The Trainyard General Store

A graphic photo showing a brown facade of a new building, reading "We're Moving" 137 Portland Street Spring 2021

May 7, 2021

Hello!

We are still open online and adding new inventory anytime we can get a quiet moment

Currently we are able to offer local pick up (Tues-Friday) and local delivery. Shipping is temporarily paused.

If you have already ordered we’ve sent an email with pick up instructions your way. Please give us a call Tuesday-Friday if you are unsure about picking up or when/where to find us these days, (902) 407-5242. Emails to both events and hello @trainyardstore.com are being monitiored Tuesday-Friday. There is no rush to pick up orders, please follow public health guidelines and stay close to home as much as possible. If you are a maker or small business interested in working with us, please see our Maker Application page for details.

Sending love,

Kimberley & The Trainyard Team

Welcome To

The Trainyard!

Community and kindness influence everything we do around here.

We’re Glad You’re Here!

A white peg board is shown, it is filled with tea towels, and baskets displaying reusable sponges, eco-cloths, fabric baskets and more. There are many vibrant colours filling the baskets. Against the right side of the photo a white shef is shown running against the window. The first section has a variety of books, lying flat -the second and third sections have a variety of ceramic mugs and tumblers. Some have hearts, other have cat faces, some are black or dark on the outside. The photo is bright and cheery.

What We’re About

We work with makers and small businesses to offer a wide selection of whimsical & practical handcrafted goods. Everything we carry was created by a Canadian business.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for our customers, makers & community at large and this includes working to be actively anti-racist.

Since opening in 2016, we have encouraged thoughtful shopping, through our selection of handcrafted goods and taken steps to reduce our environmental impact as we grow.

We believe community and business are one and the same.

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We Love Our Community!

Community Building

Events, Giving & Friendship

Through Trainyard Connect we support our community partners Business Is Jammin’ and The MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning. We strive to support other organizations through special events whenever possible!

When possible we play host to community events including, Nocturne (Coming October 2020!), workshops & more.

In store we always collect donations of personal care items for The North Grove, and also have our own mini Little Free Library!

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Mural is shown, "It is hard to understand the unabashed power of community, until you are a part of one. Thank you for making us a part of yours."

We’re Open Online!

A divided wood shelf is shown on a table, there are four sections. Each has art prints of various sizes and colours in size. One is large blue and yellow, iconic Dartmouth, another is a vibrant red background with a cat in a bathtub, another is a white background with Joel Plaskett song lyric visible, and a card spinner with postcards and prints of various colours is shown in the background. Behind the table shelves filled with pottery and candles are visible.

Shop Online!

Now Shipping Canada wide

With COVID-19 restrictions we’ve been working hard to build an online store, and you’ll find a wide selection of our current inventory available now for local pick up, local delivery or shipping within Canada.

We’re also offering in store shopping (no appointment needed)!

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