Trusted Shop List

This hobby can be expensive. To avoid frustrations, we are happy to offer buying assistance, as in what to look for when buying raw materials, jewelry, clothes, weapons. Reach out to us on Discord via the shopping channel with your questions about the suitability of products! This is especially important for weapons and armour.

    • Len’s Mill
      Carries a lot of mixed fiber fabrics, but sometimes has offers on 100% linen or wool (always check to make sure what you are buying- mixed fibers are to be avoided as per our authenticity standards). Several locations throughout the province.

    • King Textiles
      Large fabric retailer with 100% linen and wool fabrics based in Toronto. Offers shipping.

    • Pure Linen Envy
      100% linen fabric (135 cm wide) in many different colours and weighs. Solveig has a sample library with period-appropriate colours which are available to be looked at whenever we have an event. Online only.

    • Foxes and Ravens

      DIY patterns for shoes, boots, bags based in Quebec. "Home of the Norse" items in this shop are pure fantasy.

    • Grimfrost

      Selection of affordable but not necessarily the most accurate or beautiful shoes, everyday items, jewellery etc. Verification of planned purchases highly recommended!

    • Helgi's True History Shop

      Weapons, armor, clothing, accessories, and tents based in Russia. Yes, they still deliver despite the war.

    • Legarou Marchand

      A member of the Quebec viking group who creates belts, buckles, jewellery and accessories. Facebook or productionsvalmir@gmail.com.

    • Living History Market

      Based in France.

    • Merchant of Menace

      Shoes, jewellery, and pouches based in the UK

    • Northern Traders

      A Spanish atelier that creates excellent, accurate jewelry replicas, also weapons, armor, clothing, accessories, and tents. Very reasonable shipping costs to Canada. Also available on Etsy.

    • Raymond's Quiet Press

      An atelier in the US that creates many archeological accurate replicas with period and area info.

    • Szepczące Kruki
      Lubomir’s wife Kataryna creates accurate replicas of jewellery, also weapons, leather and textile goods of high quality. Based in Poland.

    • The Cellar Horde

      Rob and Jody, our very own group members, carving all kinds of treasures from bone, antler and horns. You can find them at many of our events or reach out to them on Facebook and Instagram.

    • Viking Leather Craft

      Boots, belts, jewellery, accessories based in the US.

    • Volundr
      Exquisite, accurate jewelry replicas using filigree method made in Poland. Artist can make modifications to individual items (e.g. add a pin to a pendant) upon request.

    • Wulflund

      Clothing, armor, weapons, jewellery based in Czech Republic.

    • Armourclass

      Blacksmith based in Scotland proficient in making period-accurate Eastern-style swords. Very long lead time.

    • Fox Racing

      Elbow and shin guards, good to hide under period kit, e.g., Titan Pro D3O® CE Elbow Pads and Knee Pads, Titan Race CE Elbow Pads and Knee Pads, Titan Race Titan Race Elbow Guard and Knee/Shin Guard.

    • Helgi's True History Shop

      Weapons, armor, clothing, accessories, and tents based in Russia. Yes, they still deliver despite the war.

    • Larry Saulnier

      Blacksmith based in Quebec proficient in making helmets. JB can put you in contact.

    • Living History Market

      Based in France.

    • Medieval Collectibles

      Affordable 14 gauge helmets (higher is not appropriate), e.g., Saint Wenceslaus Cabasset,
      Gjermundbu Helmet with aventail, Gustav Gambeson. Based in the US.

    • Purpleheart Armoury

      Eastern- and Western-style swords and elbow guards, e.g., Economy Forearm/Elbow Standard Length.

    • Royal Distributing

      Elbow and shin guards, watch for their Red Tag Tent Sales for good deals.

    • Wulflund

      Clothing, armor, weapons, jewellery based in Czech Republic.