SHOPPING
OSEREDOK BOUTIQUE Works by local and international artists , as well as imported jewellery , books , music , embroidery , ceramics and giftware . Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre , 184 Alexander Ave East , 204‐942‐0218 , Map 2 : N-4
RADIANCE Metaphysically focused store boasts locally made and imported products . Pretty greeting cards , journals , aromatherapy , products , candles , crystals , handmade silver jewellery and spiritual soundtracks . Many books on creativity , spiritual growth , inspiration and healthy living . 7-875 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4231 , radiancegifts . com , Map 1 : T‐2
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES Fair trade decor , tablecloths , wallets and jewellery from developing countries . Mennonite Central Committee stores offer handmade crafts and giftware imported from around the world . 134 Plaza Dr , 204‐261‐6381 , Map 2 : F-4 ; 963 Henderson Hwy , 204‐661‐5545 , tenthousandvillages . ca , Map 2 : C-5
GIFTS / NATURE-THEMED
ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO GIFT SHOPS Featuring gifts for kids of all ages . Find moveable puppets , elephant poo notebooks and bamboo rain sticks in the Wild Things Gift Shop , and cute polar plushies at Arctic Treasures inside the Journey to Churchill exhibit . All proceeds go back to the Park . Assiniboine Park Zoo , 2595 Roblin Blvd , 204‐927‐8042 , Map 2 : D-2
THE MUSEUM SHOP Dinosaur figurines are the crowd favourite . Stone carvings , kids ’ toys , and educational games . Manitoba Museum , 190 Rupert Ave , 204‐988‐0615 , Map 1 : N-4
THE NATURE SHOP Located in FortWhyte Alive , this shop carries all sorts of great gifts for nature enthusiasts , including nature-inspired jewellery , notecards , kids ’ toys and books . 1961 McCreary Rd , 204‐989‐8364 , Map 2 : F‐2
THE PREFERRED PERCH This fun gift shop is the spot for garden lovers and birding enthusiasts , with glass birdbaths , bird food , hummingbird feeders , and garden decor . 1604 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐257‐3724 , Map 2 : F-4
SHELMERDINE Manitoba ’ s largest garden center has a great selection of seasonal and home decor , kitchenware , gifts and ladies fashions by Vero Moda and Desigual . Located five minutes west of Winnipeg past the Perimeter Hwy . 7800 Roblin Blvd , 204‐895‐7203
VERDE PLANT DESIGN Bright and airy nook on Graham Avenue is filled with succlents , air plants , and cacti as well as modern and trendy pots and hangers . Design a DIY terrarium or pick up knick knacks for garden and home . 419 Graham Ave , verdeterrariums . com , Map 1 : P-3
HEALTH & BEAUTY
AVEDA Hair school , retail store and salon all featuring the luxurious natural , eco-friendly products of Aveda in a chic Exchange District building . Go green and indulge yourself with a plant-based pamper . 80 Rorie St , 204‐452‐7830 , Map 1 : O-4
THE BE • YOU • TEE FACTORY This chic spot offers makeup application and mobile makeup services . Blowouts , makeup and brow services are also available at The Be • You • Tee Bar . 107-100 Osborne St , 204‐221‐4434 , 452 River Ave , Map 1 : R-4
DI ERBE INC Vegan soaps and certified organic skin care manufactured in St . Boniface include aromatherapy products and soothing salves for sensitive skin . 111 Marion St , 204‐415‐7888 , Map 2 : D-4
EDWARD CARRIERE Charming West Broadway salon and spa . Downstairs boutique stocks upscale indulgences like jewellery , perfume , hair accessories and handbags . Brands include Creed , Diptyque , and lingerie from Winnipeg . 162 Spence St , 204‐987‐6441 , Map 1 : R-3
MAISON S SALON SPATELIER Small spa / salon and retail space stocks some of the best beauty products on the market . In-house line of luxury hair , body and mineral makeup products also available . 161 Lilac Ave , 204‐475‐9264 , Map 1 : T-2
OXFORDS AVEDA SALON & LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE Established in 1993 , Oxfords is an original Aveda hair salon . Makeup services and on-site boutique featuring pure plant and mineral products . 196 Osborne St , 204‐287‐8939 , Map 1 : R-4
PERFUME PARADISE Perfume and cologne bottles line the walls from floor to ceiling . Specializing in new , unusual , discontinued and hard-to-find fragrances . Will search for a favourite scent . 253 Vaughan St , 204‐275‐7493 , Map 1 : P-3
TIBER RIVER NATURALS Bright space carries house line of bath and body products for the beauty queens . Includes lip balm , hair shakes , travel kits and nail and body bar services . 408 Academy Rd , 204-474‐2333 , Map 2 : D-3 ; 3-1650 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐284‐4247 , tiberriver . ca , Map 2 : F-2 .
