not2old Posted August 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 30, 2014 :confused:We will be in Corner Brook on October 1 2014 and I would like some ideas on shopping for something local to the area. Are there any shops/stores in the town that we could walk to from the cruise dock? Can't seem to find much info on this port... Thanks for any ideas. We like local hadcrfts and I'm considering a pair of Labrordite stud earrings also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNW Traveler Posted August 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I don't have any specific stores to recommend, but during a land-based tour of Newfoundland the visitor centers and small museums often had the best of local handcrafts. There were wonderful quality knitted goods as well as some woodworking. We purchased many items for gifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted August 31, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Like PNW Traveller I have never done a cruise to Newfoundland but I am looking at a wonderful Puffin carving and miniature lobster trap that I picked up on a land excursion. Dudette also got a gold lobster trap charm for her charm bracelet. I am sure the local merchants in Corner Brook will have lots of items for you spend your money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolie_Cruiser Posted August 31, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2014 :confused:We will be in Corner Brook on October 1 2014 and I would like some ideas on shopping for something local to the area. Are there any shops/stores in the town that we could walk to from the cruise dock? Can't seem to find much info on this port... Thanks for any ideas. We like local hadcrfts and I'm considering a pair of Labrordite stud earrings also. Since you were saying you could not find much info. on Cornerbrook, here is a free, no publicity port guide written by a fellow cruiser. At least you will find maps and info. on the shuttle to different shops. http://www.tomsportguides.com/CornerBrook-NL-01-31-2013.pdf :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted August 31, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I am pretty sure from my visit there last fall that there is a shuttle bus that will take you to some of the shopping malls - to Wal-Mart for sure and perhaps Target which wasn't opened when I was there. Cheers! Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 31, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Usually you can find woolen knitwear in the Martime ports ...sweaters, mitts & hats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted August 31, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Last time we were there a large tent was set up at the dock . Many local venders had their crafts for sale. Very hospitable port with free shuttle busses around town . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 31, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Here is a link to the shopping .. some unique items Mummers or Ugly sticks http://www.cornerbrook.com/default.asp?mn=1.22.90 Edited August 31, 2014 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not2old Posted August 31, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted August 31, 2014 WOW!! Thanks for all the suggestions and leads. We never even thought about the carved puffins and we will definitely check out the gold charms since I have been fortunate enough to get one in each port we've visited... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted September 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Check out this place - http://www.fancythatgifts.ca/main.htm It has a bit of everything. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar56 Posted September 16, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2014 We came home with a vootle of Screech (sp?) lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QShip Posted September 16, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2014 "vootle of Screech"???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koshlong Posted September 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 17, 2014 If you live where it gets cold you might be interested in the "thrummed mittens". They're woolen knit mittens with sheep's fleece knit into the stitches. Unfortunately, I learned how to knit them and now people won't let me stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted September 23, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Our best souvenir from Cornerbrook was our new citizenship! We were "screeched in" and became honorary "newfies". Google it.....a fun ceremony involving some questions, a shot of Screech and kissing a fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kqcallahan Posted September 25, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just up from Shoppers and Sobeys (downtown) there is Broadway Ave. Lots of little shops on. Newfoundland Emporium is on that street, nice little spot that you will find Newfoundland stuff. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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