The Eastern Shore and Northern Nova Scotia

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  • 1. Earltown General Store

    This charming general store is owned by a young family who've created a gorgeous space to pick up fresh-baked-in-store bread, locally made jerky, produce, and all manner of locally sourced goodies from chocolates to maple syrup. There's an ice-cream kiosk open through the summer months, too. 

    5556 NS-311, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, B0K 1V0, Canada
    902-657–9001
  • 2. Grohmann Knives

    You can see handcrafted Grohmann knives displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York—but you can buy them at the factory outlet store here. Prices are discounted and free factory tours usually take place on weekdays from 9 to 11:30 and 1:30 to 3:30.

    116 Water St., Pictou, Nova Scotia, B0K 1H0, Canada
    902-485–4224
  • 3. My Home Mercantile

    Besides stocking their own line of seriously cool Nova Scotia-themed hoodies and tees, this gorgeous boutique stocks a huge range of gifts, cards, and food items from local makers. 

    10 Inglis Pl., Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 4B4, Canada
    902-843-5899
  • 4. Pictou County Weekend Market

    Craftspeople sell quality goods at this lively waterfront market that takes place on weekends between 10 and 5 from mid-June through mid-September.

    66 Caladh Ave., Pictou, Nova Scotia, B0K 1H0, Canada
    902-695–5836
  • 5. Red Sky Gallery

    Small contemporary gallery showcasing works by local artists with covetable prints, ceramics, and jewelry for sale. 

    320 Main St., Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2C4, Canada
    902-863–8000

    Shop Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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  • 6. Sara Bonnyman Pottery

    Here you can watch the shop's namesake potter herself at work, producing mostly tableware and also hooked rugs. In July and August informal tours are given. Visitors are also welcome to explore the large gardens.

    326 Maple Ave. (Hwy. 246), Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, B0K 1V0, Canada
    902-657–3215
  • 7. Thrown Together Pottery and Art

    The owner's clay creations are created in the studio here and sold in the on-site shop alongside works by more than 20 other local artisans. There are also classes and workshops, but advance booking is highly recommended. 

    37 King St., Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 3K7, Canada
    902-895–9309
  • 8. Water Street Studios

    This artisans' co-op sells a wide range of crafts, many of which are handcrafted in the Maritimes. Items include hand-dyed and natural yarns, felted woolen items and knits, weaving, blankets, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, and woodwork.

    110 Water St., Pictou, Nova Scotia, B0K 1H0, Canada
    902-485–8398
  • 9. Lyghtesome Gallery

    Closed Permanently

    The gallery sells paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and other works by Nova Scotian artists, at reasonable prices.

    166 Main St., Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2B7, Canada
    902-863–5804

    Shop Details

    Rate Includes: Weekdays 10–5 and Fri. evening by appointment
  • 10. Lyncharm Pottery

    Ceramics/Glassware
    Closed Permanently

    Lyncharm Pottery produces handsome, functional stoneware that's sold in the shop and exported worldwide.

    9 Pottery La., Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2Y5, Canada
    902-863–6970
  • 11. Saltscapes

    Closed Permanently

    Atlantic Canada's lifestyle magazine Saltscapes opened this retail outlet on Highway 102 just outside Truro—if you're Halifax-bound, you can't miss it. Maple syrup, maritime-music CDs, crafts, clothing, and other regional products share shelf space at this pseudo general store. A 170-seat restaurant that focuses on East Coast comfort food, including dishes from recipes published in the magazine, also does business here.

    25 Treaty Trail, Truro, Nova Scotia, B6L 1W3, Canada
    902-843–6700
  • 12. The Made in Nova Scotia Store

    Closed Permanently

    For the town's most comprehensive selection of crafts, natural products, and incredible edibles, drop by this store, which represents more than 200 regional artisans.

    324 Main St., Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2C4, Canada
    902-867–2642
  • 13. The Sunflower

    Closed Permanently

    Maritime crafts sold at The Sunflower include pewter, baskets, wrought iron, quilts, candles, and stoneware by noted local potter Sara Bonnyman.

    249 Main St., Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, B0K 1V0, Canada
    902-657–3276

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