Shopping in Almonte
The charming town of Almonte, just west of Ottawa, is a popular shopping destination. The eclectic variety of businesses in downtown Almonte makes it easy to find quality items for yourself and for gifts.
Think movies and music, vintage and new fashion, antiques and eclectic housewares, must-reads, original art and collectibles, birding supplies, and so much more besides! The textile museum is a short walk from the main shopping precint and the historic buildings around town create a backdrop full of great stories.
There are many choices for a delicious bite to eat while you’re here. From coffee and a quick something on the run, to leisurely lunches, afternoon snacks, all the way through to cocktails or beer and dinner choices. In the summer, ice cream by the falls is a pretty peak experience.
At Pêches & Poivre we make browsing and shopping a delight with an exceptional selection of food, kitchen, and gift items. If you’re looking for something in particular and aren’t sure if we have it, please feel free to contact us and we’ll help.
Shopping categories
We’re always featuring the products we carry (many of them local and Canadian) on our blog.
Tableware, plates, bowls, serving dishes, egg cups, glasses, napkins and table linens and much more.
Wooden cutting boards, serving vessels and trays, salad spoons and more.
Baking bowls, measuring cups and spoons, and special products for baking like gluten free flour
Kitchen utensils, kitchen gadgets (e.g. jar openers, garlic presses, graters, and much more)
Welcome mats for your entry way, cloth shopping bags, oven mitts, and Swedish wash cloths, gift cards and more
Tea pots, tea cups, mugs, and even travel cups and mugs, as well as gorgeous selection of coffees and teas
Acrylic glasses for outdoor dining and yummy things to pour, from Lighthouse Lemonade to fizzy cider, and more
For a yummy breakfast or afternoon tea, we have jams, jellies, marmalade, honey, preserves and spreads (e.g. lemon curd)
Chocolates, nougat, gourmet licorice, and loads of other special sweets and treats
Canadian artisanal cheeses, cured meats, chutneys, olives, nuts, crackers, and more
What have we missed? Tea towels, aprons, oven mitts, BBQ supplies & sauces, seasonal products, lunch bags, food containers, much more! You have to come in and enjoy a long browse.
Did you know that we have a huge selection of hand puppets, all year round? We love these adorable creatures and think you will too! Come in to find your favourite puppet.
Gift Central
We can help make spoiling a friend or loved one a breeze with gourmet food Gift Baskets, delightful goody bags, gifts of artisan cheese (including our popular Cheese Club!), and gift certificates.
We also stock a lovely selection of cards, are ready to wrap any item beautifully, and have lots of small treats to tuck into any gift package.
Our cloth and jute shopping totes, charming lunch bags, and kitchen linens can make for a unique way to gift wrap!
Check out our Gift Central page for more or just reach out if you’d like to arrange a gift for someone.
Almonte is on so many Must-See Lists
Shopping in Almonte is such a peak experience that it’s regularly highlighted as a key reason to come to our pretty little town:
Best Things to Do in Almonte, Little Miss Ottawa
Almonte “feels like Europe”, Narcity
Things To Do In Almonte, Ontario: The Small Town That Stole Hallmark’s Heart, Life in Pleasantville
Weekend getaway: Best things to do in Almonte, Ontario, from My Wandering Voyage
9 More Great Small Towns in Canada to Explore, Cottage Life
Quote from Cottage Life article: “People flock to Almonte for the unique shopping on Mill Street where they can browse boutiques, search for antiques, and dine at some really interesting local restaurants. “
Small Town Canadian Soul: Why Almonte, Ontario should be your NEW Weekend Getaway! Travel Mammal
Quote from Travel Mammal: “Be forewarned – Almonte is one of the only places that may willingly force you to enter every store. I love towns like this – you can actually see the collective effort from everyone in the community, to beautify the community. Local pride is tangible, everywhere and it shows.”
