Craigy Muir Curiousities

What an absolute gem of a shop my daughter and I came upon! The shopkeeper is delightful to talk with, and books were 1/2 price this month (July 2023). Reasonable (and negotiable) prices on items in the store, many of which have a story behind them. So glad we popped in while visiting the nearby Spencerville Mill!

My friend and I found this lovely gem when we had to stop for gas on our way home to Montreal. Absolutely love everything about it! Found some great collector items and the owner was just wonderful!

Such a unique store with lots of great hidden treasures! Owner is the sweetest and absolutely lovely to talk to. We will definitely become regulars I'd say!

I am a massive fan of this store, best place to find antiquities.

A unique gem-of-a store.
MORE INFO:
Owners: Wayne and Joy Mann. Originally from Ottawa, and moved to the village of Spencerville, Ontario, in order to raise our children in a more rural environment. Opened Craigy Muir Curiosities in 1981, behind their century old stone home at 8 Water Street, which was built by one of The Spencerville Grist Mill's owners. The building which houses Craigy Muir Curiosities, was part of the Mill's offices. They were moved in the 1920's and attached to the large barn-like sheds at the back of the store. At one time the building was this areas Home Hardware store frequented by the farmers in the area. For that reason the area between the Mill and the store once held barbed wire and other wire fencing on top of wood and concrete supports. Over time the supports collapsed and when we moved here there was nothing left but a field full of chunks of concrete.

And that is where the name Craigy Muir - literally 'rocky meadow' in gaelic - came from. They are all gone now and you will only find lush green lawns and trees.

Friendly staff, security guard at the door is very imposing figure For a 70-year-old grandma. 🙂

Awesome store has a little bit of everything and lot of everything else