Top Rated Shopping in Winnipeg

Owner Nathalie Gautier takes pride in each of her creations, which is evident to all devoted fans of the A L'Epi de Blé bakery. Located in North End, this French bakery serves fabulous sweet and savory treats, ranging from phenomenally light macaroons to darling cupcakes and indulgent pastries. Baked goods with a French-Canadian touch such as the Québécois bread do wonders, while the Croque Madam, fresh quiches and meat pies keep first-timers hooked enough to come back for more. The cheeses come all the way from France, making a drive past this establishment even more irresistible. For a more personal touch and the right recommendations, talk to owner herself.

Albeit small, this cafe is sure to win you over with their delicious drinks and friendly service. Located on a busy street, the exposed-brick exterior of Café Postal is hard to miss. As you step foot inside, you are engulfed with aromas of freshly-brewed coffee. If you have arrived solo, grab a seat at the counter and chat up with the baristas while they get your brew ready. There are scrumptious sandwiches and cookies to go with your caffeine indulgence. They also sell coffee, honey and coffee apparatus.

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.

Mercadito Latino is the place to come to for all things Mexican and Latin American. A shop and restaurant rolled into one, this establishment offers both authentic Mexican dishes as well as produce and packaged food products from Latin America. In fact, this supermarket has one of the most varied collection of Latin food products in the entire city. Each dish prepared in the restaurant section is made according to old family recipes and retain a home-cooked, authentic Mexican taste. Tacos de Pollo, Pupusas, Quesadilla de Pollo and Flans are some of the dishes which are popular with diners here. If you wish to learn a new language, you can also sign up for the Spanish classes which are held here from time to time.

Though this location opened in 1996, McNally Robinson Booksellers was established in 1981. Considered to be among the largest Canadian bookshops, this much loved store is a delight for bookworms. Specializing in local and national writers, their impressive collection features best-sellers, new releases, staff selections, award winners and more. They also stock a good range of music, movies and games along with other merchandise. Climb up their grand spiral staircase to the mezzanine where a whole new world of fantasy and magic awaits for kids. This huge section for little readers has everything you will need to inculcate reading habits in your child, right from the time they are toddlers. Those who would like to self publish their novels can avail of the printing service on-site. From reading sessions to live performances and book launches, this store regularly hosts events for all. They also have a restaurant on-site to take care of your hunger pangs. With so much to explore, you will just want to linger for hours at this book-store.

Toad Hall Toys has been delighting the little ones of Winnipeg since 1977. This fantastic toy store calls an archaic building home, and walking through its emerald door is the beginning of an adventure for all. The store has a spacious layout with aisles after aisles carefully stocked with enchanting toys. From board games like family pastimes and chess, morphibians, vintage collectibles, porcelain as well as paper dolls to model kits, trains and toys for infants, everything thing can be found under Toad Hall's roof. If the festive season is around, this is one place where you can surely pick up endearing items that will make you a popular parent.