Find fun treasures in shops around Northumberland County. From global goods to locally made, you can find the perfect souvenir or gift to remember your trip to Northumberland County.
For additional shopping options,
2762 Northumberland County Rd 28, Port Hope
(905) 885-7516
primitivedesignscanada.com
With over 11,000 followers, Primitive Designs has fans from all parts of the globe. Known for its giant robots made from recycled car parts, Primitive Designs features artist and artisan work from Morocco to Mexico. Displayed in an 8,000 sq. foot barn, there’s room for the bright and whimsical too.
1166 5th Line, Newtonville
(416) 402-8144
HauteGoat.com
Haute Goat is a family farm where you can get up close to “shmurgle” goats or shuffle off into the sunset with an alpaca. Workshops include goat milking and more. Gifts cards are available and the fun is open all year round.
65 Walton St, Port Hope
(905) 885-7296
furbyhousebooks.com
Take your time browsing through Furby’s shelves for great gifts or the perfect getaway read. Furby House carries a variety of books, magazines and games and are proud to support local authors. Expand your horizons with exotic adventures, page-turning mysteries, and other well-spun tales. They also carry fun notebook, pens and more to your road trip entertaining.
30 King St W, Cobourg
(289) 252-0808
sparktoys.ca
From games to puzzles to puppets, Spark is getting noticed for lighting up young hearts and minds. Owners Theresa and Heather are happy to help you find what will make a fun and fantastic gift or the perfect item to keep the kids entertained on their road trip. The added plus is that all items in the store have an educational focus.
30 King St W, Cobourg
(905) 377-8619
allcreatures.ca
If you want to get something unique for your pet – or for a pet lover – All Creatures is the go-to store. Whether a creative pet cookie, the best in natural foods or grooming products, you'll find quality mixed with fun here. Pet bowls and must-have leashes with style and bling are just two other popular items.
45 King St E, Cobourg
(905) 372-8231
zaprecords.com
If you’ve got a thing about vinyl, you could be in here for days. ZAP also has great offerings in CDs, DVDs and memorabilia. The Cars, Tony Bennett or Frank Zappa? All artists and genres are represented. Online offerings are well organized too. Shopping for gently-used gifts at ZAP is pure fun.
8 King St E, Colborne
(905) 269-9000
retrorewindstore.com
From comics and collectible hero figurines, to the retro finds and the perfect Colborne or Castleton merchandise, Retro Rewind keeps digging up cool and fun treasure. They also carry creative products from local artisans. Dragonfly Design Studio jewelry can be purchased here, and you can purchase a spot in their jewelry making workshops. Pop in and enter Retro Rewind's weekly contest draw.
27 Main St Unit 13, Warkworth, ON
(289) 404-9492
Weekender's Vintage on Facebook
Get into retro mode and give yourself lots of time to browse here. Seventies fondue pots, kitschy pottery and party glasses will make great gifts and conversation pieces. You’ll find clothing pieces from the 1920s to the 1970s, nicely mixed in with vintage mirrors, wall art and other fun home décor items. Check the website for hours of operation.
27 Front St S, Campbellford
(705) 868-5322
dizzygoose.ca
Stop at the Dizzy Goose for fun entertainment with toys and games for everyone age 5 to 100. Pick out a comic puzzle or a game of Spicy Dice™. How about a wood-tooled spinning top from Germany? Or a Mountain Melodies™ thumb piano? Browse while enjoying a latte or a yummy, old-fashioned milkshakes.