Experience Calgary’s shopping scene like never before with our list of one-of-a-kind boutiques to discover across town curated by our teams at Le Germain Hotel Calgary and the Alt Hotel Calgary East Village. What’s even better is that they all are accessible by foot from the hotels. Here’s to a day full of great shopping finds!
Steeling Home
1010 17th Avenue
Our Alt Hotel Calgary East Village Customer Service Supervisor, Rob Derochie, suggests that you stop at this lovely boutique filled with little treasures and surprises. We particularly like its local and Canadian artisans section where you can find pretty artifacts on the theme of the Rockies, curling or maple syrup.
Pranic Forest
#1 1145 Kensington Crescent
This herbal focused apothecary offers natural beauty products. The boutique is absolutely stunning and so are the products. Get your hands on their calming tinctures, soothing bath bombs or nourishing face masks.
Respect Eyecare
1020 9 Avenue
If you wear glasses and love having multiple pairs to match your daily outfit, then you will want to visit this locally owned boutique with handmade eyewear from around the world. No big brands there, only skilfully crafted eye glasses from France, Japan, Spain, Italy, Denmark.
Celyn Roze
6455 Macleod Trail SW – CF Chinook Centre
Founded in Calgary, these bright orange-sole high heels are extremely popular among professionals in the city. From ballet flats to 12cm heels, Celyn Roze offerts five different heights for each and every shoe model in the boutique.
Recess
1323 9 Avenue SE
Can you have too many pretty pens? We do not think so. Recess is the most beautiful stationary shop in town. Find high quality fountain pens, paper, pencils and notebooks to spice up your office life.
Murphy’s Mid-century
1221B 9 Avenue SE
Find Scandinavian pieces from many eras in this superb antiques furniture store that focuses on seating, dining, social spaces and décor. You will want to entirely refurnish your home!
NMC Gift Shop
850 4 Street SE
The Studio Bell’s gift shop is an incredibly well curated selection of music-inspired gifts for everyone you wish to spoil, such as posters, books, art, vintage vinyl. Many of these creations are handmade in Calgary by local artisans.
Core Shopping Centre
321 8 Avenue SW
OK, this might not be a cute little boutique like the others we have on the list, but this shopping centre is ideally located in the heart of Calgary and is home to an interior botanical garden on its upper level, the Devonian Gardens. This only should be a reason for you to visit it! Stores include Rocky Mountain Soap Co, Judith and Charles, Holt Renfrew and more.