whim•si•cal ˈ(h)wimzik(ə)l/ adjective

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way. “a whimsical sense of humor”

We wanted our new online home to represent our attitude towards life. ElMercado.ca is an opportunity for us to showcase the wonderful products we have found from all around the world. One of our biggest joys is finding these clever and well-crafted products and providing a shop for you to discover them in. 40 years into this business and we’re still illuminated by the adventure and mystery of our daily interactions with customers and the lovely product maker. Thank you for taking the time to explore El Mercado. There is much, much more to come!