Bookstore near Collingwood

A cozy cottage bookstore worth the little detour

If you are looking for books, gifts, or a quiet browse near Collingwood, Creemore, Thornbury, Stayner, Wasaga Beach, or Blue Mountain, you will find us tucked behind the Nottawa General Store.

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Hours Tuesday–Sunday 10am–6pm, closed Mondays

The cottage bookstore behind the Nottawa General Store
Find us out back 4206 Simcoe County Rd 124, Nottawa, ON
Why make the trip?
Curated shelves Books and gifts chosen by real booksellers who love matching readers with the right thing.
Order ahead Shop online, then pick up at the cottage when it suits your day.
Local gatherings Book clubs, author events, and seasonal community nights.
Plan your visit

Simple directions, easy browsing, and plenty of bookish reasons to stop in

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Start with the cottage

We are in Nottawa, just off County Road 124, behind the Nottawa General Store. Look for the cottage out back and follow the path in.

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Browse before you come

If you have a title in mind, search the online shop first. If it is not on the shelf, send us a note and we can help with options.

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Bring us your gifting puzzle

Need something for a host, a teacher, a reluctant reader, or a friend who has everything? We love matching the right book or gift to the person.

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Shop our bestselling shelves

The shelves readers keep coming back to

Six collections that sell steadily at the cottage and online. If you are not sure where to start, start here.

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Canadian authors

Written close to home

Carley Fortune summers and a year of Bruce Trail loops. Our biggest shelf is written by Canadian authors.

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New and noteworthy

Fresh off the front table

This season’s new releases, including the ones our booksellers are already pressing into hands.

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Literary fiction

The book club favourites

The Correspondent, Theo of Golden, and Yesteryear lead the novels everyone is passing along this year.

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Adult fantasy

Other worlds, worth the late night

Faerie courts, ancient magic, and cozy enchantment, from Sarah J. Maas to TJ Klune.

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Historical fiction

Stories that carry you back

Big-hearted historical novels, from Kristin Hannah’s classic to Heather Marshall’s Liberty Street.

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Mystery and thrillers

Page-turners for the dock and the fireside

Three Pines, an Adirondack summer camp, and the thrillers you will finish in one sitting.

Shop mystery and thrillers
Shop the local collab

Made by neighbours, sold at the cottage

Hand-thrown mugs, a florist's tote, a cozy pair for the sofa, and small-batch coffee — collabs with makers around Georgian Bay, gathered in one spot.

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A wicker porch bench with green pillows at Nottawa Cottage Bookstore
For local readers and weekend wanderers

Closer than you'd think, wherever you're coming from

Collingwood Creemore Thornbury Blue Mountain Stayner Wasaga Beach Clearview Meaford

Come browse shelves we've curated by hand, find a gift that feels just right, or order online and pick up on your way through. Whatever brought you here, there's a good book with your name on it—and a bookseller glad to help you find it.

The Swan Society 🦢

The membership that pays for itself

15% off every order and free shipping all year—whether you're popping into the cottage each week or ordering from the next town over, it covers its $99 in just a few book hauls.

15% off all orders Free shipping Signature tote First dibs on event tickets
Join the flock
$99 a year · welcome tote on your first visit
What you can do next

A few good places to begin

Whether you are planning the little detour or browsing from the couch, these are the shortcuts worth taking.

Books Browse the shelves online Staff picks, kids' books, cozy mysteries, and more. Just in See the newest arrivals Fresh hardcovers and paperbacks, added as they land at the cottage. Gifts Find an easy win Thoughtful bookish gifts, sleeves, and gift cards when you want something personal but not fussy. Merch Take home a cottage souvenir Clothing and local goods with a bit of the cottage on them. Events See what is coming up Community reading nights, author visits, and seasonal gatherings at the cottage. Help Ask a bookseller Looking for something specific? Send us a note and we will help you track it down.