Canberra's specialty shops and Galleries are great for retail therapy

There are a variety of specialty shops throughout the Canberra and ACT region. If you can't find what you are looking for in the city then some of these shops might be able to help.

THE AFRICAN LOOK SALON
Not only does the African Look Salon have the best range of ethnic hair and skin products, they also have a fantastic collection of clothing and jewellery - something for everyone.
Shop 14, Gallery Level, Centrepoint, Canberra City
Ph: 6247 2001

AIS SHOP
Vist the AIS Shop for a unique range of clothing, souvenirs and accessories including AIS branded sports and leisure wear, drink bottles and much more! We also can assist with uniforms, sports garments plus casual and corporate clothing and gifts.
Leverrier Crescent, Bruce
Ph: 6214 1007

THE COIN SHOP
Unusual gift ideas here include coins, jewellery, pens and coin watches. See Australia and the world first proof year set featuring a hologram $1 coin.
Royal Australian Mint, Denison Street, Deakin
Ph: 6202 6853
www.ramint.gov.au

MOOBLE
Stocks a range of natural, organic and recycled products, including Icebreaker clothing, natural skincare, organic beer, wines and spirits as well as snacks and freshly roasted organic coffees.
Shop 6, Bailey's Corner, London Circuit, Canberra City
Ph: 6162 4985
www.mooble.com.au

NATIONAL CAPITAL EXHIBITION SHOP
Gives visitors the opportunity to purchase locally sourced quality gift and souvenir merchandise, showcasing the talent of Australia's national capital.
Regatta Point;
Open daily 9am-5pm
Ph: 6257 1068

THE PARLIAMENT SHOP
Features an extensive range of Australian-made books, posters, jewellery, greeting cards, crafts and clothing. Parliament House, Canberra
Open daily 9.30am-5pm
Ph: 6277 5050

RICO'S GIFTS
Supplying Canberra for over 20 years with a huge variety of souvenirs, sunglasses, watches and gifts. Discounted prices for locals, travellors and tourist groups.
Shop 1, 4 Mort Street Canberra City. Next to the Greater Union Cinema.

The nation's capital is home to a number of the finest art galleries with various artworks available for sale.

AARWUN GALLERY
Located at Federation Square, Gold Creek, this gallery offers an extensive selection of landscape and wildlife paintings as well as glass and ceramics by leading artists.
Shop 11, Federation Square, Gold Creek;
Open daily 10am-5pm
Ph: 6230 2055

ABORIGINAL DREAMINGS GALLERY
Leading specialists in Aboriginal art. Changing exhibition program, extensive stock collection, gift shop, books, didjeridus, jewellery and art glass.
19 O'Hanlon Place, Gold Creek Village, Nicholls;
Open daily 10am-5pm
Ph: 6230 2922

BEAVER GALLERIES
Representing Australian artists in contemporary fine art and craft. Includes four gallery spaces, gallery shop, sculpture garden and licensed cafe.
81 Denison Street, Deakin;
Open daily 10am-5pm
Ph: 6282 5294; Cafe - 6282 8416
www.beavergalleries.com.au

Chapman Gallery
Chapman Gallery brings fine Australian contemporary art to Canberra as well as exhibiting some of the best of Aboriginal Art. Staging six to eight shows a year the gallery also maintains a highly selective stock of excellent paintings and prints.
31 Captain Cook Crescent, Griffith;
Open Wed-Sun 11am-6pm
Ph: 6295 2550

Helen Maxwell Gallery
New exhibitions each month. Contemporary art from Australia and the Pacific. Stockroom of work by Aboriginal and non-indigenous artists and a wide representation of contemporary Australian artists.
42 Mort Street, Braddon;
Open Wed-Fri 12-6pm, Sat 12-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm
Ph: 6257 8422

Impressions on Paper Gallery
Specialising in limited edition prints. Works by Garry Shead, Wendy Sharpe, David Larwill, Max Miller, Anne Smith, Robyn Rayner, Arthur Boyd and more.
7 Lonsdale Street Braddon;
Tuesday to Sunday 11am-5pm
Ph: 6161 3185

Buy yourself or a loved one a gift from one of Canberra's fine jewellers or antique dealer.

