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6 Shop… Where to …IN WINNIPEG Take an urban shopping safari From chic boutiques to popular big-box superstores, Winnipeg has it all wrapped up when it comes to world-class shopping. Peruse the upscale shops of Academy Road and try on funky fashions in the unique shops of Osborne Village and Corydon Avenue. Desart is Winnipeg's ultimate destination for gifts and Cha Cha Palace, just off Corydon on Lilac Street, is the place to find fabulous footware. Browse in the Exchange District's diverse art galleries and tiny boutiques and check out the eclectic specialty shops of The Forks Market and Johnston Terminal, where you'll find everything from toys to antiques, fair trade collectibles and gourmet food to go. Stroll through our suburban malls, and head downtown to find the latest style trends. Whether you're in the market for fine jewelry, rare books, eco-friendly and organic goods, toys, fine couture or original home decor, you'll find it all right here. And best of all, it turns out you can take it with you. Pineridge Hollow – Birds Hill Provincial Park Toad Hall Toys Looking for a unique and memorable shopping experience? Toad Hall is Winnipeg's oldest and largest independent toy store and proudly offers quality toys, books, games, hobbies, magic and more! 54 Arthur Street p: 204-956-2195 toll free: 1-888-333-toad (8623) w: www.toadhalltoys.com Cruise just north of the city to the Interlake, where you'll find art galleries in almost every town on the shores of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg. Plan to spend quality time browsing for books, clothing, Viking hats and gifts at H.P. Tergesen & Sons general store in Gimli. …IN RURAL MANITOBA Farmers' markets and so much more Take a shopping trip outside of Winnipeg to hunt for one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, antiques, fashion, furniture and gourmet goods at farmers' markets, general stores, gift galleries and a host of smalltown and roadside emporiums. St. Francois Xavier's Whitehorse Gift Emporium & Tea Room, just west of Winnipeg off the Trans Canada Highway, boasts that it has the largest gift shop collection in Manitoba. And Pineridge Hollow's gift shop, on the southern edge of Birds Hill Provincial Park, is packed with unique furniture, garden supplies, linens and toys. Wherever you go in Manitoba, you'll discover it's worth the trip. SHOPPING