Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.womynsware.com
;
896 Commercial Dr; 11am-6pm; 20)
Unlike any other sex
shop, this friendly, ultrawelcoming spot is dedicated to female sexual empowerment.
There's an eye-popping menu of sex toys and the helpful staff is happy to explain the
workings of everything from the 'family jewels harness' to 'nun's habit flogger.'
There's also a good array of books and games to put the fun back into your sexual
shenanigans.
Fair-trade committed, the store is a great place for first-timers looking for tips and
encouragement in a nonseedy, nonjudgmental setting.
MIS'CEL'LA'NY FINDS
VINTAGE
(
www.miscellanyfinds.ca
; 1029 Commercial Dr; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun; 20)
Like an explosion at a garage sale, this rambling used and vintage store invites serious
perusing. The front room is packed with racks of mostly women's togs (plus some kids
clothing and menswear) and the back area is crammed with just about everything else.
From gravy boats to velour paintings, this is a fun place for treasure hunting. There's
also an intriguing used-book section.
RIOT CLOTHING
CLOTHING
(
www.riotclothing.ca
; 1395 Commercial Dr; 11am-6pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun; 20)
Argu-
ably the Drive's coolest clothing and accessories store, Riot curates an ever-changing
array of mostly locally made fashions (although you'll also find choice labels from oth-
er parts of the world). Mostly for hipster women, there are also some natty togs for men
here if you need to change your (or your partner's) look in a hurry.
It's not all new, though: check out the well-chosen vintage racks for that unique addi-
tion to your wardrobe. And have a chat with staffers: they'll give you the low-down on
what's in (or not) with local coolsters.
URBAN EMPIRE
ACCESSORIES
(1108 Commercial Dr; 11am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun; 20)
This wacky, all-out,
kitsch trinket shop is just the kind of place you can pick up that Crazy Cat Lady action
figure you've always wanted. Other must-haves include bacon-strip sticking plasters
and dog-butt flavored chewing gum - you'll have plenty of ideas for souvenirs for your
friends back home.
