Shopping in Calgary - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Savvy tourists will definitely like shopping in Calgary. There are several Winners shops open in the city. They offer quality items by famous brands at a fraction of their original price. As a rule, items are from previous collections, but this fact doesn’t make Winners less attractive for fashionistas. The only problem is that clothes and shoes of popular sizes tend to be sold out pretty fast. The shops also have a decent selection of quality accessories.

Fans of healthy food may have some trouble finding a suitable grocery shop in Calgary. There are mostly food carts and cafes that offer fast food on the main streets of the city. Safeway Stores supermarkets will be true saviors for all adherents of a healthy lifestyle. Supermarkets of this chain offer usual healthy products at attractive prices. They offer fresh bread and pastries, vegetables and fruits. The choice of cheese and sausages is no less amazing. Many tourists prefer to visit these supermarkets in the morning in order to buy fresh buns for breakfast.

Stephen Avenue remains the main and most popular shopping street in Calgary. It is a picturesque old street that still has many gorgeous buildings that date back to the 19th century. Nowadays, the ground floors of these buildings are occupied by interesting shops, souvenir stores, charming restaurants and cafes. The majority of interesting galleries and designer workshops that offer works of local masters are also open on Stephen Avenue. The historic street is the location of several interesting grocery shops and bakeries that are famous in the city. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Fans of modern shopping centers will fall in love with CF Chinook Centre. It is an ideal choice for a family day out. For children, this shopping center offers a fantastic range of attractions and entertainments. Adults will find it interesting to visit local shops. They are very diverse – there are pavilions with ultramodern clothes for true fashionistas and shops that offer smart office apparel. Naturally, there are interesting shops that offer home decoration items.

Farmers’ Market is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting destinations for all foodies in Calgary. This is the right place to visit if you want to try popular national food. There is a special playground for children near the entrance to the market. Moreover, several very popular cafes are also open here. Gourmets will be pleased to try fine meat delicacies. Besides that, it is possible to purchase canned food produced at nearby farms, seasonal vegetables, and fruits. There are shopping pavilions with tea and coffee that allow everyone to sample the drinks. Finally, don’t forget to visit the magnificent pavilion with flowers. Tourists will find several souvenir shops at the Farmers’ Market where they can buy interesting postcards and even paintings of local artists.

Core Shopping is another popular shopping center that is particularly suitable for everyone who doesn’t like making purchases in crowded places. In the opinion of locals, this is one of the most attractive shopping centers in Calgary. Its roof is almost completely made of glass, so the shopping center is full of light during the daytime. In Core Shopping, there are many charming relaxation areas with armchairs and benches that are decorated with living plants and flowers. This splendor is an ideal complement to dozens of shops that offer clothes and shoes of different styles, perfumes and jewelry shops, and many other stores.

Crossroads Market is one more excellent destination for everyone who likes healthy food. Many tourists come to the market to see colorful stalls full of fruits and vegetables, and some come to have a cup of coffee with a freshly baked bun. At Crossroads Market, it is possible to buy all popular products, ready salads, canned food, and sweets for any taste.

Book fans will be excited to visit Fair's Fair Books. This is a popular bookstore that is open in a fully restored historic building. This store offers a range of books about the history of the city, as well as colorful booklets with photographs of historic and natural landmarks of the region. Tourists will be pleased to find a broad range of inexpensive souvenirs and colorful postcards.