You can thank ad hoc for keeping Penticton, BC looking fine. Tucked away in the lakeside town, the boutique is stocked with contemporary clothes, shoes and accessories for women. Their style is all about craftsmanship, versatility, innovation and elegance. You’ll discover hard-to-find designers like Black Crane, Caron Callahan, Rachel Comey, No.6 and Ace and Jig, as well as Canadian talent like Priory, Sunja Link, Valérie Dumaine, Ora C and Ursa Minor.

Belgian-born Stephanie Caulier grew up loving to knit and sew, but it wasn’t until a 2007 visit to a knitting cafe in New York City that her childhood pastime bloomed into her adult passion. Caulier’s knitwear line, I Love Mr. Mittens, is known for its spot-on colors, uniquely voluminous silhouettes, and richly textural knits — all of which is done by hand.