Who is Amos Pewter?

Amos Pewter, one of the most highly visited craft shops in Nova Scotia, is synonymous with excellence in design and craftsmanship. The designs for their pewter gifts and keepsakes are inspired by nature and their beautiful seaside surroundings.

What to do when you visit Amos Pewter

Call ahead for a free-guided tour or enjoy an impromptu visit of our interpretive workshop. Visitors from around the world enjoy chatting with our craftspeople and learning how we make the award-winning pewter that we sell in our store. Wander through the garden down to the shore. Watch the boats come and go and take a photo of Mahone Bay's famous Three Churches.

What is pewter?

The fine pewter used at Amos Pewter is a high quality alloy containing approximately 97% tin. As it is lead-free, it is completely safe for use with food or beverages.

When was Amos established?

Greg and Suzanne Amos opened their store and workshop in a circa 1888 former boat building shop in Mahone Bay in April, 1974.

Where is Amos Pewter located?

Amos Pewter is located at 589 Main Street in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, just 50 minutes west of Halifax on Highway 103 (exit 10) or 2 ½ hours east of Yarmouth (exit 11).

Directions to get to Amos Pewter

Heading west from Halifax, take exit 10 on Highway 103 to Mahone Bay. You will quickly come to the intersection of Highway 3. Turn right and head west. Follow the water until you get to the monument at the centre of town. At the monument, turn left and continue approximately a block and a half along the water until you reach our bright teal green store on the left or water side of the street.

Heading east from Yarmouth, take exit 11 south to Blockhouse. At the four-way stop, turn left and head east on Highway 325 to Mahone Bay. Continue straight past the monument at the centre of town. Approximately a block and a half past the monument, you come to our bright teal coloured store on the left or water side of the street.

Heading north from Lunenburg, take Highway 3 to Mahone Bay. We are located approximately 2 blocks past the government wharf, on the right or water side of the street.

Free parking for customers of Amos Pewter is available behind our grape coloured building next door.

Contact information

Amos Pewter
589 Main Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia,
CANADA  B0J 2E0
Phone: +1-902-624-9547
Toll Free in North America: 1-800-565-3369
Fax: +1-902-624-1366
Toll Free Fax in North America: 1-888-430-0337
Email: info@amospewter.com
Website: www.amospewter.com
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