We have the answer for where to buy unique gifts this holiday season: ten local shops offering prints, ceramics, cards, jewelry and other handcrafted items.
Downtown
Edmonton Arts Council Shop
9930 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton | 780.420.1757
Located in Churchill Square, this sun-filled retail space is a beauty all on its own. Browse for everything from gorgeously designed books to Indigenous art to tote bags — many of the works inspired by the city itself.
Art Gallery of Alberta Gift Shop
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton | 780.422.6223
The AGA gift shop is the place to pick up prints, sculpture, jewelry and other handmade items, all by Canadian creators, with a focus on Albertan artists.
Royal Alberta Museum
9810 103a Avenue NW, Edmonton
While a museum gift shop might not be the first thing that comes to mind when shopping for art, the Royal Alberta Museum Gift Shop sells all kinds of hand-crafted items, with a focus on Indigenous craft and local art.
The Artworks
#100 10150 100 Street NW, Edmonton | 780.420.6311
With over forty years in business, The Artworks is a stalwart of downtown Edmonton. The shop’s shelves are full of handmade, totally unique objects from around the world — from glass-blown drinkware to handwoven blankets.
Alberta Craft Council
10186 106 Street NW, Edmonton | 780.488.5900
Instantly recognizable thanks to its distinctive mural (by Top 40 ‘24 alum Emily Chu), Alberta Craft Council is more than a shop — it’s a supportive environment for Alberta’s artists. Here you will find beautiful arts and crafts of all kinds.
Whyte Ave
Violets
9612 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton
This Edmonton shop, which recently relocated to Mill Creek, stocks locally made ceramics, art and decor among its many offerings. You might just walk out with something for yourself, too.