Unique Shopping

If shopping is a passion, Edmonton is your destination. Both Old Strathcona and West Edmonton Mall are two excellent shopping meccas, each with a great selection of both exclusive and one-of-a-kind stores. Other local gems are the High Street area (minutes from the downtown core) where you’ll find distinctive jewellery, giftware, home decor and fashion items, or Chinatown – a great place for specialty items and fresh produce markets. Other hot spots include downtown Edmonton where Edmonton City Centre transforms three city blocks into a retail destination of more than 170 stores and services. Adjacent to Edmonton City Centre are Commerce Place and Manulife Place, where you’ll find a selection of high-end retailers such as Escada and Holt Renfrew. 

Finding Sophies Rubies: Enjoy chauffeured comfort and a personal shopping guru! Discover amazing boutiques and the most exquisite one of-a-kind gems that showcase Edmonton’s local talent as well as world renowned designers. Enjoy five star service and royal attention to detail on a customized shopping tour.

Telephone: 780.901.3178
Website: www.sophiesrubies.com

Keep Edmonton Original: Keep Edmonton Original is about supporting and sustaining independent business as a fixture of our local culture and community. Locally owned and operated enterprises bring diversity and strength to our city’s economy and character. Check out their member directory online.

Website: www.keepedmontonoriginal.com  

OLD STRATHCONA

Old Strathcona, named one of the five best shopping districts in Canada, is a bustling area rooted in history which boasts 300 businesses of which 90% are family owned. Amid its historic buildings the fare ranges from international to locally produced with a respect for arts and crafts, unique fashions and accessories, antiques, home décor, books, health and wellness and many unusual gifts and collectibles.

Headcase Hats: Edmonton's only hat store is devoted to bringing you the best of the trendy and classic styles for men and women.

Telephone: 780.435.6601
Website: www.headcasehats.com  

Nokomis Clothing: Nokomis exclusively features over 50 brands of Canadian clothing, including Preloved, Dace and Alison Wonderland. Local brands include Nokomis' own house line, Sabrina Butterfly and Maked.

Telephone: 780.432.7462
Website: www.nokomisclothing.ca  

Etzio: This Whyte Avenue boutique features everything from fashion-forward street wear to special occasion wear. Also stocks a trendy collection of jewellery and accessories including Soul Flower jewellery and Tignanello handbags.

Telephone: 780.433.2568

124th STREET/ HIGH STREET AREA

This quaint area features more than 125 shops, including unique antique and specialty boutiques, sporting goods, home décor, books and designer furniture. You won’t want to miss the many art galleries in this area. With its fine restaurants, live theatre, specialty shops and galleries, 124 Street is a must-see.

KAJ Clothing: KAJ Clothing is the specialty shopping destination of tall women in Edmonton and surrounding areas. They strive to provide quality construction, a great fit, and a stylish look for a variety of needs and a multi purpose lifestyle.

Telephone: 780.702.7122
Website: www.kajclothing.ca  

Red Ribbon: This cozy yet trendy boutique carries an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories, jewellery, framed photographs, vases, coffee table books and bath products. Clothing brands include Reject, Covet, AG Jeans, Freedom of Choice as well as the local brand Losers Reject.

Telephone: 780.454.4336
Website: www.redribbon.ca  

OTHER UNIQUE SHOPS AROUND EDMONTON

Edmonton offers so many choices for shopping. There are many neighbourhoods that offer unique shopping experiences with a variety of specialty stores, arts and crafts, and ethnic shops.

Alligator Pie: One of Edmonton’s premier children’s shops, Alligator Pie offers contemporary clothing, shoes and accessories from infant to teen sizes. A selection of Canadian and European lines are featured including Lacoste, DKNY, Burberry, Diesel, Miniman, Juicy, Deux Par Deux, Elle, Seven Jeans, Escada and Quiksilver.

Telephone: 780.420.0427

Maggie Walt Designs: Edmonton designer Maggie Walt presents a fusion of East meets West with rich and exotic textiles that create unique pieces. Original jewellery, shoes and accessories are also offered.

Telephone: 780.482.1238
Website: www.maggiewalt.com  

Sabrina Butterfly Designs: Sabrina Butterfly Designs is a home-base business and Sabrina O’Donnell designs the entire line which has attracted many stores across Canada including shops in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Sabrina opened her own boutique in Edmonton which is now the official home of the Sabrina Butterfly Designs line and many jewelry and accessory designers from Canada.

Telephone: 780.482.6460
Website: www.sabrinabutterflydesigns.ca  

ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOPPING AT WEST EDMONTON MALL

North America’s largest shopping and entertainment centre is home to a staggering 800 stores and services, over 100 eating establishments and nine thrilling parks and attractions! Known around the world for its unrivalled combination of shopping, dining and entertainment, West Edmonton Mall is the province’s number-one tourist attraction and stands at 5.3 million square feet.

West Edmonton Mall is home to many unique and exclusive shops:

Western Canada’s only Anthropologie is in West Edmonton Mall. Anthropologie offers a one-of-a-kind and compelling shopping experience that makes women feel beautiful, hopeful and connected. The company was founded in 1992 by a small group of people with a love for making things that inspire the imagination. Anthropologie has travelled the globe, broken new ground with its catalogue and website, and grown to more than 100 stores. Enjoy the clever details and fine craftsmanship of the company’s products.

BCBG Maz Azria is taking the world by storm and can now call West Edmonton Mall home! With critically acclaimed collections, a loyal following of Hollywood's top celebrities and a strong worldwide presence, this fashion powerhouse has evolved into one of the hottest names in the fashion industry. Continuously expanding while defining trends, Max Azria has let the industry know he is indeed building a global empire.

Alberta’s only Hollister Co. is the newest "Southern Cali" lifestyle retailer geared towards energetic and outgoing guys and girls. Continuing its paddle to the top, Hollister is leading the way with its hip, casual and trendsetting California styles. Upscale in design yet authentic in character, Hollister clothing is always of the highest quality at prices teens can afford.

Western Canada’s only HUGO BOSS delivers unconventional looks and clothes that are progressive yet never overstated. The store’s collections feature architectonic lines and new takes on classic shapes. By offering trendsetting design and superior quality, HUGO satisfies the high expectations of its fashion-conscious customers.

Western Canada’s only Miss Sixty/Energie offers glamorous, high-end fashion for men and women. The store carries up-to-the minute denim, jackets, shoes, jewellery and accessories.

Telephone: 780.444.5300
Website: westedmontonmall.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 

Kelly Bertoncini
Travel Media Relations Manager, External Relations
780.969.0481
kbertoncini@edmonton.com

Bin Lau
Director of Communications, External Relations
780.969.0463
blau@edmonton.com

Jenifer Christenson
Executive Director, External Relations
780.917.7890
jchristenson@edmonton.com