—they all smelled so good. I settled on Relax (made with lavender and shea butter), Repair (wild sumac berry and vanilla), and Rekindle (cocoa, rose petal, and cardamon). Bonus: each scrub comes with a tailored cocktail recipe.
$50 for three 325 g tubs, saunacamp.ca
Deck Chair Booster Seat, Adair Designs
Okay, I’ll say it: not everyone loves sitting in a Muskoka chair. Or, to clarify, rising from a deck chair. The Deck Chair Booster seat, made in Stratford, Ont., solves that awkward problem, allowing for “easier access into and out of deep-seated deck chairs.” Port Albert, Ont., cottager and woodworker Tim Adair designed the booster, made from high-density polyethylene, after hosting a pal who had recently undergone knee surgery and was having trouble rising from her perch. Deck chair comfort for all!
$85, dcbseat.ca
Red Lion Woodworking
Retired history teacher Chris Whitman runs Red Lion Woodworking out of Nobleton, Ont., creating wooden flags out of reclaimed wood. He told me—no surprise—that there has been a strong run on his elegant Canadian flags lately, but I was also impressed by the detailed workmanship on his other products, including the green-and-white “gin pennants,” initially flown by sailors to indicate they were open to entertaining other boaters on their vessels.
Prices vary. Instagram @redlioncontracting
LI/NE
LI/NE is a Toronto-based, woman-owned company that upcycles used sails into one-of-a-kind handbags, duffels, and totes. Because they are made of sails, they are water-resistant and durable, making them ideal for cottagers who are hauling stuff around the lake in the boat. Plus, love that neon!
Prices vary, linebags.ca
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