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8 a bargain around BAG YOURSELF SHOP Whether you're cruising the Exchange District, or venturing slightly further afield, there's no shortage of opportunities for shopping in Manitoba. From chic boutiques to handmade heirlooms, there's no telling what treasures await — and there's nothing Manitobans love more than a bargain! So grab your wallet and your best walking shoes, and get ready to shop 'til you drop. You know what they say: Spree-ing is believing! Cash or Charge? With back-to-school season, the holidays, and even Valentine's Day to contend with, the fall and winter months can seem like one long trip to the mall. But with all the world-class shopping to be done in Winnipeg, you're unlikely to mind one more dose of retail therapy. Osborne Village and Corydon Avenue boast trendy fashions and funky boutiques, while the shops of Academy Road are well-stocked with upscale jewelry and designer duds. Explore eclectic art galleries and shoe-store chic in the city's Exchange District, pick up handmade moccasins or household notions at The Forks Market and Johnston Terminal, or make your way through all six floors at the flagship Hudson's Bay Company store downtown. Or shop for toys, treats and winter holiday diversions at one of the malls or big-box villages ringing the city's perimeter. Visit tourismwinnipeg.com/things-to-do/shopping for more info. It's Worth the Trip Venture outside the city limits for one-of-a-kind collectibles, antiques, and arts and crafts — rural Manitoba is rife with folksy treasures and undiscovered bargains. In every town on the map, you'll find a hidden hideaway offering up new reasons to lighten your wallet a little. Peruse the proliferation of stores and galleries in the province's Interlake region, where the shores of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg are teeming with small studios, used book traders, and vintage curio shops. (H.P. Tergesen & Sons general store in Gimli is a longtime favourite among all ages, not to mention the oldest family-run store in Western Canada.) The Pineridge Hollow gift shop outside Birds Hill Provincial Park stocks artisan furniture, garden supplies and linens; Churchill's Arctic Trading Company has Inuit and Aboriginal fine art; while Brandon's Lady of the Lake is awash in vibrant furnishings, accessories and home décor. SHOPPING