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From Northumberland honey, to hand-turned wooden bowls, to hand-crafted beer, Northumberland County features a wide range of artisans and crafters of fine items to take home or gift.

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Light tan leather handbag on white background with Animal Husbandry logo stamped on front

Animal Husbandry Dry Goods

Wilson St, Port Hope
By Appointment Only to: donna@ahdrygoods.com or (416) 520-2002
animalhusbandrygoods.com

Get a lifetime leather bag, purse or satchel, thoughtfully designed and handmade in Port Hope by artisan Donna Wilson. (Her beautiful, ingenious leather tote earned a best new product award from Toronto's One Of A Kind Show.) Donna sources her leather from a tannery in Tuscany with the highest level of environmentally-friendly leather making processes. Donna also crafts accessories such as monogrammed leather tags, coasters, and elegant wrap clutches to ensure no leather is wasted. 


 

Jars of local honey on display in gift shop

The Bee Works

5029 County Rd 2, Port Hope
(905) 753-0070
dancingbeeequipment.com/collections/honey-and-beeswax-candles 

Get delicious honey from Canada’s most knowledgeable bee equipment supplier, Dancing Bee. You’ll find jars of glorious Dancing Bee honey (white, gold, buckwheat and more) in their Bee Works store. Other honey-infused gift items include honey habanero sauce, salad dressings and popcorn. Bee product skin care options and candles are also available.


 

Handmade cloth dolls on display in store

The Nooks

68 Walton St, Port Hope
thenooks.ca 

You no longer have to sift through large, one-of-a-kind shows (virtual or otherwise) to find the best in artisan products. The Nooks is the first Artisan Retail Business Incubator in Canada. Browse at this welcoming local spot or shop online.


Hand dipped blue glazed chocolate truffle cheesecake from Mercury Chocolates

Mercury Chocolates

53 Albert St, Cobourg
(905) 396-7758
mercurychocolates.com

Red Seal Chef Darren makes sure his decadent and artisan chocolates are a true delight, whether you're buying them for a gift or a special treat for yourself. (You deserve it!). It could be his artisan chocolates or fudge, perfected with his Italian flare. And don't forget delicious coffees and decadent gelatos. Have fun, it’s sweet to shop here.


Cans of craft beer on display

Northumberland Hills Brewing

1024 Division St, Cobourg
(289) 435-2004
NHB.beer

Owner Rick Bailey has gotten attention for great locally-crafted beer, plus the names of his brews in colourful cans. Wit Ever, Blue Berry Wit and Lights Out are just the names of a few. Pick up a selection to get the full taste experience. Check online for store hours. (ID required.)


 

Display wall of hand carved wood bowls

Stonewood Gallery

3311 Burnham St N, Cobourg
(905) 373-1252
www.stonewoodgallery.ca

Northumberland artisans Kim and Dan have assembled the works and wares of more than 35 artists and crafts people here. Take home a hand-turned wooden bowl or a live-edge charcuterie board made at Stonewood Gallery. Jewellery, textiles, glass and paintings are also for sale. Open May to December.


 

Rows of Farmstand Lager craft beer

William Street Beer Co.

975 Elgin St W, Cobourg
(289) 252-2225
williamstreetbeer.com

Pick up a great assortment of uniquely crafted brews from William Street Beer. Cliff Top Pale Ale, Wheat King IPA, Farmstand Lager and Red Sky Amber Ale are just a few of the best sellers. (ID Required.)


Handmade pottery planter of a older woman's face with large black glasses

Firing Time Pottery

28 Main St, Brighton
(905)376-0332
firingtimepottery.com 

Purchase one-of-kind ceramic gifts for someone special at Firing Time in Brighton. Funky lamps, kitchenware and clocks are just a few of the creative finds in this gallery. If you're interested in gifting an experience, gift certificates for a pottery workshop are a great idea.


 

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Church-Key Brewing Company

1678 County Rd 38, Campbellford 
(877) 314-2337 
ChurchKeyBrewing.com

Brewmaster John knows his calling. That’s why – 20 years ago – he was wasn’t afraid to refurbish a former Methodist Church (c 1878) and start making locally-crafted beer here. Church-Key’s award-winning ales can be ordered online. Try Holy Smoke Scotch Ale and Northumberland Ale. (ID Required.)


Hands cutting cheese in a factory setting

Empire Cheese Co-operative

1120 County Rd 8, Campbellford
(705) 653-3187
empirecheese.ca

Stop into this landmark Northumberland County cheese factory to pick up hand-made cheese balls, or specialty cheddars made in house. Empire’s trio packs of cheese are wonderful to round out your charcuterie board offerings. Assortments include their popular specialty packs (onion, garlic and caraway).


 

Gloved hand holding chocolate showing inside

Centre & Main

50 Centre St, Warkworth 
(705) 868-2068
centreandmainchocolate.com

Centre & Main has added pinches and dashes of local flavour to their artisanal chocolate bars. Their Strawberry Rhubarb Saffron, Sesame Za’atar, and Blood Orange & Rosemary bars (all made locally) are international award winners. Stop by to see what's new, or order their signature bars online.


 

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Frantic Farms Clay & Glass Gallery 

2 Mill St, Warkworth
(705) 924-9173
facebook.com/FranticFarms

If Monica is working on site, visitors are welcome to watch her complete her pottery creations in the shop’s open studio. At the front of the store, you can purchase magical blown glass from co-owner Paulus – plus whimsical art, fine jewellery and turned wood from some of their favourite artisans.


 

Display of handmade beeswax candles in store

Cheeky Bee Candle Company and Gallery

23 Main St, Warkworth
(705) 924-9330
cheekybee.com

Stop into one of the most unique artisan galleries in Eastern Ontario with some 150 art and gift sources. Owners and artisans Perry and Amanda are happy to explain their time-honoured beeswax candle making process – or invite you to spread out and browse through their large gallery shop.


 

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