Location: Pointe-Claire Village - there's a small parking lot close by so you can park there for free. The staff here is pretty nice - you'll almost always get into a conversation with someone who will be happy to tell you about their latest products and artisans that TTV is working with.
Stuff: Everything is fair trade - you'll find jewelery, dishes, wall hangings, sculptures, CDs - even Tibetan singing bowls! They have a pretty vast selection and you can almost always find something unique that was handmade by local artisans of participating countries (check the label on the item you pick up - you'll see where the artisan is from).
Price: Very reasonable. It really depends on what you buy and how much work into it; for example, a wall hanging can be expensive and so can some of their awesome art pieces.
More importantly: TTV's mission is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries by bringing their products to our markets via long-term fair trading relationships. They work with 35 countries and 130 artisan groups, offering them fair value for their work. Did you also know that store clerks in your local shops typically don't get paid for their services? They're all volunteers (except for store managers, I think).
So what are you waiting for? Instead of giving your money to companies that don't really need or give a crap, spend it here, where you are helping to make a difference in communities where every bit helps. read more
