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Loved by locals and visitors alike, this stylish book store is bathed in tones of sage, ochre and terra cotta. A multitude of shelves houses thousands of books on subjects ranging from science and history to travel and cooking. Also available are New Age literature, best sellers, and a wide variety of local history, botany and mountain texts. Reggae and blues music drifts in the background, adding an extra level of pleasure to the experience of browsing. Maps and guides are also available, along with a wide selection of children's merchandise and a number of antique books.
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For over 100 years, the Banff Indian Trading Post has been a reliable place for the local Stoney Indians to sell the goods they make by hand. The tradition continues today but on a broader scale, including contemporary pieces and antiques from tribes all across North America. Pendeleton blankets, bows & arrows, dreamcatchers, medicine wheels, handicrafts, hats, inukshuks, jewelry, leather, moccasins, peace pipes, tomahawks and totem poles are some of the fascinating and beautiful handmade items you can find on display here.
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Open and bright, this established gallery first opened in 1974 and is still one of Banff's best. A wide range of artwork includes both large- and small-scale pieces in a variety of media. Pottery, bronzes, glass, wood carvings, stone sculptures and jewelry are all available, but the main draw is the array of Native American art, especially the soapstone, granite and alabaster sculptures. Gift items are also available, making a nice complement to the extensive selection of wall art and freestanding pieces. The staff is friendly, eager to help, and willing to provide information on all the artists and individual works.
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This company was founded in 1670, setting up trading posts that have since evolved into today's Hudson's Bay Company. Now familiar as a fashionable department store, HBC carries men's, women's and children's clothing, along with domestic goods, camping equipment, luggage and more. Fragrances and cosmetics by top designers, such as Clinique, Lancome and Chanel, are available, along with jewelry and watches. Notable clothing designers include Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne and Levi's.
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Canmore may not be the first place you'd expect to find a world-class chocolatier. But the Canadian Rockies are just full of surprises! Chocolate designer John Spear's tiny business has garnered much praise from aficionados around the world. If you happen to be in or near Canmore, you owe it to yourself to visit Le Chocolatier. You can see the process and purchase the fresh final product, widely regarded as some of the finest chocolates available anywhere.
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Monod Sports
129 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A4 · 403-762-4571
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Multi-leveled and expansive, this shop carries a wealth of merchandise. Outerwear is tops among the offerings, and the selection of casual wear is substantial too. Men and women will both discover shirts, jackets, sweaters, khakis, socks and underwear. Backpacks and climbing gear are also available. Clothing brands include The North Face, Patagonia, Marmot and Woolrich. Familiar shoe companies include Teva, Salomon, Merrell, Timberland and Ecco.
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Occupying part of an historic building, this gallery places a premium on works created by Canadian artists. Set in an environment of white walls, hardwood floors, and a pressed metal ceiling, the shapes and textures of the pieces become prominent. Much of the merchandise is Native American in origin: stone sculpture, wood turnings, jade carvings, and antler carvings are among the finds. Accompanying them are jewelry, raku pottery, geodes, sharks teeth and other fossils. Many of the items are quite affordable, and the quality is substantial as well.
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Rude Boys
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215 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B3 · 403-762-8480
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This is the place to go when you're looking for top of the line snowboarding and skateboarding apparel and equipment. On the racks you'll find street clothes and technical wear from Volcom, Westbeach, Planet Earth, Bonfire and Oakley. Check out snowboards from Burton, Salomon, Rome, Forum and Gnu, and skateboards from Shorty's, Darkstar, Bones, Zero and Chocolate. If you happen to be a shredder of the fairer sex, head around the corner to Rude Girls.
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Trailsports
2003 Olympic Wy, Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, Canmore, AB T1W 2T6 · 403-678-6764
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Located at the Canmore Nordic Centre (site of the Nordic skiing events of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, plus several World Cup Mountain Bike and Nordic events), Trailsports handles rentals and instruction for both cross-country skiing and mountain biking. With 65 km (40 miles) of ski trails and numerous single track mountain bike trails, the provincial park is popular year round. Trailsports has equipment for all ages, and offers drop-in lessons, too. Service (ski tuning, waxing, grinding, hot boxing) is available, and the day lodge (complete with café, restrooms and showers, lockers and a fireplace) is a cozy spot to rest after a day on the trails.
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In addition to being a full service retail fishing shop, Wapiti serves as the staging point for most of the guide services in the region. The shop stocks a huge range of quality supplies and gear for both flyfishing and spinner fishing, from makers such as G Loomis, Okuma, Shimano and Hodgman. The knowledgeable staff can arrange any type of fishing outing for you, year round; during the winter they also offer fly-tying classes.
Our shopping categories guide you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of a perfect trip. Where do you find a book on local history? How about a recording of that terrific zydeco band you heard? Maybe a trinket for the kids or spouse? Use our lists to narrow your search.
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