The Salvation Army Thrift Store has opened its 40th store in Ontario , launching a nearly 10,000 square foot location in downtown Peterborough that blends affordable retail with community support and textile reuse. The new store at 81 George St.
N in Peterborough opens on November 27, 2025 , giving local shoppers a new thrift destination while helping fund social programs across Canada . New downtown Peterborough location The new Peterborough thrift store is located at 81 George St. N in the city’s downtown core,
positioned beside other everyday retail and close to key neighbourhood amenities. The space spans nearly 10,000 square feet , offering enough room for clearly merchandised racks, home sections, and seasonal displays that encourage longer visits and discovery-driven shopping. Store hours run Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m. , with donations accepted daily during operating times, making it easy for residents to shop and drop off items in a single trip. The opening also marks the return of a Salvation Army thrift presence to Peterborough after the previous store, located in the Brookdale Plaza on Chemong Road, closed in 2021 .
40th Ontario store and national footprint This Peterborough launch marks the 40th Salvation Army Thrift Store in Ontario , a milestone that reflects steady expansion of the organization’s resale network across the province.
Nationally, the thrift operation, run by The Salvation Army Thrift Store – National Recycling Operations , now counts 95 Thrift Stores across Canada , alongside additional donor-focused locations. Each store fits into a broader system where value-focused retail, community donations, and social programs are tightly linked…
