A shopping trip through Wainwright takes you along 10th Street in the historic downtown area. with a variety of unique stores along this main drag, the street provides enough local shopping to check off gifts on anyone’s list no matter the occasion. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for in downtown Wainwright, many of the smaller communities around Battle River Country have their own products to offer.
Armstrong’s 1908
Armstrong’s 1908 has been a local staple in Wainwright for over 100 years and could be your one-stop shop for the holidays. You’re likely to find a gift for anyone from their vast catalogue of items.
When it comes to furniture, Armstrong’s carries all the top brands for mattresses, living room sets, and dining sets, as well as smaller furniture. Whether it’s for gifting or yourself, you’ll find gear here for Baseball, Lacrosse, and other sports. And there is more! You can also browse their spring selection of ladies’ and men’s wear, both of which have some fresh designs.
Globe Footwear
This local community fixture has footwear for every age but can especially assist with gifts for your loved ones. Globe Footwear offers classic gifts like Canadian-made moccasins in various colours and styles (short booties, long boots). They also feature a wide selection of sandals, perfect for the spring weather. Also new to Globe is the Frank Lyman clothing line!
Toys and Treasures
As the warmer seasons approach, you may be considering the younger people on your list. Wainwright’s Toys and Treasures likely has all you’ll need for toys, family games, and unique gift ideas. While toys are in their name, the gift shop also carries a wide array of items that can appeal to different ages and styles. The treasures you can encounter on a trip here include stylish home decors, handmade gifts, florals, and clothing.
Front Porch Mercantile
Shopping in downtown Wainwright offers many fabulous ways to get the perfect gift, and Front Porch Mercantile provides enough variety to make it possibly your only stop downtown. If you’re shopping for the young or trendy, then you’ll appreciate Front Porch’s stock of women’s accessories like hats or scarves; quality footwear and outerwear; or their FarmFresh line of body products. If you can’t decide while you’re in the store, you can shop online or grab a gift card.
Voila!
While you can purchase Voila!’s wide range of products online, we recommend stopping in to peruse and shop. You’ll get a great idea for anyone you’re shopping for who is into style, trends, and inclusive clothing “meant to fit a real woman’s body.” If you don’t want to take the gifting risk on apparel, these shelves are also filled with gorgeous accessories, home décor and wall hangings, diffusers and oils, organic soaps, jewelry, and bedding.
Daines & Daubney
You can find fashion-forward everything at Daines & Daubney. Along with a huge selection of trendy women’s and baby apparel, this boutique clothing store also has a unique array of gift items like DIY fairy gardens, home and office items, bath and body products, and a large assortment of scented candles.
Crabapples
Crabapples offers a boutique shopping experience with a selection of the unique, the vintage, and the pieces of apparel you won’t find in a big box store. Along with clothing, you can shop for smaller gifts like accessories and jewelry.
Irma Home & Garden
As a 5000 square-foot store, Irma Home & Garden is a great place to start your shopping trip, especially if you’re still unsure of what to buy. As you browse their aisles for unique and crafty gifts, you are sure to gather inspiration for gift ideas. With several affordable products, Irma’s is also a great place for office/work exchange gifts.
Wainwright Jewellers
As one of Wainwright’s longest-standing businesses, the Wainwright Jewellers family is a trusted place to spend a bit more on those special gifts. You can shop jewellery and watches for men and women or add to existing pieces with pendants and charms. They have a large selection of commemorative jewellery as well.
Wainwright Flower Cart
The most notable thing about the arrangements from the Wainwright Flower Cart is the care put into the cutting and preparation of the flowers. Second, are the efforts put in by staff to source the most unique plants and flowers from all around the world. As you shop for others, you may want to purchase a little gift for yourself too, with plenty of arrangements from which to select.
McRae Floorcovering
You may not expect a flooring store on a holiday shopping list. However, you could be looking for a way to surprise your partner this season, and home renovations could be the perfect way to do so. But if renos aren’t in the plans, McRae’s is still an excellent way to gift unique home décor items for any room in the house.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Consider something a bit more unique or tasty food or drink ideas.