Treasure hunting can take many forms, and antique shopping may be at the top of your list of ways to find great little pieces of history. You’ll find a number of antique stores in Edmonton for your next shopping adventure around the city that have items perfect for any goal: DIY projects, redecorating, a new wardrobe, or a missing piece to your collection.
Each store’s shelves are full of vintage and antique items, and you never quite know what you will find- even if you visit the same store twice! The stock of any antique store revolves and turns over quickly, so it is also good to pick up what you like when you see it. This is your chance to find that one statement piece of furniture, a rare toy from your childhood, unique clothing that no one else is wearing, or high-quality and handcrafted jewellery.
Old Strathcona Antique Mall
You could get lost in the antique browsing at the Old Strathcona Mall in Edmonton, the largest antique mall in Western Canada – there are over 300 booths of treasure to uncover. Their stock is filled with incredible collectibles, big and small, ranging from old license plates and pieces of art to furniture for bedrooms and living rooms. And even if you don’t like what you see, you’re sure to find your next project in some of these pieces that are ready for a remodel and refurbishment.
Where: 10323 78 Ave NW, Edmonton
Classic European Antiques
Bring your shopping trip to north Edmonton for Classic European Antiques, which has an amazing collection of furniture in all sorts of sizes, décor, and other housewares. There are retro items, MCM pieces, and classic antiques that date back at least eighty years. Among their most recent collections are a jukebox, record players and old stereos, and several large pieces of antique furniture.
Where: 13314 126 Ave NW, Edmonton
My Grandma’s Attic
A second good place to stop while in north Edmonton is Grandma’s Attic, which has a variety of vintage treasures from all sorts of eras and places. Browse their collections of smaller décor, larger furniture, antique toys, and more modern gifts and decor, to find your own little treasure or a unique gift for someone else.
Where: 12754 Fort Rd NW, Edmonton
Ibon Antiques
The large Ibon Antiques near Whyte Avenue has a wide variety of antique jewellery and fashion accessories, as well as a delightful collection of vintage and antique furniture. You may spend some time hunting for that special item, as their shelves are fully stocked with items large or small.
Where: 10423 79 AVE NW, Edmonton
Junque Cellar
The Junque Cellar on Whyte Avenue is known for its unique treasure from fashion and jewellery to furniture and décor and featured art. The store consistently updates its stock and shelves with fun items perfect for anyone looking to redecorate or looking to update their wardrobe. In terms of antique shopping, you can browse Junque Cellar’s amazing furniture collection.
Where: 10442 82 Ave NW (basement), Edmonton
Beck Antiques & Jewellery Inc.
There are now three Beck Antiques locations in Edmonton where you can shop the company’s vast collection. Beck’s antiques include jewellery, fun pop culture collectibles, paintings and prints, sculptures, maps and books, swords and knives, and a selection of other “oddities.” The store is always on the lookout for objects but posts to their website items which they’re specifically looking for at the moment.
Where: 10447 124 St suite a, Edmonton