Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide 2026: Kingston, Gananoque, Brockville, Prescott and the 1000 Islands
Last updated: November 2, 2026
Looking for gifts that did not come off a truck from a warehouse? Every town along the river has independent shops worth a visit. This guide is organized town by town, from Kingston and Gananoque to Brockville and Prescott, and over the river to Alexandria Bay, Clayton and Watertown, so you can shop close to home or plan a day out.
Every business here is locally owned and independent. Descriptions come from the businesses' own websites, their downtown or chamber directory entries, or local news. Holiday hours change, and some river-town shops close for the winter, so check with the shop before you head out.
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Ontario
Kingston
Downtown Kingston's shops cluster along Princess, Brock and Wellington streets, a short walk from Springer Market Square.
Kingston Olive Oil Co.
62 Brock Street
A family-owned specialty food shop with fresh extra virgin olive oils, barrel-aged balsamics from Modena and hand-harvested Canadian sea salts. It sells ready-made gift boxes and sampler packs, gift baskets and e-gift cards, with free delivery in Kingston.
City + Oak
212 Princess Street
A downtown women's clothing boutique with tops, jackets, coats, dresses and accessories from brands like Z Supply and Charlie B, plus a gift ideas collection. It also sells online with free Kingston delivery or in-store pickup.
Montreal St. Collective: Thrift, Vintage & Antiques
39 Montreal Street
Consignment, thrift and vintage clothing from about ten vendors, plus housewares and handmade goods from local makers: jewellery, prints by local artists, candles and ceramics.
Antique Alley and Kate's Vintage Kloset
207B Wellington Street (down the laneway beside the Iron Duke)
Thousands of square feet of antiques, collectibles and retro finds, in downtown Kingston for 48 years. Kate's Vintage Kloset inside carries vintage dresses, shoes, purses and jewellery. Its website lists it as open Thursday to Saturday.
FW Black Ltd
685 Arlington Park Place (west end, not downtown)
A Kingston appliance and barbecue dealer since 1949. For a bigger gift, it carries coffee and espresso makers, small appliances, grills and outdoor kitchens, with its own delivery and service.
Downtown Kingston Gift Card. A card from $10 to $500 that works at well over 100 downtown businesses. See how it works.
Holiday shopping in Kingston: the Downtown Kingston BIA lists a Festive Friday Holiday Shopping Crawl on Friday, November 13, 5 to 8 pm, and a Holiday Market on November 13 and 20 (6 to 9 pm) and November 14, 15, 21 and 22 (10 am to 5 pm) at 261 Princess Street and 181 Sydenham Street. The Nighttime Santa Parade runs along Princess Street on Saturday, November 21 at 5 pm, with the tree lighting in Springer Market Square around 7 pm, and Santa Saturdays follow on December 5, 12 and 19 (Downtown Kingston).
Gananoque and Lansdowne
Gananoque's shops line King Street, with one more stop on the way to Lansdowne.
1000 Islands Trading Co.
95 King Street East
Its own 1000 Islands branded clothing: tees, hoodies, crewnecks, toques, caps and youth sizes, plus coasters, mugs, keychains, puzzles and stickers. It also sells online. Winter hours are shorter than summer, so check before you go.
Becker Shoes Gananoque
180 King Street East
The Gananoque store of a Canadian family footwear chain, with hiking boots, walking shoes and kids' styles from brands like Hoka, Merrell and Skechers.
Slate's Marine Construction Gift Shop and More
16 Reynolds Road, Unit 4, Lansdowne (between Gananoque and Brockville)
A marine construction company with a gift shop full of locally made products from over 40 artisans, bakers and crafters: soaps, honey, maple syrup, fudge, candles, t-shirts, artist prints, pickles, jams, sauces, cards, wood crafts and nautical decor. Store hours change with the season, so check before you drive out.
Holiday shopping in Gananoque: the Town lists the Tree Lighting and Candy Cane Lane opening on Friday, November 27, 6 to 8 pm at Town Hall; a Christmas Market on Saturday, November 28, 10 am to 2 pm at Grace United Church, 120 Pine Street; the Santa Claus Parade that evening, 5:30 to 7:30 pm; and a Christmas Night Market with late shopping downtown on Friday, December 4, 4 to 8 pm (Town of Gananoque events).
