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Warp & Woof...Proud to be named one of the Treasures of Nova Scotia
Treasures of Nova Scotia, published in 2009, highlights the top 200 places in the province to visit, stay, eat...and of course shop.
For eight months leading up to publication, thousands of locally-owned businesses were visited and graded by secret shoppers travelling across the province. Of the top 1,200 nominated selections, 200 businesses were finally selected and named Treasures of Nova Scotia.
When you visit, you'll know why Warp & Woof was named on of the Treasures of Nova Scotia. This beautiful book is available at the shop for $59.98.
You can find other "Treasures of..." books by visiting atlantictreasurespublishing.com
SALE FINAL 4 DAYS SALE
Sunday October 16th we will have come to the end of our 2011 season!!
For our last 4 days, we are taking our sale one step further and reducing all merchandise (some exceptions of course: art....) to 50% to 70% off!!
Please come by and stock up on gift and Christmas gifts and ideas!!
Open every day 10 am to 5pm...
Thanksgiving and the Warp & Woof SALE - they go together!!
We continue our END OF SEASON SALE with further reductions: everything (almost) is reduced 40 - 70% off starting the Thanksgiving weekend. We are open EVERY DAY (between bites of turkey and pumpkin pie) 10 am to 5 pm.....
Do yourself a favour - walk off the turkey and pie and do some serious Christmas shopping!! It will make you feel better......guarranteed.
WARP AND WOOF END OF SEASON SALE!!!!
It's unbelievable that we are at the final weeks of this season!
Warp & Woof end of season sale will begin on October 1st and we will be open from 10 am to 5 pm seven days a week until our closing.
This year we have a number of artists who are also reducing (already very reasonable) prices on original art.
Bring your Christmas, birthday and whatever lists and get to work!!
There are alot of items to choose from, for all ages and all genders.
We look forward to seeing you!
NEW PHOTOS !!!
Now you can see merchandise in the store by going to the "Photos" tab. These are new pics of this year's wares! Some of the pictures may have been brighter if the sun had been out........
THE ROYALS ARE COMING....
to the Maritimes, that is......and we are ready!!
Mugs, yes we have royal mugs , and we have tea for/of the royals (you can drop Camilla into hot water...). Yes, it's hard to explain, you'll have to drop by to see it for yourself.
Do you have a solar powered waving Queen Elizabeth??? WE DO
History
The Warp & Woof Gifts and Gallery is Nova Scotia's oldest continuing gift shop and is located in a historic building located on Chester's famous Front Harbour looking out onto the islands dotting Mahone Bay. In 2011, the shop will be celebrating its 90th season!
The original name of the shop was "Warp and Woof Gifts and Thing-a-Bobs" and historical details are sketchy, sometimes changing according to who one talks to. For instance, some suggest the shop started as an ice cream shop in 1920 and others suggest it first appeared in 1921. At one point the store was located in the current site of Chester's flower shop, "Flowers, Flowers, Flowers" and then later moved to the current 81 Water Street address on the Front Harbour, which was a garage for the village electric utility and the Sweater Annex was added. Later the annex was sold off and the original shop was expanded by a large room at the front of the building and a stock room at the back.
Owner Gwen Dueck and her husband, John Shearson, purchased the store from Anne Flinn (Chester, Halifax) in 1995 and have made it their mission to offer unique and fascinating gift items from across Canada and around the globe.
Some very interesting details regarding ownership and history of the business can be found in the articles available for you to browse.
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