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Hanford Drewitt ( Men ) This luxury store offers made-toorder suits and dress shirts with a wide selection of international brands . 354 Broadway , 204-957‐1640 Investment Pieces ( Women ) Spacious boutique carries luxurious clothing for work and play . Beautiful jewellery by Canadian designers . 749 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐594‐0400
Lennard Taylor ( Women ) Studio boutique for local artist / designer Lennard Taylor ’ s signature styles , sewn on site . Exquisitely draped coats and hand-painted tops . 223 McDermot Ave , 204‐791‐4547
Loka ( Women ) Trendy urban wear from casual denim to cocktail dresses . Lines include Kenneth Cole , Hudson Jeans and Matt & Natt . 443 Academy Rd , 204‐942‐1642
Luxe Label ( Women ) A collection of exclusive lines by Black Halo , James Perse and Vince for everything from everyday wear to evening cocktail dresses . 4-1735 Corydon Ave , 204‐415‐1415
Maggie Grace Boutique ( Women ) Chic Academy Road boutique stocks clothing by Soyaconcept , White Stuff , Yaya and Jag . Jewellery by Lover ’ s Tempo is ready to complete any outfit . 440 Academy Rd , 204-256-9875
Margot + Maude ( Women ) Contemporary fashions and chic basics , like t-shirts and denim jackets . Carries accessories by local designers . 580 Academy Rd , 204‐272‐9140 North Flag ( Men ) Carries men ’ s clothing and accessories with a focus on Canadian brands such as National Standards , Camp Brand Goods and namesake brand North Flag . 558 Academy Rd , 204‐691‐8383
October ( Women ) Party dresses , designer denim , statement piecess , coats and fabulous footwear for the fashion-forward . 847 Corydon Ave , 204‐452‐0737
Out Of The Blue ( Women ) Fun and fabulous fashions for the young and young at heart . Great selection of unique jewellery and charming giftware . 102 Osborne St , 204‐477‐6489 Poppie Clothing ( Women ) A modern space featuring chic fashions from lines such as Vero Moda and Sweet Pea . 2‐1724 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐7311
Style Bar ( Women ) Upstairs Osborne Village spot offers polished , stylish clothes for ladies and babies . 470 River Ave , 204‐505‐1351
Tharnzie ( Women ) Boasts trendy women ’ s apparel , including bold dresses , bright handbags , and statement jewellery . 100 Osborne St , 204‐504‐6522
Therapy ( Women ) This store carries an ever-changing array of styles from blue jeans to ball gowns . 485 Academy Rd , 204‐417‐0557
Valencia ( Women ) Feel-good feminine dresses and stylish separates for women of all sizes make this a welcome new go-to . 10‐725 Corydon Ave , 204-477-1278 Vittorio Rossi ( Men ) A selection of menswear , shoes and accessories , including tailored denim , sportswear and dress shirts . 2-1735 Corydon Ave , 204‐489‐1001
for gardeners
Lacoste Garden Centre Six working greenhouses , a gift store , and a retail yard all on six acres of land make this centre worth a visit . 2787 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-256-2377
Sage Garden Herbs , perennials , exotics , vegetables , and more grown with all natural fertilizer . 3410 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐257‐2715
Shelmerdine Manitoba ’ s largest garden centre has a great selection of seasonal home decor and kitchenware . 7800 Roblin Blvd , 204‐895‐7203 St . Mary ’ s Nursery More than 30 themed Christmas trees and vignettes transform this garden centre into a winter wonderland . 2901 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-255-7353
for global tastes
Global Connections An eclectic mix of gifts , clothing , jewellery , accessories and instruments from around the world . Johnston Terminal at the Forks , 204‐989-2173 Mandarin International Buddha figurines and sushi and sake sets are hidden amongst Canadian souvenirs . Johnston Terminal at The Forks , 204‐943‐0383 Oseredok Boutique Find local art , imported jewellery , books , and embroidery . Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre , 184 Alexander Ave East , 204‐942‐0218
for gifters
290 McDermot Shops Discover a hub of local designers and makers in this sunny studio space . Commonwealth Mfg ( consciously crafted shirts ), commonwealthmfg . com ; Lot Ceramics ( unique handmade ceramics ), lotceramics . com ; Made by Josephine ( playful handmade clothing ), madebyjosephone . com ; Wilder Goods ( Canvas rucksacks , vegetabletanned satchels and accessories intended to age gracefully ), wilderwpg . com . 290 McDermot Ave
Beyond Flowers Known for its orchid selection , among other exotics such as birds of paradise . Lots of Christmas giftware . 1099 Corydon Ave , 204‐477‐5787
Boutique du Voyageur Home base for Festival du Voyageur gifts , this year-round shop stocks iconic red sashes , leather and fur mukluks and mittens . 233 Provencher Blvd , 204‐237‐7692
Canadian Museum for Human Rights ( CMHR ) Boutique Commemorative accessories bear the CMHR logo , fair trade and ethically sourced products , including clothing , bags and stunning jewellery . 85 Israel Asper Way , 204‐289‐2000 Coal and Canary Local company ’ s boutique where their beloved quirky-named candles are displayed alongside a collection of Canadian-made bath and beauty products . 1 Forks Market Rd , 2nd floor , 204-947-5484 The Forks Market Stores A wide range of gift shops and boutiques carrying souvenirs , handcrafted jewellery , candles , Manitoba-made products and specialty foods . All locations found at The Forks Market , 2nd floor . Golden Boy Gift Shop Manitoba themed products- from souvenirs to books to jewellery inside the Legislative Building . 101-450 Broadway , 204-945-8628
The Good Box Gifts Themed gift boxes stuffed with gourmet gummies , bath scrubs and scented soy candles . Select from specialty items to create personalized presents . 3-564 Osborne St , thegoodboxgifts . com .
Grace & Co . Ltd This modern lifestyle boutique is stocked with one-of-a-kind items such as printed place papers and milk soap . 556 Academy Rd , 204‐292‐9394 Humboldt ’ s Legacy A haven for the eco-conscious shopper . Earth-friendly apparel , childrens toys , sari throws and cruelty-free skincare products . 167 Lilac St , 204‐772‐1404
June Home Supply Rustic farmhouse furniture act as charming display shelves for kitchen essentials like handcrafted knife sets and linen tea towels . 2-250 Kennedy St , 204-430-3758
Little Tree Hugger Boutique Charming store and studio space carries handmade creations by local artisans including soaps , pottery , and home decor . 776 Corydon Ave , 204-963-9822
The Locals A curated selection of Manitoba-made food and drinks , jewellery , lotions , soaps and decor . 9-1050 Logan Ave , Outlet Collection Mall pop ups . thelocalswpg . com
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