Easter is just around the corner, and if you’d rather fill your basket with something meaningful — and made right here at home — Fredericton has plenty of options. From artisan boutiques to weekend markets, here’s where to shop local this Easter season.
The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Your first stop should be the city’s beloved Saturday market on George Street. Recognized as one of Canada’s top 10 community markets, the Boyce Farmers Market draws over 250 local suppliers from along the St. John River Heritage Corridor and across the province. You’ll find artisan chocolates, pottery, jewellery, paintings, and textiles — all perfect for an Easter gift with a local story behind it. The market runs every Saturday from 7am to 1pm at 665 George Street. Easter falls on a Sunday this year, so the Saturday before (April 19) is your prime opportunity to pick up something special.
The Artisan District
If you want a curated selection of handcrafted goods under one roof, The Artisan District is a locally owned shop with a great selection of locally made quality products. Owner Andrea Miller is passionate about providing an enjoyable shopping experience and ensuring shoppers find must-have items for themselves or loved ones. It’s one of the most consistently recommended spots in the city for one-of-a-kind gifts.
Whimsy
Located on Main Street, Whimsy is a vibrant boutique offering an impressive selection of locally crafted items — from hand-crafted furniture to unique crystal collections — with a commitment to supporting local artists and businesses. Reviewers consistently call it a great spot for locally produced gifts, and the friendly, relaxed atmosphere makes browsing a pleasure.
Bliss Gift Boutique
Bliss Gift Boutique is an independently owned boutique proudly showcasing nearly fifty incredible local artists and their crafts, with an array of bath and beauty products, gourmet food items, art, pottery, and other captivating offerings that make perfect gifts. A wonderfully personal place to shop if you want something that feels thoughtfully chosen.
U Beautiful Creature & Friends Gift Boutique
Also on Main Street, U Beautiful Creature features products from Maritime crafters and artisans, including handmade jewellery, essential oils, bath products, beauty products, and home décor. It’s a solid choice for putting together an Easter basket with a Maritime flavour.
Hanson Road Flower Co
For something fresh and seasonal, Hanson Road Flower Co is a floral design and plant studio in Downtown Fredericton where you can find designer’s choice weekly bouquets, curated lush houseplants, and locally made products such as massage balls, greeting cards, handmade baskets, and bath and body products. A bouquet or a potted plant paired with a locally made candle makes for a beautiful Easter gift.
Pollipop
Don’t overlook the sweet options. Pollipop is a Fredericton-produced brand making maple flavoured hard candies crafted with Canada Grade A Amber maple syrup, with no artificial additives. A box of their maple candies is a charming, locally made Easter treat that travels well in any basket.
RB Studio Art Centre & Gallery
If you’re feeling creative yourself, RB Studio Art Centre & Gallery offers art supplies, DIY kits, self-care products, candles, leatherwork, and jewellery — and you can even craft a one-of-a-kind gift by joining one of their workshops, which cover soap and candle making, indigo pattern design, needle felting, and more. A handmade gift is hard to beat.
Shopping local this Easter doesn’t just mean a more unique gift — it means putting your dollars back into the community. Whether you’re building a basket for a child or treating the adults in your life, Fredericton’s local makers have something worth celebrating.
