Western Living Magazine
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A new winery restaurant concept, a cozy Edmonton craft shop and some hotly anticipated designer outlets.
EdmontonHabitat Etc.The cozy, crafty shop—decked out in rustic wood by local woodworkers Jack Lumber Co.—is a dream for sourcing quirky gifts: think beautiful wooden bowls, artisanal bitters and cheery Baggu totes. In the mood to DIY? Habitat Etc. offers regular workshops (build your own terrarium!), too. habitatetc.comVancouverMcArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport No more suffering through border lineups in the name of a good deal: the first designer outlet in the metro Vancouver area (inspired by iconic Vancouver architecture) opens its first 100 shops this spring, just outside of YVR. mcarthurglen.comVictoriaUnsworth Restaurant at Unsworth Winery Unsworth takes a cue from farmers’ Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes and launches their own restaurant support program: a $150 membership is good through May for six amazing three-course meals at the venue. unsworthvineyards.com
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