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The Smallest Businesses in the Most Easterly Part of North America: Colourful Newfoundland
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items Overall, this board is a carefully curated guide to the best local spots in Newfoundland, from unique fashion and handmade pottery to baby items and treats for your fur babies. It’s full of places that showcase creativity, care, and community. The mo...
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Unexpected Clothing: Style, Flair and Fun
Things You Just Need to Touch and Hold: Gifts
Pamper the Fur Babies
Snuggle the Real Babies
Little Escapes
Unexpected Clothing: Style, Flair and Fun
This board is such a great roundup of local, Newfoundland spots! It highlights must-visit shops like Melanie Jacqueline, The Shop Salt, and Sooley Designs, as well as other favorites around the city. Each recommendation really showcases the creativit...
Local fashion designer and all out sweetheart! Melanie Jacqueline's pieces are simply fabulous! She makes you fall in love with colour over and over again!
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Wooly Tops is a small handmade-goods business in Newfoundland that creates thoughtful, slow-made items like quilts, cushions, knitted pieces, and baby accessories. Rooted in a “make what you don’t have” upbringing, the brand focuses on sustainability...
Wooly Tops
Sooley Designs is a more upscale Newfoundland boutique offering stylish, fashion-forward women’s clothing and accessories. Their collection includes elegant dresses, outerwear, and high-quality knitwear, blending modern design with a polished, boutiq...
SOOLEY DESIGNS
Gully Designs is a Newfoundland-based clothing brand that started in a home studio and now has a shop in Mount Pearl. They create women’s wardrobe staples and cozy essentials from Canadian-sourced fabrics, focusing on comfort, sustainability, and sty...
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Antisewcial is a Newfoundland‑based clothing brand handmade in Torbay. Each piece is sewn by hand and designed to be cozy, sustainable, and timeless — reflecting a no‑waste, small‑batch approach rather than fast fashion. The collections are limited a...
Antisewcial- Stylish, Sustainable, Comfy Clothing.
Logy Made is a Newfoundland-based brand creating handmade granny‑square blankets in a cozy home studio in Logy Bay. Each piece is made with care, combining timeless crochet techniques with a modern, minimalist feel, resulting in heirloom-quality blan...
Logy Made
Johnny Ruth on Water Street in St. John’s is one of my favorite spots to browse. The boutique is full of stylish clothing, accessories, and home goods, with a great mix of locally made and Canadian-designed pieces. It’s the perfect place to find some...
Johnny Ruth
I love popping into SALT on Water Street — it’s a fresh, modern boutique full of unisex clothing and accessories right in the heart of St. John’s. Their pieces feel effortlessly cool and made‑in‑Canada, with a thoughtful, sustainable vibe that’s hard...
the shop, SALT
I popped into Twisted Sisters boutik this fall on Water Street and loved everything about it — from the unique mix of women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories to the jewelry and home‑style pieces you don’t often see elsewhere. The vibe is independent...
Twisted Sisters Boutik Inc.
I stopped by Ethereal Boutique on New Gower Street and loved how welcoming and stylish it felt. Their clothing and accessories strike the perfect balance between modern trends and wearable comfort — with a good mix of pieces that feel fresh but still...
Ethereal Boutique
I stopped by Ragmaw downtown St. John's and was blown away! The space has such a cool, edgy vibe, and everything feels carefully curated. I loved checking out all the unique items—they’re the kind of finds you don’t see anywhere else. It’s one of tho...
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Things You Just Need to Touch and Hold: Gifts
This section of the board is a wonderful collection of local Newfoundland spots where you can find all kinds of treasures—from handmade jewelry and ornaments to cozy, one-of-a-kind knits. It’s a perfect guide for anyone looking to support local maker...
Urban Market 1919 sits on Lemarchant Road like a gem. This store boasts hundreds of local artisans. Owned by the daughter-in-law of my grade one teacher... just the cutest fact! The employees are a vibe!
Home | URBAN MARKET 1919
I popped into Alexis Templeman’s shop in Newfoundland and was instantly drawn to the pottery—it’s absolutely stunning! Each piece feels so thoughtfully made, from the delicate glazes to the unique shapes that somehow balance elegance with that cozy, ...
