SHOPPING
CORNELIA BEAN Tea, coffee, chocolate, and accessories shop on the posh Academy Road strip. More than 200 varieties of loose tea and 18 freshly roasted coffees from around the world. Exclusive blends available. 417 Academy Rd, 204-489‐5460, corneliabean. com, Map 2: D-3
DE LUCA’ S SPECIALTY FOODS With an in-house bakery, butcher and kitchen turning out daily specials, this Italian grocery-cum-New York deli is always bustling. More than 65 shapes of pasta, Mediterranean-style breads, take-out pasta dishes, cheeses, cold cuts and olives. 950 Portage Ave, 204-774‐7617, deluca. ca, Map 1: Q-1
FRESCOLIO Extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar offers the ultimate try before you buy experience. Sample more than 65 varieties of oil and vinegar, such as Tuscan herb olive oil or dark chocolate balsamic. 2-929 Corydon Ave, 204‐505‐1455, Map 1: T-2; 5-1604 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐615-3885, frescolio. ca, Map 2: F‐5
FRESH CARROT This large health superstore carries everything from organic groceries to holistic medicine and beauty products. 230 Osborne St, 204-489-3737, thefreshcarrot. ca, Map 1: R-4
OLIV TASTING ROOM A popular family-run Canadian chain boasting more than 80 varieties of oil and vinegar. Sampling is encouraged, with everything from subtle aged reserves to standouts like Fig Balsamic. 1857 Grant Ave, 204‐414-2019, olivtastingroom. ca, Map 2: E-3
PIAZZA DE NARDI This indoor plaza houses La Grotta Mediterranean Market, offering gourmet dried goods, desserts, prepared foods and excellent breads. La Boutique del Vino features more than 1,300 wines from around the world. 1360 Taylor Ave, 204-982‐9461( market), 204‐982‐VINO( 8466- wine store), lagrotta. ca, Map 2: E-3
PINKY’ S BAKESHOP This sweet bakery specializes in colourful cupcakes baked from scratch with fresh ingredients. Flavours change daily. Gluten free cake often available. 439 Stradbrook Ave, 204‐453‐CAKE( 2253), pinkysbakeshop. com, Map 1: R-3
TALL GRASS PRAIRIE BREAD COMPANY Organic bakery sells bread made with freshly ground flour from Manitoba wheat. A favourite for cinnamon buns. Also stocks housemade jams, salsa, and pickles. 859 Westminster Ave, 204‐783‐5097, Map 1: R-1; The Forks Market, main floor, 204‐957‐5097, tallgrassbakery. ca, Map 1: Q-5
VITA HEALTH This Manitoba-owned and-operated chain of health stores carries natural beauty products, nutritional supplements, organic produce, dairy, meats and dry goods. Offers a great selection of locally sourced products and items for special dietary needs. Six locations in Winnipeg, vitahealthstores. ca or 204-984-9599 for information.
WINE STORES Banville & Jones Wine Co, 1616 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐948‐WINE( 9463), Map 2: F-4; De Luca Fine Wines, 942 Portage Ave, 204-783‐9463, Map 1: Q-1; Fenton’ s Wine Merchants, The Forks Market, main floor, 204‐956‐4613, Map 1: Q-5; Kenaston Wine Market, 1855A Grant Ave, 204 – 488‐9463, Map 2: E-3; La Boutique del Vino, 1360 Taylor Ave, 204‐982‐VINO( 8466), Map 2: E-3; The Wine House, 110-1600 Kenaston Blvd, 204‐275‐6660, Map 2: F‐3
FURNITURE & HOME DECOR
BLUE HILLS DESIGN Home accessories, gifts, and houseware in unique designs to make home feel like the cottage. Candles, scents, and beauty products also sold. 444 Academy Rd, 204‐487‐1151, bluehillsdesign. ca, Map 2: D-3
BLUE MOON Long standing local outfit provides unusual upscale home furnishings, such as petrified teak wood stools and imported live-edge tables. 109 Pacific Avenue, 204‐452‐7096, bluemoonfurniture. ca, Map 1: N-4
FOR SPACE SAKE At this self-titled“ store for organized living,” find clutter-busting organizational furniture and accessories to simplify your living space. Design services and shipping available. 1824 Grant Ave, 204-488‐2633, forspacesake. com, Map 2: D-3
