Outfitter of beautiful men, Frank & Oak, is opening a location in downtown Halifax. Born in Montreal from the brains of Ethan Song and Hicham Ratnani, Frank & Oak’s become one of Canada’s most lauded menswear brands (it’s so cool it even publishes its own quarterly mag called Oak Street) and we’ll be home to […]
Maritime Summit Shop
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The Maritime Summit Shop is closed
Indie outdoor gear store Maritime Summit Shop (1559 Barrington Street) has cleared out and closed up. The member of The Trail Shop family (they’re an adventurous bunch) which specialized in slick North Face clothing, accessories and equipment, was opened by Joachim Stroink in 2011. He couldn’t be reached for comment on the closure. Related Stories
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Gift ideas: For the outdoor enthusiast
1 Smartwool toe-sock micro Shoes and socks with toes are all the rage right now. $20, Trail Shop, 6210 Quinpool Road, 423-8736 2 Wonka Snowshoes Wow, snowshoes have changes a lot. Remember when they used to look like tennis racquets strapped to your feet? $119 (last year’s model), TAO Adventure Outfitters, 5187 Salter Street, 481-9826 […]
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Maritime Summit Shop opens
If it wasn’t before, it definitely is now: With MEC and The Adventure Outfitters both within a block, Joachim Stroink of Quinpool Road’s The Trail Shop makes it an outdoor equipment and clothing hub, with three major sources in the downtown core. His store, the Maritime Summit Shop (1559 Barrington Street, 444-3118) is now open […]