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Formerly known as Shockey Folkart & Antiques, we are located in historic Whippletree Junction, halfway between Victoria and Nanaimo, on the #1 Highway, 3 km. south of Duncan, the "City of Totems". A pleasant drive through picturesque land and seascape brings you to Whippletree Junction, a collection of 20 unique shops and restaurants to serve you.

Driving north, go off right at the brand new Access Road or, if you missed it, just turn right at Bench Road (the next lights). Driving south turn left at the lights at Bench Road. Shockey Modern Country Interiors is the big yellow and black store at the north end of the Junction.

Whippletree Junction is a unique shopping centre appealing to visitors and locals alike because of the quaint setting of turn of the century buildings and collection of unusual goods offered for sale. It is the creation of Randy Streit (1937-2001). In 1968 he started taking buildings which were destined to be demolished and moved them to their present location.

The Wickertree was the first building and it came from Duncan's old china town. Wagon Wheel Antiques was a fish cannery in Sooke.

In the early 1970's Randy Streit stumbled upon a bar in the St. Francis Saloon in Butte, Montana, a totally deserted ghost town. He fell in love with it and brought the bar home. He realized he did not have a place to house the bar. He sold a plot of land to Paul Watson and attached a promissory note which required the buyer to build a structure to show case the bar. Thus the plans for the Pioneer House Restaurant came to life.

Next to Nature Gifts started out as an show home for the company who built the Pioneer House Restaurant. Today, unique gifts hand made in Canada are featured here. And please do come in for your complementary taste of home made fudge! The fountain in the courtyard is called the Trickletree. Made from old sawmill and car parts scrounged by Randy it was another of his unique projects.

Don't forget to check out the courtyard! In 1999 it was repaved. It is interesting to note that the first layer of bricks came from the old Bamberton cement works.

Whippletree Junction's name was derived from the horse and buggy era when a whippletree was an important part to hitch up a horse and wagon. A visitor may notice the dropped 'H'. When the first building was erected and the name painted on the building the 'H' was mistakenly left out. Since then, the dropped letter is one of the many things adding character to Whippletree Junction.

Streit Bros. Trading - Specializing in turn of the century oak furniture and lighting. www.whippletree-junction.com

Back Coffee and other Delights - Premium fresh roasted coffee, fresh baked muffuns, breads and made from scratch soups. Open 6-6.

Next to Nature Trading Inc. / Beaver House Fudge - Featuring unique Gifts Hand made in Canada and fudge made with organic cream and organic butter. Come for your free taste! Open 10AM to 5PM 7 days a week.

Pioneer House Restaurant - A wide menu and good food. Come and enjoy the atmosphere of a real log cabin.

The Loom - If she doesn't know the answer to your knitting, spinning, weaving question she'll find it out. The best selection of yarns on the Island.

The Wickertree - Featuring rattan furniture with custom cushions and friendly staff.

Pickleridge Furniture - Twig Furniture has a character all of its own. Come see it made here.

Equine Emporium - The largest selection of western wear and tack on Vancouver Island.

Whippletree Auctions - Come and see the bargains and join the fun of bidding!

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