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Plan a trip to historic 'downtown' Ormsby (population 20), just 5 minutes east of Coe Hill, on the Hastings County Arts Route.
Here you'll find The Old Hastings Mercantile & Gallery, featuring fine Canadian arts & crafts, vintage toys, antiques, nostalgia,
cottage-themed gifts & clothing, country-themed merchandise... and penny candy.
Step back in time when you enter the century-old mercantile, owned and operated by Gary and Lillian Pattison, both of
whom are accomplished artists and professional musicians. The Pattisons’ creativity is reflected not only in the mercantile's
eclectic products available, but also in the unique finishing touches to what was Ormsby's original General Store. Wander
through the whimsical theme rooms, full of treats and treasures, all chosen to bring back fond memories of simpler times.

Shopping at The Old Hastings Mercantile & Gallery is absolutely a MUST SEE!

Come explore our 11 whimsical rooms each brimming with
hundreds of fun and useful gift ideas...

The Old Hastings Mercantile & Gallery
It's not every day that we receive an order from a
customer some 15,000 km away from 'downtown'
Ormsby. That is what happened a few days ago
with a request to deliver a birthday gift basket to
'Uncle Bob' near Coe Hill, from his niece
Christine, in Australia.

We were happy to help, and when we showed up
unannounced yesterday, we were a complete
surprise to Uncle Bob. It seems his phone line is
still out, his only means of contact with distant
family members, and he didn't realize that until
no one phoned him on his 88th birthday. We had
a really lovely visit and look forward to more in
the future.