The Beaver Post

Located on Hwy 17 120 km. west of Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada, this traditional style Trading Post first opened for business in the spring of 1984. The Beaver Post brings the past and the present together in a distinctive historic atmosphere. Ever since it first opened The Beaver Post has had a strong focus on authentic Canadian made goods such as Native Crafts, Moccasins, Art, Clothing, Knives, Jewelry and gifts.

Prior to the opening of The Beaver Post Gary Gartshore had owned and operated Algoma Arts and Crafts and the Gartshore Gallery on Queen St., in Sault Ste Marie. During this period in the early 1970’s Gary became friends with, and had several art shows for Native Artist Norval Morrisseau. Having shows at the Sault Public Library and later the Gartshore Gallery.

In 1993 The Beaver Post established and operated the Fort William Trading Post at Old Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay Ontario and operated it for 5 years.

Toyo Stoves

The Beaver Post is also a dealer for Toyo Stoves. The Toyo stoves are a highly efficiency direct-vent heating system. The Toyo Stoves have been an important and economical source of heat for homes, businesses inc. mining companies and First Nation communities for over 40 years. In Canada they first became popular in the Yukon, the Artic, and Northern BC. They are a leading source of heat in Alaska and the northern US States.

For information on Toyo Stoves go to www.toyonwg.com or e-mail or call The Beaver Post.

If you are driving on Hwy 17 west of Thunder Bay drop in and enjoy a cup of our gourmet coffee from The Great North West Coffee Co. and brows our large selection of unique, quality Native crafts, Art and handmade products.

Welcome,  Gary, Phyllis and Staff