Brockville
Brockville has the biggest cluster of independent shops in the region, most of them on King Street between Perth Street and Bethune Street, with a few more on Buell, St. Andrew, Perth and Broad streets.
Gifts for foodies
O’Mally Kourt Fudgery
99 King Street West
Fresh fudge in 25+ flavours, plus ice cream, and the shop says it can put together custom gift baskets or bags of its products.
Sweet Ofelia Cafe & Market
52 King Street East
A café with a market selling hard-to-find Asian grocery items and imported treats from Asia, the US and the UK. It sells gift cards on its website, and runs baking classes for kids and adults (see Experiences).
Brockberry
64 King Street East
Takeout, catering and suites on King Street East. The BIA lists it as a seasonal business, so call ahead in winter.
Even Provisions (Studio Even)
164 King Street West
A gift and coffee shop carrying Canadian-made homeware, skincare and pantry provisions.
My TeaCupboard
112 King Street West
A specialty tea shop with loose-leaf teas, blends and tea accessories, plus glassware and jewellery made from upcycled china teacups.
Thrive listing · City of Brockville profile
Gifts for the home
Casual Living
6 Broad Street
A Brockville furniture and home décor store since 1981, with custom furniture, home accessories, lighting, rugs and gift items.
Hang Ups Creative Picture Framing
24 St. Andrew Street
Custom framing since 1995, plus home goods, jewellery and gifts from Canadian artisans and Canadian fair-trade companies. Framing a favourite photo or print makes a great gift, but leave time before the holidays.
Wild Little Roses
232 King Street West
A downtown flower shop with fresh flowers, plant gifts, its own Brockville Candle Collection, floral subscriptions and creative workshops. Same-day delivery in Brockville and area, per its website.
Colonial Flowers & Gift Shoppe
161 King Street West
A full-service florist with arrangements, plants and gift items; its website offers same-day flower delivery in Brockville.
The Cottage Witch
7 Buell Street
Handmade and carefully sourced crystals, jewellery, candles, incense, books, journals, greeting cards, home décor and more.
River West Co.
80 King Street West
A lifestyle boutique "for mind, body and home" with a wide mix of categories and locally made products.
Handmade and local makers
Flutter N' Fly Makers Cove
87 King Street West
A shop full of handmade, Canadian-made goods from local makers, with a rotating selection.
Riverbank Pottery Studio
22 King Street East
A shared studio run by four local ceramic artists. Drop in to watch the work happen and buy finished pieces when the studio is open. It keeps no regular hours, so check before you go.
The Crafty Potter
50 King Street East
A pottery studio offering handmade pottery, plus classes, workshops and open studio time, so it works as a gift or an experience.
Gifts for him
North Stag
93 King Street West
A men's gift shop with fragrances, beard care and grooming products (including its own Made in Canada line), handmade bath and body products, leather bags and wallets, and ready-made gift sets like golfer and barware sets. Its website groups gifts by budget, from under $50 up.
Jewellery and style
The Jewel Box
94 King Street West
A family-oriented, full-service jewellery store that says it has served Brockville and the 1000 Islands for over 50 years.
Penny's Jewellery
56 King Street East
A full-service jewellery store with an in-house graduate gemmologist, appraiser and goldsmith. It sells new and estate jewellery and does custom designs and repairs.
Bonita Bold Fashion
17 King Street West
A women-run boutique with size-inclusive (4 to 22) women's clothing and accessories. You can book an in-store or virtual styling appointment.
Limestone and Ivy
39 King Street West
A women's boutique with European-inspired styles. It is part of a family fashion business that started in Brockville in 1974.
Revolution
41 King Street West
Casual fashion, carrying brands like Herschel and O'Neill alongside smaller labels.
Books, games and hobbies
Cover to Cover
88 King Street West
An independent bookstore selling new books across many genres for all ages.
