So, how are we getting all these goodies to you?
Short Version:
After the show is finished, the makers have 6 days to finish and bring their products to us! We will then assemble the orders for pick up or delivery – getting them out the door to you as quickly as possible!
Shipping
We are going to use Canada Post (tracked) shipping or CanPar (courier service, also tracked). You will be provided with the tracking number once your order has shipped.
We may do some limited porch drop-offs as time and logistics permit as a way of getting things to you even quicker.
Free Pick Up
Locations:
Motif! Boutique: 986 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, K1Y 2X8
Ottawa Artisans: St Laurent Mall: Unit 246, 1200 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, K1K 3B8
Ottawa Artisans: Bayshore Mall: 100 Bayshore Dr, Ottawa, K2B 8C1
Ottawa Artisans: Place d’Orleans Mall: 110 Place d’Orléans Dr, Orléans, K1C 2L9
Ottawa Artisans: Billings Bridge Mall: 2277 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, K1H 7X6
Ottawa Artisans: Tanger Mall: 8555 Campeau Dr, Ottawa, ON K2T 0K5
PNP HQ: 826 Holt Crescent, Ottawa, K1G 2Y7
Top Shelf Preserves: 527 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, K1R 5N9
Witch Haus: 14 Mill Street, Almonte, K0A 1A0
Please do NOT show up for pick up without receiving an email. We will be emailing each person as their order is ready with a reminder of the address as well as the hours available for pick up. Rest assured, we will provide ample time for this with coverage of daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities.
If you arrive at the same time as other people, please practice social distancing outside the location. Masks are required.
Out of respect for our partners above who have agreed to be a pick up location, any orders not picked up after two weeks will be re-collected and brought back to PNP HQ. These orders can then either be picked up there or you can choose to retroactively pay shipping for them to be sent to you.
Timing
The fair will run from Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 5:00pm Eastern to Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 6:00pm. The marketplace will be open for the entire length of that time.
When the market closes, vendors will receive a list of all their orders. They have until Saturday, April 29, 2023 to deliver those goods to us.
We will immediately begin sorting and compiling orders – sending out notifications to folks for local pick up and printing shipping labels (with tracking) for those who opted for shipping. Our goal is to have all orders prepared for pick up or shipped within one week of receiving them from vendors.
What is consolidated shipping?
Consolidated shipping is what makes this market different from most online markets. It is also one of the reasons this event is limited to 4 days.
In short, shoppers will be able to add items from all makers to their cart and check out in one transaction – and only pay one (flat-rate) shipping fee. The items will then be collected in the week following the sale, sorted into orders, and shipped out in one package per order.
This saves on shipping costs (for both vendors and shoppers!) and also lessens the environmental impact!
Community Support
If you’re choosing local pick up it can also be your chance to drop off! We are collecting the following items as part of how we are giving back at PNP HQ only.
Empties for Paws
We are collecting alcohol empties (bottles, cans, wine bladders, etc) on behalf of Sit With Me Shelter Dog Rescue. SWM rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes dogs that have no other options from local shelters.
Products for STORM
Minwaashin Lodge’s STORM (Street Team Outreach Mobile) assists women who are street involved with immediate harm reduction, safety planning, crisis intervention and community referrals. As part of this outreach they have need for new products of the following: menstrual products; travel sized soaps, shampoos, conditioners; deodorants; candy (Hallowe’en sized candy is perfect). We will have a dedicated box for drop offs for STORM.