Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace

04/03/2024

April 2. 2024

We’re closing!
After 19 incredible years of anchoring the corner of Main and Elizabeth Street Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace is closing.
It has been a joy to be the caretaker of Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace – a beautiful retail space with a rich and varied history on Main Street since 1892. Now it is time for it to begin its next chapter and I am thrilled to be handing the space over to two young, entrepreneurial women, with their own exciting dreams to anchor the next decade, or more, of history on Main Street.
With Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace, I have had the opportunity to forge meaningful friendships, work with talented people, and meet so many interesting and loyal customers. It has been a privilege to share in their stories, to help them find the perfect treasure to take home or gift – and then to have them come back and let us know how much they love their treasured item or how much it meant to the recipient.
This has been a very difficult decision, as Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace has given me so much, especially the wonderful people who have supported me over the years, and without whom none of this would have been possible. I thank my wonderful staff, the community and all my customers. And finally, I thank all the artisans, designers, reps and suppliers who have helped me source beautiful and unique things to sell.
I am so very grateful that I chose to move to Prince Edward County 22 years ago and that I have been able to build my businesses in a vibrant community of independent business people. Even though Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace is closing, I will continue to be part of Picton’s vital Main Street community with Magpie Clothing Essentials.
Stand by for our closing sale announcement, which will be coming soon. And in the meantime, please continue to support small independent retail businesses.

Alexandra Bake
Owner,
Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace

05/21/2023

More May Anniversaries!

Zest Kitchen Shop is celebrating 11 years in Picton this month!

Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace is turning 18 on Victoria Day Weekend!

The Acoustic Grill opened their doors 17 years ago this May!

Congratulations and thanks for all you do in keeping our downtown thriving!

11/30/2022

Join us this afternoon from 3 - 7 at our Customer Appreciation Open House. WE have lots of treats and surprises in store to brighten up this dull and rainy day!

11/30/2022

Tonight!

Customer Appreciation Open House at Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace from 3-7pm, a terrific opportunity to put a dent in (or get started on) that holiday shopping list!

11/26/2022

Santa Claus is coming to town!

11/25/2022

SHOP SMALL
SHOP LOCAL THIS SEASON
All of the merchants on Main Street support our community in so many different ways, from donating to community events and activities, to volunteering on Boards and committees and so much more, there are so many ways that they enrich this special place we call home. Please consider supporting small business this year in any way you can. Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, not all merchants can provide the "deals" that National and Multi-National chain stores can on Black Friday. But Big box merchants and On-line merchants do not give back in the way that small businesses give back by living in and investing in our community year-round. It is not always easy to be a small business owner and the past few years have been especially challenging. Please give a thought to supporting them this Holiday Season.

11/25/2022

11/25/2022

Discover your Christmas vibe at Gilbert & Lighthall, you can find traditional or more unique pieces to enhance Christmas, the hard choice is do you keep it or do you gift it?
Anchoring Mainstreet since 2005 you can be assured to find a treasure for everyone on your list at Gilbert & Lighthall Marketplace..