The Trainyard

The Trainyard The Trainyard is a community driven small business in Downtown Dartmouth. 5% For Community Partners Opened June 2016

www.trainyardstore.com

So, things will look a wee bit different in store today! Our HVAC system is in the process of being replaced (yay for ai...
06/05/2026

So, things will look a wee bit different in store today! Our HVAC system is in the process of being replaced (yay for air conditioning this summer), but it’s going to take a few days (hopefully just a few)!

We’re hoping to stay open during the process (vulnerable shop owner pov - we need to stay open during the process because this is when foot traffic downtown starts to pick up). We’ll do our best to still make it a welcoming space for you, but can’t offer a space for colouring or crafting at the moment!

*today only - intermittent fire alarm testing may happen, so if Ioud sounds are not your jam, you may want to visit another day*



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Three tables form a U at the back of The Trainyard where a temporary cash desk has been set up. Behind the desks is the chalkboard wall with the text, “We’re so glad you’re here!”

06/04/2026

Look at the card that created to celebrate the newest members of Sullivans Pond! Have any of you seen them crossing the street yet?

The lovely folks at care for the geese each winter, so we are happy to donate $1 per card to them! 🪿

Thanks for the sweet illustration We love it!



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White geese and yellow goslings are moving slowly across grass. The video pans to a white greeting card with an illustration of two white geese and seven yellow goslings in a crosswalk.

06/02/2026

Yesterday was especially nice because not only did the sun make an appearance, but I got to nip out to in Seaforth to pick up some custom tshirts, totes and caps!

I knew the team at Fog Bank would create something special, but these pieces are so rad! I’m over the moon with these designs and hope you are, too!

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This month and every month! 🌈 You are welcome here!Sticker by Image description:A sticker is held up outside the window...
06/01/2026

This month and every month! 🌈 You are welcome here!

Sticker by

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A sticker is held up outside the window of The Trainyard. The square sticker says “you are welcome here” and the border features a quilt-like pattern of rainbow illustrations and the progressive pride flag.

We will be open on Sundays through the summer from 10-3, including today! These whimsical gulls were created in Prince E...
05/31/2026

We will be open on Sundays through the summer from 10-3, including today!

These whimsical gulls were created in Prince Edward Island by

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The slide shows a close up of four glass seagulls perched on cylindrical wood bases.

Had to do a mountain of admin work today, but seeing these numbers made me very happy! The work of more than 125 artists...
05/29/2026

Had to do a mountain of admin work today, but seeing these numbers made me very happy! The work of more than 125 artists and small businesses in NS can be found inside our door (and more than 115 more from other provinces). Just think, every time you make a purchase here, you’re supporting an indie businesses, but also so many artists! Thank you! ❤️

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The Trainyard’s sandwich board sign is at the bottom left of the image. It is pale blue with a rectangular chalkboard. A goose is drawn with white chalk, along with the words, “c’mon in!” At the top left of the image is a graphic of two white hands forming a heart. In the middle in navy text is the word “hi!”. At the bottom right is a white graphic of two flowers. In orange text, in the centre of the graphic are the words, “did you know that we carry the work of more than 125 artists and small businesses in NS, and more than 115 from the other provinces?”

May have to start counting how many times we unscrew the lid of a candle on our shelves to take a whiff! We’re open toda...
05/28/2026

May have to start counting how many times we unscrew the lid of a candle on our shelves to take a whiff!

We’re open today from 10 - 6pm (and we won’t judge you if you visit to smell alllll the candles)!

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A cream coloured ceramic bowl by holds a soy wax candle in a glass jar with a brass toned lid. The “cereal” candle by has a cream and pink label with an illustration of a cereal box. The bowl sits atop two bucket hats (the one on the left is pink and the one on the right is cream).

We love a delivery!These titles and a heap of board books will hit the shelves today! 📕 Image descriptionIn four separa...
05/26/2026

We love a delivery!

These titles and a heap of board books will hit the shelves today! 📕

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In four separate photos, a hand holds a book outside the windows to The Trainyard. The books are:
1. Amazing 2SLGBTQIA+ People in Atlantic Canada - stories about f activism, education and pride. Words by Rebecca Rose and art by James Bentley
2. Skate On, Shirley - A Hockey Story (Shirley joins a local hockey program for Indigenous Girls). Words by Victoria Bach and Ryan Francis. Art by Brandon Mitchell
3. My Mommy, My Mama, My Brother, and Me. Words by Natalie Meisner and art by Mathilde Cinq-Mars
4. Canada Wild - Animals found nowhere else on earth, but Maria Birmingham and art by Alex Macaskill

Celebrating a graduate? may have created the perfect card!We’re open Sat 10-4 and Sun 10-3. Hope to see you!Image descr...
05/23/2026

Celebrating a graduate? may have created the perfect card!

We’re open Sat 10-4 and Sun 10-3. Hope to see you!

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A greeting card with an illustration of a white goose wearing a mortar board hat and a sash is held in front of a display of other graduation cards.

Small Batch Bakery will be here tonight with a delicious line up of gluten free sweets!⭐️ Cherry Pistachio Cake with Pis...
05/21/2026

Small Batch Bakery will be here tonight with a delicious line up of gluten free sweets!

⭐️ Cherry Pistachio Cake with Pistachio Buttercream
⭐️XL Brown Butter Double Chocolate Cookie
⭐️Hot Chocolate Cookie Bar- DF
⭐️Vegan Mini Blueberry Lavender & Strawberry Cake
⭐️Local Apple Cider Doughnut Pack
⭐️Vegan Strawberries On Strawberry Cake
⭐️Vegan Snickers Bar Inspired Chocolate Cake
⭐️Salted Caramel and Chocolate Macaron Pack
⭐️Pecan Butter Tart Pack
⭐️4 inch Round Large Singles

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The slide shows an image of sugared donuts with a pink background. The Trainyard logo is in blue at the top. Beneath that is pink text that says, “pop-up”, followed by white text that says, “Small Batch Bakery.” At the bottom of the graphic is a yellow triangle with blue text on it that says, “TONIGHT 5:30 PM to 8 PM or sell out!”

Address

137 Portland Street
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y1H9

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+19024075242

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