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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