Where Edmonton Magazine September/October 2018

Y SHOPPING Retail CAT CAFÉ ON WHYTE Spotlight Coffee with a side of cat cuddles? You’ve found the purr-fect place! For owner Vivian Deng, there was only one paw-sibility when she and her husband started their own business. Now at Alberta’s first permanent cat café, you can relax in the cat lounge with a catpurrcino and then grab a mew-mento to commemorate the visit. Welcome to the Cat Café… What’s the best part about running this type of business? The absolute best part is that we get to see cats who have been strays or surrendered be chosen by loving families and moved into their forever homes. It’s also exciting to see our guests always leave with smiles on their faces. Which other local businesses have you partnered with? We’re partnered with SAF E Team, a local non-profit organization that provides our adoptable cats, and we essentially function as a foster home. Our espresso beans are from ACE Coffee Roasters, a well-known local roastery, and we bring in local baked goodies from Hazeldean Bakery and Sucre M. For our meowchandise, Purr Ogies for Cats & Bow Wow Biscuits creates food-themed cat toys infused with a special catnip blend. What are the most popular items in the store? The most popular are our mugs and the cat backpacks—or rather, backpacks for your cats. These bags are hard to come by, but they’re a way to bring your cats to experience the great outdoors in a sheltered backpack. We also particularly love our cat-themed plates—they’re the perfect addition to any cat lover’s home! Cats are well known for their cat-titude. How can guests maximize their cuddling time? The best way is to visit first thing in the morning when the cats are well rested and ready for attention. We even sell treats they’ll come running for (though these are regulated so they don’t have too many in one day). But cats often sleep 12 to 15 hours a day and aren’t always going to be active and playful, so we ask that customers respect their lifestyle by giving them gentle pets during these sleepier times. —By Tamara Aschenbrenner This directory is a selection of establishments recommended by WHERE Edmonton. Alberta has no provincial sales tax (PST); however, a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applied to most items. Visitors from other countries can obtain a GST rebate for most goods purchased in Canada. For information call the Visitor Rebate Unit at 1-800-668-4747. If calling from outside Canada, 1-616-991-3346. Coordinates refer to maps on pages 59 to 61. ART SUPPLIES��33 BIKE SHOPS��33 BOOKSTORES ��33 BRIDAL SHOPS��34 COLLECTIBLES��34 CUSTOM FRAMING��34 FASHION: CHILDREN��34 FASHION: MEN��34 FASHION: UNISEX��34 FASHION: WOMEN��34 FLORISTS��34 GIFTS & KEEPSAKES��34 GOURMET FOOD��34 HEALTH & BEAUTY��35 HOME ACCESSORIES��35 HOME FURNISHINGS & DÉCOR��35 JEWELLERY & WATCHES ��35 KITCHENWARE��36 LINGERIE & HOSIERY��36 PET STORES & SUPPLIES��36 SHOES ��36 SHOPPI NG CENTRES ��37 SPECIALTY SHOPS & SERVICES��37 STATIONERY��38 SWIMWEAR��38 TOYS & GAMES ��38 VEHICLES ��38 WINE & SPIRITS��38 FOR FULL LISTINGS, PLEASE VISIT where.ca/edmonton The following symbols, located at the end of each listing, denote the establishment’s location: D —Downtown N —North Edmonton S —South Edmonton W —West Edmonton ART SUPPLIES DESERRES As the largest retailer of art and craft supplies in Canada, this two-storey art store is a treasure trove of creative inspiration and guarantees a colourful shopping experience. Mon - Sat 10 am - 9 pm; Sun 11 am - 6 pm. West Edmonton Mall, 8882-170 St., 780-442-2205. deserres.ca Map 4-K4 W THE PAINT SPOT This artist-run visual arts centre carries fine art materials of all kinds and many top brands ranging from student to professional quality. Find paper, canvas, paint, ink, brushes, easels, and more, or take an art class or workshop at the Artelier studio. Mon - Wed 9:30 am - 6 pm; Thu 9:30 am - 9 pm; Fri - Sat 9:30 am - 6 pm; Sun 12 pm - 5 pm. 10032-81 Ave., 780-432-0240. paintspot.ca Map 2-L4 S LOCAL BIKE SHOPS KLONDIKE CYCLE With quality products and a passionate staff of athletes, Klondike Cycle can meet all of your cycling, hockey, and ringette needs. The store carries a wide range of parts and brands. Mon - Wed 10 am - 6 pm; Thu - Fri 10 am - 8 pm; Sat 9 am - 5 pm; Sun 12 pm - 5 pm. 10041-170 St., 780-484-3307. goklondike.ca Map 4-F5 W BOOKSTORES ALHAMBRA BOOKS Enjoy a quiet browse at this used book store, which is filled wall to wall with over 40,000 titles. Alhambra specializes in history, Canadiana, fiction, religious studies, and politics. Tue - Wed 10:30 am - 6 pm; Thu 10:30 am - 8 pm; Fri - Sat 10:30 am - 6 pm; Sun 12 pm - 6 pm; Closed Mon. 10115-81 Ave., 780-439-4195. S MANDOLIN BOOKS & COFFEE Located in Edmonton's historic Highlands district, this is a cozy retreat. Enjoy a latte or herbal tea and a bit of baking while browsing a wide selection of quality used books. Free WiFi is available. Mon - Fri 8 am - 9 pm; Sat - Sun 9 am - 9 pm. 6419-112 Ave., 780-479-4050. mandolinbooks.com Map 1-E3 N WEE BOOK INN This renowned used bookstore buys, sells, and trades books of all interests and genres, with an impressive selection that gives readers everything from new releases to rare first editions. Daily 9 am - 12 am. Downtown: 10328 Jasper Ave., 780-423-1434. Map 3-E5 North: 8101-118 Ave., 780-474-7888. Map 1-D3 South: 10310 Whyte (82) Ave., 780-432-7230. weebookinn.com Map 2-J3 D N S Stock up for Thanksgiving dinner with some fresh veg at one of the city’s farmers’ markets. (pg 53) SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 // where.ca 33

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