BY NINA BRYK
EDITOR’S PICK
TOP 5 BUYS TO GET
ACTIVE
SCENE IN THE CITY
EXCHANGE DISTRICT
The artsy Exchange District is home to creative
entrepreneurs based in some of Winnipeg’s most
historic buildings. A trendy tour of this 'hood starts at
Tiny Feast, for an artful arrangement of modern gifts,
stationery and home accessories. Nearby, ring into
Sutton Smithworks, a premier boutique for elegant and
dazzling jewellery pieces. Continue down the street
to Kit & Ace. This spacious shop offers the perfect
combination of comfort and quality, with clothing fit for
the office, gym, and everywhere in between. For a well-
deserved treat, step into Cakeology and indulge in a
red velvet cake pop (or two). Stroll north past Red River
College to score the impressively stylish and powerful
Helsinki Vifa Bluetooth speaker at modern design store
Hut K (pictured).
With so many outdoor activities to do during
your stay, rely on these stores to get you
prepared.
Cyclists will love the variety of bikes,
accessories, and apparel found at Bikes and
Beyond. The store carries a wide selection of fun
bike accessories by Electra like colourful mesh
baskets and matching patterned basket liners.
227 Henderson Hwy, 204-669-5590, Map 1: L-7
Set a new personal best with a new pair of
runners from Canadian Footwear. This store has
one of the largest athletic shoe collections in
Winnipeg, and experts to help find the perfect fit.
Multiple locations, see page 22.
Find seasonal sporting equipment available
for purchase or rent at Woodcock Cycle
(pictured). Check out the Lucky collection, flashy
and lightweight scooters that are taking over
skate parks across Canada. 433 St Mary's Rd,
204‑253‑5896, Map 1: S-7
Before heading to the lake, shop Manitoba
line Deadfish paddleboards that are specially
designed for lakes and rivers at Peepers. Sun
protection t-shirts and hats are also on hand for
lake goers. 866 Corydon Ave, 204-474-2861,
Map 1: T-2
Find stylish swimwear at Hula Hut. Shop SKYE
collection for classy one-piece suits with playful
open backs. 1504 St Mary’s Rd, 204-237-0457,
Map 2: F-4
MANITOBA MEMENTO: CAMELINA OIL
For a souvenir that pulls double duty as a tasty and ultra-nutritious pantry addition, take
home a bottle of locally produced camelina oil. The non-GMO oil is packed with good-for-
you benefits due to naturally high levels of Omega-3 and Vitamin E. Don’t worry about
burning off nutritional value—unlike other culinary oils, can withstand high heat cooking
up to 475°F. This wonder ingredient, produced by Erna and Frantz Kracher of Freefield
Organics, was the first certified organic camelina oil in Canada. On their 400 acre farm
in rural Inglis, Manitoba the couple grows and cold presses the seed into oil. To try before
you buy, visit restaurant and gift shop Pineridge Hollow and taste chef Matty Neufeld's
camelina-dressed wildberry salad before picking up a bottle. Also available in the city
centre at DeLuca's Market. Pineridge Hollow, 67086 Heatherdale Rd, 25 km out of the city,
204‑777‑3881; and DeLuca’s, 950 Portage Ave, 204‑774‑7617, Map 2: D-3
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