Shopping and Banking

There are many large supermarkets throughout Winnipeg offering a large selection of food and household items. These large stores offer the most competitive prices and many offer "member discount" cards at no cost. As well, most neighbourhoods have small corner stores but prices are usually higher than the large supermarkets. Many are open seven days a week and some stay open until 11 PM or midnight.

Winnipeggers love a bargain and the city has a large selection of second hand stores where you can find everything from baby clothes to a "new" sofa. There are several Value Village and Goodwill outlets throughout the city in addition to many others. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Second Hand Stores".

In Winnipeg summer is garage sale season. Watch the newspaper for sales in your area. Also, check for private sales and auctions.

Koats for Kids

Operating between October to January, Koats for Kids provide FREE coats and winter clothing for children and infants. Call 477-5360 for more information.

Some Great Stores to Check Out:

Neechi Foods Community Store

325 Dufferin Avenue
586-5597
Specializing in bannock and wild blueberry jams and syrups. Yummy.

Bessie's Indian Craft Supplies

1562 Arlington Street
582-6962
Beads, fur, leather, cloth and needles and much more.

The Up Shoppe

382 Selkirk Avenue
582-3494
Provides quality used clothing accessories at reasonable prices.

MCC Thrift Store

511 Selkirk Avenue
586-2527
499 Jamison Ave
378-2683
152 Charles St. West
746-2704
Provides excellent used clothing, furniture, electronics, antiques, and toys at reasonable prices.

Banking

There are lots of banks, credit unions, and trust companies in Winnipeg. You will need three pieces of identification in order to open an account. Identification such as your Status card, valid Driver's License, or Manitoba Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) card. Secondary ID to supplement one of the above are a credit card, student card, or bank card from another institution. As well, you will need to provide proof of residency with government letters or any type of bill statement mailed to your current address printed on the letter/statement is sufficient.

Me-Dian Credit Union

102-338 Broadway
943-9111
"Serving Manitoba's Aboriginal Community"

Peace Hills Trust Company

244 Portage Avenue
943-8093

First Nation Bank

360 Broadway
988-1380