The newly branded ‘Design District’ bordering Victoria’s Herald, Store and Pandora Streets is fast becoming the intersection of choice for design-savvy shoppers. A very short stroll from Market Square and Canada’s oldest China Town, this shopping mecca of upscale shops that include art galleries, eateries, coffee shops, carpet stores, furniture, kitchen shops, designers, and objects de art has its own cachet. Nestled in old Town, century old brick buildings beckon you to stroll along their tree lined streets, taking in the ambiance of was once a neglected neighborhood. Browsers are welcome. Not simply a place to shop, but also a chance to step into impeccably designed settings and pick up some gilt-edged inspiration – along with that unique, hand carved table that you’ve been searching for.