Must-see shopping in Newfoundland & Labrador

  • Broken Books

    St John's

    If you think an independent bookstore has to be cluttered, come to Broken Books. It's a bright, well-organized repository of all things literary,…

  • Running the Goat

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This active printing press is a bibliophile's dream. Owner Marnie Parsons gives tours of her presses, one from 1830s London. In addition to handmade…

  • The Hunky Dory

    Gros Morne National Park

    Besides the great punny name, this is a brilliant spot to pick up local folk arts and crafts, including stuff you genuinely can't find in other shops. The…

  • Outfitters

    St John's

    At this camping and gear shop you can get the local outdoorsy lowdown (check the bulletin board) and good rentals. Hikers should note this spot sells East…

  • Fred's

    St John's

    This is the premier music shop in St John's. It features local music from blue-chip provincial artists such as Hey Rosetta, Buddy Wasisname, Ron Hynes,…

  • Dark Tickle

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Dark Tickle is a shop in the grand tradition of the Québécois économusée: a place that showcases a particular kind of heritage craft. In this case, it's…

  • Northern Lights Building

    Labrador

    The Northern Lights Building is a one-stop shop for a good range of winter, fishing and hunting gear, and a ton of souvenirs and random gifts – because…

  • Quidi Vidi Village Plantation

    St John's

    A rotating slate of 10 independent artists and artisans occupy the upper floors of this building, which boasts attractive harborfront views. This is a…

  • Invasion

    St John's

    Pop art, comic books, science fiction and geek culture gets mashed up with St John's cityscapes and Newfoundland photography at this oddball art gallery…

  • Artisan Market

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This gift and art store stocks original work by local artists, a good collection of of vegetarian products including locally made jams, and lots of…

  • Merrymeeting Arts and Crafts

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This little shop offers hand-knitted wool blankets, prints, original local art, and other cute crafts. It's a good spot to stop and chat to find out what…

  • Brindy Linens

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Come here for unique hand-printed textile art, all made from hemp and organic cotton, plus a few other crafts made by locals. Hours vary, but the shop…

  • Living Planet

    St John's

    Head here for quirky tourist T-shirts and buttons with Newfoundland slang even locals are proud to wear.

  • Bidgood's

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Just a normal supermarket, except for the fresh seal flipper (in pies, jars or jerky-like strips) and caribou steak. Partridgeberry and bakeapple jams are…

  • Treasure Box

    Gros Morne National Park

    There are a lot of gift shops around Gros Morne selling hand-knit toques (hats), gloves, calendars, magnets, etc. The Treasure Box may not be a unique…

  • Downhome

    St John's

    It's touristy, but it does have a fine selection of local goods such as jams, woolen wear, moose cookbooks and the coveted How to Play the Musical Spoons…