Smith's Creek Antiques
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Smith's Creek Antiques
Smith's Creek Antiques is located on Walton St. in a restored 1847 three storey brick building beside the Ganaraska River in the designated Heritage District of picturesque downtown Port Hope, Ontario. Our building is part of one of the "Best Preserved Main Streets" in Ontario.

Port Hope is a vibrant community of independently owned antique shops, great restaurants, boutique shops, inns, bed and breakfasts and art galleries all located in restored premises.Our shop currently occupies 5,000 square feet on 2 floors offering a variety of genuine antiques with a strong focus on early original paint and refinished Canadiana.
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Clay and Carol Benson opened their first antiques shop in Newcastle, Ontario in 1968. In 1971 C. Benson Antiques moved to Port Hope, Ontario and sold to dealers, collectors and museums from our home. During this time we travelled and bought extensively throughout Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime provinces.
The following pages are photographs of pieces currently available for sale from our shop and warehouse. We will be regularly adding fresh photos as new pieces are added to our stock daily. Please call 905-885-7840 during business hours for detailed information on provenance, size, condition and price.
These are photographs of our great selection of Lamp and Candle Tables we currently have for sale from our shop and warehouse. Most of these pieces are currently in our shop. Come and have a browse. We would love to see you! Please call 905-885-7840 during business hours for detailed information on provenance, size, condition and price.
Over the last 25 years we have been involved in sourcing, dismantling, relocation and supplying to the trade many historic Ontario and Quebec log houses. Our interest and passion in this field is constantly increasing. We have had several houses available and sold but have newly discovered houses for sale this year.
Reviews (11)
Heather Pals
Heather Pals
Jul 20, 2021
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You can't seem to buy anything in this place, no matter how hard you try! I've visited countless times, and almost always find something I like. However, when I have asked the sales person how much an item costs, on numerous occasions they have stated that the owner is away and they cannot reach him. They have no authority to name a price, and so, they take your name and number and say they will call you back. Except, they either 1) never call you, 2) call you and say they are still determining the price or 3) say the item is no longer for sale. This place is FULL of items not marked with prices
Juliana Tibbet
Juliana Tibbet
Jul 20, 2021
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Clay Benson is one of the most knowlegeabl , honest Canadiana Antique dealer I've known and done business with for over 30 years ....a legend in the business
Jim H.
Jim H.
Nov 21, 2019
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If you love Canadiana antiques, this is the place! Crowded with glorious treasures for antique lovers. You must visit when in Port Hope.
Brian Buttery
Brian Buttery
Jan 16, 2019
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I have been buying here for 25 years. Simply the best period furniture in Eastern Ontario. The owners have been in the business for over 50 years. Unmatched selection in paint and refinished. You can buy with confidence here.
Michele Warton
Michele Warton
Jan 13, 2019
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Genuine antiques with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff! Beautiful atmosphere.
David Wiseman
David Wiseman
Jan 03, 2019
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They seem to specialize in furniture; not my cup of tea. The entire time we were there the sole staffer was on the phone. As a result, our presence was not acknowledged. A little lacking in the aspects of customer service; hence, the 3 star rating.
Robert Elliott
Robert Elliott
Jul 25, 2018
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Clay Benson has been a leading dealer in Early Canadian Antiques for decades. He has built a reputation on being honest and providing the very best vale no matter what your level of purchasing. I have been a customer for over 25 years and he has helped me build a noteworthy collection.
Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons
Jul 22, 2018
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Got another great find today at Smith Creek, where we go for our antique 'fix' at least twice a month. Clay, Carol and Deb are most knowledgeable. One of the finest antique stores in Ontario.
Jamie, Thomas and Miss P.
Nandhini Ravichandran
Nandhini Ravichandran
Jun 27, 2018
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Found the place too expensive! Not particularly happy with the collection either.
Dalai Mama
Dalai Mama
Jul 15, 2016
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Carol and Clay have done a wonderful job of acquiring pieces of good tastes. Outstanding knowledge and fair pricing.
Jess Walker
Jess Walker
Sep 06, 2012
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The service was beyond atroucious. Walked in with my wife and two small ones. The lady was behind her desk on the computer the whole time. She did not look up or even acknowledge us. We were the only ones in the store and got this vibe that we were not welcomed. We left shortly after going to a different antique store.