Purdys Chocolatier Marks Its Next Chapter of Canadian Growth with Maritimes Expansion

The 119-year-old legacy chocolatier is expanding into a new market, with four shops across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick opening in September 2026

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Purdys Chocolatier is expanding into the Maritimes, bringing its rich Canadian heritage from the West Coast to the East Coast, and marking a new chapter in its Canadian history. This September, the beloved Canadian chocolatier, founded in 1907, will open four locations in shopping malls across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. This milestone adds two new provinces to the brand’s growing national footprint, and Purdys Chocolatier is honoured to bring 119 years of Canadian craftsmanship to the Maritimes.

The expansion is a direct response to vocal enthusiasm from Maritimers who have been asking for a local shop for years. Purdys Chocolatier has already been a part of the community for some time through local fundraising programs alongside strong online support. Across the Maritimes, parents, coaches, and school volunteers have regularly partnered with Purdys Chocolatier to support important community projects – from school field trips and classroom supplies to travel costs for sports teams, bands, and clubs. As a family-owned Canadian business committed to intentional growth within the country, expanding to the Maritimes was the natural choice for the brand. Both Purdys Chocolatier and the Maritimes share a deep love for quality, local pride, and Canadian craftsmanship.

“We’ve seen the incredible warmth and enthusiasm from our online shoppers and fundraising communities in the Maritimes,” says Kriston Dean, VP of Sales & Marketing at Purdys Chocolatier. “This expansion has been a long time in the making, and we are so deeply grateful for the support that got us here. After years of requests for local shops, we knew it was time to give Maritimers a physical shop to enjoy our beloved chocolates. We are absolutely thrilled to now have a lasting presence within this community!”

Doors will officially open this September at the following locations across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick:

• Regent Mall (Fredericton, NB)
• Champlain Place (Dieppe, NB)
• Mic Mac Mall (Dartmouth, NS) – Pop-up location
• Halifax Shopping Centre (Halifax, NS) – Pop-up location, permanent storefront in early 2027

Grand opening dates and event details for all four locations will be shared in the coming weeks. For more information on the upcoming openings, follow along on social media @purdyschocolatier.

About Purdys Chocolatier:

Purdys Chocolatier has been Canada's Chocolatier since 1907. As a proud, family-owned company, they make a wide range of chocolate gifts from premium ingredients and sustainable cocoa. Community and people are at the heart of Purdys Chocolatier, and together with their Purple Partnerships initiative and Seasonal Fundraising Program, they find opportunities to support, advocate and craft more kindness.