Shopping in Winnipeg
Winnipeg is Manitoba’s largest city with a population just over 700,000 and offers locals and visitors alike a solid selection of shopping. Situated where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet, Canada’s eighth largest city boasts everything from shops specializing in fashion trends to toy stores laden with must-haves for the kids, and for its size, features its fair share of shopping areas.
Academy Road
Running from the Maryland Bridge to Wellington Crescent, Academy Road is located in one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Winnipeg. The streets boast well-maintained buildings and a plethora of high-end retail shops. Women can peruse the sparkly goods at Bejeweled Accessories or linger over the couture designs at Girl Candy Shop while guys can leave the ladies behind to check out the Italian menswear collections at Romolo Fracassi Tailors. From designer shades to the brand name frames, Stewart N. King has it all when it comes to eyewear and bespectacled shoppers won’t be able to choose just one pair. Consignment stores, salons, florists, yoga studios and many more shops and services can be found on Academy Road.
Corydon Avenue
Corydon Avenue is one of Winnipeg’s most popular shopping districts. Packed on warm summer evenings, this is also a great place to spend an afternoon window-shopping and people watching. Manitoba’s largest outdoor shopping complex has something for everyone with an assortment of clothing boutiques, shoes stores, antique dealers and bookstores. Accessory-lovers will enjoy exploring Jigsaw Accessories and More, where one might find that one-of–a-kind clutch. The Haberdashery, which features belts, hats and gloves by the Goorin Brothers, is another place to find something for the person who has everything.
Retail enthusiasts can uncover treasures from another era at Second Sensation, where current and vintage fashions are offered, and non-fashionistas can explore the galleries, health stores and specialty shops found interspersed and in between the boutiques. After a day of meandering on this much-walked avenue, visitors can kick back at one of the many sidewalk cafes and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
The Exchange District
Winnipeg’s cultural centre, the Exchange District, is also a National Historic Site. Here visitors and Winnipeggers alike shop, eat and explore against a backdrop of historic buildings. Located one block from Portage and Main Street, this cultural hub spans twenty city blocks and nearly 150 buildings.
Just about everything one could want is found within this busy shopping area, which boasts art galleries, restaurants, live music and theatre. Slaves to brand names will definitely find what they are looking for in the clothing shops here but it’s the more unusual shops that will appeal to most. Cre8ive Supplies and Services, one of the art supplies and craft stores, helps customers find their artistic side, while Into the Music offers clients a solid collection of records, DVDs and CDs.
When walking seems like too much work, a selection of spas and salons in the area can take care of tired feet or skin with a quick treatment or two. Lash Love and Vixen Salon are two such establishments that can help when it comes to finding a quick and relaxing moment away from the busy streets.
Johnston Terminal at the Forks
Perhaps one of the most beautiful spaces in all of Winnipeg, the Johnston Terminal—a reworked cold storage railway warehouse—offers popular restaurants, clothing shops, salons, specialty stores like Christmas Traditions and a café. This unusual space is located in the larger area called the Forks and it’s here that tourists will find museums, historic centres, markets, theatres and, of course, one great shopping experience.
Saint Boniface
Before there was Winnipeg, there was Saint Boniface, home to a substantial French-Canadian community. Playing a large role in the development of what is now Winnipeg, this area has remained an important and vibrant neighbourhood. A footbridge connects this area to the city’s downtown, inviting visitors to come in, look around and see what they have to offer. Tourists can wander through the old buildings, check out the Royal Canadian Mint, and purchase souvenirs and other treats in the shops and boutiques, and those interested in Canadian history won’t want to miss the Saint Boniface Museum Gift Shop.
Osborne Village
Bohemian and very laid back, Osborne Village is definitely where the creative crowd hangs out in Winnipeg. With a vibe reminiscent of the 1960s, this district blends old and new with hip and urban to create a vibrant and exciting community.
A mish-mash of everything lines the streets—from artisan bakeries and food shops to vintage fashion shops and jewellery boutiques—and most visitors to the area will find their heads constantly swiveling to take it all in.
Foodies will be beside themselves with joy when shopping for tasty wares at the Canister where they will find more than 100 types of tea, chocolate and more than 60 varieties of coffee beans. And Wasabi@Home specializes in Japanese cuisine and has everything needed to create that perfect sushi roll.
It’s not all food shops however, and those looking to spruce up their wardrobe are sure to find a mix of both classic and one-of-a-kind pieces in the village. The Urban Boutique stocks brands like the People Have Spoken and Kitchen Orange. Glyfada, owned by local designer Ewa Kordalski, retails unique hand-painted fabrics. For those looking for something different, Hush Clothing sources eclectic accessories from all over the world. The catch? They only receive six of any given item and they never repeat the same item twice. For the fashion-forward this shop is a gold mine.
Chinatown
Shoppers can step into another place and wander the busy streets of Winnipeg’s Chinatown. Formed in 1909, this neighborhood runs along King Street between James Avenue and Higgins Avenue. Spice shops, clothing stores and, of course, a great selection of Asian markets and eateries are all found within the district.
Shopping Malls
For every other shopping need, Winnipeg’s eight shopping malls will probably have it covered. From the huge Polo Park shopping centre, which houses a range of shops offering everything from children’s apparel to sporting goods, to downtown’s Portage Place, which has shoe stores, pharmacies and a plethora of other shops. Other malls include St. Vital Centre, Grant Park Shopping Centre and Kildonan Place.
