Markets and independent shops in Halifax

Markets and independent shops in Halifax

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   Barrington Street

   Barrington Street is an up-and-coming area in the heart of the Central Business District. Beautiful buildings mixed with the growing number of new stores make this definitely a nice place to 'hit up'.

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   Black Market Boutique

   A variety of interesting trinkets, accessories, textiles and items from around the world.

   Mon-Wed 10AM-6PM, Thu-Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun 11AM-6PM

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   Bookmark

   The last independent general interest (new) bookstore on the peninsula. A huge selection in a small space; special orders are their specialty.

   Mon-Fri 9AM-10PM, Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-6PM

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   Brewery Farmers' Market

   This was the site of the Halifax Farmers' Market prior to its relocation to the newly constructed Seaport building at Pier 20. However, some vendors have remained or have opened a second location here open Saturdays from 7AM-1PM.

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   Dress in Time

   Often referred to wrongly as "Dressed in Time", located in the district of Spring Garden Road, sells quality vintage, quirky, and unique clothing at reasonable prices.

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   Fifty Hats

   A humble and interesting collection of used items. (Hats are in particular abundance!)

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   Freak Lunchbox

   A quirky and unique store with an array of candy (by weight), unique and hilarious trinkets.

   Sun-Thu 10AM-11PM, Fri Sat 10AM-midnight (open at 9AM Mon-Sat during summer)

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   Halifax Shopping Centre

   Mumford Rd

   Largest enclosed shopping centre in Atlantic Canada. Stores include Walmart, Sobeys, Winners, H&M, Zara, Sport Chek, Sephora, and Atlantic Canada's only Apple Store.

   Mon-Sat 9:30AM-9PM, Sun noon-5PM

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   Quinpool Road

   Quinpool Road is lined with streets selling bicycles, tropical fish, dresses, movies, and more. The definite Main Street of Central Halifax.

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    Rock Candy

    An assortment of especially rock- and pop-related music items: shirts, pins, stickets, buttons, and more.

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    Seaport Farmers' Market

    This is the oldest running farmers' market in North America. It runs year-round. Saturdays are by far the busiest with the most vendors, but the market is open every day of the week. Along with local produce, milk, bread, meat, and preserves, you'll find a diversity of local and ethnic prepared foods, plants, artwork, clothing, and all sorts of other interesting stuff that you may not expect for find at a Farmers' Market. Buskers play music both inside and out of the building.

    Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat 7AM-4PM, Sun 8AM-4PM

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    Spring Garden Road

    between Barrington and Robie

    Definitely the city's main shopping district and is full of all kinds of unique stores and in buildings from all kinds of eras. Definitely very lively and a must see!

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    Sugah!

    A unique chocolate store selling a variety of interesting treats.

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    Venus Envy

    Specializes in books and other items pertaining to gender and sexuality.

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    Bayers Lake Business Park

    Chain Lake Dr, off Route 102 Exit 2A (Lacewood Dr)

    Power centre with big box stores, including Walmart, Atlantic Superstore (owned by Loblaws), and Canadian Tire, as well as restaurants and a 17-screen movie theatre (Scotiabank Theatre, which contains one IMAX screen).

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    Canook Trading

    High-end clothing made and designed in Canada.

    Mon-Wed 10AM-6PM, Thu-Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun 11AM-5PM

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    Mary Jane's Smoke Shop

    Small head shop on Grafton Street.

    Mon-Wed Sat 10AM-8PM, Thu Fri 10AM-9PM, Sun noon-6PM

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    Strange Adventures

    Quirky store that sells comics, toys, board games, et al.

    Mon-Tue Thu-Fri 10AM-6PM, Wed 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-4PM

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0).