A dream inspired by local craft markets and vendor shows has come to life in Quinte West with the opening of Grand Trunk Market & Marshland Creations. Long-time friends and neighbours Sherry Kuipers and Wendy Ervine have turned their shared passion for crafting, preserving, and vintage decor into a thriving local business. “We wanted to create a calm, welcoming atmosphere where people can shop for unique, locally made goods while supporting small businesses in our community,” said co-owner Sherry Kuipers, “The support from our families and the community has been overwhelming, and we can’t wait to share our vision with everyone.”
Grand Trunk Market & Marshland Creations offers a carefully curated selection of handcrafted and vintage items, including antique decor, preserves, seasonal produce and plants, maple syrup, farm-fresh eggs, live-edge wood products, chalk home decor, candles, silk-screened clothing, denim purses, and homemade crafts for the whole family. With a love for thrifting and recycling, the duo also features unique, repurposed pieces that bring new life to forgotten treasures. Their husbands, Lou and Paul, have also played a key role, using their woodworking skills to construct the beautiful timber-frame market space where visitors can browse and shop.
Located at 28 McMaster Road in Trenton, Grand Trunk Market & Marshland Creations will be open weekends from April to December, 9 AM – 2 PM. Customers can connect with the business through Facebook and Instagram under Grand Trunk Market and Marshland Creations or via email at grandtrunkmarket@gmail.com and marshlandcreations@yahoo.com. For inquiries, Sherry Kuipers can be reached at 613-920-5799, and Wendy Ervine at 613-921-0052.
Join Grand Trunk Market & Marshland Creations for their grand opening celebration open to the public on April 12 and celebrate with an Easter Egg Hunt on April 13 at noon!
