Whether your list is full of naughties or nice-ies, or nieces born in the noughties, you’re sure to find the perfect gift in Winnipeg.
Discover a variety of unique gifts and experiences that not only delight but also support Winnipeg’s locally owned shops, sports teams, attractions and performance groups, ensuring they continue to be cherished treasures of our city.
Give the gift of experience
Winnipeg Attractions Pass
An easy start for any visitor, local or someone new to the city, the Winnipeg Attractions Pass saves you up to 35 per cent off on admissions to The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, FortWhyte Alive, Manitoba Museum and the Royal Canadian Mint. With three-and one-day pass options, it’s easy to use too.
Rainbow Stage
Canada's largest and longest continually running outdoor theatre company celebrated 70 seasons in 2024, and we all can’t wait to see what number 71 has in store. Purchase a season bundle early and save 10 per cent off and more.
Yuk Yuk's at Fort Gary Hotel
Give the gift of laughter when you easily purchase a gift certificate online from Yuk Yuk’s International Stand-Up Comedy Company, located in The Fort Garry Hotel’s Club Room.
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
There's still time to get tickets to the timeless family favourite, Nutcracker (December 20 to 28, 2024), while 2025 will see the Canadian premiere Jekyll & Hyde (March 6 to 9, 2025) marauding across the stage set to a score by Chopin. You can also purchase a subscription for next season for just $117 for three performances!
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO)
Celebrating its 76th season in 2025, the WSO continues to captivate audiences with its wide range of performances. From classical masterpieces to lively pop concerts, and featuring renowned guest performers and conductors from across the globe, the WSO remains a powerhouse orchestra. With individual tickets, performance bundles and an easy-to-use online gift certificate system, giving the gift of sweet sounds has never been sweeter.
Manitoba Opera
Give the gift of opera! With easy to purchase individual performance tickets, bundles and gift cards in customizable denominations, your loved ones will be singing your praises after experiencing a performance by Manitoba Opera.
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Royal MTC)
As Canada’s oldest regional theatre, Royal MTC produces 10 plays each season across two venues, the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival and an annual regional tour. CYO Flex packages for 3, 4 or 5 plays make a great gift that ensures you get preferential seating, while gift certificates are available in customizable denominations.
Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE)
With five adult plays every season specializing in new Canadian works ranging from hilarious comedies to searing dramas, PTE is a sure bet for any theatre fan. Purchase a subscription for just $140 for 5 plays, with individual tickets always available too.
Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP)
Located at The Forks, MTYP's artistry has been applauded not only as a theatre for young audiences, but also as an innovative and highly creative theatre company. Subscriptions save you 15 per cent across the board while group tickets save you 20 per cent on a performance so you can bring the whole fam jam.
Boutiques at local attractions
Manitoba Museum Shop
The Museum Shop has you covered with unique merchandise, including thematic swag bags that make shopping easy, locally made goods and plenty of inspiring gifts for inquisitive young minds..
Manitoba Children’s Museum
With an abundance of toys meant to reflect the museum galleries, traveling exhibits and programming, the museum gift store is perfect for the Ada Twist, Iggy Peck, or Rosie Revere in your life. For parents, many of these items offer plenty of opportunities to join in the fun. In fact, we guarantee you’ll learn something too.
The Landing Zone Boutique at Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
With a full cargo hold of STEM-related educational toys, unique items from local makers, products by Indigenous artists and high-quality aviation-related apparel, the sky’s the limit for your shopping list. They also have gift cards and e-cards available if you would rather shop online.
The Boutique at the Royal Canadian Mint
Who wouldn’t be happy to find something shiny in their stockings or under the tree? Especially, if that something shiny is from the Mint! Purchase collectible coins on a variety of themes from aviation to animals, the royals and even UFOs!
The Leaf Gift Shop at Assiniboine Park
Visit The Leaf Gift Shop or Wild Things Unique Gifts at the Zoo for one-of-a-kind gifts and stocking-stuffers. Gift cards can be used at the Zoo and Leaf gift shops, Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar, and the Park Café too.
ShopWAG at WAG-Qaumajuq
After experiencing WAG-Qaumajuq, the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world, head to ShopWAG on the main floor of the Winnipeg Art Gallery where you'll find art prints, small gifts, jewellery, and contemporary crafts and books.
CMHR Boutique at Canadian Museum for Human Rights
With an emphasis on fair-trade, sustainable, accessible and thoughtful gifts that support human rights causes, The Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ boutique provides a world of options from jewellery to clothing, gifts, books, stationery and toys.
The Nature Shop at FortWhyte Alive
Find a marvelous selection of ethically sourced nature-based goods, ranging from fashion to home goods, body care, food, art, books and more.
