SHOPPING
This guide features the city ’ s most noteworthy retailers of interest to travellers . Most stores in Winnipeg are open Mon- Wed 10 am-6 pm , Thu-Fri 10 am-9 pm , Sat 10 am-6 pm , Sun noon-5 pm . See maps beginning on page 43 .
SHOPPING BY NEIGHBOURHOOD
These are the city ’ s unique shopping districts , each featuring a large number of locally owned specialty stores .
ACADEMY This tree-lined neighbourhood street is home to a selection of upscale stores . Gourmet food , home accessories , fashion and unique jewellery abound . Map 2 : D-3 Blue Hills Design Furniture & Home Decor Cha Cha Palace Clothing / Women Chestnut Lane Boutique Clothing / Women Cornelia Bean Food & Wine European Shoe Shop Shoes Eyelet Dove Lingerie & Swimwear G . J . Andrews Food & Wine Grace & Co . Ltd . Furniture & Home Decor Joan ’ s Fashion Accessories Lake Life Gifts Mad About Style Boutique Clothing / Women Margot + Maude Clothing / Women Portico Indoor & Outdoor Living Furniture & Home Decor Redeemed Vintage & Consignment Clothing Therapy Clothing / Women Tiber River Naturals Health & Beauty
CORYDON / LITTLE ITALY The stores along this trendy strip and around Corydon Ave offer fashion , cutting edge home decor , plants , food and giftware . Map 1 : T-2 Aschenti Cocoa Confectionaries Epsilon Creations Jewellery Frescolio Food & Wine Humboldt ’ s Legacy Gifts Maison S Health / Beauty October Clothing / Women Peepers Lingerie / Swimwear Radiance Gifts / Imported Uomo Clothing / Men
DOWNTOWN The centre of the city , bustling with sleek and trendy shops that cater to the business crowd . Map 1 : O-4 The Bay Department Stores Best of Friends Gift Shop Gifts Bison Books Books & Magazines EPH Apparel Clothing / Men Hanford Drewitt Clothing / Men H ’ Attitude Fashion Accessories Jets Gear Sports Cards & Collectibles Perfume Paradise Health & Beauty Shefield & Sons Cityplace Tobacco Ten Spa Spa Thomas Hinds Tobacconist Tobacco Verde Plant Design Gifts / Nature Themed
EXCHANGE DISTRICT Designated a National Historic Site , this neighbourhood is best seen on foot . Stores housed in turn-of-the-last-century buildings offer a unique shopping experience . Map 1 : N-4 bellaBALAS Clothing / Women Birks Jewellery Boutique Anya Clothing / Women dconstruct Jewellery Jewellery The Foxy Shoppe Clothing / Women Haberdashery Guys and Girls Fashion Accessories Hilary Druxman Jewellery Hoopers Furniture & Home Decor Hut K Furniture & Home Decor Interior Illusions Furniture & Home Decor Into the Music Music Kit & Ace Clothing Lennard Taylor Clothing Sutton Smithworks Jewellery Tara Davis Studio Boutique Gifts / Accessories Tiny Feast Gifts Toad Hall Toys Toys U . N . Luggage Luggage West Coast Kids Funiture & Home Decor
THE FORKS The Forks Market and Johnston Terminal are home to many locally owned businesses selling baked goods , home decor , imported gifts and antiques . Map 1 : Q-5 The Almond Tree Gifts Bayshore Gifts in Glass Gifts Children ’ s Museum Shop Toys Fenton ’ s Wine Merchants Food & Wine Gilbert ’ s Stones Gifts Global Connections Gifts / Imported Kite and Kaboodle Toys Lifa Home Furniture & Home Decor Riverstone Spa Spa Sk8 Skates Sporting Goods The Forks Trading Company Gifts Teekca ’ s Aboriginal Boutique Gifts / imported Two Rivers Gifts WAG @ The Forks Gifts
OSBORNE VILLAGE Just south of downtown , this is one of Winnipeg ’ s best walking districts . Shops cater to the hood ’ s hip , urban clientele . Osborne St between River Ave and McMillan Ave . Map 1 : R-3 The Be . YOU . Tee Factory Health / Beauty The Canister Food & Wine The Happy Cooker Kitchenware & Gifts Music Trader Music Out of the Blue Clothing / Women Oxfords Aveda Salon & Lifestyle Boutique Health / Beauty Pinky ’ s Bakeshop Food & Wine Rooster Shoes Roger Watson Jewellers Jewellery Shakti Fashion Accessories Silver Lotus Fashion Accessories Style Bar Clothing
RIVER HEIGHTS This residential area is one of the most desirable in the city . The district ’ s shops are stocked with au courant merchandise from home decor to high‐end children ’ s wear . Map 2 : E-3 Danali Clothing Diamond Gallery Jewellery Five Small Rooms Gifts For Space Sake Furniture & Home Decor The Greek Market Food & Wine Loka Clothing / Women Luxe Label Clothing / Women The North Face Sporting Goods Oliv Tasting Room Food & Wine Paper Gallery Gifts Poppie Clothing Clothing / Women These Four Walls Furniture & Home Decor Village Streetwear Clothing Vittorio Rossi Clothing / Men
