This year we turned to some of the experts – people who we
know spend a lot of their time around here – to share their thoughts on what
they’ll be wrapping up and placing under the tree for folks in their lives this
holiday.
Have a look – maybe you’ll find just the gift-giving
inspiration you’re looking for!
The Travelling
Signpainters
The Travelling Sign Painters spend time at The Forks at least a few times a month – but usually they only have the opportunity to window shop. The duo, Joseph and Brigitte, come in after-hours to change up the artwork on the sign at The Common, or paint murals on the temporary construction walls of shops that are being renovated!
The Travelling Sign Painters spend time at The Forks at least a few times a month – but usually they only have the opportunity to window shop. The duo, Joseph and Brigitte, come in after-hours to change up the artwork on the sign at The Common, or paint murals on the temporary construction walls of shops that are being renovated!
Joseph has his
eye on a few pieces from Gilbert’s Stones for his mom this year – she’s really
into crystals and has wanted a Himalayan salt lamp for a while, and he found plenty to choose from at Gilbert’s Stones.
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| Gilbert's Stones |
Brigitte works at
White Pine Bicycle Co. in the Johnston Terminal, where Joseph, who’s decided to
take a crack at winter biking for the first time this year, dropped many hints
that he would really like a fat tire bike or a new leather saddle or, at the
very least, a White Pine sweatshirt for Christmas this year.
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| White Pine Bicycle Co. |
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| White Pine Bicycle Co. |
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| White Pine Bicycle Co. |
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| Almond Tree |
Brigitte is big on embracing what makes you feel good during the holidays – whether that’s time with family, time alone, time for wine, or time for one (or several) of each flavour of saltwater taffy Almond Tree has to offer.
Louise Waldman
Louise is the Manager of Communications at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights – which means she spends at least five days a week on site at The Forks.
Louise is the Manager of Communications at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights – which means she spends at least five days a week on site at The Forks.
Louise celebrates Christmakkah in her family – her husband
is Icelandic-Lebanese and she is Jewish. They light candles each night for
Channukah, and have a big family Christmas dinner on the December 25.
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| Coal & Canary |
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| Coal & Canary |
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| Fools + Horses |
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| Forks Trading Co. |
Lindsay Somers
Lindsay is The Forks’ resident wellness blogger, run club instructor and urban advocate for active transportation. She can be spotted on site almost daily having walking meetings, teaching people to learn how to run their best 5km or lace up their skates.
Lindsay is The Forks’ resident wellness blogger, run club instructor and urban advocate for active transportation. She can be spotted on site almost daily having walking meetings, teaching people to learn how to run their best 5km or lace up their skates.
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| Yash Global |
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| Yash Global |
She likes to pick up a few gifts for clients of hers – these
soothing-scented soaps from Yash Global make a great gift or stocking stuffer.
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| Forks Info Kiosk |
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| Forks Info Kiosk |
As a lifestyle health coach, Lindsay is big on reminding
people to drink water – these insulated stainless steel Forks water bottles are
available at The Forks Info Kiosk for $35 (located between Pancake House and
Frogurts on the main floor). Also available at The Forks Info Kiosk: Forks
t-shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags for the Forks lover in your life, Common
beer + wine flight boards and honey made by the bees that live here at The
Forks in the summertime!
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| Distant Caravans |
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| Distant Caravans |
And she thought it would be fun to do a friend-date: meeting
at The Forks for a drink at The Common before or after a skate, and heading up
to Distant Caravans for a reading.
Nisha Tuli
Nisha’s 9-5 office is at Travel Manitoba, and on weekend she can be found at The Forks Market sipping coffee or shopping around while her daughter takes theatre lessons at Manitoba Theatre for Young People. For her, the holidays are a big family affair – her husband is Ukrainian so they have a twelve course dinner on Christmas Eve, and there are lots of young cousins excited for St. Nick, including her two children.
Speaking of MTYP, do you have your tickets to Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, yet? They’ve opened up a New Year’s Eve show, and tickets are selling quickly!
Nisha’s 9-5 office is at Travel Manitoba, and on weekend she can be found at The Forks Market sipping coffee or shopping around while her daughter takes theatre lessons at Manitoba Theatre for Young People. For her, the holidays are a big family affair – her husband is Ukrainian so they have a twelve course dinner on Christmas Eve, and there are lots of young cousins excited for St. Nick, including her two children.
Speaking of MTYP, do you have your tickets to Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, yet? They’ve opened up a New Year’s Eve show, and tickets are selling quickly!
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| Sk8 Skates |
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| Forks Trading Co. |
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| SF Imports |
Eric Admiraal
Eric is a graphic designer at Travel Manitoba, and an avid Forks Market shopper. He and his husband Cody are responsible for throwing the Christmas Eve come-and-go, no-kids-allowed exclusive and highly-anticipated annual party of the season.
Eric is a graphic designer at Travel Manitoba, and an avid Forks Market shopper. He and his husband Cody are responsible for throwing the Christmas Eve come-and-go, no-kids-allowed exclusive and highly-anticipated annual party of the season.
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| Ellement Wine & Spirits |
Naturally, they have a few favourite bottles at Ellement Wine & Spirits to have on-hand when they host. For ideas on what you should definitely
pick-up at The Forks Market for the next holiday event you’re hosting, check
out our Guide to Hosting + Gifting this holiday season.
He is dedicated to shopping for toys for his niece + nephew
that will drive his sister crazy, and has had success on this front at Kite and Kaboodle in the Johnston Terminal.
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| Kite and Kaboodle |
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| Kite and Kaboodle |
Eric and Cody are known in their friend group for having a
great selection of board games, so he chose one from the great selection at
Kite and Kaboodle to add to the collection.
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| Kite and Kaboodle |
Tabitha Langel
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| Forks Trading Co. |
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| Bayshore Gifts in Glass |
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| Aida Crystal |
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| Aida Crystal |
There you have it – hopefully we’ve afforded you some ideas
to accomplish your holiday shopping goals. Thank you for visiting our blog,
thank you for visiting The Forks and supporting our local shops, restaurants
and vendors. Enjoy the holidays in whatever way makes you happiest and we look
forward to ringing in the New Year with you!
Holiday hours:
Most shops are closed December 25. Market doors will be open for skate change and washrooms.
More info on:
Ice conditions for on-land trails and the Red River Mutual Trail
Wawanesa Family New Year’s Eve festivity line-up
Most shops are closed December 25. Market doors will be open for skate change and washrooms.
More info on:
Ice conditions for on-land trails and the Red River Mutual Trail
Wawanesa Family New Year’s Eve festivity line-up
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