Homesick? Skip the plane ticket, we’ve brought the British corner shop to you, packed with all the good stuff you grew up on.
Go on then, make your cupboard the envy of every expat.
Welcome to The Great British Shop – your ultimate destination for authentic and imported British food and drinks in Canada! Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, our family-run British store offers an expansive selection of traditional British food and beverages, all shipped directly from the UK. Discover our unique assortment—from the rich, indulgent Cadbury and silky Galaxy chocolates to crisp McVitie’s biscuits, tangy Branston pickles, and the iconic HP Sauce and Haywards Pickles. Whether you’re craving traditional fare or looking to explore legendary British brands, our online British shop has something to delight every palate. Enjoy low fixed-rate shipping across Canada and experience the true taste of Britain today!
Welcome to The Great British Shop in Halifax, Nova Scotia – Canada's premier British store, recently honoured with the Canadian Choice Award for Best Grocery Store in Halifax 2025. Our flagship physical location is celebrated for its warm community spirit and 5-star customer service. Step into a true British atmosphere, complete with bunting, Union Jacks, and the lively sounds of British music.
Discover authentic British delights, including traditional meats like black pudding, Scottish haggis, and square (Lorne) sausage – rare finds in Nova Scotia and the Maritime Provinces. Your eyes will light up at our stocked bakery counters stretching 18ft, loaded with our daily-fresh baked goods, from savoury sausage rolls and meat pies to delectable Bakewell tarts and fresh cream Victoria sponge cakes.
Experience the best of British food and culture right here in Halifax, where every visit feels like a taste of home.
Back home, HP Sauce wasn’t a steak sauce. It was a lifestyle. It sat proudly on the breakfast table, next to the tea, beans and whatever else your hangover could tolerate. It’s called brown sauce for a reason, because in the UK, we don’t ask for brands, we ask for colours. “Red or brown?” is practically a national greeting. No one asks if you want ketchup. You ask if they’ve got red sauce. If you’re in a proper greasy spoon, it’ll be in a crusty old squeezy bottle that’s had the label worn off for 10 years, and still taste like home.
Hi, I’m Aaron Armstrong. I own and operate The Great British Shop in Halifax, Nova Scotia and like most owners of small British grocers across Canada, I get asked a particular question more often than I’d like to admit: “Why...
British chocolate fans in Canada often find themselves torn between Cadbury and Aero, two iconic brands with distinct qualities. Cadbury offers a dense, creamy texture and rich, milky flavour, while Aero is known for its light, bubbly texture that melts...
