Banff Book & Art Den
94 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B3
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.
Banff Indian Trading Post
101 Cave Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9
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, and more.
Canada House Gallery
201 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1B5
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.
Hudson's Bay Company
125 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9
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.
Le Chocolatier
106 Bow Meadows Cres, Canmore, AB
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.
Monod Sports
129 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A4
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.
Quest Gallery
105 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1
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.
Rude Boys
215 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B3
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, and more.
Trailsports
2003 Olympic Wy, Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, Canmore, AB T1W 2T6
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.
Wapiti Sports and Outfitters
1506 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1P6
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.