Other local favourites
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Gift Card
Get a gift card that’s good for approximately 150 downtown retail, restaurant and service businesses. How easy is that!
The Forks Market
The top gathering spot in Winnipeg for more than 6,000 years is always a solid choice for gift-giving ideas with its numerous local shops. On the second floor, Teekca’s Boutique features handmade goods from local Indigenous makers; Dconstruct beckons with vibrant funky jewelry all made in house; while the equally colourful Coal and Canary is always in fine feather with its internationally acclaimed candles. The Forks Trading Company features a space dedicated to all things local—from pottery and syrup to clothing and (our personal favourite) kitchen towels. Manitobah Mukluks’ flagship store offers beautifully crafted handmade moccasins, slippers and mukluks.
Can’t decide? The Forks gift cards are accepted at most shops in the market, including the food hall and restaurants.
Made Here | Richardson Centre Concourse, 1 Lombard Place
Made Here is the top shop for oh-so-swish Tourism Winnipeg clothing (come on, check that skyline logo!). It also features accessories, apparel, art prints, bath + beauty, food + drink, gift boxes, stationery, home décor, homewares, jewellery, and kids + baby—all locally made by Manitoban artisans. Attention November shoppers: they curate an advent calendar with locally made products.
Indigenous Nations Apparel Co (INAC) | 1485 Portage Ave in CF Polo Park
Located on the second floor of CF Polo Park mall you'll find INAC, an Indigenous-owned clothing store. This is the sister store of Michelle Cameron's Dream Catcher Promotions. INAC carries Indigenous-inspired apparel which is sourced from Indigenous artists.
Tara Davis Studio | 246 McDermot Ave
This studio is set against a bright backdrop of vivid tones of tangerine, fuchsia, marigold and a little bit of sparkle. Tara Davis has hand selected and curated a rotating selection of jewellery, cards, ceramics, socks, candy, pillows, candles and baby items from more than 100 artisans across Canada.
Nativelovenotes
Check out empowering messages and designs from Nativelovenotes who sell stickers, prints, stationery, buttons and more.
The Locals Winnipeg | Outlet Collection Winnipeg
This exclusive pop-up shop is filled with so many products by local entrepreneurs, from high end gift boxes to jewelry, clothing, kids’ stuff and sustainable living products too.
For the fashionistas
Anne Mulaire | 303-421 Mulvey Ave
Anne Mulaire is an expression of heritage, beauty, comfort and pride. They are committed to fair trade, environmental stewardship and ethical business practices. Explore their Holiday Ethical Gift Guides for sustainable and eco-friendly treasures that spread joy with purpose. They also have Ethical Gift Boxes with different themes.
Danali | 100-530 Kenaston Blvd
This family-owned and operated premium boutique is perfect for anyone on your list who is also on the best dressed list. Located at Grant and Kenaston, it’s the perfect spot for the style icon in your life with brands like Nudie, AGOLDE, Citizens of Humanity, Momotaro Jeans and more.
Out of the Blue | 102 Osborne St
The Out of the Blue team has kept that passion alive by sourcing and curating fun, modern and vintage inspired looks alongside key fashion staples from local and Canadian brands. Whether you’re looking for clothing and accessories, or home products and giftware to give to your family or friends, you can find it at this Osborne Village boutique!
Vantage Vintage Boutique | 210-70 Albert St
Vantage Vintage has a true passion for vintage and antique fashion. It has operated a brick-and-mortar boutique in the Exchange District since 2017. Vantage Vintage provides sustainable and quality clothing that make one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones.
Lennard Taylor | Johnston Terminal | 115, 25 Forks Market Rd main floor
Unique, versatile and universally flattering designs for women and men can be found in this shop where all the clothes are made (and occasionally hand-painted) by the designer himself. These fashionable pieces are built to last, all without having a lasting impact on the environment.
Sarah Sue Design
Modern and minimalist styling in sustainable clothing for sizes XS-5X is Sarah Sue's specialty. She uses exquisite fabrics and exceptional finishings for her pieces, crafted from linen, hemp, bamboo, silk, cotton and other eco-friendly textiles to create contemporary silhouettes that are timeless.
Hilary Druxman | 258 McDermot Ave
After 30 years in business, Druxman’s name is synonymous with timeless pieces of sterling silver—including bracelets, necklaces and earrings—all crafted in the onsite workshop. For something special, the team will do custom works, including adapting family heirlooms.
Local shops for the littles
Kite & Kaboodle | Johnston Terminal At The Forks, 25 Forks Market Rd
What started in 1991 at a small table display with five styles of kites at the Forks Market has since grown to a local toy store favourite with two locations in the city. Here you can find anything and everything from you guessed it... kites and board games to books and arts and crafts.