GRACE & CO. LTD This bright and airy lifestyle boutique carries everything for home and body. Shelves are stocked with one-of-a-kind items such as printed place papers, milk soap and serving ware by loca JBA Ceramics. 556 Academy Rd, 204‐292‐9394, graceandcompanyltd. com, Map 2: D-3
HOOPERS This spacious lifestyle emporium specializes in mint condition Danish and mid-century modern furnishings and lighting. Also features fun housewares and smart gifts. 70 Albert St, 204-943‐5240, shophoopers. ca, Map 1: O‐4
HUMBOLDT’ S LEGACY This shop is a haven for the ecoconscious shopper. A selection of Earth-friendly items like bamboo apparel and fair trade organic coffee and tea are part of the product mix. 167 Lilac St, 204‐772‐1404, humboldtslegacy. com, Map 1: T-2
HUT K This loft-like Exchange District showroom is the height of hip, specializing in cool, contemporary home furnishings with a Scandinavian sensibility. Exclusive Winnipeg retailer of designer lines from BluDot, Tom Dixon and Design House Stockholm. 200 Princess St, 204‐894‐7639, Map 1: N-4
LIFA HOME Cozy shop carries mod-meets-vintage home decor. The province’ s largest supplier of Amy Howard chalkbased paints. Also carries original prairie inspired artwork by local artist Larry Rich. Unit 14 Johnston Terminal, 25 Forks Market Rd, 204‐943-5020, lifahome. com, Map 1: Q-5
PORTICO INDOOR & OUTDOOR LIVING Stocks beautiful home decor and furnishings made with the environment in mind. Many pieces made with recyclable, sustainable, or reclaimed materials. D-580 Academy Rd, 204‐691‐6774, porticoliving. ca, Map 2: D-3
THESE FOUR WALLS Beautiful showroom displays a full range of ever-changing styles and pieces for your home, including custom couches, wood furniture, lamps, wall hangings, clocks, mirrors and servingware. 167 Stafford Ave, 204-452‐5786, thesefourwalls. ca, Map 1: T-1
WEST COAST KIDS Specializing in eco-friendly baby bedroom furniture. Also carries chemical-free products for kitchen and bathroom. Trendy nursery decor and leather diaper bags are perfect for hip mamas. 103 Princess St, 204-942‐1237, westcoastkids. ca, Map 1: O-4
FURS & LEATHER
BILL WORB FURS INC. Carries an extensive collection of raw and dressed wild fur pelts and leathers. Warm fur hats in jockey and aviator styles for men and women. 312 Ross Ave, 1-866-245-9672, billworbfurs. com, Map 1: M-1
WONDERFUL WORLD OF SHEEPSKIN Custom-made sheepskin products, including plush rockers for the kids, rugs and throws for the home, plus cozy mitts, hats, slippers, gloves, coats, jackets and decor items. 250 Dufferin Ave, 204-586‐8097, worldofsheepskin. com, Map 1: L-4
GIFTS
BAYSHORE GIFTS IN GLASS Dichronic glass jewellery, ornaments, candle holders, plates, bottle stoppers, coasters and custom pieces are created in store by three resident artists. The Forks Market, 2nd floor, 204‐415‐7228, bayshoregiftsinglass. com, Map 1: Q-5
BEST OF FRIENDS GIFT SHOP Located in the Millenium Library, this non-profit shop carries gifts for book lovers. Beautiful notebooks, pens, jewellery and fun giftware. Main Floor Lobby, Millenium Library, 251 Donald St, 204‐947‐0110, friendswpl. ca, Map 1: P‐3
BOUTIQUE DU FESTIVAL Home base for February’ s Festival du Voyageur gifts, this year-round shop stocks iconic red sashes, leather and fur mukluks and mittens, Métis history books and T-shirts and mugs, emblazoned with the festival logo. 233 Provencher Blvd, 204‐237‐7692, festivalvoyageur. mb. ca, Map 1: P-6
CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS BOUTIQUE Commemorative pens, shawls, and accessories bear the CMHR logo, while a selection of fair trade and ethically sourced products, including clothing, bags and jewellery, are inspiring souvenirs. 85 Israel Asper Way, 204‐289‐2000, humanrights. ca, Map 1: Q-5
Located in Winnipeg’ s historic Exchange District, Lennard Taylor Design Studio Inc. is one of the city’ s most cutting-edge fashion houses creating unique mens and womens clothing.
WWW. LENNARDTAYLOR. COM
223 McDERMOT AVENUE I 204.272.9112
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