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
20 where. ca july / august 2018