Rooted locally. Adorned by the world.

Since its establishment in 1988, The Black Market has been a vibrant fixture in Halifax’s historic downtown area. A uniquely joyful and bustling shopping experience not just for locals, but for travellers, too, young and old alike.

Featuring imported goods from around the world, The Black Market overflows with colour, texture, and friendliness. A one-stop retail shop with doors and hearts open to all.

Our products are hand-picked during our yearly travels to India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Thailand, where we have fostered long-term working (and personal) relationships with small-scale artisans and family-owned businesses for nearly 40 years.


Home & Textiles

Adorn your home with colourful hand-block prints, inspiring textiles, and classic, warm and welcoming decor. Whether it’s bedding, lighting, storage, or tableware, our selections can set the mood for your dream space.

We carry a variety of jewellery and clothing options for every season and occasion. From timeless hoops, winter wool, and everything - everything - in between, we offer the best in small-batch, size-inclusive styles thanks to our partnerships around the globe.

Clothing & Jewellery

The OG goods that you know and love! Minature ceramics, hand-carved figurines, felted creatures for the young and young at heart, mobiles, mirrors, scarves and those beautiful star lanterns that so often illuminuate our window dispays! It’s all here, and here to stay.

Classics & Curios

  • Love this shop! I picked up some adorable stainless steel alligator and turtle earrings for my daughter, and some incense for myself. They have such a unique selection of gifts and treasures, and I always enjoy browsing. Definitely one of my favourite spots in Halifax!

    K. Snow

  • The clothes and decor are always so beautiful, the staff are all so lovely every single time I go, and I just love everything I have bought there. Totally worth going!

    K. Bennet

  • Very accomadating to my autistic companion. When they saw the music was impeeding his enjoyment they turned it down without being asked. It was very touching and thoughtful.

    G. Wood

  • It's small but with so much to see. I enjoy going there for some summer linen pieces!

    S. Coke

  • Fantastic little shop with clothes, jewellery, art objects, small glass figures and a whole lot of things for storage boxes. Spent a looooong time there and really didn't want to leave. A lot of beautiful hair clips that it was impossible to choose between, you wanted to buy them all.

    L. Didriksen

  • My favorite place to shop!

    K. Landry

  • From cool jewelry and vintage finds to little treasures and handmade items from all over, you never know what you’ll come across. I ended up spending way longer than I planned just looking around.

    M. Hickie

  • Lots of choices, a shop that stands out from the others because of its atmosphere. I came from far away and found some lovely souvenirs to bring back for my family. Beautiful store with something for every budget. A really great vibe.

    M.G.