Missing the tastes of home? We’ve got the biscuits, brews and belly-fillers your nan would approve of. Shop in-store or online – it’s like the British aisle your local supermarket wishes it had.
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.
The taste of nostalgia. There’s something magical about British Easter Chocolate—it just tastes different. Some say it’s creamier, others claim it has a richer cocoa flavour, but we think it’s the taste of home, tradition, and celebration all wrapped into one. No matter where you are in Canada, we’ll help you keep those cherished Easter memories alive—and create new ones, too.
At The Great British Shop, we’re thrilled to unveil our soft relaunch—bringing you fresh website features, a rewards program that’s practically fit for royalty, and a renewed commitment to providing the finest British food, imported British food and drink, and British...
Welcome to the grand relaunch of The Great British Shop’s online store!
If you’ve been following our journey, you’ll know we’ve taken a bit of a break from our digital shelves—quite the lengthy one, if we’re being honest. But chin up! We’re back, better than ever, and just in time to bring a fresh taste of Britain, straight to your doorstep.
