Perhaps the best kept secret at the Halifax Seaport is Pavilion 22. And it's now open for the 2011 cruise season!
Pavilion 22 is a dockside, vibrant, open concept market offering a warm and friendly shopping experience for cruise passengers and locals alike. It showcases regionally handcrafted products including jewelry, gifts, apparel, accessories and many other signature items.
Open since 2006, many locals don't realize they even have access to all the great things Pavilion 22 has to offer. Often the point of entry to Halifax for cruise passengers from around the world, there are 21 vendors inside Pavilion 22 that are actually open to anyone on cruise days - not just tourists. It's great to see all the wonderful, quality items being made in our region. Travellers won't have trouble finding a traditional Nova Scotia souvenir to take home as a memento by which to remember the region, nor will locals have a hard time finding a fine, locally-made product to enjoy.
So at this point you're probably wondering what all the fuss is about. Well, you'll have to head over to Pavilion 22 on Marginal Road in Halifax to check out the following retailers.
Pavilion 22 is a dockside, vibrant, open concept market offering a warm and friendly shopping experience for cruise passengers and locals alike. It showcases regionally handcrafted products including jewelry, gifts, apparel, accessories and many other signature items.Open since 2006, many locals don't realize they even have access to all the great things Pavilion 22 has to offer. Often the point of entry to Halifax for cruise passengers from around the world, there are 21 vendors inside Pavilion 22 that are actually open to anyone on cruise days - not just tourists. It's great to see all the wonderful, quality items being made in our region. Travellers won't have trouble finding a traditional Nova Scotia souvenir to take home as a memento by which to remember the region, nor will locals have a hard time finding a fine, locally-made product to enjoy.
So at this point you're probably wondering what all the fuss is about. Well, you'll have to head over to Pavilion 22 on Marginal Road in Halifax to check out the following retailers.
For fashion, jewelry and accessories, you'll want to stop by Bounty
Fashion Shop Limited, CatnRose Jewelry, Cool As A Moose, Island Beach
Company, The Wool 'n' Watch, Point of View Glass, Silk by Mary Lund and
The Plaid Place.
For food and drink, you can't go wrong with Pete's at the Pavilion or The Tea Brewery.
If handcrafts and giftware are what you're looking for, go see Amos Pewter, Critteria A Shoppe Embracing Canadian Wildlife, Carrefour Atlantique Emporium, Christmas By The Sea, Fancy Glass & Crafts, Jennifer's of Nova Scotia, Memories & More, Ocean Crafts, Designs by Denine, and Riven Woodworks.
If you'd like to learn more about your family tree, you'll get that opportunity at Last Name Heritage.
And finally, these great services are also at Pavilion 22: Ambassatours Gray Line, and Atlantic Cruise Ship Services and Visitor Services.
As you can see, there's no shortage of unique shopping to do at Pavilion 22. Go to the 2011 cruise schedule at cruisehalifax.ca for days and hours of operation to find out when you can come check it out!
Justin Dickie is a public affairs co-ordinator at the Halifax Port Authority. He can be reached at jdickie@portofhalifax.ca.
For food and drink, you can't go wrong with Pete's at the Pavilion or The Tea Brewery.
If handcrafts and giftware are what you're looking for, go see Amos Pewter, Critteria A Shoppe Embracing Canadian Wildlife, Carrefour Atlantique Emporium, Christmas By The Sea, Fancy Glass & Crafts, Jennifer's of Nova Scotia, Memories & More, Ocean Crafts, Designs by Denine, and Riven Woodworks.
If you'd like to learn more about your family tree, you'll get that opportunity at Last Name Heritage.
And finally, these great services are also at Pavilion 22: Ambassatours Gray Line, and Atlantic Cruise Ship Services and Visitor Services.
As you can see, there's no shortage of unique shopping to do at Pavilion 22. Go to the 2011 cruise schedule at cruisehalifax.ca for days and hours of operation to find out when you can come check it out!
Justin Dickie is a public affairs co-ordinator at the Halifax Port Authority. He can be reached at jdickie@portofhalifax.ca.
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