Residents of Nova Scotia, we encourage you to explore the beauty in our own backyard. Be sure to check ahead with restaurants, accommodations, and attractions to ensure they are open and to learn what safety precautions are required before you go.
Shopping & Services
From small boutiques, weekly farmers markets to shopping malls and supermarkets. The Northumberland and Eastern Shores offer the opportunity to buy local. Nothing beats buying from the person who made the product or those who take pride in their wares. The Visitor Information Centre in Pictou also offers the opportunity to buy locally made products 7 days a week!
Northumberland Ferries Ltd. (Nova Scotia/PEI Ferry)
A 75-minute ferry between Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island.
Country Harbour Ferry
A 12-car cable ferry, connecting Port Bickerton with Country Harbour on the Eastern Shore.
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
The Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library is the hub of Musquodoboit Harbour, an artistic and active community.
Sheet Harbour Public Library
The Sheet Harbour Public Library is a cornerstone of the communities along the beautiful Eastern Shore.
Red Sky Gallery
Browse this collection of fine art, pottery, jewelry, that would make wonderful gifts.
Old Times, Old Friends, Antiques & Collectibles
Browse through our collection of treasures. You'll never know what you will find!
Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market
A vibrant community meeting place that connects the communities of the Eastern Shore.
Pictou County Roots Society
A great location to revisit family ties, heritage and history of Pictou County.
Uprooted Market
Locally produced goods to residents and visitors to provide healthy ingredients and market items.
Uncle Leo’s Brewery
Uncle Leo’s Brewery produces fine ale in the traditional style of craft breweries.
Sunny Cove Honey
Made from the rich nectar of local wildflowers, you can taste the difference our location makes.
Nova Scotia Spirit Company
The Nova Scotia Spirit Company believes that everyone deserves a premium-quality spirit.
Proudfoot’s Home Hardware – Pictou
Tools, housewares, sporting goods, giftware, garden and automotive supplies.
Proudfoot’s Home Hardware – Stellarton
Tools, housewares, sporting goods, giftware, garden and automotive supplies.
New Glasgow Farmers’ Market
The New Glasgow Farmers' Market provides home-grown, local produce and meats, baked goods and a wide variety of high-quality local art & crafts.
Auto Trim Design
Large format printings to small decals, for both business and personal graphic needs.
Ahead of Hair & Seaside Treasure Trove
A full-service salon and spa with a sister gift shop just across the street.
The Kilted Chef
Join The Kilted Chef, Alain Bosse, on a culinary journey from the pasture, to the sea to your plate.
Grohmann Knives Ltd.
Handcrafted Grohmann knives are recognized around the world for their beauty, balance, and quality. Free Factory Tours.
Christensen’s Vegetable Farm
Small family farm producing fresh and high quality organic fruit and vegetables.
Eckova Film and Media Production
Writing, photography, and video for travel destinations, non-profits, and small businesses.
HardyWares Preserves
HardyWares is a home-based business built around a passion for re-creating that nostalgic taste of days gone by.
Hosking General Store at Memory Lane Heritage Village
Browse the shop for local wares, mail a postcard or grab a Coke and chat with the storekeeper just as patrons did before.
Seafoam Lavender Company & Gardens
Family-run lavender farm with a wide range of natural lavender products.
The MacDonald House
Previously a private home. The MacDonald House offers a great mixture of local businesses!
Antigonish Market Square
Northeastern Nova Scotia's main retail destination, offering 30+ shops and services.
The Soap Company of Nova Scotia Ltd.
We make soaps, skin care & cleaning products that are so pure & gentle we test them on our children!
Village Treasures & Gifts
The company store, now a traditional arts, crafts, and gift shop that sells handmade items.
Tin Roof Mercantile
This Eastern Shore favorite house of plethora of gifts, quality clothing, and home-décor items.
Lismore Sheep Farm & Wool Shop
A wide selection of beautiful, locally made wool, sheepskin products and wooden knitting needles.
Simply Ducky Designs
We’ll listen to you, understand your business, and put the real you online. No industry standard templates. No cookie cutter websites.
