3 Best Places to Shop in Yarmouth, South Shore and Annapolis Valley

Local artisans make all the cool jewelry, knitwear, birch-bark soap, and other items sold at this downtown co-op.

For a gift or something to keep you warm on chilly Nova Scotian evenings, this local institution, open since 1883, has you covered. Much of the inventory consists of high-end imported items from England, Ireland, and Scotland, including duffel coats, mohair throws, cashmere shawls and sweaters, Harris tweed caps, Guernsey fisherman-knit sweaters, and tartan robes. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever T-shirts are another local find. If you'd rather create your own garment, they also have knitting yarns.

This Saturday morning market is the perfect spot to pick up local produce and handicrafts, as well as tasty treats that you can eat out by the waterfront.