Who would have thought that Winnipeg was such a trendy shopping destination? The city is full of unique boutiques to discover and all within walking distance from the Alt Hotel Winnipeg. Get ready for a busy day of shopping around town!
Alyssa Dahl, our director of rooms, is our in-house shopping guru. Here are her favourite places to shop in Winnipeg :
Black Market Provisions
550 Osborne Street
One of the best and most popular local shops here in the city. Love their food to-go as well as their selection of gourmet pantry provisions.
Pineridge Hollow
67086 Heatherdale Road
A bit of a drive but definitely worth it as they have one of the best home and apparel shopping boutiques and a fabulous restaurant.
Fortify
100 + 104-123 Marion Street
Fortify is a great health and wellness shop with a really good eatery in it as well.
Other pretty boutiques to discover
Wilder Goods
209 McDermot
This company offers gorgeous canvas and leather bags designed and manufactured in small batches in Winnipeg. Visit their boutique/studio located in the Exchange district and fall in love with one of their exquisitely made creations.
Patent 5 Distillery
108 Alexander Avenue
Looking for spirits and cocktails created in Winnipeg? Look no further! Head over to Patent 5 tasting room and shop to try their locally-made spirits. Do not leave without trying out their Purple Blossom Gin, made with flower blossoms, or their Manitoba Berry Gin.
Katie + Gunner Art Gallery
102-141 Bannatyne Avenue
This place is an art gallery as well as art shop. You will find original Inuit art, photography and textile art from local and international artists. Have a look at the current exhibition Ghost Lasers by Ten Yetman. Colourful isn’t a powerful enough word to describe her work.
Denatured
73 Princess Street
Gift yourself a high-quality fragrance custom made for you at Denatured, a perfumery lab and lifestyle boutique. If you do not have the time to personalize a perfume, try their seasonal exclusive fragrance made in small batches. The fall fragrance should be released soon.
Forks Trading Company
1 Forks Market Road
If you are looking for a souvenir and have no time to shop around town, then head over to Forks Trading Company where you will find more than 120 makers from Winnipeg showcased in a single boutique. Shop for home décor, clothing, accessories, and more.
Teekcas Boutique
1654 St Matthews Avenue
You won’t believe how pretty their selection of handmade mukluks and moccasins trimmed with fur and beaded embellishments is. Find other authentic Indigenous fashion items as well as home décor from artisans from all over the country.
Malls and outlets
CF Polo Park
1485 Portage Avenue
Bath and Body Works, Disney Store, EQ3, Nespresso, Hudson’s Bay.
555 Sterling Lyon Parkway
Calvin Klein, Danier, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Off 5th.