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Established in 1969, De Luca's is an Italian grocer and deli. The shop has an in-house bakery and butcher, and a kitchen which creates wonderful prepared foods and take-home meals. The shelves are filled with a huge variety of goodies, like some 65 different pasta shapes, homemade sausages, olives, fresh breads, imported cheeses and cold cuts, and robust sauces. A great place to pick up the makings of a picnic.
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Garden Room
444 Academy Rd, Winnipeg, MB · 204-487-1151
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Gardeners will adore this shop, which is brimming with unique decorative accent pieces, tools, furniture, tools, planters, lighting and assorted other wonderful things. From whimsical to sophisticated and downright cheap to quite pricey, there are nifty items for every taste, theme and budget. It's a great place to find a memorable gift, and even non-gardeners find plenty to like here.
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This is the gallery of Graffiti Arts Programming, a non-profit youth art organization. Exhibits change constantly, but you can always find something fascinating. Contemporary urban art is the focus, from local and regional artists (over 130 artists were spotlighted in 2006). A wide variety of arts programs for teens (from visual art to slam poetry to hip-hop dance) and a positive outlook give the place a uniquely youthful vibe. Main producer of Winnipeg's annual International Mural Festival.
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Winnipeg's own McNally Robinson was founded in 1981 and is widely regarded as Canada's best bookstore. The huge space has plenty of cozy little out-of-the-way spots to sit and read, a wonderful array of local and regional books, and an impressive events calendar. At any given time, you may find readings and book signings with internationally known authors, a children's story time, a writer's workshop, a band or a book club meeting. The in-store Prairie Ink Café has a full menu of tasty sandwiches, salads and baked goods.
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Plug In Gallery
286 McDermot Ave, Maltese Cross Bldg, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T2 · 204-942-1043
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EXCHANGE DISTRICT. Housed in a historic Edwardian building in the thriving Exchange District, the Plug In gallery has earned a first-class reputation worldwide since its founding in 1972. The gallery promotes and supports local and international artists, exhibiting works in all media, including interdisciplinary projects (think architecture and video, for example). The gallery has won several awards over the years, including one at the prestigious Venice Biennale in 2001.
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Funky and fun, Ragpickers specializes in vintage clothing, with a constantly changing inventory of pre-1900s gowns, 1970s-era jeans, classic 1940s cocktail dresses and costumes for masquerade balls and Halloween parties. They have hats, jewelry and other accessories in abundance, and are happy to order things like wigs. You can also find rare books and assorted other cool stuff here, so even if you aren't looking for bell bottoms or vintage formalwear, this is an entertaining place to browse.
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An artists' co-op, Stoneware Gallery displays wonderful earthenware, stoneware and porcelain created by its twelve members. Founded in 1978, the co-op today also offers lessons in its studio, a gift registry and custom orders. The artists work in varied styles so you'll find rustic pottery as well as elegant porcelain on the shelves.
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The Forks
401-25 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4S8 · 204-983-6757
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This 56-acre site is the heart of Winnipeg and its number one tourist destination. The reasons are manifold: numerous free attractions, a park and lots of outdoor activities, great shopping, excellent restaurants, and even a historic site. Summer or winter, there's plenty to do at the Forks, from festivals and concerts to ice skating, skateboarding (Canada's largest urban skate park is here) and walking. Check out the Forks Market Plaza with a six-story tower and a viewing platform, the Wall Through Time (depicting events that took place here over the past 6000 years) or the Manitoba Children's Museum. Shop at the Johnston Terminal (a former cold storage warehouse), take in a show at the CanWest Global Performing Arts Centre, stroll along the paths of the Forks National Historic Site (or take a guided tour), rest your weary head at the Forks Inn, or take a quick jaunt on the Splash Dash Water Bus. Most individual businesses are open daily from at least 10am-6pm, but exact hours do vary. Individual attraction prices vary, most are free.
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Whodunit?
165 Lilac St, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2S1 · 204-284-9100
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It was the butler, with the knife, in the conservatory! Winnipeg's specialty mystery bookstore is a little slice of heaven for fans of the genre. The shelves are packed with both new and used books from emerging and well known writers like Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler, Jeremiah Healy, Michael Connelly, Janet Evanivich and Aaron Elkins. They also stock mystery puzzles and games, and are happy to take special orders. The store hosts several readings and signings each year, as well as book clubs and a writers' group.
Our shopping categories guide you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of a perfect trip. Where do you find a book on local history? How about a recording of that terrific zydeco band you heard? Maybe a trinket for the kids or spouse? Use our lists to narrow your search.
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