Retail on Pelee Island

The Pelee Shop

The Pelee Shop, in our opinion, is the best place on the island, other than the beach that is, but we might be a little biassed. At our store we try to do things that are a bit different from the other shops on the island. While some of the other shops focus largely on artisan products created by local artists and makers we focus more-so on your traditional souvenirs. At The Pelee Shop you will find the island's widest selection of Pelee Island apparel including t-shirts, sweaters, tank tops, womens apparel, kids apparel, and hats. We also carry a range of other Pelee Island branded products like stickers, patches, pins, and postcards. We also try to offer some less traditional items and have carried products like beach towels, pillows, shot glasses, yo-yo’s, and are always looking for fun new things to add!

We also do our best to carry a small selection of bottled water, pop, and juice, as well as a few different types of chocolate bars, candy, and snacks. And of course we always try to have a small selection of essentials in stock just in case you forgot something at home, things like sunscreen, bug spray, diapers, feminine hygiene products, adult and children’s pain medications (tylenol, advil, etc.), anti-nauseant medications, allergy medications, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and more!

In addition to our store we offer bicycle rentals and basic repairs.

Pelee Art Works

Pelee ArtWorks is a charitable, non-profit organisation that was established in 1995. Their store is located approximately 1.6 kilometres from the ferry dock. To get there you will head south from the ferry dock (turn right out of the parking lot) and follow the road around the bend, past the Pelee Island Winery Pavilion and it will be on your right hand side shortly after that.

Pelee ArtWorks sells a wide variety of handmade items from local makers and artists. Items you can find in the store include photography prints, paintings, pottery, knitted items, woodcrafts, bird houses, greeting cards, quilts, and more. They also carry a selection of locally made food products such as Pelee Island honey, and local jams and jellies. There is also a selection of used records, books, vintage Pelee Island items like pins and buttons, and some t-shirts and other apparel. You will always find something different at Pelee ArtWorks!

Pelee ArtWorks is open daily from 10am - 4pm from early May until early October. During the season they run a number of art classes for both children and adults.

Pelee Island Co-op

The Pelee Island Co-operative Association, or “The Co-op” is Pelee Island’s only general store. They carry basic groceries and hardware items, they are the gas station, and the post office. This is the only place on the island where you are going to find things like milk, eggs, fruit, meat, etc. Their fuel pumps only consist of unleaded gasoline and diesel, there is nowhere on the island to get mid-grade of premium gasoline. The co-op also offers propane tank refills, though at times you may need to leave your tank and come back to pick it up later as they are not always able to fill them on demand.

It is important to note that the co-op is typically closed by early afternoon (2 or 3pm) and is not open on Sundays, so if you need something don’t wait to get it!

Pelee Island Winery PAvilion Gift Shop

Inside the Pelee Island Winery Pavilion you will find a small area where you can purchase a variety of Pelee Island Winery branded products. Items like wine glasses, umbrellas, sunglasses, gift baskets, and other wine related, and gift shop items can be found here.

LCBO

The LCBO is, for those that do not know, the island’s liquor and beer store. It is located just south of the ferry dock and is one of the only places on the island that is open year round.

East Park Campground

The East Park Campground is a municipally run campground located on the east side of the island. The campground features a small retail store carrying a selection of items largely consisting of basic camping and outdoor essentials, as well as snacks, drinks, and some Pelee Island t-shirts.