Dec 7, 2020
Times are tough, and more than ever, it’s important to support our neighbours. To spread some local love, we’ve curated a list of our favourite Calgary-based shops to help you shop, eat, drink, dress (and gift!) local this holiday season.
1. Home goods shops
- Steeling Home – A collection of treasures and surprises @steelinghome
- Fieldstudy – Thoughtfully selected, well-made goods @fieldstudyshop
- Adrianmartinus – Custom furniture and homewares made from new and repurposed wood @adrianmartinus
2. Apparel shops
- Parts & Labour – Big, bold style made in Calgary @partsandlabor_inc
- Local Laundry – Super comfy, made in Canada @locallaundry
- Peacock Boutique – Carefully considered consignment, budget friendly @peacockboutique
3. Music & book shops
- Shelf Life – Cute shop with lots of character and a great selection of books @shelflifebooks
- Fair’s Fair – Quality used books and magazines @fairsfairyyc
- Sloth Records – New and used LPs, CDs, 7″s, 10″s, turntables and more @slothrecords
4. Plant shops
- Peaseblossoms – Floral design, sustainably grown flowers and plants @peaseblossomsflowers
- Plant – Houseplants, terrariums, workshops, florals, natural artwork, & quality handmade goods @plantshopyyc
- Amborella Floral – Burlap bouquets, vase arrangements, flower crowns and terrariums @amborellafloral
5. Restaurants
- The Allium – Cooperatively owned, plant-based restaurant @alliumcalgary
- Paper Lantern – Viet cocktail bar tucked away in Chinatown @paperlanternyyc
- Shiki Menya – Ramen—fresh noodles daily, amazing broth @shikimenya
- Gift cards – A great way to support your favourite haunt
6. More apparel—there’s just so much!
- Plainsbreaker Apparel – Fashion socks made in Canada @plainsbreakersocks
- Devon + Lang – Primarily boxers, and due to the pandemic—masks @devon.and.lang
- Velour Clothing Exchange – Vintage and pre-owned clothing, non-binary @velourclothingexchange
7. Eco & animal friendly shops
- The Apothecary – Refillery and zero waste destination @apothecaryyyc
- The Grinning Goat – All the vegan things. 1% of sales go to The Alice Foundation @thegrinninggoatyyc
- Without Co. – Luxury low waste lifestyle shop and refillery @withoutcoyyc
8. Pet shops
- Doggo – Healthy treats, collars, hoodies, toys and more @doggoyyc
- Pawsitively Natural – Natural pet food and supply @pawsitivelynatural
- Urban Dog Market – Specializing in health food and hip gear for the urban dog @urbandogmarket
9. Random shops
- Bike and Brew – Caffeinated bicycle and repair shop @gobikeandbrew
- Knifewear – Handmade knives @knifewear
- Reids – Fine pens, stationery and novelties @reidson17th
- The Camera Store – All things camera and video @thecamerastore
10. Food shops
- Silk Road Spice Merchants – Fine spices, herbs and seasonings @silkroadspices
- Peasant Cheese Shop – Everything you need for a delectable cheese board @peasantcheese
- Blue Door Oil & Vinegar – Antioxidant-rich, extra-virgin olive oils @bluedoorcalgary
- Tea Trader – Importer and retailer of fine loose tea @tea.trader
11. Liquor shops
- Highlander Liquor – Great selection and knowledgable staff @highlanderwine
- Vine Arts – Specialty booze purveyors @vinearts
- Long Hop Brewing – Calgary based craft beer with Aussie roots @longhopbrewing
12. Sweet shops
- Manuel Latruwe – French patisserie, timeless and contemporary @manuellatruwe
- Yum Bakery – Obviously yummy baked goods, plus bistro @yumbakerybistro
- Pie Junkie – Pies like your grandma, but better @piejunkieyyc
- Sweetsmith Candy Co. – Old fashioned candy @sweetsmithcandyco
