Must-see shopping in Canada

  • Brindy Linens

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Come here for unique hand-printed textile art, all made from hemp and organic cotton, plus a few other crafts made by locals. Hours vary, but the shop…

  • Holt Renfrew Ogilvy

    Montréal

    Founded in 1866 as Canada’s first department store, Ogilvy has transformed itself into a collection of high-profile boutiques. The store’s front window…

  • Talisman Books & Gallery

    British Columbia

    This is a good place to orient yourself for a tour of the islands' 20-plus art galleries. The bonus is that there's a small bookshop here as well, selling…

  • Victoria Public Market

    Victoria

    At this indoor market lined with artisan food businesses, tempting deli counters and food-court dining, you'll find everything from chocolate to cheese to…

  • Pink Tartan

    Toronto

    Chic Pink Tartan boutique sells designer clothing and accessories with a preppy bent. It's housed in a gorgeous historic building, built for Yorkville's…

  • Page & Panel: The TCAF Shop

    Toronto

    What started as a pop-up for the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) has become a permanent comics hub. It's a well-curated store, with excellent picks of…

  • Blackfoot Cultural Centre

    Southern Alberta

    A gift shop, bookstore and information desk for the Blackfeet Nation, this center is run by the nonprofit Waterton Natural History Association. You'll…

  • Bastion Sq Public Market

    Victoria

    This summer-long arts and crafts market is worth a sunny browse, accompanied by the sound of a zither-playing busker. You might even find a souvenir more…

  • James Bay Market

    Victoria

    An idyllic grassy spot to spend an hour wandering the stalls of local produce, regional arts and crafts, and naughty bakery treats. Look out for live…

  • Tatchun Centre General Store

    Yukon Territory

    This is the biggest store between Whitehorse and Dawson City, and offers the opportunity to purchase grocery and food items, drinks, gifts and souvenirs…

  • Cheap Thrills

    Montréal

    It's easy to lose track of time as you browse through this big selection of used books and music (CDs and some vinyl), both with a mainstream and offbeat…

  • Librairie Michel Fortin

    Montréal

    A mecca for every foreign-language student and linguist freak in town. You can find children's books, CDs and DVDs, dual-language readers and novels,…

  • Craft Shop

    Northwest Territories

    Attached to the Snowshoe Inn Restaurant, this craft shop features porcupine-quill art, moose-hair tufting, handmade moccasins and more.

  • Galerie Michel Guimont

    Québec City

    Arguably the finest gallery for contemporary art in the city, Galerie Michel Guimont exhibits paintings, drawings and prints from both emerging and…

  • Fan Tan Home & Style

    Victoria

    This popular Victoria fixture sells must-have furnishings, accessories and bath products – plus locally made artisan jewelry. It's located in a vintage…

  • Harbourfront Centre Shop

    Toronto

    Specializing in Canadian-made jewelry, ceramics and high-design items. Works created by artists-in-residence, both current and former, are also sold. It's…

  • Lebret Antiques

    Saskatchewan

    Pop in and have a chat with the affable Roy Poitras; he may just share some tales of the area's rich Métis history. The shop is 6km east of Fort Qu…

  • Mountain Eagle Books

    Northern BC

    Stocks books and info on the area's thriving folk-music scene; the tiny cafe serves veggie soup and lunches, while the community noticeboard takes pride…

  • Out on the Street

    Toronto

    Three floors of LGBT-oriented merch, sex toys and Pride Canada souvenirs. A great place to get rainbow briefs, a dildo or a Pride mug…something for…

  • Aurora Emporium

    Yellowknife

    Quality leatherworks from Alberta, a few carvings, some Dene beadwork and a host of paintings by semi-local artists form the core of this store's…

  • Arctic Market

    Northwest Territories

    Come here to mingle with the local artisans, crafters, bakers and growers and pick up some exquisite beadwork, homemade brownies, preserves and more.

  • Tysons' Fine Minerals

    Nova Scotia

    This place is more like a museum than a shop, displaying some of the most sparkling, massive and colorful minerals you're likely to see anywhere.

  • NSLC Clyde St

    Halifax

    This is the flagship NSLC cannabis store in Halifax; the staff are well informed, so head here if you're after advice, equipment or supplies.

  • Fantan Trading Ltd

    Victoria

    A labyrinthine Chinatown store hawking everything from paper lanterns to fake bonsai trees. It's hard not to find something to buy here.

  • Val-David Summer Market

    The Laurentians

    Held on Saturday mornings opposite Val-David's village church, this is the largest farmers market in the Laurentians.

  • Courthouse Gallery

    British Columbia

    Housed in the grand old 1909 former courthouse, this gallery has some of the best items produced by local artisans.

  • Erasmus Apparel

    Yellowknife

    Come here for colorful, locally designed hoodies, T-shirts, tops, hats, plaid shirts, baby bibs, buffs and more.

  • Living Planet

    St John's

    Head here for quirky tourist T-shirts and buttons with Newfoundland slang even locals are proud to wear.

  • Great Canadian Soap Company

    Prince Edward Island

    Shop for fragrant soaps made from goat's milk, or try some delicious goat's milk cheese or ice cream.

  • Mountain Equipment Co-Op

    Winnipeg

    Canada's favorite outdoor store rents gear for hiking and camping, plus kayaks, snowshoes and more.

  • Alderney Landing

    Nova Scotia

    This multipurpose venue houses a theater, a market, and a variety of cafes, restaurants and shops.

  • Red River Books

    Winnipeg

    Literally piles of secondhand books, collectors' comics and more; a treasure trove of literature.

  • Bear Paw

    Cape Breton Island

    This little bookshop sells the works of local Canadian novelist Alistair MacLeod (1936–2014).

  • Hand Wave Gallery

    Saskatchewan

    This small-town gallery represents a range of talented Saskatchewan artists in many mediums.

  • Amos Pewter

    Nova Scotia

    Watch demonstrations in the art of pewter making, then buy wares in the attached store.

  • Otter Books

    British Columbia

    A good local indie with books and maps.

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    Vancouver Pen Shop

    Vancouver

    Two things about this store are pleasingly old-fashioned: staff greet you and ask how they can help, and the items they're selling harken to a bygone age…

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