Shopping locally is a great way to support small businesses and uplift artists and entrepreneurs in our communities. Located in Ottawa’s west end, Wellington West is a vibrant and lively neighbourhood, with an extensive and diverse shopping scene. Discover some of our favourite local shops and boutiques in this wonderful community and help support local.

Maker House

Maker House is a unique Ottawa store carrying a variety of hand-made goods created by Canadian and local Ottawa artisans. Whether you’re picking up a gift for someone a friend, or picking out unique accessories to spice up your own home, there are plenty of fun items to choose from.

Cool items to check out include hand-made leather, wooden and cermaic coasters, beeswax candles in fun shapes like garden gnomes and poison bottles, hand-blown glass tumblers, burlap plant pots plus a section of air plants and cacti. For enthusiastic foodies they also carry a wide variety of local foods including Bee Savvy honey products, North Brew Coffee (which donates a portion of all profits to homeless shelters), Hummingbird Chocolate, cordials from Split Tree Cocktail Company and more.

Marie Antoinette & Co.

A beautiful store full of whimsical trinkets and wonderful tea party fantasy, Marie Antoinette & co. is a must-stop spot in Wellington West. Vintage-style bird cages, delicate tea sets, plus Victorian-inspired home decor make it the perfect place to shop when accessorizing and adding elegant touches to your home. It's also a great place to pick up gifts, party favours, or decor for a bridal shower or birthday party. Choose from fragrant potpourris, unique soaps and lotions, plus cool decorative items like ceramic butterfly coasters, ornate candle holders and delicate linens.

The Record Centre

If you’re music lover and have a passion for vinyl, then the Record Centre is your spot! Located right on Wellington St., the Record Centre sells both new and used vinyl records in numerous genres including rock, jazz, blues, classical, country, punk, metal, reggae/ska, folk and more. They also have a constantly rotating selection of vintage audio equipment including turntables, receivers, integrated amps and speakers.

World of Maps

World travellers and anyone with a sense of adventure will love World of Maps. They have a huge selection of globes, from modern and monochromatic, to wooden and vintage pieces. For smaller spaces, jazz up the vibe with one of their mini-globes, perfect for a small condo or cozy home office. If you're looking for a wall map, look no further. World of Maps has an endless selection of maps including topographical prints, and large framed world maps sure to make a statement in any home. They also have an amazing selection of travel books and accessories, as well as more practical road and city maps.

Wild Willy’s Plants and Flowers

From avid botanists to the plant beginners, anyone with a green thumb will want to stop at Wild Willy's Plants and Flowers. With a diverse selection of tropical house plants, succulents, air plants and cacti, you're sure to find something to fit your home or office space. They also have beautiful fresh-cut flowers where you can create your own bouquet, or pick up a carefully curated arrangement. Have a chat with the friendly staff who are well versed in botany, and find that perfect plant to bring home.

Hintonburg Pottery

Known for their fun pottery classes and in-house workshops, Hintonburg Pottery is a great spot for exquisite ceramic art. All pieces are one-of-a-kind, made in-house, and include beautiful mugs, bowls, butter dishes, salt shakers, yarn bowls, wine coolers, and decorative vases. If you prefer to test your own skills, sign up for one of their many pottery classes including beginner wheel throwing, hand-building, drawing on clay, or get imaginative with their whimsical creations workshop.

Kindred Shop and Studio

If you love jewelry and fashion, then a stop at Kindred Shop and Studio is a must. Choose from a selection of beautifully Canadian-made jewelry, from dainty necklaces and chunky rings, to funky earrings made from woven coloured string. Store owner Tamara Steinborn showcases her own beautiful collection of jewelry in store, alongside many local artists from the Ottawa area. Apart from the amazing jewelry you'll also find a selection of women's apparel and accessories, fun mugs and candles, body lotions and balms, as well as herbal teas.

Stubbe Chocolates

Stubbe Chocolates is the oldest family-owned business in the Ottawa Valley, with over six generations of chocolate making expertise. First established in northern Germany in 1845, the Stubbe family now bestows the art of chocolate making onto the Ottawa region over 175 years later. Some not-to-miss items are their boozy truffles in flavours like champagne, Kir Royale or Grand Marnier, as well as their hand-crafted bars in milk, dark, white and ruby chocolate.

St Vincent de Paul

For those who love bargain hunting and treasure hunting, St Vincent de Paul is a wallet-friendly place to shop. From vintage jewelry and clothes, to books, DVDs, games, sporting equipment, lamps and electronics, there is an endless selection of unique finds at great prices. Their housewares section is particularly good, with a huge selection of glassware, dishes and vases at amazing prices; the majority of items are under $5. Keep your eyes peeled for unique items, as stock is constantly rotating in and out of the store - you could find that medieval knight's helmet you never knew you needed!

Tinsel Town Christmas Emporium

A year-round Christmas haven, the Tinsel Town Christmas Emporium is the place to go to get in the festive spirit at any time of year. Choose from elegant decor for entertaining, fun quirky pieces, and even vintage-inspired items. Their selection of Christmas ornaments is unparalleled, with a wall of hanging trinkets for every colour scheme, as well as fun decor for the tree like hanging smores, PB & J sandwiches, unicorns, 6-packs of beer and almost anything you can think of.

A Shopping Guide to Ottawa's Wellington West Neighbourhood