Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit store that helps artisans overseas. They are big on fair trade so while their products may seem a bit expensive, it's going to a very good cause. Their coffee is really good! This store is located on the main drag in Niagara-On-The-Lake

Ten Thousand Villages is a typical store found along the main street of Niagara-on-the-Lake. They carry a wide range of items for your home as well as... wait for it... jewellery.

I can't verify what the previous reviewer has stated about this store selling items that benefit people in third world countries or abused women. It seemed to me to be a very typical store selling very typical items.... more

The items are almost similar items that you'll see at Queen and Spadina or in the annex - Tibetan-insipired bags, lush-like soaps and pot plants made of papers. Items are not cheap but there's a story on every item.

Ten Thousand Villages help men and women in poor countries have another fulfilling life - abused women in general. Buying here helps you less fortunate have another take on life.
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