15 Best Places to Shop in Calgary, Alberta

For authentic cowboy boots, there's Alberta's only Western boot manufacturer, Alberta Boot, where every pair is hand-crafted on-site.

Bankers Hall has upscale clothing stores such as La Chic and Blu's.

Calgary’s largest shopping mall has 250 shops, including department stores, restaurants, and Calgary’s biggest five-pin bowling alley.

Located northwest of Downtown, this mall is a great place to stop and pick up what you need on your way to Banff. There’s a Safeway and a Sport Check, as well as various specialty stores.

The local confectioner is known particularly for artistic chocolate and caramel bonbons in such flavors as passion fruit, chocolate caramel ganache, and hazelnut crunch, but there's also a line of alcohol-infused candies. At the storefront across the street from the east entrance of the Public Library, you can also step in for a coffee to go with your chocolate.

You'll find many large chain clothing stores, such as the Gap, as well as more upscale spots like Harry Rosen and Holt Renfrew at the Scotia Centre and TD Square. There are also a mixture of jewelry and imported goods stores, a variety of restaurants, and the beautiful Devonian Gardens.

The best in town, this boutique record store has been curating and collecting popular and underground records for more than four decades. While they specialize in high-quality used vinyl, they also carry CDs and cassettes. Ask to peruse the treasure trove in the basement.

The Bay, formerly known as the Hudson's Bay Company, was incorporated in 1670. It is Calgary's—and Canada's—oldest retailer and a good source for extra-warm clothing.

The official western wear of the Calgary Stampede, Lammle’s is the perfect place to grab yourself a white cowboy (or girl) hat and a pair of boots. It’s located on Stephen Avenue Walk right beside The Unicorn Superpub.

A defining part of Kensington for 35 years, Manjana offers an eclectic collection of handmade folk art, jewelry, and clothing from all over the world. A family business focused on fair-trade, the owners travel the globe buying directly from local artisans in more than 30 countries.

Opened in 2009, the gallery represents more than 30 Indigenous artists whose mediums range from intricate bead work and birch bark art to paintings and sculptures. Take-home kits and online traditional art classes are available as are in-store workshops like creating your own piece of fish-scale art.

Recently rebranded as MEC, this is the Canadian version of REI and it has been the go-to place to get quality outdoor gear since 1971. Whether you need a backpack or a water bottle, or just want to get your bike or skis tuned up, this is the place to go.

Pages is Calgary’s finest local bookstore, where you’ll find a vast selection of new and used fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. If you’re looking for the work of local Alberta or Canadian Indigenous writers, this is the place. There’s always a rack of bargain books just outside the front door, and the knowledgeable staff inside can help you find some literary gems.

A local manufacturer since 1919, Smithbilt originated the white cowboy hat now ubiquitous at the Calgary Stampede. The company specializes in all manner of cowboy hats, which are mostly made on-site. A recent move and expansion in 2024 has allowed them to add Western wear and boots to their repertoire.

The Stephen Avenue Walk, a national historic site, is a pedestrian-only stretch of 8 Avenue (between Macleod Trail and 4 Street Southwest), where some of the city's oldest buildings house dozens of exciting shops, bars, and restaurants. It’s a great place to people-watch on one of the many patios.