PROVENCHER BLVD
BY KAITLIN VITT
PHOTOS COURTESY OF IAN MCCAUSLAND( SMAK DAB), FROMAGERIE BOTHWELL, TINY FEAST.
SCENE IN THE CITY
PROVENCHER BLVD
Just a short walk or drive from downtown, over Winnipeg ' s iconic Esplanade Riel, lies beloved St. Boniface, an historic Franco-Manitoban hub with specialty shops. Visit the Festival du Voyageur boutique to buy festival-branded clothing, traditional instruments and the iconic ceinture fléchée( sash). Say bonjour to new and used books, games, greeting cards and magazines— in French and English— at Librairie À La Page. Browse ceramics, jewelry and paintings by Manitoba artists at Wayne Arthur Gallery. Katoo’ s Jewellery is a boutique of classic styles and statement pieces by Canadian and international designers, plus Ashiq Katoo offers custom designs. Buy award-winning artisanal cheeses and locally crafted foods at Fromagerie Bothwell( pictured), the city ' s newest specialty food emporium.
EDITOR’ S PICK
TOP 5 SHOPS FOR FALL STAPLES
Leaves changing to fall ' s vibrant colours cue to changing looks, styles and plans. Prepare for a season of change at these Winnipeg shops.
Stay organized and head to Tiny Feast( pictured) for day planners and notebooks. The artfully curated shop— think lots of greenery, neatly arranged shelves and perfectly placed pencils— offers stationery and home décor. 217 McDermot Ave, 204-942-5889, tinyfeast. com, Map 1: O-4
After summer ' s sun, refresh locks at Edward Carriere, one of Winnipeg’ s swankiest salons. Indulge in a spa treatment with manicures and facials, and browse the boutique for luxe jewelry and clothing. 162 Spence St, 204-987-6441, edwardcarriere. com, Map 1: Q-2
Find fits for the whole family at Sargent Blue Jeans, selling brands including Levi’ s and Silver. The store offers on-the-spot sizing and hemming. 1136 Sargent Ave, 204-772-8145, sargentbluejeans. ca, Map 2: D-3
Shop chic, sophisticated and comfortable looks for days at the office and nights on the town at Bellissima Fashions in Grant Park Shopping Centre. 1120 Grant Ave, 204-475-5174, bellissimafashions. com, Map 2: E-3.
Transport yourself to warmer days with a walk through the lush greenhouse at Lacoste Garden Centre, then stock up on fall gardening necessities, jewelry, clothing and Manitobamade goods. 2787 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-256-2377 lacostegardencentre. com. Located two minutes south of the Perimeter on St. Mary’ s Road.
MANITOBA MEMENTO: SMAK DAB
Take bland dishes from meh to wow with Smak Dab mustard. After working in Winnipeg fine dining restaurants, Carly Minish-Wytinck, founder and Red Seal chef, realized how adding mustard, a somewhat basic ingredient, can take dishes up a notch, inspiring her to create a line of locally made gourmet mustards. From smooth to grainy and spicy to sweet, Smak Dab can be used in dressings, sauces and meats. Find flavours like cranberry wine— available in time for Thanksgiving— hot honey jalapeño and Canadian maple in retailers across Canada, including Winnipeg’ s Le Marché St. Norbert, 3514 Pembina Hwy, St. Norbert, 204-275-8349, Map 2: G-4; Forth, 171 McDermot Ave, Map 1: O-4; and G. J. Andrews, 384 Academy Rd, 204-487-7300, Map 2: D-3. Visit smakdab. ca for blog posts, recipes and cooking videos.
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