JEWELLERY

Creations
Established in Manuka for six years, Creations have built an excellent reputation for their South Sea Pearls and diamonds, with much of their jewellery hand-crafted on the premises.
Style Arcade Shop 5, Franklin Street, Manuka;
Open Mon-Sat, late night Fri
Ph: 6295 1763

Briolette
Breathtaking pieces are designed and handmade at Briolette by master jewellers. They are renowned for their collection of South Sea and Tahitian Pearls, and Australia's Argyle diamonds.
6 Manuka Arc, Manuka;
Open Mon-Sat, late night Fri
Ph: 6295 9493

Vangeli
Vangeli's motto is "If we can't make it - it can't be made." Master jeweller, Jeff Chapman, has been creating beautiful pieces for over 35 years. Vangeli boasts the highest quality and best-priced opals in Canberra.
Ground Floor, Bank House, Shop 2, Woden Centre, Phillip;
Open: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, until 12pm Sat
Ph: 6282 9235

ANTIQUE CENTRES

Fox Antiques Canberra
Antique furniture and collectables from around the world.
25 Jardine Street, Kingston;
Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Ph: 6232 6366

Fyshwick Antique Centre
Antique furniture and collectables from around the world.
84-86 Gladstone Street, Fyshwick;
Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Ph: 6280 4541

Geelong Street Antique Centre
A wide range of antiques and collectables including furniture, silver, glass, ceramics and paintings.
Cnr Canberra Avenue & Geelong Street, Fyshwick
Open daily 10am-5pm
Ph: 6280 7005

MARKETS

Canberra Hospital Market Home-made crafts and plants with monies raised to grant a wish to adults with cancer. Canberra Hospital, cnr Yamba & Hindmarsh Drives, Woden; fourth Sun each month 9am-2pm 6254 6140

Gorman House Markets
Dozens of stalls undercover offering bric-a-brac, books, food, craft items, clothing and plants.
Ainslie Avenue, Canberra City;
Sat 10am-4pm
Ph: 6249 7377

Hall Markets
One of Australia's largest craft and home produce markets with up to 500 stalls. Set in the historic showgrounds of Hall Village, minutes from the Canberra CBD. Hall Showground, Hall;
Open first Sun each month 10am-3pm, (excl. Jan)
Ph: 6260 5555
Email: hartleylifecare@apex.net.au

Old Bus Depot Markets
Head for the award-winning Old Bus Depot market every Sunday for unique, high quality, contemporary hand craft and home produced foods. You will find artwork, locally designed clothing, objects d'art, gold and silver jewellery and great homewares. There are children's activities and local musicians providing entertainment. Come for lunch and enjoy the multicultural cuisine or meet at the Depot Cafe.
Wentworth Avenue, Kingston;
Open Sun 10am-4pm
Ph: 6239 5306
www.obdm.com.au

TO MARKET, TO MARKET: Old Bus Depot Markets

Old Bus Depot Markets, in addition to their fabulous Sunday markets, offer special event days. In Autumn, take part in:

Sunday 11 March - Health and Wellbeing
The markets have specialist stallholders who have pampering products for the body and soul, offer services to assist with specific complaints, and practices and ideas for overall wellbeing.

Easter Sunday 8 April - Portobello Road
This popular annual event attracts antique dealers from around Canberra and regional NSW. Small antiques, china and art glass, linens and lace, silver, retro decorative arts, rare books, restored pieces and many other collectable curios. Experience the thrill of the find!

Sunday 20 May - A Celebration of Wool
This is the 12th year that craft-people working in wool gather from all over NSW, Victoria and South Australia. Products of the finest quality are featured such as Australian designer knitwear, millinery, hand-felted garments and accessories, specialist yarns and sheepskin products. Regional Guilds provide traditional wool-based craft demonstrations.

Wentworth Avenue, Kingston,
Sun 10am–4pm
Ph: 6292 8391