Aunt Monica’s Attic | 111 Regent Ave W
Come visit Aunt Monica in her quirky toy shop in Transcona and find treasures for the kids and kids at heart in your life. One cool fact about this store is that nothing here requires batteries.
Toad Hall Toys | 54 Arthur St
Is it really an Exchange District trip if you didn’t stop by Toad Hall? Explore Manitoba’s oldest independent toy retailer and see their impressive collection, which includes miniatures, trains, hobby supplies and more.
Riley Grae | 701 Corydon Ave
This collective shop and studio space are sure to impress a future Picasso. You can buy a lot of quirky stuff from stationery and accessories to sweets and treats.
McNally Robinson | 4000-1120 Grant Ave
One of Winnipeg’s favourite independent booksellers has an array of books for the little bookworm on your list.
Wellness and relaxation ideas
Ten Spa | 10th Floor, 222 Broadway in The Fort Garry Hotel
All treatments and services are based on classic techniques infused with a modern edge. There are no fad driven trends here—only results. Whether it’s a facial, body scrub, massage, body cocoon, pedicure, manicure or a signature oh-so-relaxing Turkish hamam, you can be certain your loved one’s gift card will see them entering the lap of luxury.
Glo Skin Bar + Dispensary | Inside Ten Spa at The Fort Garry Hotel
Glo is located on the 10th floor of The Fort Garry Hotel. Unlike Ten Spa, where you come to relax and spend the day receiving luxury treatments and access to spa amenities, Glo allows you to get in and out (like on a lunch break) with no need to hop into a robe. Read about the full experience which makes a great gift for people who make regular trips to the city.
Riverstone Spa | 75 Forks Market Rd in Inn at the Forks
At tranquil Riverstone Spa every treatment is focused on naturally harmonizing and connecting your mind, body and spirit. Treatments range from familiar classics to unique ancient healing rituals derived from cultures around the world. Shop for products online or buy gift cards.
Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature | 775 Crescent Dr
Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature is both the most relaxing place in Winnipeg, along with being a world-class thermotherapy facility inspired by some of the best Scandinavian traditions. Purchase a gift card and your loved ones can unwindand rejuvenate in thermal baths (hot, cold and temperate), saunas, steam rooms, and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. Check out their holiday packages or stop by one of their kiosks at Kildonan Place, CF Polo Park or St. Vital Centre.
Spa Botanica | 1469 Corydon Ave
This boutique-style day spot in River Heights specializes in holistic approaches to skin and body care, utilizing Ayurvedic-style facials and body wraps. Rose petals, turmeric, cocoa, Multani Mutti (clay) and sandalwood powder are just few of the many healing and beautifying ingredients they use. Browse their products and check out their gift card deal.
Yoga Public | 280 Fort Street
The big one is back! One of Winnipeg’s top yoga studios reopened in autumn, offering over 50 weekly classes ranging from infrared hot flows, to ashtanga and wall yoga, lively TRX classes and meditation workshops too. Gift cards cover everything from unlimited one-moth passes to 5-class passes, while the Intro Offer Gift Card is perfect for encouraging someone to discover their practice.
For sports fans
Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club
From 10-game mini packs and vouchers to the Craft Beer Corner, to the Holiday Triple Play package—the Winnipeg Goldeyes offer a home run of a gift for baseball fans.
Winnipeg Sea Bears
For the basketball fan in your life, give the gift of individual or season tickets (starting at just $17.41 per game + taxes and fees!). Sea Bears merch is also a slam dunk, with so many styles from sick lids to baby Sea Bear onesies, Ts, tops, sweats, hoodies, novelty chains and cool street fashion collabs with local clothing companies.
Manitoba Moose
Celebrating 25 years of high-flying hockey and an atmosphere that’s all about dancing for the Jumbotron, Moose games are always a gift of excitement and fun for fans of all ages. With ticket options that include memberships, Me+3 and group packs, our American Hockey League team provides affordable hockey for all.
Sustainable gifts
Planet Pantry and Planet Closet | 25 Forks Market Rd
Offering customers products that come in minimal packaging with no plastic, along with vintage clothes that prove sustainability never goes out of style, Planet Pantry shows you how it's easy giving green.
Urban Lumber | 1289 Loudoun Rd
Proving that fallen-and Dutch elm-infected trees are not trash, Urban Lumber is a sawmill company based in Winnipeg dedicated to providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional wood products. Find everything from mantels, countertops, tables, floating shelves and other furniture, all made from locally salvaged urban trees.
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