Academy Road
Running from the Maryland Bridge to Wellington Crescent, Academy Road is located in one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Winnipeg. The streets boast well-maintained buildings and a plethora of high-end retail shops. Women can peruse the sparkly goods at Bejeweled Accessories or linger over the couture designs at Girl Candy Shop while guys can leave the ladies behind to check out the Italian menswear collections at Romolo Fracassi Tailors. From designer shades to the brand name frames, Stewart N. King has it all when it comes to eyewear and bespectacled shoppers won’t be able to choose just one pair. Consignment stores, salons, florists, yoga studios and many more shops and services can be found on Academy Road.
Corydon Avenue
Corydon Avenue is one of Winnipeg’s most popular shopping districts. Packed on warm summer evenings, this is also a great place to spend an afternoon window-shopping and people watching. Manitoba’s largest outdoor shopping complex has something for everyone with an assortment of clothing boutiques, shoes stores, antique dealers and bookstores. Accessory-lovers will enjoy exploring Jigsaw Accessories and More, where one might find that one-of–a-kind clutch. The Haberdashery, which features belts, hats and gloves by the Goorin Brothers, is another place to find something for the person who has everything.
Retail enthusiasts can uncover treasures from another era at Second Sensation, where current and vintage fashions are offered, and non-fashionistas can explore the galleries, health stores and specialty shops found interspersed and in between the boutiques. After a day of meandering on this much-walked avenue, visitors can kick back at one of the many sidewalk cafes and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
The Exchange District
Winnipeg’s cultural centre, the Exchange District, is also a National Historic Site. Here visitors and Winnipeggers alike shop, eat and explore against a backdrop of historic buildings. Located one block from Portage and Main Street, this cultural hub spans twenty city blocks and nearly 150 buildings.
Just about everything one could want is found within this busy shopping area, which boasts art galleries, restaurants, live music and theatre. Slaves to brand names will definitely find what they are looking for in the clothing shops here but it’s the more unusual shops that will appeal to most. Cre8ive Supplies and Services, one of the art supplies and craft stores, helps customers find their artistic side, while Into the Music offers clients a solid collection of records, DVDs and CDs.
When walking seems like too much work, a selection of spas and salons in the area can take care of tired feet or skin with a quick treatment or two. Lash Love and Vixen Salon are two such establishments that can help when it comes to finding a quick and relaxing moment away from the busy streets.
Johnston Terminal at the Forks
Perhaps one of the most beautiful spaces in all of Winnipeg, the Johnston Terminal—a reworked cold storage railway warehouse—offers popular restaurants, clothing shops, salons, specialty stores like Christmas Traditions and a café. This unusual space is located in the larger area called the Forks and it’s here that tourists will find museums, historic centres, markets, theatres and, of course, one great shopping experience.
Saint Boniface
Before there was Winnipeg, there was Saint Boniface, home to a substantial French-Canadian community. Playing a large role in the development of what is now Winnipeg, this area has remained an important and vibrant neighbourhood. A footbridge connects this area to the city’s downtown, inviting visitors to come in, look around and see what they have to offer. Tourists can wander through the old buildings, check out the Royal Canadian Mint, and purchase souvenirs and other treats in the shops and boutiques, and those interested in Canadian history won’t want to miss the Saint Boniface Museum Gift Shop.
Osborne Village
Bohemian and very laid back, Osborne Village is definitely where the creative crowd hangs out in Winnipeg. With a vibe reminiscent of the 1960s, this district blends old and new with hip and urban to create a vibrant and exciting community.
A mish-mash of everything lines the streets—from artisan bakeries and food shops to vintage fashion shops and jewellery boutiques—and most visitors to the area will find their heads constantly swiveling to take it all in.
Foodies will be beside themselves with joy when shopping for tasty wares at the Canister where they will find more than 100 types of tea, chocolate and more than 60 varieties of coffee beans. And Wasabi@Home specializes in Japanese cuisine and has everything needed to create that perfect sushi roll.
It’s not all food shops however, and those looking to spruce up their wardrobe are sure to find a mix of both classic and one-of-a-kind pieces in the village. The Urban Boutique stocks brands like the People Have Spoken and Kitchen Orange. Glyfada, owned by local designer Ewa Kordalski, retails unique hand-painted fabrics. For those looking for something different, Hush Clothing sources eclectic accessories from all over the world. The catch? They only receive six of any given item and they never repeat the same item twice. For the fashion-forward this shop is a gold mine.
Chinatown
Shoppers can step into another place and wander the busy streets of Winnipeg’s Chinatown. Formed in 1909, this neighborhood runs along King Street between James Avenue and Higgins Avenue. Spice shops, clothing stores and, of course, a great selection of Asian markets and eateries are all found within the district.
Shopping Malls
For every other shopping need, Winnipeg’s eight shopping malls will probably have it covered. From the huge Polo Park shopping centre, which houses a range of shops offering everything from children’s apparel to sporting goods, to downtown’s Portage Place, which has shoe stores, pharmacies and a plethora of other shops. Other malls include St. Vital Centre, Grant Park Shopping Centre and Kildonan Place.
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