More Ways to Love Local
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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The Bee Works
5029 County Rd 2, Port Hope
(905) 753-0070
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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.
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.
Northumberland Hills Brewing
1024 Division St, Cobourg
(289) 435-2004
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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.)
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.)
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).
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.
Frantic Farms Clay & Glass Gallery
2 Mill St, Warkworth
(705) 924-9173
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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.
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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