Took too long but otherwise it was great. The courier you use does not deliver on the weekends so it adds a minimum of 2 days, possibly 4 because of that.
Bulk & refill · Bedford & Dartmouth
Organic bulk foods & refills in Halifax
More than 150 certified organic foods by the scoop, plus refills for soap, shampoo and cleaners. Bring your own jar, fill what you need and pay by weight.
- All organic, no exceptionsGrains, flours, legumes, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, herbs and spices.
- Bring your own jarWeigh it empty, fill it up and pay only for what goes in.
- The largest in Atlantic CanadaLuminate Co is home to Atlantic Canada's largest all-organic bulk station.
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Some bulk items are listed online in set weights. For the full range, and your own containers, come to the store.
Bulk organic foodsOrganic oats, rice, lentils, beans, flours and nuts.91 products
Herbs & spicesGinger, turmeric, cinnamon and more, by the tablespoon or the jarful.80 products
Coffee & loose teaOrganic coffee beans and loose-leaf tea by weight.62 products
Snacks & treatsOrganic trail mixes, dried fruit, seeds and gummies.42 products
SuperfoodsAlmonds, spirulina, maca and other powders and seeds.34 products
Cleaning refillsLaundry, dish soap and all-purpose cleaner by weight.20 products
Personal care refillsShampoo bars, deodorant, soap and refills for the bathroom.179 products
Bottles & jarsJars, glass bottles and sprayers to fill.16 products
Most-loved
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Bulk & refill bestsellers
What sells most from the bulk station and refillery.
Nelsons Naturals
Nelson Naturals Zero Waste Toothpaste with Hydroxyapatite, Fresh Mint
93 g
In stock at Bedford
$15.99
Notice Hair Co
Shampoo Bar: Stimulator (For Oily Scalp, Thinning Hair)
In stock at Bedford & Dartmouth
$22.00
Our standard
Organic products by the scoop, with less to throw away
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All organic, no exceptions
Every bin in the bulk section is certified organic. Most stores mix organic and conventional bins; here you never have to check.
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Fill what you need
A tablespoon of cardamom or a kilo of oats. Nothing goes stale in the back of the cupboard.
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A refillery alongside
Dish soap, laundry detergent, cleaners, shampoo and body wash are on the refillery next to the bins at both stores. Bring the bottle back.
Good to know
How the bulk station works
First time?
Your first trip to the bulk station
Bring a clean container. Jars, bags and bottles all work. Forgot? There are paper bags and jars at the station.
Weigh it empty. Use the scale before you fill, and we take the container's weight off at the till.
Fill what you need. Then do the same at the refillery for soap, shampoo and cleaners.
Refillery
Refills for the rest of the house
Next to the bins, the refillery has dish soap, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Bring any clean bottle, weigh it empty and pay by weight.
Ordering online
Bulk for pickup or delivery
Some bulk foods are listed online in set weights for pickup and same-day delivery. For the full range, and to fill your own containers, visit the store.
On our shelves
All brands
Brands at the bulk station & refillery
Bedford & Dartmouth
Your bulk food store: Halifax, Bedford & Dartmouth
Both stores have an all-organic bulk station and a refillery. Bring your own jars.
Bedford
486 Starboard DriveBedford, NS B3M 0N6
Monday – Friday8:30am – 8:30pm
Saturday – Sunday9:00am – 6:00pm
Dartmouth
590 Portland StreetDartmouth, NS B2W 6B7
Monday – Friday8:30am – 8:30pm
Saturday – Sunday9:00am – 6:00pm
- Shop in storeBoth stores are open seven days: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, weekends 9 am to 6 pm.
- Pick upOrder online and choose Bedford or Dartmouth. Most orders are ready within two hours during store hours.
- Same-day deliveryOrder by 11 am and Luminate Express delivers that afternoon across Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth and most of HRM. Zones & fees
- Shipping in CanadaShelf-stable items ship across Canada, free on orders over $80. Shipping details
Questions
Questions we get a lot
Something we didn’t cover? Call Bedford at (902) 835-9319 or Dartmouth at (782) 358-2374, or ask us in chat.
Can I bring my own containers?
Yes, please do. Bring any clean jar or bag, weigh it empty at the scale before you fill it, and you pay only for what goes in. If you forget, there are paper bags and jars at the station.
Where can I buy organic bulk foods in Halifax?
At either Luminate Co store: 486 Starboard Drive in Bedford, just off Larry Uteck Boulevard, and 590 Portland Street in Dartmouth, at the corner of Baker Drive. Both are open seven days, with parking out front. You can also order online for pickup, or for same-day delivery across Halifax and most of HRM when you order by 11 am.
What's in the bulk section?
More than 150 certified organic items: oats, rice, flours, pasta, lentils and beans, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, granola, snacks, herbs and spices, coffee and loose tea, plus a refillery for soap, shampoo, laundry and cleaning liquids.
Is everything really organic?
Yes. The whole bulk section is certified organic, which is unusual. Here you do not have to check.
What should I bring to a bulk food store?
Clean jars, cloth bags or containers with lids work best, and a marker to note what you bought. Heavier glass jars are fine: we weigh them empty before you fill. Paper bags and jars are available at the station if you forget.
How do I store bulk foods?
Keep grains, flours, nuts and seeds in airtight glass jars or containers somewhere cool and dark. Nuts, seeds and whole-grain flours keep longer in the fridge or freezer. Label each jar with what it is and the date you bought it.
Can I order bulk online?
Some bulk items are listed online in set weights for delivery and pickup. For the full range, and to fill your own containers, come to the store.
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Clean beauty & personal careSkin care, hair care, deodorant and body care, chosen for what's in the bottle.
Eco-friendly householdDish, laundry and cleaning products with gentler ingredients, plus refills.
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Non-alcoholic drinksNon-alcoholic beer, cider, wine, spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Two stores in Halifax
Bedford486 Starboard Drive(902) 835-9319 Dartmouth590 Portland Street
(782) 358-2374 Mon–Fri 8:30–8:30 · Sat–Sun 9–6 Our health food stores Shop in person, pick up your order, or get same-day delivery across HRM.