Tourism Moose Jaw’s visitor centre is becoming a shopping stop for tourists and locals alike, as its growing vendor markets continue bringing guests through the doors.
The Valentine’s market, held Feb. 7, was the third market held so far, and featured nine vendors selling handmade goods, alongside the visitor centre’s permanent gift shop stocked with locally made products.
“The idea is to promote tourism and what we do, and showcase the people who help make it happen,” executive director Donna Fritzke said.
More market events are being planned in the coming months, including another in April and a larger outdoor version in the summer.

Antler and Tine
One recent vendor was Moose Jaw maker Junie DuMont, owner and founder of Antler and Tine, a business built around turning shed antlers into jewelry, home d?cor, and souvenirs.
All of DuMont’s antlers are sourced in Saskatchewan and collected after they are naturally shed by mule deer, moose, and whitetail deer. Antler and Tine began after a family friend donated a supply of shed antlers, and DuMont discovered a love for working with the material.
“We have a friend who farms outside of town, and he gave us a whole bunch (of antlers) that he had in his garage,” she said.
The work is done out of a heated home garage workshop, where the antlers are cut into shapes, sanded down, and refined into finished pieces. Some are sliced into simple forms for earrings and studs, while others are hollowed out for more detailed designs.
Part of the appeal, she said, is that every antler reveals something different once it is cut and shaped, with each piece showing its own tone and texture. Each antler ranges from white and grey to darker or more unusual shades.
“It feels like you never know what you’re going to get when you slice into an antler,” she said. “So it’s like a beautiful mystery.”
Alongside her regular products, the business is expanding into more custom work.
“I’m looking to get into more keepsakes with antlers and creating designs for people from antlers that have a meaningful purpose to them,” she said, noting that customers can bring their own antlers if they wish. “Just send me a direct message and we can chat.”
The business currently sells through Facebook at “Antler and Tine” and Instagram at “Antler_and_Tine.” DuMont also operates an Etsy shop and hopes to launch a website this year.
Prairie Bloom Co.
Another returning vendor, Prairie Bloom Co., offered jams, jellies, preserves, teas, honey, and more.
Kimberly Tross, the sole proprietor of the Moose Jaw-based business, said she’s attended all three markets and has noticed a clear increase in attendance.
“I thought the attendance this year has grown immensely,” she said, adding that the markets are introducing more people to what Moose Jaw has to offer while giving visitors a chance to find Saskatchewan-made products in one place.
Tross said featuring her products in the gift shop has led to a noticeable uptick in overall sales.
“They see hundreds of people a day coming through the doors,” she said. “I think it’s really great that Tourism Moose Jaw offers a (chance for) local people to have their products in here.”
Tross is already lining up a packed trade show season, with more than 20 events booked across Saskatchewan. She said the Feb. 7 market was a good early start before the summer rush.
She added that the rotating vendor lineup has helped keep the Tourism markets fresh for shoppers.
“Every single time that Donna (Fritzke) does a trade show, it’s not the same vendors. It’s always changing, which is great, because you never get bored going to the same trade show,” she said.
To learn more, visit “Prairie Bloom Co.” on Facebook or email PrairieBloom.Company@gmail.com.
Tourism Moose Jaw is located at 450 Diefenbaker Drive. For more information, find “Tourism Moose Jaw” on Facebook or visit TourismMooseJaw.com.

Aaron Walker
Reporter
Moose Jaw Express