Made in Canada
Riverside Pottery
In short
Yes, Riverside Pottery makes its products in Canada, in Bear River, NS. It makes mugs, plates, bowls, butter dishes, tumblers and platters. The company is Canadian owned.
Riverside Pottery, once known as Bluefin Pottery, makes everyday dishes by hand at a studio near Bear River in the Annapolis Valley. The range is practical: mugs, soup mugs, butter dishes, egg cups and platters. You can tour the studio or find the potter at several Nova Scotia farmers' markets, and custom orders take about four to six weeks.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Riverside Pottery
- Parent company
- Riverside Pottery and Gallery
- Products
- Mugs, plates, bowls, butter dishes, tumblers and platters
- Made in
- Bear River, NSNova Scotia
- Where to buy
- Studio shop near Bear River and farmers' markets in Annapolis Royal, Wolfville, Antigonish and Halifax
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- riversidepottery.ca
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- All pieces are microwave and dishwasher safe.
Buying Home & Kitchen made in Canada: what to check
- 01For wooden boards and utensils, ask what wood and finish are used.
- 02For ceramics, ask whether pieces are food safe, and dishwasher and oven safe.
- 03Check whether cookware is made here or only finished or packaged here.
- 04For linens, look for a qualifier; fabric is often imported even when sewn here.
Riverside Pottery: questions people ask
Where are Riverside Pottery products made?
Riverside Pottery makes its products in Bear River, NS, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Riverside Pottery make?
Mugs, plates, bowls, butter dishes, tumblers and platters. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Riverside Pottery a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Riverside Pottery is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Riverside Pottery?
Studio shop near Bear River and farmers' markets in Annapolis Royal, Wolfville, Antigonish and Halifax. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Riverside Pottery?
Yes. Browse Home & Kitchen for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Nova Scotia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.