Thrive listing · Downtown Brockville BIA directory
Sequence Gaming
175 King Street West
Trading card games, board games, tabletop and role-playing games, paints and hobby supplies. The shop also hosts regular gaming events.
Sassy Yarns
170 King Street West
A yarn shop with quality fibres, patterns and accessories for knitters and crocheters.
For kids, babies and pets
Luella Charlotte Baby Boutique
11 King Street West
Quality gifts for babies, toddlers and new parents: clothing, accessories, toys and nursery décor.
Healthy Pets Boutique
144 King Street West
Natural pet food, treats and supplies for dogs and cats. Open seven days a week, per its website.
Experiences
Fun Art Paint Parties
11 Perth Street
Weekly classes, kids' creative arts programs, art excursions and private paint parties. Its website sells gift cards.
Other Brockville experience ideas from businesses above:
- Baking classes at Sweet Ofelia: kids' classes are listed from $55 plus HST (or $180 plus HST for the four-week Little Bakers Academy), and adult classes have been $85, on its events page.
- Floral workshops at Wild Little Roses: for example the Evergreen Wreath Workshop on Nov. 5 ($85) and the Holiday Eucalyptus & Evergreen Centrepiece Workshop on Nov. 19 ($89) (experiences).
- Pottery classes at The Crafty Potter (see above).
Two Brockville not-for-profit venues are also worth a look:
- Aquatarium (registered charity), 6 Broad Street: annual memberships are listed at $75 adult, $35 child and $200 family (two adults and up to three kids), plus HST, with unlimited visits for the year (memberships).
- Brockville Arts Centre, 235 King Street West: the Arts Centre's website links to gift cards through its online box office (brockvilleartscentre.com). Its holiday season includes the Nutcracker (Nov. 27), Christmas in the Valley with Wayne Rostad (Dec. 12), Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy (Dec. 17) and the Celtic Tenors (Dec. 18) (events).
Downtown Brockville Gift Card. The Downtown Brockville BIA sells a gift card you can use in store at participating downtown businesses, including shops, restaurants, cafés and attractions. Many of the businesses above are on the participating list. Buy or see the participating list.
Holiday shopping in Brockville: the Downtown Brockville BIA lists Miracle on King Street on Saturday, November 14, 10 am to 3 pm, along King Street from Perth Street to Bethune Street, with Santa from 11 am to 2 pm and a vendor village, and Downtown in December from December 1 to 23 with themed days at participating businesses. The same Saturday, Chartwell Wedgewood holds a Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale, 9 am to 3 pm at 15 Market Street East. The Arts Hub Brockville Holiday Artisan Show runs November 28 and 29, 10 am to 4 pm, at 32 Park Street. The Santa Claus Parade is Saturday, November 28, 5 to 7 pm, and River of Lights opens on Blockhouse Island the same night, free, nightly 6 to 10 pm until January 3. See our Brockville this weekend page for what is on.
Prescott
Prescott's independent shops sit along King Street West, all within a few blocks.
Once@426 Boutique and Market
426 King Street West
A family-owned boutique in an 1850s building, coming up on ten years. Women's clothing from brands like Habitat, Tentree and Z Supply, footwear and accessories, plus specialty and small-batch foods and gifts. It also sells online.
Laurel & Lace Flower and Plant Shop
218 King Street West
Fresh-cut flowers and arrangements, houseplants and succulents, pots, vases, stationery and gifts, many from local makers. It runs hands-on workshops such as Christmas wreaths and centrepieces; check its site for this season's dates.
Cozy Clozet
294 King Street West
Men's and women's clothing, seasonal home decor (often nautical), candles and gift items. It changed hands in September 2026 and is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, per local news.
Prescott Proud Dollars. Local dollars in $5, $10 and $20 that never expire and work like a gift card at participating Prescott shops. Buy them at the Municipal Offices, 360 Dibble Street West (Town of Prescott).
Holiday shopping in Prescott: the Light Up the Night Santa Claus parade runs on Friday, November 20 at 7 pm, ending along King Street, and RiverWalk Wonderland with the tree lighting follows on Saturday, November 21 at the Prescott Pop-Ups on Water Street East (myPrescottNow, Town of Prescott events).
