Shopping in Ogdensburg

With a passion to craft luxury cosmetics without harsh chemicals, pinkginger pampers skin with biodegradable organic skincare lines and beauty products. Exfoliate cheeks like bunnies do with the carrot facial scrub ($24), or moisturize mature mugs sans harmful oils with the calendula hydrating & toning mask ($36.50). The organic dark chocolate mocha body cream ($28) saturates sheaths with dark cacao and rich anti-aging antioxidants while the jasmine & grapefruit organic deodorant ($19) infuses essential oils into arm joints to disguise humans in the event of a botanical takeover. Holistic bods can also find vital haircare, makeup, and gifts for both babies and brothers.

Wineries are often found far down country roads, shrouded by the curling tendrils of their vineyards. At The Wine Garden, though, the entire winemaking experience can be had without setting foot outside of the city.

Yeast bubbles busily in stainless-steel fermentation vessels, transforming the juices of grapes from fertile regions of Chile, Argentina, and California. The fermentation process yields wines that range from crisp chardonnay to heady cabernet franc, the progenitor of cabernet sauvignon, and oak barrels bestow some of the elixirs with a rich maze of tannins. Fruit wines made with peaches, cranberries, or strawberries make refreshing summertime drinks and help work friends mingle with hummingbird friends at parties. Patrons play a major role in the entire process, selecting grapes and siphoning finished wine into bottles. The Wine Garden's gourmets also brew craft beers and stock hot sauces with humourous names such as Blair's Chipotle Death Rain.

Canadian Geographic, crowned Magazine of the Year by the Canadian Society of Magazine Editors in 2010, explores the country's culture and landscape with illuminating articles and sophisticated photography. For more than 80 years, readers' thumbs have voyaged through the magazine's glossy pages without having to resort to hitchhiking, while navigating national stories that cover the revival of railway travel, an action guide for protecting the watershed, and the future of national parks. Award-winning photo spreads unfurl rich landscapes and capture intimate portraits to feed the hungry eyes of more than 3.4 million readers a year. Though Canadian Geographic unveils local environmental issues, its travel edition exposes unconventional vacation spots, budget itineraries, and subterranean unicycle paths.

At Play It Again Sports, locally owned and operated for 20 years, athletes suit up to conquer challenges on the ice, in the field, or on the court with new and used gear from major-league brands such as Bauer, Reebok, and Adidas. An ever-rotating inventory keeps lockers stocked with spare balls, dressers filled with run-ready shorts, and dens populated with gleaming treadmills. Proud recipients of the Gold Standard Store award, amiable staffers stand ready to answer questions or assist with fittings, ensuring that each athlete leaves with the appropriate gear for their needs. Neglected equipment ready to leave storage spaces and rejoin the sporting life can be traded in for cash or credit for gear, completing the ethereal Circle of Sports.

Capital Junk's three step approach to junk removal helps people save room while working toward saving the environment. Uniformed, licensed, and insured movers haul away trash, old appliances, unwanted furniture, and electronics from homes, load them into their GMC C5500 dump trucks, and sweep up any residual debris. They then donate or recycle more than 75% off the disposed items so that they don't end up in landfills or empty floors of the Empire State Building. Capital Junk's We Are Green page celebrates the fact that the company has diverted more than 89 tons of waste from landfills and that it also runs its trucks on carbon neutral fuel.

Wall Space Gallery and Framing’s two locations couldn’t be more diverse: one is situated inside a century-old farmhouse, while the other lies in Westboro's trendy shopping district. However, both locations stay true to the company’s original goal of making fine art and art preservation methods accessible to their clients. The galleries showcase work from more than 50 Canadian artists and jewellers, and the staff works to demystify the custom-framing process for each customer. Custom framing services draw from more than 5,000 styles.