Great One-Stop Gift Stores in Calgary

Shopping for Christmas gifts isn’t always the easiest task. Keep things simple this year and check out one of these one-stop shops to cover all your gifting needs at once.

The CampLand Institute of Leisurely Pursuits

CampLand is a shopping destination by the team behind Camp Brand Goods. Along with the local brand’s signature fleece sweaters and casualwear, you’ll find apparel from other brands, outdoor and camping gear, candles, toys and even a commissary with fun food products.

1119 10 Ave. S.E., 403-453-7711, campbrandgoods.com

The Cardroom at Kricket’s

Puzzles, socks, mugs, home decor, jewellery – anything you can think of, you’ll probably find at The Cardroom at Kricket’s in Marda Loop. The store also offers a huge card collection for pretty much any occasion or theme.

3518 Garrison Gate S.W., 403-244-9330, thecardroom.ca

The CookBook Co. Cooks

Everyone needs to eat, and The Cookbook Co. Cooks retail store offers so much more than just cookbooks. The store is packed with delicious specialty ingredients, hard-to-find kitchenware, fun treats and more. Buy your uncle some cocktail bitters, grab a cookbook for your dad and pick up some locally-made chocolates and other sweets for your mom. Or, gift a cooking class to your favourite foodie friend.

722 11 Ave. S.W., 403-265-6066, cookbookcooks.com

Crafted Goods

Located at both Calgary Farmers’ Market locations, Crafted allows you to get your holiday shopping done while running other errands. This local company is on a mission to help support other local businesses by sharing the work of up-and-coming Canadian makers who offer stationery, greeting cards, ceramics, homewares and more.

Calgary Farmers’ Market South, 510 77 Ave. S.E., 587-885-3911; Calgary Farmers’ Market West, 25 Greenbriar Dr. N.W., 587-885-3912, craftedgoods.ca

The Hidden Gem

The Hidden Gem is full of local vendors — the Kensington store has 90 businesses inside — offering everything from jewellery to pet products. Be sure to visit this cozy indoor market to find something for everyone on your gift list this holiday season.

1145 Kensington Cres. N.W., @thehiddengemkensington

Reid’s

Though perhaps best known for its impressive selection of stationery and pens, Reid’s is much more than just a stationery store. Yes, you can pick out a Moleskine notebook and fountain pen for the writer in your life, but you can also head to the front of the store where you’ll find everything from inventive kitchenware items to toys. There’s also a big card section in the middle of the store.

710 17 Ave. S.W., 403-229-4400, reidstationers.com

Shop Makers

Shop Makers has three locations in the Calgary area, so look for it in Southcentre Mall, CrossIron Mills and CF Market Mall. The store sells the work of local makers, artisans and entrepreneurs, with a wide range of products that should cover your whole shopping list.

Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E.; CrossIron Mills, 261055 Crossiron Blvd., Rocky View; CF Market Mall, 3625 Shaganappi Trail N.W., shopmakers.ca

Steeling Home

A visit to this general store on 17th Avenue S.W. is like a treasure hunt — it’s fun to explore the shop’s eclectic wares and the huge variety of products practically guarantees easy gift buying. The store is roughly divided into sections for items like notebooks and paper goods, cookware and cookbooks, apparel, rugs and jewellery. Grab quirky gifts like the fun doormats that greet you at the entrance of the store.

1010 17 Ave. S.W., 403-245-0777, steelinghome.ca

Stuff

While the products in this store are generally geared towards men, there are also items that anyone would appreciate receiving this holiday season. Visit Stuff to pick up high-end men’s grooming products like razors and beard products, home and bar goods, apparel and more.

709 11 Ave. S.W., 403-209-2606, stuff4him.ca

Tigerstedt and Friends Gift Shop

Located in Crescent Heights, this shop brings many small businesses together under one roof. Step inside to shop from Strawberry Boots, a Japanese stationery and lifestyle store, Prairie Bazaar for vintage clothes and home products, as well as other local vendors.

918 Centre St. N., 403-860-5921, tigermoon.info

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