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by ninA bRyk editor’s pick top 5 his & her shops sceNe iN the citY AcAdeMY For lifestyle shoppers on your list, Academy Road provides a picturesque cluster of independently owned boutiques. For city-goers who wish for cottage appeal in apparel and housewares, Lake Life is the destination. Grace & Co (pictured) imparts a European flair to meticulously sourced kitchen supplies and food products scarcely found elsewhere in the city. Styling services are offered at Chestnut Lane Boutique to guide shoppers through the leading-edge fashion collections. Joan’s supplies an ever-changing array of extraordinary clothing, designer bags and novelty gifts. While North Flag salutes a younger generation with a cool collection of Canadiana with their casual attire, denim and accessories. Winnipeg is rich with specialty boutiques catering to shopping needs of both sexes, making a harmonious travel experience for everyone! Sleek, chic, and perfectly practical, U.N. Luggage provides a high-end supply of laptop bags, backpacks, cosmetic bags, luggage and more to appeal to a variety of personal tastes. 175 McDermot Ave, 204-943-1068, unluggage.com, Map 1: O-4 To witness a local artist/designer hard at work and loving every minute in his creative space, step into Lennard Taylor. The distinctive boutique is tailored to sophisticated men and women with architecturally influenced apparel and accessories. 246 McDermot Ave, 204-272-9112, lennardtaylor.com, Map 1: O-5 Those with distinctive panache must visit the infamous Haberdashery Guys and Girls shop (pictured). Listen to oldies play on the turntable while trying on the many hats, neck ties, bow ties, scarves, gloves, buckles, and sunglasses. 84 Albert St, 204-256-3758, haberdashery.ca, Map 1: T-2 Trendsetting separates arri ve daily at the Style Bar boutique located in Osborne Village. 470 River Ave, 204-505-1351, stylebarboutique.com Map 1: R-3 For anyone who shares a passion for hockey, Jet's Gear will help you score with everything Jet's - from baby onesies, coffee mugs, PJs and underwear. See locations pg. 21 MANitoBA MeMeNto: rUssiAN MiNts holiday demands for sugary momentos have many larger companies manufacturing candies more than a year in advance - yet Mordens’ of Winnipeg is known for producing only the highest quality of fresh, premium chocolate. Signature Russian Mints are a heady combination of rich milk chocolate infused with cooling peppermint oil, and continue to be the treasured treat of Manitobans and visitors alike. The secret recipe has been sampled by Queen Elizabeth ii, and won first prize over 300 other entrants at the 1984 Louisiana World Expo. Mordens’ of Winnipeg, 674 Sargent Ave, 204-783-4551, Map 1: O-2 november/december 2017 where.ca 15