Alexis Templeton Shop
Wool Trends on Hamilton Avenue in St. John’s is my go‑to spot for yarn and knitting supplies. The cozy shop is packed with quality yarns, needles, and tools, including both well-known brands and local Newfoundland fibers. I love how it feels like a c...
Shop | Wool Trends | Knit Something New
NONIA in St. John’s is a charming shop on Water Street that showcases Newfoundland’s traditional knitting heritage. Today, it offers hand‑knit sweaters, mitts, hats, scarves, and socks made by a province‑wide network of home knitters. Many pieces fea...
Handknits from Newfoundland
Quidi Vidi Village Artisan Studios is a craft collective in St. John’s, Newfoundland, providing space for local makers to create and sell their handmade work. From textiles and pottery to jewelry and woodcraft, the studios support small-batch, locall...
Home | Quidi Vidi Village Artisan Studios
Posie Row is a Newfoundland-based shop offering a carefully curated mix of gifts, home goods, jewelry, accessories, and local-made items. From décor and kitchenware to clothing, hats, books, and quirky finds, their selection is playful, unique, and f...
Posie Row
Pamper the Fur Babies
This section of the board is all about the two cutest local spots for spoiling your fur babies! Both shops are locally owned and full of thoughtful, fun, and unique items—from toys and treats to cozy accessories—that make every pet feel extra special...
The Doghouse on Duckworth Street in St. John’s is a beloved local pet store specializing in high-quality, natural foods and supplies for dogs and cats. Since opening in 2001, it has focused on products that support pet health and comfort, from grain-...
THE DOGHOUSE
I stepped into Boou Bakery + Pet Shop and was immediately charmed. The shelves were full of homemade treats, soft biscuits, pet‑sized cupcakes, and even custom cakes for dog birthdays. The warm, cozy space smelled faintly of fresh baked goods. Pickin...
Boou Bakery + Pet Shop
Snuggle the Real Babies
This section of the board highlights the perfect local spot for baby items. It’s filled with adorable, high-quality products—from clothing to accessories—that are both practical and charming. A must-visit for anyone looking to find something special ...
Newbornlander creates baby clothes that blend practicality with charm. From stretchy cotton rompers to cozy sleepers, each piece is crafted for comfort, easy dressing, and everyday wear.
Whether someone is a new parent, a gift-giver, or simply a lov...
Newbornlander
Little Escapes
This section of the board is all about those charming spots that let you step away from the everyday and enjoy a moment of joy, relaxation, or adventure. Places that make you feel like you’ve discovered a tiny getaway right in your own backyard.
Little Cup of Sea on the beach in Collier’s, Newfoundland, is an absolute favorite of ours. We’ve been there so many times—Christmas, fall, birthdays—and every visit is just as special as the last. The cozy vibe, the delicious treats, and the beautif...
A Little Cup of Sea: Coastal Inspiration and Storytelling in Canada
The Spa at the Monastery in Newfoundland is such a peaceful little escape. Every time I visit, I leave feeling completely refreshed and calm. The space is serene and beautifully maintained, and the staff makes you feel instantly relaxed. It’s the per...
Monastery Spa Hotel | Aveda Spa and Accommodations in St. John’s Newfoundland
Winter Home in St. John’s is such a cozy retreat—I absolutely loved my time there! The spa is serene and inviting, with warm, soothing treatments that make you forget the chilly Newfoundland weather outside. Every detail, from the calming aromas to t...
Winterholme Spa & Wellness Centre St. John's - Spa
Would you really be able to say you were in Newfoundland if you didn't go to Bingo?! The nicest staff, the best games and guaranteed to leave with a few stories.
Cowan Plaza Bingo | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador NL
I had the most amazing time with Gatherall’s Boat Tours in Newfoundland! Being out on the water, surrounded by the rugged coastline and spotting wildlife up close, was unforgettable. The guides were so friendly and knowledgeable, sharing stories abou...
Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch | Top-Rated Bay Bulls, Newfoundland Boat Tours - Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch