shopping
THE FORKS MARKET STORES This historical attraction houses dozens of shops . Aida Crystal ( handmade fine glass and crystal products ) 204‐253‐1609 ; The Almond Tree ( imported & specialty candy ), 204‐947‐2795 ; Distant Caravans ( gifts from Middle East and Africa ), 204‐947‐2169 ; Dragon House ( Chinese imports ), 204‐943‐3882 ; The Forks Trading Company ( Canadian handmade products , includes jewellery and art ), 204‐949‐1785 ; Gilbert ’ s Stones ( amber , amethyst and ammolite jewellery and sweaters from Ecuador and Peru ), 204‐956‐5193 ; Mystic Scents ( incense ), 204‐772‐6163 ; S . F . Imports ( Ukrainian imports ), 204‐943‐8167 ; Teekca ’ s Aboriginal Boutique ( gifts crafted by First Nations artists , mukluks , dream catchers ); Two Rivers ( Canadian souvenirs ). All locations can be found at Map 1 : Q-5
FIVE SMALL ROOMS This sunny space elegantly showcases giftware , contemporary and traditional fine china , silverware , crystal and jewellery . 2‐1176 Taylor Ave , 204‐488‐8099 , fivesmallrooms . com , Map 2 : E-3
GRACE & CO . LTD This bright and airy lifestyle boutique carries everything for home and body . Shelves are stocked with one‐of‐a‐kind items such as printed place papers , milk soap and serving ware by local maker JBA Ceramics . 556 Academy Rd , 204‐292‐9394 , graceandcompanyltd . com , Map 2 : D-3
HUMBOLDT ’ S LEGACY This shop is a haven for the ecoconscious shopper . A selection of Earth‐friendly items like bamboo apparel and fair trade organic coffee and tea are part of the product mix . 167 Lilac St , 204‐772‐1404 , humboldtslegacy . com , Map 1 : T-2
LA PARFUMERIE Canada ’ s only remaining parfumerie . Create a custom scent or choose a house signature . Perfumes , blended with quality essential oils , contain no alcohol or animal products . 145 Evanson St , 204‐475‐4895 , nothingperfume . com , Map 2 : D-3
Discover Manitoba ’ s largest selection of swimwear , featuring designer swimwear , cup sizes to GG , and plus sizes to 3X , with personalized service and fitting .
866 Corydon Ave . 204-474-2861 peepersswimwear . com open 7 days a week
PINERIDGE HOLLOW Showroom of high‐quality furniture inspired by a prairie lifestyle . Country‐style themed rooms display quilts , tea sets , baby products , garden supplies , gourmet treats and tableware . Oakbank MB , off Hwy 59 , east on Garven Rd , 204‐777‐3881 , pineridgehollow . com , Map 2 : A-7
PUBLIC GENERAL STORE Stocks beautiful , primarily Canadian made home decor , food , and natural body products . Also , fresh bouquets of the week . 156 Sherbrook St , 204‐775‐0504 , shoppublic . co , Map 1 : R-2
TARA DAVIS STUDIO BOUTIQUE This bright and colourful boutique carries hand‐made treasures made by the owner and other Canadian designers . Great place to find local art prints and handmade ceramics . 246 McDermot Ave , 204‐504‐8272 , taradavis . ca , Map 1 : O-4
TINY FEAST Cute Exchange District boutique specializes in stationery with clean , artful design . Swoon over pretty notebooks , pens , gifts , and housewares . ‘ Peg‐centric art prints are a local favourite . 217 McDermot Ave , 204‐942‐5889 , tinyfeast . com , Map 1 : O-4
WAG @ THE FORKS The Winnipeg Art Gallery ’ s retail space features Inuit , First Nations and Métis art from some of Canada ’ s most celebrated artists . This store also carries artisan‐made jewellery , crafts and gifts from the WAG Gallery Shop . Johnston Terminal at The Forks , main floor , 204‐789‐1349 , Map 1 : O‐5
gifts / imported
LA BODEGA IMPORTS Step into another world at this eclectic shop , where shelves are piled with colourful garden decor , decorative glass and glassware , artwork , and pottery sourced directly from Mexico . 955 Portage Ave , 204‐772‐4331 , labodegaimports . com , Map 2 : D-3
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS An eclectic mix of gifts , women ’ s clothing , silver jewellery , hats , and scarves from around the world . Also carries Trollbeads line of jewellery . Unique lanterns , journals , and instruments . Johnston Terminal at The Forks , main floor , 204‐989‐2173 , globalconnections . ca , Map 1 : Q-5
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