Local Shopping

The Exchange at the Old North Head Post Office

The Post Office is a classic 1938 Government building that hosts a co-operative of small businesses. ‘The Exchange’ is a place to browse and find your special memento or treat while on your Grand Manan adventure. We showcase all local products including the Island home of “Terry's Beef” and “Oven Head Salmon Smokers”. We also have the Island’s largest Penny-Candy counter.

Grand Manan Farmers Market

Since 1984, the Grand Manan Farmers Market has offered a wonderful variety of local vegetables, cooked and baked food, arts, crafts, knitting, jewellery, and much more! Take home something nice, made on Grand Manan. Starting in 2021, the new Grand Manan Farmers Market is located at the Community Centre, inside and outside.

The market season typically runs from late June to mid September, every Saturday, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and is located about a km north of Grand Harbour.

Grand Isle Drug Store

The Grand Isle Drug Store is located in a turn of the century building that got its start as a home and general store. The current owners added the component of pharmaceutical care to the general store mix in 1982 taking over the total ownership in 1989. A couple of renovations later, the focus is to meet customers’ needs with a wide variety of products. If you can’t find something, our staff is happy to help; not on the shelf it, may be available and staff will find it for you.

Castalia Convenience Store

N.B. Liquor Agency + Convenience Store Hot Island Coffee and groceries plus liquor store.

Marina Vern Pottery Studio

Gift Shop and Pottery; featuring salt cellars, wall decorations, dinnerware, ceramic bells and lots more.

Vicky’s Convenience

We primarily cater to the needs of our neighborhood and the fishing community. We also stock items for campers and tourists staying in summer cottages. Our luncheonette provides eat-in or take-out Philadelphia style subs, daily homemade specials, soups and much more. Summer courtyard dining is available.

High Seas Convenience

High Seas Convenience Store is located in the original Seal Cove school house, just up the hill from the spectacular Seal Cove sandbeach and harbour. We offer hot breakfast; coffee and tea; daily lunch special; wide variety of homemade sandwiches, salads, and treats from our cooler. We also have ice cream! Come enjoy a treat on our patio overlooking the sea. Free WiFi available.

Grand Manan Art Gallery

The Grand Manan Art Gallery is open June 7 to September 27, 2014, Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 6:00 PM. We’re open on Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Exhibits feature local and visiting artists with a connection to Grand Manan Island. For a current exhibit schedule visit: www.grandmananartgallery.com Admission is $2.00. Children under 12 are free. Donations are always welcomed. We're always looking for volunteers to help out!

Grand Manan Farmers Market

Since 1984, the Grand Manan Farmers Market has offered a wonderful variety of local vegetables, cooked and baked food, arts, crafts, knitting, jewellery, and much more! Take home something nice, made on Grand Manan. We are located at the old North Head Hall next to the business center.

Grand Manan Museum

Centrally located in Grand Harbour, our community museum offers the Allen L. Moss Memorial Bird Collection, the McLaughlin Marine Gallery, a display of Island Geology, plus historical artifacts, archives and genealogical records. Twice weekly evening presentations, special events and new exhibits yearly, compliment the permanent galleries. The present museum was a Canada Centennial Project in 1967 and truly displays a ‘Living Reflection of Island History’. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, $3 for students, free for kids 12 and under.

The Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station

Part of the enjoyment of visiting our marine natural history museum, is taking home a souvenir or gift from our museum gift shop. Many items are made locally or specially for us or selected from artisans from many places who create wonderful marine themes items. All proceeds go toward research and public education programs. You can also symbolically adopt a right whale and support conservation efforts to protect these endangered whales who annually feed and socialize off Grand Manan Island.

The Harbour Grille & Gift House

The Gift House is ever growing and changing. In addition to works created right here on Grand Manan, we offer products created by several select Maritime artisans.

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Pettes Cove Arts

A 2-minute walk from the North Head ferry terminal brings you to this cute little shop overlooking Pettes Cove and Swallowtail Head. It features a great selection of handcrafted, locally made gifts, including beautiful jewellery by L. Michael Stymest and professional artwork by Brian Stymest. You will find many island-knit items, Briggs and Little yarn, bird books, wood carvings, stone art, t-shirts, and much more. Take home something wonderful from the Island of Grand Manan.

Of Time and Tides

A small group of local artisans and crafts people have joined together to offer a variety of fine hand-made and useful items from Grand Manan: custom jewellery, nature books, soaps and cards, puffin art and painted scenes, fresh-roasted coffee, wooden toys, yarn, hand knitted sweaters and scarves, field tools, and geological guides. Stop by to see our many fine island crafts.

Wilcox Natural Treasures

Just a short walk from the Island’s best beach and historic smokesheds is one of Grand Manan’s most unique shops. Wilcox Natural Treasures has been in operation since 1995, producing all natural soaps, body products, jewellery, candles and stepping stones. By using natural resources such as dulse (a seaweed that Grand Manan is well known for), Irish moss, and other seaweeds harvested locally, we have developed unique blends, using essential oils to scent our beautiful soaps and body products. Make your trip complete by visiting our gift shop in Seal Cove and take a bit of the Island home!

Swallow Tail Lighthouse

Set up in the old building moved to the site from another decommissioned lighthouse and used as a garage by one of the lightkeepers, you can meet our staff and learn more about the property and lighthouse while supporting our non-profit organization, and taking home some great gifts or souvenirs from our Welcome Centre. Funds raised in sales of lighthouse related merchandise, much of it specially made and local, go towards continued restoration and operation of the lighthouse property.

Dragonfly Art Supply

Art supplies for all mediums and custom framing. Classes in acrylic painting are available. We feature Grand Manan artists and specialty hand-crafted items. Gift certificates available for that special artist in your life.

Independent Grocer

The Grand Manan Independent Grocer is a one stop shopping centre for the Island. While food is at the heart of our store we provide a wide range of products and services to meet your everyday household needs including Greco Pizza and Captain Submarine and the only gas bar on the Island. Friendly, helpful service. Stop by today!

Great Canadian Dollar Store

Party Favours, Kitchen Utensils, Greeting Cards, School Supplies and much more at great “Dollar Store” prices.

Helshiron Fisheries

Retail & wholesale outlet, lobster, fresh fish, Marine supplies, Outdoor clothing, boots, gloves, Trucking

Island Home Hardware

Hardware, Building Materials, Furniture & Appliances