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Winnipeg’s Best Shops for Artsy Finds

These Winnipeg boutiques are filled with art beyond a paintbrush and canvas. Take home a spectacular artful item, handmade with love.

Hilary Druxman

Jewellery from designer Hilary Druxman is sleek and chic with a twist of creativity. The minimalistic pieces often carry a deeper meaning, like the Strength in Numbers necklace, which features a rune-like design celebrating Manitoba’s Icelandic heritage.

Location: 1-258 McDermot Ave, 204‑947‑1322

Stoneware Gallery

Teapots from this Corydon Avenue artist co-op elevate tea time to a performance. Homey, elegant designs handcrafted by Manitoba artists such as Valerie Metcalfe deserve a spotlight as they steep. The artist-owned space also stocks handcrafted vases, dinnerware, mugs, and bowls.

Location: 778 Corydon Ave, 204‑475‑8088

Tara Davis Studio Boutique

A plethora of pretty products made by Canadian artisans fill the shelves and display boxes at this Exchange District shop and studio. Shop owner Tara Davis’s curated selection includes many Winnipeg artists, so you can fall in local love. Find beautiful pieces like hand-embroidered maps from Sadie and June and Birch Street Studio’s laser cut jewellery. 

Location: 246 McDermot Ave, 204‑504‑8272

Teekca's Aboriginal Boutique

Reflecting the site’s significance to Indigenous peoples, this shop at The Forks is a treasure-trove of gifts and handicrafts made by Inuit, First Nations, and Metis artists. Check out the stunning painted mural mug and coaster sets by Rabbit Studios.

Location: 1 Forks Market Rd, second floor, 204‑946‑0539