ST . VITAL This residential area in the south of the city is home to St Vital Centre mall and several locally owned shops . Map 2 : E-4 The Bay Department Stores Canadian Footwear Shoes Ce Soir Lingerie & Swimwear Gimli Fish Market Food & Wine Hula Hut Lingerie & Swimwear Investment Pieces Clothing / Women Olympia Cycle & Ski Sporting Goods River City Sports Sports Cards & Collectibles The Ruby Slipper Vintage Shop Vintage & Consignment Sofia ’ s Boutique Clothing / Women Tamarack Sporting Goods Woodcock Cycle Sporting Goods
TUXEDO Known for large homes for high income earners , this luxe hood is home to shops with gifts and essentials for families . Map 2 : D-3 Assiniboine Park Zoo Gift Shops Toys Toto ‘ N Dot Clothing / Children
SHOPPING CENTRES / DEPARTMENT STORES
THE BAY Oldest department store chain in Canada carries fashion , jewellery , cosmetics , home furnishings , toys , sporting goods and more . 450 Portage Ave , 204‐783‐2112 , Map 1 : P-3 ; St . Vital Centre , 204‐255‐1227 , Map 2 : F-4 ; CF Polo Park Shopping Centre , 204‐975‐3228 , thebay . com , Map 2 : D-3
CF POLO PARK This West End mall is the largest in the city , boasting more than 200 shops , services and restaurants . New additions include Anthropologie , Urban Outfitters , Banana Republic , BCBG Max Azria , Michael Kors , H & M , and ivivva athletica . Anchored by The Bay and Sears . Mon-Fri 10 am-9 pm , Sat 9:30 am- 6 pm , Sun 11 am-6 pm . 1485 Portage Ave , 204‐784‐2501 , cfshops . com , Map 2 : D-3
THE FORKS Two former rail storage facilities are home to many locally owned stores and specialty kiosks that carry clothing , imported wares and specialty foods . Hours may vary for restaurants and retailers . The Forks Market , Sat-Thu 9:30 am-6:30 pm , Fri 9:30 am-9 pm ; Johnston Terminal , Sat-Thu 10 am-6 pm , Fri 10 am-9 pm , 1 Forks Market Rd , 204‐942‐6302 , theforks . com , Map 1 : Q-5
ST . VITAL CENTRE This large south-end mall has more than 160 stores and services . Anchored by The Bay , Wal-Mart , Sears , Chapters and Silver City Cinema . Recent additions include Victoria ’ s Secret and Saje Natural Wellness . Mon-Fri 10 am-9 pm , Sat 9:30 am- 6 pm , Sun 11 am-6 pm . 1225 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐257‐5646 , stvitalcentre . com , Map 2 : F-4
BOOKS & MAGAZINES
BISON BOOKS This downtown nook stocks antique , used , and out of print books . Everything from first edition classics to the latest beach reads . 424 Graham Ave , 204‐947‐5931 , bisonbooks . ca , Map 1 : P-3
McNALLY ROBINSON BOOKSELLERS One of Canada ’ s top independent bookstores renowned for its extensive selection of Canadian and local authors and children ’ s books as well as a great selection of gifts . Also houses Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery . Grant Park Shopping Centre , 204‐475‐0483 , mcnallyrobinson . com , Map 2 : E-3
PRAIRIE SKY BOOKS A variety of books on astrology , healthful lifestyles , cooking , yoga , fiction , non fiction , new age and spirituality in this incense-scented space . Also a selection of jewellery , music and clothing . 871 Westminster Ave , 204‐774‐6152 , prairieskybooks . com , Map 1 : R-1
CLOTHING
DANALI Sophisticated clothing for men and women . Collections from Theory , Judith and Charles , John Varvatos , Nudie Jeans , Tiger of Sweden and more . Open 7 days a week . 100‐530 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐489‐0577 , danali . ca , Map 2 : E-3
KIT & ACE New Exchange District shop carries contemporary fashions for men and women with a minimalist aesthetic . Technical Cashmere is durable and practical . 264 McDermot Ave , kitandace . com , Map 1 : O-4
LENNARD TAYLOR This store and design shop carries leather and denim clothing accessories including wallets , bags and holsters , all made by local designer Lennard Taylor . 223 McDermot Ave , 204-791-4547 , lennardtaylor . com , Map 1 : O-5
STYLE BAR Osborne Village spot offers polished , stylish clothes for ladies and gentlemen . Carries Half United Accessories , a line that donates half of all proceeds to charity . Menswear selection includes perfectly fitting Stantt dress shirts . 470 River Ave , 204‐505‐1351 , stylebarboutique . com Map 1 : R-3
T-SHIRT CONNECTION Boutique offers souvenir clothing , including sweatshirts , kids ’ t-shirts , hats and custom embellishments . 90-1580 Taylor Ave , 204‐475‐9442 , Map 2 : E-3
VILLAGE STREETWEAR Fashion-forward clothing , footwear and accessories including Canada Goose coats and brands Ben Sherman , Scotch & Soda , Nobis , Joe ’ s Jeans and Fly London . 10‐1700 Corydon Ave , 204‐489‐1956 , Map 2 : D-3
CLOTHING / WOMEN
BOUTIQUE ANYA Minimalist shop in the Exchange District carries impeccably sophisticated essentials along with jewellery made by artists and designers who focus on local production . Brands include Surface Handmade , LINE the Label and Product of Privilege . 88 Albert St , 204‐416-1323 , Map 2 : O-3
16 where . ca MAY / JUNE 2017