The Eau Claire Market was originally billed as being the location for a Farmers market. Unfortunately, the idea didn’t last long, but what survived is a building with a diverse range of restaurants, craft stores and movie theatres (regular and IMAX). The market is one of the few buildings downtown that is not connected to the +15 network, but with underground parking, you can visit the market without having to brave the elements.
What to buy: Great for "one of a kind" or unusual objects (i.e. gifts that people wouldn't normally buy forthemselves)
Updated Oct 10, 2011
Address: 202, 200 Barclay Parade SW
Website: http://www.eauclairemarket.com/
There has always been shopping in the mall downtown. Recently the mall was renovated with the roof being removed and replaced by a glass ceiling. The result is a much brighter mall with the structure becoming an attraction in its own right.
What to buy: If possible, avoid the downtown area at lunch time (noon to 1pm, weekdays). Office workers besiege the food outlets and stores during this time and you’ll get much better service if you visit outside this one hour a day.
Written Oct 1, 2011
Website: http://www.coreshopping.ca/
Rewind Consignment Clothing is a fashion forward boutique for women...unlike the kind of shops you'll find at the mall or in box store shopping centres. It's truly unique, close to downtown and other neat areas and has excellent selection and service. They offer popular and designer brands, ranging in sizes 0-14, for a fraction of the price of buying new. But they also carry funky and original new lines of clothing and accessories (including one-of-a-kind repurposed pieces by independent designers). So go home with something original, save some money on designer brands and have a great experience!
What to buy: Locally designed clothing and accessories and unique consignment and vintage finds!
What to pay: As little as $5 or $10 for something cool or as much as $200 for a designer handbag.
Written Apr 26, 2011
Address: 1002 Macleod Trail SE
Phone: 403-263-6669
Website: www.rewindconsignment.com
IKEA is a Swedish company with stores all over the world. We have seen them across Canada and Europe as well.
IKEA builds home furnishings all around the world, and after your puchase, you normally have to put the final product together with an allen wrench. I am always amazed at their instructions which are 99% drawings or photos - so that you can build in any language.
What to buy: We have purchased furniture etc. for our Winnipeg house at IKEA for the past thirty years. What we like is if we wish to expand the shelving unit or add a chest of drawers, we can. Most IKEA furniture is modular, and many styles have remained current for decades.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
If you’re looking for news from your own home town, there are a couple of good newspaper/magazine stores downtown. Billy’s News is has been around the longest and is probably the best known.
If you’re looking for Calgary newspapers, there are plenty of newspaper boxes scattered around. Calgary’s newspapers seem to come in pairs. The two major local papers are the Herald and the Sun. The two national Canadian papers are the Globe and Mail and the National Post. The two free commuter papers are 24 Hours and Metro. These along with other odds and ends mean that there are paper boxes chained to posts all over downtown.
Written Nov 12, 2007
Address: 206 7th Avenue SW
Phone: (403) 262 2894
Website: http://www.calgarykiosk.ca/Bills-Shop-Calgary-Shopping.php
i found it so far, like 30 min from rundle... and i didn't find anything interesting there...
there's a sears outlet (nothing good there), mark's work wearhouse outlet with same prices as the normal store.... the same for sportscheck...
so, don't spend your time going there.... that's what i think...
Written Jun 27, 2007
All things western can be had here - you sure can get yourself suited & booted in Calgary..
What to buy: All western clothing including Jeans - Boots - Shirts - Hats - even saw cowboy T shirts complete with Bible Text
INTERESTING STUFF
What to pay: Any thing from 3 canadian dollars to lots of canadian dollars
Updated Feb 4, 2007
Address: 220 8th Avenue
Phone: 403 262 1556
Website: www.realcowboys.com
A treasure trove of western clothing. Such an array of cowboy hats and boots to fit all cowboys and cowgirls - they even have boots for the little ones.
Great fun shopping here almost entertainment for me spotting the stuffed animal heads and other unique details in this shop
What to buy: Gifts - toys - postcards - clothing (western of course) - books great value leather handbags (purses)
What to pay: What ever your credit card allows
Updated Feb 4, 2007
Address: 209 8th Avenue
Phone: 403 366 5226
Website: www.lammles.com
Lots of stalls line the pedestrian street selling - well guess what - Stampede Season and Christmas all at once - The market stalls are interesting some display the usual tourist tat and cheap souviners, while others have beautifully hand crafted local art work on display. You can grab a quick bite to eat here too from the fast food stalls - well shopping can make you hungry.
What to buy: Some nice tree decorations come complete with that cowboy feeling again.
What to pay: Quite cheap for a fist full of dollars & you'll get change...............
Updated Feb 4, 2007
Address: Down town
McNally Robinson is part of a chain of book shops in North America. The shop is spacious with a nice cosy reading area with big couches to relax on. They stock all manner of books on a vast array of subjects - all clearly marked.
Opening hours are long = Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 21.00 Friday - Saturday 9.00 - 22.00
Sunday 11 - 18.00
What to buy: Books - especially childrens' book beautifully illustrated and such a choice. They also sell some tourist souveniers - audio tapes and CD's
What to pay: The book prices vary depends on what you buy
Updated Feb 3, 2007
Address: 120 8th Avenue
Phone: 403 538 1797
Website: www.mcnallyrobinson.ca
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