The Antique Shack

06/19/2026

Some beautiful treasures from last years market. Can’t wait to share all the new finds for you all this year. We are busy preparing and sourcing some amazing pieces.

06/16/2026

We still have spots left for some vendors at this year’s market. If you’re a vintage , antique or artisan maker we’d love to have you out . Please head to our website for vendor applications and information.
https://antiqueshack.ca/
Vendor applications are only open till July 15th .

We are not taking applications for any MLM vendors at this time .

05/28/2026

We are so excited to welcome The Wooden Spoon as our local exclusive food vendor for this year’s market!
With delicious food and specialty coffees to keep you fuelled as you explore the market.
If you’re in the Sedgwick area be sure to check them out .

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to our event.

05/18/2026

Love when you guys send me pictures of the treasures you bought from the market.
This old bucket was a find from last year and look how amazing this looks all done up with these beautiful flowers.

05/13/2026

05/06/2026

Purchased this beautiful 19th century dry sink for my own personal collection.
The alligator original green paint patina and worn charm give my kitchen that old world feel that I love .

The Quiet History of the Dry Sink

Before plumbing threaded its way into everyday life, the dry sink was the home’s quiet workhorse. It wasn’t a sink as we think of one today, but a small station of ritual a wooden cabinet topped with a recessed surface where a pitcher and bowl lived, ready for washing hands, rinsing produce, or cooling a tired face at day’s end.

Most were built in the early to mid‑1800s, crafted from pine or oak and lined with zinc or copper to protect the wood from splashes. Water was carried in by hand, poured with intention, and used sparingly. Beneath the top, drawers held lye soap, cloths, and the small tools of daily care. Every mark, stain, and softened edge came from repetition the kind of wear only a household can create.

As indoor plumbing arrived, dry sinks slowly stepped aside. Some became sideboards, others potting benches or pantry storage. But even out of service, they kept their character. The patina, the dents in the metal liner, the softened corners all of it reads like a diary of ordinary life.

Today, a dry sink is more than a piece of furniture. It’s a reminder of a time when homekeeping was tactile and unhurried, when water was carried rather than summoned, and when beauty lived in the simplest routines. In a modern space, it brings a sense of rhythm and rootedness a quiet echo of the way things once were.

05/01/2026

Calling all vendors!!! You don't want to miss your chance to snag a spot for this event!!! Vendor applications are now open. We are looking for antique, vintage, and artisan makers; food trucks are welcome to apply. Please share this and don't forget to mark your calendar.

https://antiqueshack.ca/

04/29/2026

Want a fun filled adventure with all the things wrapped into one ! Can’t get much better than Whisk’d Away with Lindsay.

Are you ready for a day out? Maybe you have an occasion to celebrate? Or, better yet, you do not need a reason to have a you day, a together day, a catch up day.

Contact Lindsay at 1 (780) 753-1498

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04/24/2026

Some cuteness overload on this stormy winter day.
One of our vendors purchased this pet bed at the antique market this past year . These sweet little lambs are enjoying this cozy bed .

02/01/2026

Check out this short video on killams history . Love learning the history of the surrounding area we chose to call home . If you haven’t checked out Killam or flagstaff region , its a must . Such great hidden gems , amazing people and incredible landscapes .


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0nVQoZwMrAw&fbclid=IwVERDUAPsivpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeOskTbUbumwS6VnkXQfTOA0WHi0aK0yBtV3WC-P9KYBMYzZxcgzgG-UVsQDE_aem_ZO8YhQRF33rkoxJ1c1ajQgh

** This film is dedicated to the people of Killam past and present whose hard work, resilience, and sense of community shaped this place and continue to defi...