From The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Best Nearby Shopping (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Edmonton, AB Manulife Place (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 10180 101 St NW, Edmonton  AB  T5J 3S4 • 780-420-6236 Distance: ~295 m         Description: Completed in 1983, this is Edmonton's tallest building. Its 36 floors house mainly offices, but there are also 3 restaurants and 22 shops including Holt Renfrew, Blues Women's Wear, Birks, and Night Owl Imports. Commerce Place (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 10155 – 102 St, Edmonton  AB  T5J 4L4 • 780-944-0903 • 780-944-1222 Distance: ~361 m         Description: Although it's not one of the city's largest shopping centers, this downtown venue is convenient for business people and has a host of terrific shops. Women, in particular, will enjoy the stylish fashions at Plaza Escada, which carries the Escada line so popular with celebrities. For men, there's Sam Abouhassan, a shop which stocks beautiful garments, impeccably tailored and crafted. At Diamori, you'll find stunning jewelry of gold, platinum and diamonds, along with a selection of Rolex watches. In addition, Commerce Place hosts restaurants, quick food stands and a number of specialty shops. Edmonton City Centre (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 102 St & 102 Ave, Edmonton  AB  T5J 2Z1 • 780-426-8444 • 780-426-8400 Distance: ~421 m         Description: This large mall, located in the midst of downtown, boasts four levels of shopping. It's clean, well-maintained and well-lit. Plus, it's incredibly busy, frequented by a lunchtime crowd who come to eat, browse and take care of personal business. High-quality shops of all sorts are available, including book, gift, clothing, jewelry and health and beauty. There are also drycleaners, banks, dentists, movie theaters and tailors. A number of restaurants and fast food places allow you to pick up something quick to eat. Business travelers find this a great place for accompanying spouses to wander while they attend conferences and business meetings. The mall is also connected by pedway to ManuLife Place. Alberta Craft Council (Shopping - Fine Craft Galleries) 10186 106 St, Edmonton  AB  T5J 1H4 • 780-488-6611 • 800-362-7238 Distance: ~0.869 km         Description: This gallery seeks to promote the heritage, and continuing creation, of crafts of all types. The merchandise is made in the province of Alberta (and elsewhere in the country) and draws on cultural traditions that have been learned from European and Native American ancestors. Among the goods you'll find are textiles, pottery, glassware and jewelry. Other items are crafted from metal, wood and clay. Whether you're searching for souvenirs or want something one-of-a-kind to take back home, this is one of the best venues in which to begin your quest. Lando Gallery (Shopping - Art Galleries) 11130-105 Ave NW, Edmonton  AB  T5H 0L5 • 780-990-1161 • 877-990-1161 Distance: ~1.748 km         Description: Founded in 1990 by art dealer Brent Luebke, the Lando is Edmonton's largest commercial gallery. Drawing on extensive experience, Luebke and partner Marie Olah specialize in 19th-century and contemporary art from Canada, the US and Europe. A full range of individual and corporate services is available, including collection management, leasing and appraisals. Out of the Fire Studio (Shopping - Art Galleries) 12214 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton  AB  T5N 3K3 • 780-378-0240 • 866-378-0240 Distance: ~2.833 km         Description: Hand-thrown pottery is owner Cindy Clarke's forte, and there is no better place to see her work than at this Jasper Avenue studio. Beautiful sushi and sake sets, bowls, platters and assorted other items that are simply beautiful – and utilitarian to boot – line the shelves, their earthy colors and organic forms making an appealing display. The studio also stocks a range of wonderful treasures from around the world, including sculpture from Zimbabwe and Phoenician glass. Moreover, Ms. Clarke also exhibits paintings by Alberta artists like Lorraine Oberg, Oksana Zhelisko and Doug Downey. Kingsway Garden Mall (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 109th St & Princess Elizabeth Ave, Edmonton  AB  T5G 3A6 • 780-477-5756 Distance: ~2.885 km         Description: With 235 stores and anchors like Zellers, The Bay and Sears, Kingsway is a shopper's paradise. You'll find all the popular chains here (Gap, Disney Store, Gymboree, American Eagle Outfitters, Payless Shoe Source), plus more than 20 eateries and a plethora of services, from hair styling to dental offices. The mall boasts numerous independent shops as well, including one devoted solely to Edmonton Oilers paraphernalia. Agnes Bugera Gallery (Shopping - Art Galleries) 12310 Jasper Ave, Edmonton  AB  T5N 3K5 • 780-482-2854 Distance: ~2.974 km         Description: Created in 1992 by an art dealer and an attorney, this gallery specializes in the works of contemporary Canadian artists. Three gallery spaces provide arenas for artists in all stages of their careers to display artwork. Among the media carried, paintings and sculpture are best-represented; among the available subject matter you'll find are still-lifes and landscapes. Notable artists include Jerry Heine, Alain Attar and Peter Deacon. Front Gallery (Shopping - Art Galleries) 12312 Jasper Ave, Edmonton  AB  T5N 3K6 • 780-488-2952 Distance: ~2.978 km         Description: This gallery's expansive glass front permits passers-by to see the terrific selection of artwork that's carried. Sculpture, framed canvases, and ceramics take places of prominence. The exhibitions are switched out every few weeks, ensuring that the array of merchandise is always fresh and new. Albertan artists, such as Heather Edwards and Mel Heath, are among those represented. West End Gallery (Shopping - Art Galleries) 12308 Jasper Ave, Edmonton  AB  T5N 3K5 • 780-488-4892 • 877-388-0009 Distance: ~2.978 km         Description: The owners of this bright, welcoming gallery have more than 25 years experience in the art world. Painting, sculpture and glass are the gallery's significant media, and much of the artwork is vibrant and colorful. The subject matter of paintings includes landscapes and still lifes in acrylics and oils. Whimsical sculptures of ceramic and latex add a note of levity to the merchandise; you'll also find examples crafted of wood and stone. Perfect if you don't want something too somber or serious. Artists represented include Elaine Brewer White, Carol Nesbitt and John Cox. 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