About Made in the Maritimes Artisan Boutique
Features a curated collection of pottery, fine art, prints, textiles, woodwork, and gourmet edibles from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Made in the Maritimes Artisan Boutique opened in 2015 and now runs two locations, including the Bayers Lake shop at Unit 10, 201 Chain Lake Drive, and a second inside the Hydrostone Market. The stores carry work from more than 200 makers across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland, with pottery, prints, textiles, and gourmet foods grouped by province. Staff can usually tell you which town or maker produced each piece.
Every piece in the stores is made in Atlantic Canada — the stock is grouped by province, so you can see at a glance what comes out of Nova Scotia versus Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland. That organization makes it easy to shop for a specific place, and the staff can usually name the town and the maker behind a given piece.
Practical Information
Made in the Maritimes runs two Halifax locations; the practical details are below.
- Locations & Contact:
- Bayers Lake (Main Store): Unit 10, 201 Chain Lake Drive. Find it behind the McDonald's, next to Party City. Phone: 902-406-2222.
- Hydrostone Market: 5527 Young Street, in the historic Hydrostone Market area. Phone: 902-406-3232.
- General: Email hello@madeinthemaritimes.com; Website: madeinthemaritimes.com.
- Hours of Operation:
- Bayers Lake: Open year-round, Monday to Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
- Hydrostone Market: Monday to Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Note: This location is closed on Mondays during the winter months.
- Cost & Booking:
- Admission is completely free—it's a walk-in retail boutique with no booking required. You only pay for the artisan goods you wish to purchase.
- Accessibility & Amenities:
- The Bayers Lake location is confirmed to be wheelchair accessible. Both locations have their own parking facilities.
A quick pro tip: especially if you're heading to the Hydrostone Market location in the winter, it's wise to check their website or call ahead to confirm hours, as schedules can be adjusted.
The boutique carries a 4.63/5 rating across review platforms, and the two locations draw a steady mix of visitors hunting for gifts and locals stocking up on regional food products. It is a reliable first stop for a Maritime souvenir made in the Maritimes.
At a Glance
| Makers represented | More than 200 across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 — now two Halifax locations |
| Bayers Lake (main store) | Unit 10, 201 Chain Lake Drive, behind the McDonald’s and next to Party City |
| Hydrostone Market | 5527 Young Street, in the historic Hydrostone Market area |
| Hours (Bayers Lake) | Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday noon to 5 pm |
| Cost | Free to browse — a walk-in retail boutique with no booking required |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at Made in the Maritimes?
Work from more than 200 Atlantic Canadian makers — pottery, fine art, prints, textiles, woodwork and gourmet edibles. Every piece is made in Atlantic Canada, and the stock is grouped by province so you can see at a glance what comes out of Nova Scotia versus Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland.
Where are the two locations?
The main store is in Bayers Lake at Unit 10, 201 Chain Lake Drive — behind the McDonald’s, next to Party City (902-406-2222). The second is inside the Hydrostone Market at 5527 Young Street (902-406-3232).
Do I need tickets or a reservation?
No — admission is free and both stores are walk-in retail boutiques. You only pay for the artisan goods you wish to purchase.
Is Made in the Maritimes wheelchair accessible?
The Bayers Lake location is confirmed wheelchair accessible, and both locations have their own parking facilities.
When is it open?
Bayers Lake is open year-round, Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. The Hydrostone Market shop runs Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm, but is closed on Mondays during the winter months — worth a call ahead in that season.
Can staff tell me who made a piece?
Usually, yes. Staff can generally name the town and the maker behind a given piece, which makes the store a reliable first stop for a Maritime souvenir with a real story attached.
