Welcome to the Old Curiosity Shoppe!
We have been providing Quality Maritime Products for over 30 years.

Like the storekeeper in Charles Dickens' famous story we are pleased to bring you a selection
of quality items made with careful craftsmanship for your personal satisfaction.

Please browse our pages and enjoy the offerings. We have a selection of Teddy Bears - 8”,10”,12”, that can be ordered individually or added to any other item as a gift package. Home made bears from old fur coats or fabrics of special significance can be arranged. Our gift bags, wrapping tissue, and natural wood shavings for baskets are made of recycled material.

Our Swarovski Crystal jewelry is designed and created right here in the Maritimes. It is set in Sterling silver by a young Nova Scotian jeweler, and each piece is unique and is truly 32% Swarovski Crystal, complete with etched logo. We offer earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets. The components are all Swarovski/Strauss products. All the of the cases are top quality velvet /satin lined presentation boxes, or satin gift bags. You have a wide range of choices in crystal design and colour. There are also three and four-piece ensembles. Currently we are offering eight seasonal themed designs. These are truly wonderful for weddings, mother-daughter-grandmother gifts, and special occasions. Custom orders are welcome; send us your design request, sketch or a jpeg photo that shows your design.

We have a small but select offering of Old Books - individual volumes, and sets of rare books.

Have a look at our selection of designer scarves. There are three standard sizes: 12”x 72”, 36” x 36” and 45 “ x 45 “. These are wonderful fabrics in chiffon, metallics, cotton-silk-satin mixes and organzas. We also do custom sizes, sets and events.

Special occasion? – A VIP guest?? Have a look at our custom gift bags, selections of Maritime products and locally produced music. Want something added? No problem, we even include candles and gift cards. Too big for a gift bag? No problem- we have hand made lemon-grass baskets with wood shaving bedding and can cello wrap with bow or mylar wrap to hide the treats.

Curiosities - a selection of silver, glass, and rare antiques.

Our handmade heirloom quilts, comfy throws, and accessories handmade for you in Atlantic Canada, range from woven 100%cotton dish/tea towels from Newfoundland, to barbeque aprons, and warm fleece children’s hat and scarf sets. Crocheted throws and fleece comforters are always a warm welcome gift. Special-Check out the eyelash neck wraps.

Maritime products - we carry a selection of pure maple products - cookies, syrup, butter; flavoured teas - maple, blueberry, cranberry; jalapeno jelly; and rolled beeswax candles. Just enough for a selection of hostess gifts. Everything is made or comes from the 4 Atlantic provinces.

Yes we do custom orders, packaging and special events.