Another appealing gift shop along Water Street, Marshalls is a bit larger than the others and sells…read morea greater variety of goods. Lots of Canada and Nova Scotia souvenirs, local products and some clothing item that drew our attention. We liked a certain hoodie but wanted a different "graphic" emblazoned across the front (one that read "Digby: World Famous Scallopsl"). No problem; we waited about 15 minutes while our helper did a neat heat transfer. The result was exactly what we wanted. And the shop can take any size hoodie or sweatshirt you desire and put any graphic you prefer on it. It's a neat thing for families.

The Market is certainly not a "centre d'extortion". Funny though. Rick and Michelle, along with…read moreHector (RIP), and everyone else involved in the early days, human or otherwise, were nothing short of awesome. Forty plus years of awesome in fact. The new owner is equally as cool as Rick, although there is no canine presence, which is probably a good thing in the PC world we seem to live in now. The new store is completely different from the old Market but also quite the same. You can still buy papers, bongs, flags, t shirts, pins, buttons, and much more. Records are back too, in a big way, and there are even turntables available (not always). Remember, this isn't 1985, and this isn't the flea market. The prices reflect that. Get over it and enjoy yourself inside this gem of a shop, and bring your blunt smoking/record buyer friends too.

The City Market is the oldest market in Canada built in 1876. The building was made by sailors and…read morethe ceiling looks like the hull of a ship. It is full of vendors and markets selling meats and fish.

The Saint John City Market located across from King Square, is the oldest charter market in Canada…read moreis housed in an old historic building (built in 1874-1876), which is open daily Monday-Saturday year round. The roof of the City Market resembles the inverted keel of a ship to reflect the City's rich shipbuilding history. This long bright indoor market offers fresh produce (in the middle), meats, cheeses, fresh seafood, local & gourmet goods, arts & crafts, gift kiosks, and a good variety of eateries including takeout stands and full service restaurant. The City Market is a great place to stop for breakfast, lunch, dinner (Billy's Seafood Co) or a quick snack! Whether you're in the mood for fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh brewed coffee, bakery items, Korean food, Latin foods, salads, deli sandwiches, fish & chips, lobster, or ice cream, there's something to satisfy everyone's taste. The City Market Bell is rung each day at the opening and closing of the Market, pretty neat, eh. WEBSITE: http://www.sjcitymarket.ca/

This is not the store it once was. It is a messy, sad shadow of its former self. The consignment…read morehas taken over, and it's all overpriced, underwhelming and dated. The passion for the business just isn't there.

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Dots & Loops combine everything that I love about Inkwell, the Independent Mercantile and Duly…read moreNoted into one beautiful shop. I've only actually been once, but it was enough to make me swoon. I mean...I've been following them on social media for ages and have drooled over their photos, but now that I've been inside, yep, it's love. I love that just about everything in the shop is made in Canada, and there is so much love for local Nova Scotian artists too! I could have bought a car full of goodies - Rifle Paper Co journals? Adorable prints? Jewellery dishes shaped like woodland animals? And then the jewellery itself that is just so gorgeous, it's hard not to want a little bit of everything. The store is packed full of goodies in every space available, but it doesn't feel cramped or crowded. The set up is perfect for browsing in a crowd (even though I was there in the off-season). I can't say enough about this charming shop! I can't wait to go back.

Just. YES. After a…read moreday of shopping the south shore, inundated by stereotypical 'maritime' crap that I just can't get down with, I almost let out an audible cry of happiness when I walked into this brand new addition to the Lunenburg scene. The modern, open and bright space really let the products on the shelves shine rather than forcing customers into an awkward stumble through overpacked aisles of random nick-knacks. Within seconds of seeing all the inspiring and adorable prints, handmade pillows and stuffed toys, quirky greeting cards and stationery, and tons more, I knew I was in trouble. Much like a similar store in Halifax (Love, Me Boutique), I just wanted it all. And that's okay...because every purchase helps support a legitimate local artist or crafter which makes me feel MUCH better about gift-giving than just picking up your average mass-produced 'Authentic Nova Scotian' anything. Besides, there were so many great products available for less than $20 which makes it easy to do some damage without having to hate yourself for it later. I will absolutely be back. Hopefully soon and often.

Small store in a nice…read moreplace The Sand Piper is a tiny, one room souvenir shop located right in the center of the village of St Martin. Obviously the location optimizes the amount of summer tourist traffic since many of the large tour buses from St John park right across the street from the Sand Piper. The one room is packed with stuff and I suspect the owners live upstairs in the quaint little house. The place is so small that much of the merchandise is placed outside in the nice weather. Much of the usual touristy stuff can be found here including jewelry, art, cute signs, books and of course the ubiquitous crummy t-shirts and other clothing. A few humorous items but nothing really in bad taste, this is one of the more artistic and enjoyable souvenir shop you will find. Most of the stuff is pretty cheap although some of the art and jewelry will set you back a few bucks. I ended up buying a couple of fun books on the local history and a nice crummy t-shirt. Yep, it's just a souvenir shop designed to catch the tourists visiting the area but it is a cool little place and it's difficult to walk out without finding at least something you will drag back home with you.

Enjoyed a nice visit at this little shop filled with many things, including locally-made items. My…read morehusband and I first had a nice lunch by the water not far from the shop, then decided to see where the road took us. We came upon this little village area, and stopped at the small tourist center across the road from the shop. While there, I saw a wonderful children's book and asked the center representative if the author was local. He said she was and when I asked if they sold any of her books, he said the Sandpiper did. That was our next stop, and it was a little treasure. Yes, they could use more room, but the quaintness is one of the things that makes it unique. While looking at their items (and sure, some are "tourist" things, but many others represent the area locals) and if you're interested in children's books, be sure to check those sold here written by Heidi Jardine Stoddart. Each has a short message and signature written by the author, making them especially nice for a keepsake gift for a child. Heidi and her husband live in Rothesbay, NB. She is an elementary school teacher, and a talented artist who illustrates her own books. My great-nephew is getting two for Christmas this year! I'd return to this shop in a heartbeat, and wish we live closer to the area! It's beautiful there.

Sis and I were attracted by all of the colorful items they had from local artists, but settled on…read moregetting rings. The discount they were offering helped to offset the taxes, which we appreciated. They are closed during the winter, as are many shops in this area. Be sure to go by and take a look if you are in the area in the summer.

I've been going to Wile's since I can remember. It was a traditional stop for my family on our…read moreweekly drives to and from our cottage every summer. And now that I have a family of my own, it's a traditional stop for my husband and I (and ALL of our friends!). This market started off as a produce market, selling fruit and veggies from the Wile's farm, and a bakery. Eventually the shop started to expand to include not only the bakery, but also other local produce, a huge garden centre and a gift shop. They've also recently added an area with "comfort food to go". All the recipes used in the bakery are just the same now as they were when the place opened in 1985! And they're FANTASTIC! They're baking from the time they open in the morning until it's all gone in the evening. Everything is delicious, and made in-house - you can even look through the window and see into the kitchen where they're baking up new treats! We love stopping by on the way to the cottage to grab all our fresh fruits, veggies and baked goods. The ladies that work the cash are so helpful, kind and funny. They always remember a face (maybe not your name though!). Stop by Wile's next time you're on your way to Keji (it's on the route, just past exit 13!) or if you're in that end of the province and grab some of their delicious white,brown or raisin bread or a fantastic molasses cookie or freshly baked pie. You will NOT be disappointed!

This is a great farm market, with a good selection of apples. I usually buy my plants here in the…read morespring, they have an enormous selection of flower, vegetables, herbs, fruits, and trees! The staff is friendly and knowledgable. They also have a nice little section of gifts, as well as ice cream in the summer. They are open from April to October, I believe.

Neat new little gift shop in the heart of downtown on the busiest strip for shopping…read more Interesting knick knacks and such. The store used to be a clothing store, and instead of demo'ing the change rooms, they decided to use them for showcasing different things. One is a local artists work, another is a tarot card reading room (frequented by a reader who has a residency here), and another pays homage to a neighbourhood bar famous for its green bathroom that patrons liked to take selfies in, local flavour that you would need to be a local to know about, or just be inquisitive like us! This business is a covid offspring, born out of possibilities, imagination and ingenuity. It shows the resiliency of the local business people and helps to inspire others. Worth a look-see when in the area!

I bought some really cute earrings here, and visited a few times to see all of the really cool…read moretaxidermy. They have some really fun fandom stuff and very unique things! I love the skulls and the enamel pins they have, the quality of them is amazing! And I really enjoyed how calm and inviting it is in the shop! I love that they change the window skeletons outfit!