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.
By adding another large-format space in Ontario, the organization strengthens its ability to serve local shoppers while directing proceeds into frontline services…
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