Muskoka's Hidden Gem for Afternoon Tea

📍 Blue Willow Tea Shop 900 Bay St, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z9 🍂 Why Visit Muskoka in November? Late autumn transforms Muskoka into a storybook setting 🍁: Fewer tourists: Escape summer crowds and enjoy serene lake views Pleasant weather: Temperatures stay above 0°C, perfect for strolling historic streets Peak foliage: Catch the last spectacular fall colors in early November 🏺 Discover a Tea Room in a Porcelain Museum This unassuming shop on Gravenhurst's main street reveals a magical interior: ✨ 200+ antique tea sets on display: From Victorian bone china to Japanese Shimizu ware, each piece is a work of art available for purchase ✨ Two classic tea services: Afternoon Tea ($30/person): Handmade sandwich + tea selection + three-tier dessert stand High Tea ($45/person): Adds warm soup/scones + premium tea upgrades 🧁 Taste Test Report ✔️ Grilled Bacon and Brie Sandwich: Maple-glazed bacon🥓 + melted brie on freshly toasted bread - simply irresistible ✔️ Dessert Tower Highlights: Earl Grey madeleines (perfectly moist) Raspberry chocolate mousse (just sweet enough) Signature lemon pound cake (pair with house blueberry jam) ✔️ Tea Recommendations: Muskoka Chai (local spice blend)｜Blue Willow Blend (exclusive black tea) 📸 Photo Guide Window-side peacock blue sofa: Backdropped by a wall of antique tea sets Back patio: Autumn sunlight filters through maple leaves onto porcelain Hidden gem: View the owner's collection of 1880s Wedgwood tea sets by appointment #MuskokaHiddenGems #OntarioAfternoonTea #AntiquePorcelain #FallInCanada #TorontoDayTrips