5 Best Shopping in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Fred's Records

Fodor's choice

Among its many musical offerings, this independent record store has the best selection of local recordings—about 1,000 individual titles. This local gathering spot is staffed by musicians and poets with a deep knowledge of music. Tell them you want to hear something new; you'll love what they offer.

Johnny Ruth

Fodor's choice

This large, eclectic space houses a fashionable clothing store, specialty gifts, and the signature Living Planet eco-friendly T-shirts, dresses, and baby onesies designed by local artists.

Posie Row & Co.

Fodor's choice

This shopping emporium is anchored on the first floor by Posie Row, a clothing and gift boutique with imported fashion items, beautiful stationery, jewelry, and more. The next three floors house a collection of local retailers selling everything from yarn and quilting fabric to house-made soaps and artist's prints.

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Quidi Vidi Village Plantation

Fodor's choice

Local artists and artisans have their studios here, making this a perfect place to pick up original art and craft works, including textiles, prints, pottery, stained glass, leatherwork, and jewelry.

The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art

Fodor's choice

In a cozy space tucked between the industry of the harbor and the commercial buzz of Water Street, this gallery invites an intimacy and comfort with art, with a range of work from affordable new artists to museum pieces.