JEWELLERY
BIJOU Modern jewellery from local designers , along with custom pieces designed and created on site . The oneof-a-kind Bijou Collection includes colourful gemstones , sterling silver and stunning gold pieces . This shop is an exclusive seller of Alexis Bittar . 539 Osborne St , 204‐233‐9744 , Map 2 : E-4 ; 1 Lombard Pl , Richardson Concourse , 204-615-9555 , bijoutreasures . ca , Map 1 : 0-4
BIRKS Expansive store boasts wedding and engagement bands , jaw-dropping pearls , watches , and diamond-encrusted cuff links . Gifts for the new baby and some high-end home items like Sterling silverware sets . Diamonds are ethically mined and certified Canadian . 191 Lombard Ave , 204-786‐7468 , maisonbirks . com , Map 1 : 0-4
DCONSTRUCT Materials like concrete , corian countertop , and resin are transformed into sleek , wearable necklaces , bracelets , and earrings . The resulting jewellery is eco-friendly , with each piece containing at least 40 % recycled material . 84 1 / 2 Albert St , 1‐888‐817‐2946 , dconstruct . ca , Map 1 : O-4
DIAMOND GALLERY Luxury jewellery selection and shopping experience . Custom designs by Allan & Lisa Malbranck . An amazing selection of platinum , gold , diamonds , pearls and Bulova watches . 1735 Corydon Ave , 204-488‐9813 , diamond-gallery . com , Map 2 : D-3
EPSILON CREATIONS A wide selection of coloured stones like emeralds , rubies and sapphires . Award-winning custom designers whose creations range from contemporary to antique stylings . Also importer and wholesaler of fine gemstones . Extensive collection of pieces from exclusive designers in gold , platinum , stainless steel and titanium . 50 Stafford St , 204‐453‐2008 , shop-epsilon . ca , Map 1 : T-2
HILARY DRUXMAN Chic boutique features sleek , minimalist jewellery by local designer Hilary Druxman . Exquisite pieces in Sterling silver , yellow and white gold are handcrafted in the atelier behind the shop . 1-258 McDermot Ave , 204-947‐1322 , hilarydruxman . com , Map 1 : O-4
INDEPENDENT JEWELLERS Traditional gift store with a wide selection of luxury watches , including Rolex and Omega , and fine jewellery . Carrier of prestigious Forevermark diamonds . 493 Notre Dame Ave , 204‐774‐5544 , Map 1 : N-3 ; CF Polo Park , 204‐204‐783‐3113 , independentjewellers . com , Map 2 : D-3
REDD LINE JEWELLERY Quaint space showcasing jewellery inspired by the prairie landscape . Artisanal jewellery includes pendants and earrings shaped like daisies , fish and the tree of life . Custom work available . 725 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-253‐6849 , Map 2 : E-5
ROGER WATSON JEWELLERS Unique designs in gold and platinum , featuring high-quality diamonds and coloured stones . Custom orders welcome . Repair shop on the premises will also accomodate rush sizings . 236 Osborne St , 204-956‐2096 , rogerwatsonjewellers . com , Map 1 : R-3
SUTTON SMITHWORKS Longtime Exchange District shop creates custom made jewellery and repairs on site . Stunning array of pieces in silver and layered with precious stones . 103-250 McDermot Ave , 204‐942‐5236 , Map 1 : O-4
KITCHENWARE & GIFTS
D . A . NIELS GOURMET KITCHENWARE This shop features a variety of fun and functional products from around the globe for restaurants and the home cook , including Le Creuset tableware , Staub cookware , and Japanese knives . Will source items and special order . 485 Berry St , 204‐953‐2345 , danielsgourmetkitchenware . ca , Map 2 : D-2
THE HAPPY COOKER A toy store for the culinarily inclined , this Osborne Village fixture stocks unbreakable glass , a wall of knives and molecular gastronomy kits for fun foams and froths . 464 Stradbrook Ave , 204‐453‐2665 , thehappycooker . ca , Map 1 : R-3
LINGERIE & SWIMWEAR
BRA BAR & PANTERIE ( women ) Specializing in bras , bra fitting and mastectomy products . Domestic and imported lines including by Chantelle , Elomi ,
Fantasie , Prima Donna and Marie-Jo . Bra sizes 32AA-48H . Swimwear available at Provencher location . 100-160 Provencher
Blvd , 204‐231‐3487 , Map 1 : P-6 ; 1765 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐487‐3487 , thebrabar . com , Map 2 : D-3
CE SOIR ( women ) An exquisite space featuring bras , undergarments and sleepwear . Lines from European designers Freya , Fantasie , Panache , Prima Donna , and Hanky Panky . Bra sizes 30AA-46JJ . Personalized fittings . 145-166 Meadowood Dr , 204‐253‐8788 , cesoirlingerie . com , Map 2 : F-4
DIVA LINGERIE ( women ) Designer bras from England , Belgium and France ranging in sizes from 30AA-52JJ . Specializing in backless and strapless foundations , chemises , silk sleep shirts and swimwear . Personalized fittings . Lise Charmel , Simone Perele , Elomi and Empreinte . Grant Park Shopping Centre , 204-452‐1802 , divalingerie . ca , Map 2 : E‐3 ; St Vital Centre , 204‐253‐2454 , Map 2 : F-4
EYELET DOVE ( women ) This comfortable , feminine space carries some of the world ’ s most exclusive brands of lingerie and swimwear . Lingerie by Christine , swimwear by Gottex , Diva of Israel and Princesse Tam- Tam . Daywear , nightwear and robes for women . Bra sizes 34A-46HH . 485 Academy Rd , 204-488‐0403 , Map 2 : D-3
GRAVITY LINGERIE ( men , women ) Sleek and stylish space featuring lingerie and foundation garments . Some men ’ s underwear . Carries lines such as Chantelle , PrimaDonna , and Commando , double-faced underwear and foundation garments that don ’ t show through clothing . 252 Stafford St , 204‐691‐8858 , gravitylingerie . ca , Map 1 : T-1
Take home some local art , or make your own ! Ojibway artist Leo “ Sweetpea ” Neilson is showing work and leading art-making workshops at WAG @ The Forks ( pg 20 ) from Mar 24-Apr 23 .
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