REFURBISHMENTMar 2020 – Jul 2021 · ~1.3 yr
- Mar 2020
The shop closed in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained shuttered even after EPCOT itself reopened in July 2020.
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↺ Reopened Jul 2021
Change history
the lifetime log- 2026
The Trading Post Refreshments beverage bar inside the shop permanently closed on February 27, 2026, ending its walk-up menu of Canadian draft beer, regional wine, and signature ice wine (ice wine sales moved to Le Cellier).
- 2021
- 2016
A walk-up beverage counter, Trading Post Refreshments, opened inside the shop by spring 2016 with a menu of Canadian beers and ice wines (e.g., Labatt at $6.25 and Inniskillin Vidal ice wine at $9.38).
- 1982
◆ Latest milestone
Northwest Mercantile (the Trading Post) opened with the Canada pavilion when EPCOT Center debuted on October 1, 1982, selling Canadian goods such as maple syrup, soapstone carvings, sheepskins, and lumberjack shirts.
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That's every change on the record at Northwest Mercantile since 1982.
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Questions & answers
When did Northwest Mercantile open?
Per the documented record, Northwest Mercantile at EPCOT opened on Oct 1, 1982.
When did Northwest Mercantile last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Northwest Mercantile is dated Feb 27, 2026: The Trading Post Refreshments beverage bar inside the shop permanently closed on February 27, 2026, ending its walk-up menu of Canadian draft beer, regional wine, and signature ice wine (ice wine sales moved to Le Cellier).
What changed recently on Northwest Mercantile?
The latest documented change (documented Feb 27, 2026): The Trading Post Refreshments beverage bar inside the shop permanently closed on February 27, 2026, ending its walk-up menu of Canadian draft beer, regional wine, and signature ice wine (ice wine sales moved to Le Cellier).
How many changes are on record for Northwest Mercantile?
5 documented changes, dating back to 1982 — the fan-kept shop changelog nobody else keeps.
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