Previously located inside the Grant Park Shopping Center, October Boutique now enjoys an independent location on Winnipeg's Corydon Avenue. This sunlit store stocks emerging trends in women's fashion, spread across several categories such as apparel, shoes, accessories and a small home-ware collection as well. Some of the styles include luxe-denims, dresses, plaid shirt-dresses and one-of-a-kind footwear. Beverly Kinahan, the owner of this stylish store, curates her store's eclectic collection by sourcing styles from brands and designers such as Allison Wonderland, Charli, Clive Glasses and Emilio Cavallini.
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.
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.
Also known as United Nations Luggage, these purveyors of optimal quality travel gear have been around since 1940. The U.N.Luggage store located in the Exchange District stocks only time-tested luggage brands, featuring brands like Travelpro, Briggs & Riley, Samsonite and Victorinox, among several others. While travel gear is spread across categories such as carry-ons, wheeled duffels, hardside luggage and lightweight bags, this specialist also excels in backpacks, handbags, wallets, laptop bags, business cases and tote bags. U.N.Luggage is known for its repair services too - anyone who doubts this nugget of information can rest assured, since Canadian airlines are known to send damaged luggage here for quick fixes.
Don't judge Rooster Shoes by its size. Although it occupies a small set-up in Osborne Village, this store stocks the season's best and most unique styles, thrilling shoe lovers in and around the neighborhood. The fabulous collection includes but is not limited to, designers such as Kenneth Cole, Nine West, Blowfish, Steve Madden and TOMS. On the periphery, Rooster Shoes also sells bags and shoe-related accessories. The staff is ever-friendly, efficient and helps out with picking the right style by making thoughtful recommendations.
Located in a old-world carriage house, Pineridge Hollow is a local souvenir shop, a furniture store and a restaurant all rolled into one. The restaurant serves an array of delicious specialties which reflect the influence of the Prairie cuisine. Using locally sourced produce, the kitchen at Pineridge Hollow offers delicacies like Fig and Pear Flatbread, Pan Seared Pickerel and Mushroom Pasta. A number of teas, coffees, juices, cocktails and beers are available to sip along with your meal as well as a well-selected list of wines. Once you are done with your meal, you can browse the furniture and gift-shop section for beautifully crafted local handicrafts and furniture.