Saint John
Wedged between North and South Market Sts, this sense-stunning food hall has been home to wheeling and dealing since 1876. The impressive brick interior…
Must-see shopping in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
Halifax Seaport Farmers Market
Halifax
Although it has operated in several locations since its inception in 1750, what's now known as the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market (in its present location…
Prince Edward Island
PEI's longest-running pottery studio is a family affair and a labor of love – it's been operated by the same clan since opening in 1973. The colorful pots…
New Brunswick
Grand Manan is one of the few remaining producers of dulse, a type of seaweed that is used as a snack food or seasoning. Dulse gatherers wade among the…
New Brunswick
Touted as one of New Brunswick's largest farmers markets, this is the place to be on Saturday morning. Stalls are chocked with fresh vegetables and…
Annapolis Valley
Annapolis Royal's thriving community of artists and artisans offer their wares alongside local farm produce at this popular market. There's live…
New Brunswick
A great place to get a taste of New Brunswick's vibrant Acadian culture is this weekly market. Stalls overflow with locally made cheeses, cottage wines…
Nova Scotia
A working farm with more than 300 sheep, this is a fun destination even if you don't buy a rug, a blanket or socks. From May to October the barn is open…
Annapolis Valley
This exquisitely curated craft store and gallery has work by close to 200 artists and craftspeople. If you want to buy just one unique treasure to take…
Charlottetown
Enjoy some prepared island foods or peruse the cornucopia of fresh organic fruit and vegetables. The market is north of the town center, off University…
Nova Scotia
This place is more like a museum than a shop, displaying some of the most sparkling, massive and colorful minerals you're likely to see anywhere.
Halifax
This is the flagship NSLC cannabis store in Halifax; the staff are well informed, so head here if you're after advice, equipment or supplies.
Prince Edward Island
Shop for fragrant soaps made from goat's milk, or try some delicious goat's milk cheese or ice cream.
Nova Scotia
This multipurpose venue houses a theater, a market, and a variety of cafes, restaurants and shops.
Cape Breton Island
This little bookshop sells the works of local Canadian novelist Alistair MacLeod (1936–2014).
Nova Scotia
Watch demonstrations in the art of pewter making, then buy wares in the attached store.
Halifax
The Historic Properties are a group of restored warehouse buildings on Upper Water St, built between 1800 and 1905, that have been converted into…
Prince Edward Island
What was once a literary theme park has wound down into a glorified shopping mall. You might see a cow being milked, or ride on a wagon before emptying…
New Brunswick
WW Doak & Sons is one of Canada's best fly-fishing shops. It sells a huge number of flies annually, nearly all made on the premises. A wander around will…
