From cute sweaters for kids, shoes for the ladies to smart jackets and eye wear for men, Vintage Glory promises something for everyone in your family. In addition, the store has some really fine pieces of accessories, and their collection of hats has garnered quite a fan following among locals and tourists alike. The items sold here, albeit secondhand, are all gently-used and they are put up for sale only after thorough scrutiny thus offering you value for money. If you are a fan of old-world fashion then Vintage Glory is one place you must explore.
A change of pace from downtown shopping, the flat ground layout of this shopping center makes it easy to navigate. Choose from 160 shops and enjoy the architectural flair and commissioned artwork while you shop. Stop for a meal in a food court that sports fireplace and a sky lit promenade. Major stores include Wal-Mart, Chapters bookstore, the Gap and Manitoba's only Disney store. It also houses the SilverCity St. Vital movie theater. The mall is about a half-hour drive from downtown. There are wheelchairs, strollers, lockers, a mall-walking program, transit schedules, and parenting washrooms.
Books are beautiful things and Burton Lysecki Books has more then its fair share of bound treasures. Canadian and history are particular strengths for this store, but you will also find classics in other fields such as literature, religion, philosophy and politics. With 80,000 titles, popular works are not left out either. Winnipeg's oldest and largest used bookstore has stayed with the times and offers 15,000 works online. The Used Book Lovers Guide to Canada awards high praises to this establishment.
Located in Osborne Village, Silver Lotus features a plethora of delicately crafted jewelry items of all styles and kinds. On the style spectrum, the store stocks everything from bracelets, charms, earrings and pendants to cuff-links, rings and talismans. With a wide price range that includes both moderately priced items and a few that incline toward the steeper end; there is something for everyone. These pretty trinkets make great items for gifting, as well as for elegantly accessorizing a simple outfit. The jewelry spans a variety of brands, some of which include Jan Michaels, Bamiyan, Andrea Waines and Justine Brooks.
Stepping into this bright store on Corydon Avenue induces somewhat of a spiritual rush, with its dazzling array of healing objets d'art and divine cornucopia. The store centers around the mantra of healing and holistic wellness, and its wares reflect this philosophy. Find crystal encyclopedias, self-help books that double as life coaches, healing tools, saintly figurines, jewelry, tarot decks, talismans, meditation tools, wind chimes, incense sticks and everything in between. Purchase one of these items for gifting or simply hold on to them for a dose of positive strength. Or,indulge in alternate life therapy by participating in the store's many workshops, book readings and tarot-centric events.
Beautifully stacked packets of premium teas and coffees adorn the shelves at Cornelia Bean, the city's tea and coffee mecca on Academy Road. Named after her Dutch grandmother, owner Cory Krul brings some of the finest products to Winnipeg, all sourced from high-quality brokers and growers. While coffees include an A to Z array of blends sourced from Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru and other major coffee-producing regions, teas include elegant infusions such as Oolong, Green tea, Black tea, Pu Erh, White tea, Yellow tea and the exotic Roobois from South Africa. Ardent fans can take a seat near the window and sample some fine blends at the shop itself.