New York
Alexandria Bay and Clayton, NY
Many shops in Alexandria Bay and Clayton close for the winter after the boating season. These ones are open or sell online.
River Living Furniture & Gift
43 Church Street, Alexandria Bay
Furniture and giftware, with interior design by appointment. The Alexandria Bay Chamber lists it as open year-round.
Buoys Boutique
6 James Street, Alexandria Bay (and 320 James Street, Clayton)
Women's clothing and accessories, including Brighton jewellery, plus its own St. Lawrence River and 1000 Islands apparel in adult and kids' sizes. Winter store hours vary, but it sells online with free shipping on orders over $150.
Holiday shopping in Alexandria Bay and Clayton: Thousand Islands Winery hosts the Kris Kringle Market on Saturday, December 5, 10 am to 4 pm, at 43298 Seaway Avenue, Alexandria Bay (event page). Clayton marks Small Business Saturday with Shop Clayton on November 28 (Clayton Chamber), and on Saturday, December 5 holds the Elves' Fair holiday craft market, 11 am to 3 pm at the Thousand Islands Arts Center (details), the Annual Juried Craft Show, 10 am to 4 pm at the Clayton Municipal Building (details), and the Christmas Parade and fireworks at 6 pm (claytonparade.com). The Festival of Trees runs November 17 to December 18 at the Thousand Islands Museum.
Watertown, NY
The Cheese Store of Northern NY
19401 NY State Route 3
Run by a co-operative of local dairy farms, with cheese curd, cheddar, River Rat cheese, Croghan bologna and local maple. It sells holiday gift boxes and gift cards, and ships within the US in insulated coolers.
Crosstown Julie Brown Local Market
1314 Washington Street
A year-round market of local makers, with goods from artists within about an hour's drive: soaps, jewellery, honey, maple, home decor and children's clothing.
The Silver Cauldron (formerly The Wellness Cottage)
440 Coffeen Street
A crystal shop with a large stock of ethically sourced crystals, plus tarot supplies, readings, classes and workshops. It moved from Pearl Street and took its new name in 2026.
Holiday shopping in Watertown: the Holiday Market runs Saturday, November 7, 9 am to 3 pm at Garland City Beer Works (WWNY), and the Christmas Parade and tree lighting at City Hall follow on Friday, December 11 (NNY360).
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy local gifts in the 1000 Islands?
Each town has its own shopping street: Princess, Brock and Wellington streets in downtown Kingston, King Street in Gananoque, King Street in Brockville (the biggest cluster) and King Street West in Prescott. On the New York side, James Street in Alexandria Bay and Clayton has shops, though many close for the winter, and Watertown's are spread around the city.
Is there a gift card that works at several local shops?
Yes, in three towns. The Downtown Kingston Gift Card works at well over 100 downtown businesses, the Downtown Brockville Gift Card works at participating downtown Brockville businesses, and Prescott Proud Dollars work like a gift card at participating Prescott shops.
Which shops sell handmade or locally made gifts?
In Brockville: Flutter N' Fly Makers Cove, Riverbank Pottery Studio, The Crafty Potter, Hang Ups and Even Provisions. In Kingston: Montreal St. Collective. Near Gananoque: Slate's gift shop in Lansdowne, with products from over 40 local makers. In Watertown: Crosstown Julie Brown Local Market.
Can I buy from these shops online?
Several sell online: Kingston Olive Oil Co., City + Oak, 1000 Islands Trading Co., Once@426, North Stag, Buoys Boutique, and The Cheese Store of Northern NY, which ships within the US.
Own a local shop that should be on this list?
This guide only includes independent, locally owned businesses, on both sides of the river. If you run one and want to be considered for the next update, add your business to 1000 Islands Thrive. Listings are free, and we review every submission before it goes live. Already listed? Use the Claim your listing link on your Thrive page so you can keep your hours and details up to date.
Last checked: November 2, 2026. Hours, stock and prices change, especially around the holidays, so check with each business before you go.