Gift Shop

Unique gifts that support your museum

Our gift shop is run by dedicated museum volunteers. Stop in and say hello. You will find hundreds of great gifts and hobby ideas suitable for any occasion.

New merchandise, souveneirs, toys, and trains are always arriving. If there is something in particular you are looking for, our friendly staff or volunteers are always happy to help out.

Remember when quality and customer service were number one? This is our philosophy, and in the spirit of days gone past, we stock a variety of old fashioned toys, candy and confections. Memories of childhoods long ago are brought back to life with our selection of quality gifts, while new childhood memories are created every day, @discoverynorthbay..

A wide selection of books!

Come and browse

Our bookshelves are filled with interesting books on local and Canadian history, science, technology, collecting and genealogy.

For those interested in local history we carry the most current books available still in print that examine portions of our community's past, and we are proud to support our local authors.

We proudly feature an excellent series of books called "Amazing Stories" with titles that examine a variety of exciting topics ...

Christmas In Ontario, Dinosaurs, Early Voyageurs, Roberta Bondar, Great Cat Stories, Grey Owl, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Canadian Rumrunners, Snowmobile Adventures, The Toronto Maple Leafs, Canadian Spies, Etienne Brule and many more ...

Toys, Models and more...

We carry toys and activities for children, North Bay postcards, Matchitecture sets, model cars, planes and boats and of course all our special Carousel merchandise.

Available at the Giftshop:

* Second Edition of the North Bay Carousel coffee table book

Carousel and Railway Memorabilia:

Miniature Carousel Horses

Faithful reproductions of some of your favourite Carousel Horses can be purchased in our gift shop, including Pearl, Sir Winsalot, Biscuit and Dream Weaver.

Carousel Umbrellas

Pictured above, this is one of our most popular items. The beautiful and unique Carousel Umbrella is a great gift for the Carousel fan! These Carousel Umbrellas have been sent to loved ones around the world, and several have already made their way to Vancouver, New York City, London, England, and Switzerland, and two have arrived in "...the desert" for use as sun umbrellas. How great to have North Bay represented so beautifully in places near and far ...

North Bay Carousel colouring book for kids of all ages. A wonderful reminder of all of our beautiful horses on the Heritage Carousel

Canadian Animal Figurines: moose, bear, chipmunk, deer, wolf, otter and others...

Almost any item can be special-ordered! To order an item from the giftshop, please contact Discovery North Bay.

Railway gifts...

And of course there is an assortment of general interest and railway related materials - after all, North Bay grew up around the Station! When you buy something at Discovery North Bay you help us to maintain existing and new programming and exhibits for the entire community to enjoy. So, stop by, look in the gallery and take home a piece of history with you from the Giftshop @discoverynorthbay.

Come down and watch our two model trains make their way around the upper level of our Giftshop. Preview some of the exciting exhibits inside the galleries!!

Tickets for riding the mini train and carousels at the Heritage Railway & Carousel Company are also available.

Train Enthusiasts: All Aboard!

With North Bay's rich rail heritage, the Giftshop carries model train cars, engines, cabooses (vans), track etc. Scales N, HO, and G are all available and it is our pleasure to special order the model train car or of your dreams to add to your model railway. For children and adult train enthusiasts, the Giftshop @discoverynorthbay is the place to visit!

Trains and planes...

Cuddly gifts...

Unique ideas...