If you have a passion for the history City of St. Catharines or want a souvenir from the area, visit the Merritt's Mercantile gift shop at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre. The gift shop carries a great selection of local memorabilia, T-shirts, ship and canal-related items that are great gifts and collectables! This also includes maple products, pioneer toys and many other unique gifts.
Gift shop hours
The Merritt's Mercantile gift shop is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note we are closed on holidays including Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Museum member discount
If you are a museum member, you receive a 10 per cent discount. Learn how you can become a museum member today.
Merchandise
Check out our merchandise available at the gift shop to find something that interests you!
Please note any products listed rely on stock available while supplies last. Prices do not include HST.
New local merchandise |
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Find the latest local merchandise sold at the gift shop:
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Limited series – Streetcar Spikes from St. Paul Street |
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If you are a transportation history enthusiast, check out the streetcar spikes we have saved from the reconstruction of the St. Paul Street in the City. Check out the museum blog to learn more about the history of the spikes. Railway spikes are $7 each. Each spike comes with a postcard photograph of the section of St. Paul Street from the approximate time the spikes would have been in the ground. |
Take and Create craft kits |
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Starting Dec. 4, 2021 you can scoop up a Take and Create History in a Box craft kit. Each kit provides the materials you need to create your very own paper version of St. Catharines Grand Opera House. Build your kit and use the included characters, scenery and script to put on your own Victorian Christmas Pantomime play. Worried you may need more tips to complete your box? Those who purchase a box will be provided an opportunity for instruction from our public programmer. Take and Create History in a Box kits are $10 each. Supplies are limited so be sure to get your kit while you can! |
Nautical items |
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If you are a sailor at heart and always dreamed of living at sea, check out these nautical items sold at the gift shop:
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Children items |
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Merritt's Mercantile offers a great collection of toys, books, plush stuffed animals and more for the perfect children's gift:
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