Tag Archives: Shopping

Riverbank General Store & Café – Mill Village

July 1, 2014 The Local Traveler

Soups, sandwiches, salads and treats. Simple foods made and displayed perfectly at a price that doesn't spoil the taste. I have been wanting to try Riverbank General Store since Drew visited last May. He had first heard about it at CEED and MSVU’s Social Enterprise for a Day (@SE4D) Conference in February. One of the panel speakers… Read More

8 Places You Can Shop with Your Dog Downtown

Dog Friendly Travel Nova Scotia German Shepard SPCA

December 6, 2013 The Local Traveler

A year and three months ago, Drew and I adopted Charlie, a darling little dog from the Dartmouth SPCA via Cape Breton. Charlie quickly became our third local traveler, a happy tag-along on almost all of our adventures. And while a road trip just isn't the same without him, it has inevitably changed the way that we… Read More

Your No-Fail Guide to Shopping in Fredericton, NB!

May 31, 2013 The Local Traveler

For the past few days I have been touring Fredericton. I expected to uncover some great adventures, new culinary experiences and historic gems. What I wasn't anticipating was all of the great shopping! Fredericton has a thriving downtown with lots of locally owned shops and stores that sell a mix of trendy imports and locally… Read More

Swoon Fine Art – Hammonds Plains, NS

January 28, 2013 The Local Traveler

Swoon Fine Art closed their doors on December 21, 2014. They will continue to sell online through their website and through pop-up shows. All this week, we're talking about Hammonds Plains. The population of Hammonds Plains grew by close to 30% between the 2001 and 2011 census. If new development is any indication, the area… Read More

Crimson and Clover Consignment Boutique – Halifax, NS

November 10, 2011 The Local Traveler

Over the past year I have found myself switching to more and more second hand shopping. Prices are lower, items are more unique, and you skip out on supporting the earth scary production methods that go into most new items. So, when I heard about a new boutique, Crimson and Clover, promising high end second… Read More