Active Surplus type shops in eastern ontario?

I grew up in toronto when active surplus was still kickin' and you could browse for hours, just soaking it all in and getting inspired.

I have a few projects in mind. Mostly things I want to do with electromechanical controls for around the house and I'd love to find a place in eastern ontario that is similar. I know for mechanical components some of the flea markets are a good place to go, but what about electronics? Does such a magical place exist???

I know about pi shop which has some of the things I am looking for but I'd love a brick and mortar junk shop to wander.

Posting in Ottawa because it seems like the best bet, but I'm not specifically looking for Ottawa. Anywhere 613 would be great.

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kent_eh@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 355d (1 reply)

The only thing I am aware of that comes even slightly close is the surplus department of Princess Auto.

Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online · 2 pts · 354d

I will have to give it a look, thanks!

AspieEgg@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 354d (1 reply)

Not a junk shop, but if youโ€™re looking for electronic components, Accessotronik (aka Gervais Electronics) has quite a bit of individual components.

I also wish I knew of a junk shop in Ottawa. We had a huge one when I lived in Phoenix and it was great wandering around there and finding stuff.

Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online · 1 pts · 354d

This is helpful, thank you!

va3db@mastodon.radio · 1 pts · 355d (3 replies)

@Arcanepotato There used to be several around. All gone afaict ๐Ÿ˜ž Anchor in a small mall near Richmond and Carling, Kris Electronics near Pinecrest mall and one other in Smiths Falls. I bet a #maker #HamRadio #AmateurRadio tag would help here.

Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online · 2 pts · 355d (2 replies)

Thank you!! It's not my interest but I know of at least one ham radio club. Maybe I could contact them and see if they have any leads.

va3db@mastodon.radio · 0 pts · 355d (1 reply)

@Arcanepotato OARC? I used to be prez. ๐Ÿ˜€ I think you'd have a better chance with https://wcarc.ca/
That club is much more into building and experimenting.

Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online · 1 pts · 354d

LOL yes! Thanks for the tips.