BOUTIQUES AND MALLS Shopping in Grenada is both plentiful and varied. From precious gems to locally made crafts, textiles and works of art, it is difficult to leave the island without at least a little something as a souvenir. Much of the shopping is located in the capital city of St. George's where boutiques and shops line the main street. For something a little more off the beaten path, Canadians will enjoy a visit to the Grand Anse Craft and Spice Market. Open daily, the market features handmade jewellery, crafts and leather goods. Grenada is known as "The Spice Island of the Caribbean", and the market has the world famous nutmeg syrups, jams, and jellies as well as sachets of indigenous nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger and other locally grown spices for sale. In keeping with Grenada's desire to remain one of the few truly unspoiled Caribbean islands, the shopping in Grenada is mostly locally owned and operated and few chain stores can be found on the island. There are currently only three malls or shopping centers in Grenada. For a comprehensive list of retailers and merchants on the island, click here. GROCERY SHOPS There are a few grocery stores on the island if you are looking to stock up on snacks for the beach or refreshments for that trek through the rainforest. One of the retailers on the island that Canadians will recognize is the IGA. In the IGA, and other supermarkets, Canadians can expect to find many of the brands we enjoy at home, as well as quite a few Grenadian and other West Indian delicacies. The prices are reasonable against the Canadian dollar, especially when you consider that almost all packaged goods have to be imported to the island. DUTY FREE There is a wide selection of duty free shopping in Grenada. In the capital city of St. George's, Canadian visitors will find a number of duty free boutiques offering everything from perfumes and local spirits to indigenous crafts and fine crystal. If you forgot to pick up something on one of your shopping excursions in town, don't worry, the shops at the Point Salines International Airport also feature a comprehensive array of duty free items. BUSINESS HOURS For the most part, shops are open Monday to Friday from 8 am until 4 pm and on Saturday from 8 am until 1 pm. Some of the shopping malls stay open later on weeknights and are open on both Saturday and Sunday.