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●Full Day 2 Recently named Canada's Greatest Neighbourhood, Osborne Village has earned its reputation for a reason, and part of its appeal is the area's great shopping. Here, fashionistas will find plenty of places to pick up the latest threads and accessories at shops such as Dream Closet, Luxe & Charm, Hush/Shout, American Apparel, Out of the Blue and Sew Dandee. Complete any outfit with shoes, jewellery and accessories from Rooster, Silver Lotus, David Rice Jewelry + Objects and Roger Watson Jewellers. For cute and quirky gifts, head to Kustom Kulture and Desart. Pop in for a light lunch at Baked Expectations, a hip diner serving savoury meals and sweet delights from grilled eggplant sandwiches and housemade burgers to towering tortes and creamy cheesecakes. Make your way to the historic Exchange District, where turn-of-the-lastcentury buildings house trendy boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Bring kids to neighbourhood staple Toad Hall Toys for educational games, books, toys and hobbies. Renowned jewellery designer Hilary Druxman's simple silver pieces make a great shopping memento. Pick up an outfit for a night on the town at Paperdoll Boutique or funky vintage fashions at Rhymes with Orange. If you're on the hunt for unique furniture, visit HutK, Blue Moon and E-Children. Shop for other special interests at Into the Music, Imagine Games & Hobbies and Fantasy Boutique. After you've explored the Exchange, go to The Forks to discover the shops at The Forks Market and Johnston Terminal. On the second floor of the www.tourismwinnipeg.com market, also known as "The Hayloft," browse for pop culture collectibles at kitschy store Pylon, semi-precious stone jewellery at Gilbert's Stones and adorable children's fashions at Colourful Collection. The main floor boasts stores such as Two Rivers for covetable Canadian souvenirs, and Generation Green, which carries eco-friendly products for environmentally conscious customers. Meanwhile, Johnston Terminal has its own share of shopping, from on-trend clothing at Cassiopeia Unique Ladies Boutique to candles made on site at Harmont Candle Company to festive ornaments at Christmas Traditions. Stay downtown for more shopping at Portage Place Shopping Centre. This downtown mall has popular chain stores, including Le Chateau, The Bay, HMV, Payless Shoes, Ricki's, along with local businesses like Sweetz and Argento World of Silver. Head to unique gift shops at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Millennium Library and Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art for art- and book-inspired finds. Lastly, it's time to get browsing at some of the city's other shopping attractions (depending on the direction your heading), like St. Vital Centre. This suburban shopping mall houses favourites such as American Eagle Outfitters, Sephora, Bath & Body Works and Sport Chek. In the east on Regent Avenue, try Kildonan Place for stores like Le Chateau, Shoe Warehouse, West 49, Teavana and more. If you find yourself near McPhillips, stop in Garden City Shopping Centre's shops, including Winners and Canadian Tire. winnipeg itineraries 35