Must-see shopping in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

  • Old City Market

    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…

  • 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…

  • Village Pottery

    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…

  • Roland's Sea Vegetables

    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…

  • Moncton Market

    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…

  • Dieppe Farmers Market

    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…

  • Lismore Sheep Farm

    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…

  • Tysons' Fine Minerals

    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.

  • NSLC Clyde St

    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.

  • Great Canadian Soap Company

    Prince Edward Island

    Shop for fragrant soaps made from goat's milk, or try some delicious goat's milk cheese or ice cream.

  • Alderney Landing

    Nova Scotia

    This multipurpose venue houses a theater, a market, and a variety of cafes, restaurants and shops.

  • Bear Paw

    Cape Breton Island

    This little bookshop sells the works of local Canadian novelist Alistair MacLeod (1936–2014).

  • Amos Pewter

    Nova Scotia

    Watch demonstrations in the art of pewter making, then buy wares in the attached store.

  • Flower garden, Historic Properties, Halifax waterfront, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Historic Properties

    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…

  • Avonlea Village

    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…

  • WW Doak & Sons

    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…