Top places in Edmonton to score vintage finds for your home

If you’re looking for unique treasures to add some character to your home, check out these Edmonton stores to discover the joys of digging through aisles of previously-loved furniture, trinkets, dishes, clocks, vintage posters and more. You might find exactly what you’ve been searching for. Or, you might emerge from a store with an armload of treasures that you never intended to buy (but love nonetheless).

Old Strathcona Antique Mall

1
10323 78 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1N8

So many treasures to look at – this place is truly an Edmonton gem. Here, you’ll find pretty much anything and everything: vintage birdcages, fine china, trinkets galore, retro tins and typewriters. The Strathcona Antique Mall is a good place to while away a Sunday afternoon, or an interesting alternative for a first date. Time seems to operate in another dimension here – you’ll enter in the afternoon and emerge at dusk in the blink of an eye.

Home Re-use-ables Ltd

2
8832 62 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 0C8

If you’re a creative DIYer or in the midst of a home project, this is the place to pick up a vintage claw-foot tub, or farm-style hood fan for your kitchen. The store acquires most of their stock from demolitions, renovations or restorations. Depending on the day, you might find reclaimed wood planks, vinyl siding and a collection of antique doorknobs. Check out their Re-Funk’d section for handmade up-cycled décor, such as wooden signs.

Junque Cellar

3
10442 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A2

The Junque Cellar’s basement of goodies is always worth a look or two. The furniture collection reminds me of stuff from grandma’s house – albeit cooler. Although there’s a lot to take in, most things are grouped together, which makes it easier to browse if you’re searching for something in particular. Pick up an old-school rotary dial phone, a vintage camera, a fringed lamp and fire king mugs.

Rocky Mountain Antique Mall Ltd

4
7025 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2J1

It’s located in a giant warehouse in the south side, so you can easily spend the day here browsing through more than 125 booths. Come here for vinyl records, vintage postcards and art, and decorative pieces for your garden – all for reasonable prices. Chances are, you won’t leave empty-handed here.

Habitat For Humanity

5
16811 106 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5P 4G1

If you’re looking for another socially-conscious store to shop at, the three ReStore shops in Edmonton support Habitat for Humanity. If you dig beyond the second-hand IKEA furniture, (although, there’s nothing

Ibon Antiques

6
10423 79 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1R7

A gorgeous store filled with furniture and lamps that you could imagine placed in a fancy sitting parlour. From silver candlesticks to mid-century modern furniture, the items here stand the test of time. You can also pick up some Reloved chalk paint here to spruce up your latest DIY project.

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