Exploring the ÉCONOMUSÉE® Network: Must-See Stops in Atlantic Canada

The history of Island Chocolates Company begins with Victoria's Tea Room and Crafts, an early business started by Ron and Linda's family. When they wanted to move their business towards becoming more sustainable, they were assisted by Charlie Sigvardsen, owner of Charlie's Chocolate Factory. Charlie shared his knowledge, recipes and passion for chocolate with them, from hand-dipping chocolates to sourcing quality ingredients and calculating operating costs. This training has resulted in the chocolate factory as it is today, featuring quality craftsmanship and top-notch ingredients.

After you visit the chocolate factory, don't forget to visit the shop to take home a gourmet souvenir!

Owned by Amanda Oake and Nathan Hornidge since 2021, Pollen Nation Farm is a small apiary dedicated to the exceptional quality of its products and services. Without requiring the use of any antibiotics, the company produces some of the purest honey in the world. Newfoundland's bees do not require antibiotic treatment due to their unique status. Newfoundland is one of only two places in the world where the bee population is not threatened by the Varroa mite. Their raw, unpasteurized forest honey is 100% pure Newfoundland honey straight from their bees.

For a unique gastronomic experience, a coffee, or breakfast, Chef Nathan invites you to Beestro. It's a place where customers receive superior service and personalized attention, along with the opportunity for interactive experiences.

A revitalized fishing hamlet situated on Battle Island, along the shores of Labrador, Canada, offers lodgings that afford guests a distinctive chance to immerse themselves in the authentic ambiance of a traditional Newfoundland outport settlement, providing an avenue to journey back in time and discover the abundant history and picturesque landscapes of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Learn about the history of salt cod, fish off the wharf, or even try your hand at playing a 170-year-old pump organ!

A unique wild berry experience!

The Dark Tickle Company is located in St. Lunaire - Griquet, on the Great Northern Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The company makes jams, sauces, vinegars, teas, drinks and chocolates from the unique wild berries of Newfoundland and Labrador. These hand-picked berries are carefully processed, resulting in a quality product that is both distinctive and delicious.

Watch the processing of various products through a glassed-in production area. A walk leads to a typical Newfoundland bog where wild berries thrive in their natural habitat. More than 30 plants are interpreted during the guided tour. The products can be tasted. After tasting the products during your visit, stop by the shop to take home a tasty souvenir.

Café Nymphe is an historically-themed bistro housing The Granchain Exhibit; a journey through a unique part of world history, the adventure and peril of the French migratory fishery along Newfoundland’s “Petit Nord”. Bask in our cozy atmosphere, while perusing the interpretive panels, artifacts and multi-media. Great coffee, a variety of teas, soup, sandwiches and daily specials!