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 Canada's oldest department store |
73 Rideau St (At Sussex) Ottawa, ON K1N 5W8 Canada +1 613 241 7511 / +1 866 746 7422 http://www.hbc.com/ |
Canada's oldest department store, incorporated in 1670 when a royal charter was granted by King Charles II, is alive and well in the new millennium. The Rideau Centre location has just about every department imaginable: beauty salon, dry cleaners, optical centre, watch repair, wigs, souvenirs, restaurant, name-brand fashions, cosmetics and gift registry. A solarium passage over Rideau Street allows shoppers to enter the store on the second floor. Ground level entrances lead to the Byward Market. Another Bay store is located in the St-Laurent Shopping Centre (+1 613 748 6105). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Mystical and magical |
55 William Street Near George Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z9 Canada +1 613 241 8948 |
With all the competition of the busy Byward Market, this cozy shop still manages to lure customers in with the sweet smell of incense. Specializing in arts and crafts, this beautifully decorated shop has a lot to offer in the way of African masks and carvings. Colourful mobiles dangle high above hardwood floors, giving the store a warm atmosphere. Vibrant sarongs are part of a selection of clothing for sale. Choose well; refunds aren't accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Spicy Glitter |
17-B York Ottawa, ON K1N5S7 Canada +1 613 562 3131 |
Masala adds a new flavor to exquisite stones and gem-studded jewelery. This jewelery shop presents finest of stone, from across the world, embedded in elegant rings, bracelets and pendants. Here you have the hard-to-find opal and aquamarine studded silver jewelery crafted by Balinese silversmiths. Besides the collections from Asia, the store offers naturally formed crystals from Brazil. To complement this exotic jewelery, you have a variety of Thai silk and Indian brocade clothing. Balinese hand carved flying angels and other wooden carvings give a bohemian touch to your home. So step in and add spice to your glitterati!! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports gear |
134 Sparks St Ottawa, ON K1P 5B6 Canada +1 613 232 6278 |
A Sparks Street mainstay, this memorabilia and collectibles store has been serving sports enthusiasts for decades. With one of the largest selections of professional team caps and sweaters in the country, you're bound to find what you're looking for among the store's offerings. They also carry a complete line of pins, trading cards, sports videos and team balls from every sport imaginable. Even if you're not in the mood to buy, simply browsing through the store can bring back fond memories of favorite teams. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creative fun with beads |
11 William St Ottawa, ON K1N 9C7 Canada +1 613 562 2812 http://www.sassybead.yp.ca |
Grab a tray and a pencil and go shopping! Your creative juices will flow as you pick out beads to design the most beautiful necklace in the world. Located in the Byward Market, this store is the ultimate in interactive shopping. You choose the beads and the staff will help you string it all together. The store usually has folk tunes playing and the atmosphere is friendly. Children are very welcome and are encouraged to spend their allowance. A series of bead-making workshops are held throughout the week and on Sunday morning; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Yumi Webster |
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 Photo: Marine Armstrong |