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 35.
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 Chestnut Lane Boutique Clothing / Women Cornelia Bean Food & Wine European Shoe Shop Shoes Eyelet Dove Clothing / Women G. J. Andrews Food & Wine North Flag Clothing Redeemed Vintage & Consignment Clothing Therapy Clothing / Women
CORYDON / LITTLE ITALY The stores along this trendy strip and around Corydon Ave offer fashion, cutting edge home decor, food and giftware. Map 1: T-2 Aschenti Cocoa Confectionaries Epsilon Creations Jewellery Frescolio Food & Wine Loka Clothing / Women Luxe Label Clothing / Women Maison S Salon Spatier Health / Beauty October Clothing / Women Peepers Lingerie / Swimwear Uomo Clothing / Men Whodunit? Books & Magazines
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 H’ Attitude Fashion Accessories Mountain Equipment Co-op Sporting Goods Thomas Hinds Tobacconist Tobacco Vintage Glory Fashion Accessories
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 Aveda Health / Beauty Birks Jewellery Boutique Anya Clothing / Women Generation Green Health / Beauty The Haberdashery Guys and Girls Fashion Accessories Hilary Druxman Jewellery Hut K Furniture & Home Decor Into the Music Music Lennard Taylor Clothing Sutton Smithworks Jewellery Tara Davis Studio Boutique Gifts 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 Canadian Museum for Human Rights Boutique Gifts Coal and Canary Gifts Children’ s Museum Shop Toys Ellement Spirts + Wine Food & Wine Kite and Kaboodle Toys McNally Robinson Booksellers Books & Magazines SK8 Skates Sporting Goods Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company Food & Wine The Forks Trading Company Gifts WAG @ The Forks Gifts
KENASTON In the last few years, a mix of big box retailers and local stores have popped up in the South East end of the city. Hop between independent shops and the new Outlet Collection Winnipeg mall. Map 2: F-3 Bra Bar & Panterie Lingerie & Swimwear Portia Ella Health & Beauty Roots Clothing Tiber River Naturals Health & Beauty West Coast Kids Furniture & Home Decor The Wine House Food & Wine
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 Canister Food & Wine The Happy Cooker Kitchenware Into the Music Music Out of the Blue Clothing / Women Rooster Shoes Roger Watson Jewellers Jewellery tharNzie 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 Bellissima Clothing / Women Danali Clothing Five Small Rooms Gifts For Space Sake Furniture & Home Decor Gravity Lingerie Clothing / Women Kenaston Wine Market Food & Wine Luxe Label Clothing / Women Oliv Tasting Room Food & Wine
ST. BONIFACE The French Quarter houses a selection of locally owned shops. Map 1: P-6 Boutique Du Festival Gifts Bra Bar & Panterie Lingerie & Swimwear The Foxy Shoppe Clothing / Women Katoo’ s Jewellery Jewellery
ST. VITAL This residential area in the south of the city is home to St Vital Centre mall and several boutiques. Map 2: E-4 The Bay Department Stores Canadian Footwear Shoes The Hula Hut Lingerie & Swimwear Investment Pieces Clothing / Women
Shopping CenTreS / deparTmenT SToreS
The following are enclosed shopping destinations which feature a mix of local and national tenants. Many are also surrounded by a number of big box retail outlets.
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, with more than 200 shops, services and restaurants. New additions include Nine West, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Banana Republic, Michael Kors, H & M, and Lululemon. Home to Canada’ s largest Forever 21. 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
CITYPLACE This downtown service mall connects to the Bell MTS Place. Two levels and many great stores in this mall, including Liquor Mart and Coles books. Also many dining options to choose from. Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun noon-5 pm( optional opening). 333 St. Mary Ave, 204-989-1817, cityplacewinnipeg. com, Map 1: P-4
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. The food court allows visitors to taste cuisines from around the globe. The Forks Market: Open daily 7 am- 11 pm; Johnston Terminal: Open daily 10 am-6 pm, Fri 10 am-9 pm. 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-942-6302, theforks. com, Map 1: Q-5
GRANT PARK SHOPPING CENTRE South-central mall anchored by McNally Robinson Booksellers and Landmark Cinemas 8 multiplex. Also houses Shoppers Drug Mart, DAVIDsTEA and Quarks Shoes. Mon-Fri 10 am-9 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. 1120 Grant Ave, Info Line 204-475-8556, grantparkshoppingcentre. com, Map 2: E-3
KILDONAN PLACE East-end mall with more than 100 shops and services. Stores include: Sweet C Bakery, H & M, Home Sense, Bath & Body Works, and Foot Locker. Also houses Cineplex movie theatre. Mon-Fri 10 am-9 pm, Sat 9:30 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm. 1555 Regent Ave W, 204-661-6116, kildonanplace. com, Map 2: D-6
OUTLET COLLECTION WINNIPEG Massive mall features more than 100 outlet brands. Stores include Saks Off Fifth, Banana Republic, Nike, Levi’ s, and Michael Kors. Mon-Sat 9:30 am-9 pm, Sun 9 am-6 pm. 555 Sterling Lyon Parkway, outletcollectionwinnipeg. com, Map 2: E-3
PORTAGE PLACE Downtown mall with a variety of shops, services and restaurants. Stores include Shopper’ s Drug Mart, Footlocker and Staples. Also home to Prairie Theatre Exchange. Connects to the Bay via skywalk. Mon-Wed 10 am-6 pm, Thu-Fri 10 am-9 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. 393 Portage Ave, 204-925-4636, portageplace. mb. ca, Map 1: P-3
ST. VITAL CENTRE This large south-end mall has more than 160 stores and services. Anchored by The Bay, Wal- Mart, 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. mcnallyrobinson. com, Grant Park Shopping Centre, 204-475-0483, Map 2: E-3; 1 Forks Market Rd, The Forks Market, 2nd floor, 204-615-7868, Map 1: P-5
WHODUNIT? Mystery lovers can browse new, collectible and used crime fiction books at this packed specialty book-store. Will special order. 165 Lilac St, 204-284-9100, whodunitcanada. com, Map 1: T-2
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
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 fit Stantt dress shirts. 470 River Ave, 204-505-1351, stylebarboutique. com Map 1: R-3
THARNZIE This trendy Osborne Village spot boasts fresh, runway-inspired men’ s and women’ s apparel, including bold dresses, bright handbags and statement jewellery. 100 Osborne St, 204-504-6522, tharnzie. com, Map 1: R-3
THE PEG AUTHENTIC This flagship store capitalizes on‘ Peg pride and those who want to wear it loud and proud. Here, The Peg branded clothing and accessories are presented in a bright and modern space. 807 Corydon Ave, thepegauthentic. com, Map 1: T-2
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