New Brunswick
WW Doak & Sons is one of Canada's best fly-fishing shops. It sells a huge number of flies annually, nearly all made on the premises. A wander around will…
Must-see shopping in Canada
Old Montréal
Browse the Inuit collection at this large emporium. Choose from First Nations art carved mainly from soapstone, as well as fur hats, mountain-goat rugs…
Montréal
This sprawling secondhand store has seemingly endless racks of clothes, plus 99¢ books (French and English), records, sports gear (including skis and…
St John's
It's touristy, but it does have a fine selection of local goods such as jams, woolen wear, moose cookbooks and the coveted How to Play the Musical Spoons…
Bruce Peninsula
Check out the arts and crafts – everything from home goods to jewelry – handmade by 45 local artists. If you have the munchies, there's a cozy cafe in the…
Iqaluit
Your one-stop shop for bug jackets, bug repellent, fishing equipment, and a selection of outdoor clothing, including goose down and waterproof jackets.
Southern Alberta
One of many souvenir shops that can satisfy any desires for maple syrup, kitschy gifts and replacement T-shirts, along with park-related literature.
Québec
Indigenous handicrafts and not-so-indigenous refrigerator magnets, T-shirts and stuffed whales, as well as basic groceries, are available here.
Îles de la Madeleine
Sand finds its way into pretty much every piece of craftwork on sale in this shop, from jewellery to candleholders, lights and bedside clocks.
Dawson City
Sells interesting old mining gadgets, bear traps ($500) and old mammoth tusks so you can take up carving. It has a good bulletin board.
Vancouver Island
A colorful little gallery of Hobbity pottery and clay works where you can pick up a unique souvenir of your Vancouver Island visit.
Québec City
This little grocery store sells organically grown fruit and vegetables as well as a wide variety of aromatic and medicinal herbs.
British Columbia
The place to feel the local hippy vibe with essential oils in a feminist setting. Sniff out the line of Dungeon Sense scents.
Montréal
This is a much-loved neighborhood market in Côte-des-Neiges, known for its budget-priced fresh produce, flowers and herbs.
Québec City
This concept store in the Old Lower Town has hip shoes, a fine line of cashmere sweaters, fine jewelry and cosmetics.
The Laurentians
Val-David's popular summer farmers market takes refuge in the School of St John the Baptist during the colder months.
Edmonton
Kitsch lovers who can't afford the trip to Vegas might just be enchanted with West Edmonton Mall, while those less enamored by plastic plants and phony…
Calgary
If you're in need of some retail therapy, Chinook, 6km south of downtown, is a good place to get your treatment. Chain retail shops, department stores, a…
The Laurentians
St-Sauveur is known across Québec for its outlets, and here you’ll find some 30 of them – from Reebok and Puma to Guess and OshKosh B'gosh.
Variété Jomphe et Les Confections Minganie
Québec
This old general store now sells souvenirs and gifts. The Intercar buses stop here.
