On day two of our spring break vacation in rural BC, we found ourselves in need of some essentials,…read moretherefore necessitating a grocery run. Since my grumpy tween twins had NO desire to venture out, much less go shopping with dad, I made the excursion alone. This was good because although the snow had stopped, the roads were pretty sketchy (especially since we are residents of Honolulu and winter driving skills are limited). I originally thought to stop at IGA, but my prior visit to them was disappointing to say the least, so I ventured further into Golden and spied Save On Foods. Being that we live in a large city, this store was small in comparison, but I found it to be fully stocked and reasonably priced. The location was easy to find (but Golden isn't a large town) and I found the parking to be sufficient for the size of the store. The store itself was very clean and organized. As I mentioned, the store was nicely stocked and I was able to find both the things on the "honey do list" as well as some extras to serve as gifts upon heading home (like maple cookies). The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Upon realizing that I didn't have a member savings card, they offered to scan the "tourist" card that was taped to the register. Obviously this request wasn't something new. Very happy with my experience and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Save-On-Foods to everyone and anyone who might ask. Le deuxième jour de nos vacances de printemps dans les régions rurales de la Colombie-Britannique, nous nous sommes retrouvés dans le besoin de certains produits essentiels, ce qui a nécessité une course à l'épicerie. Étant donné que mes jumeaux grincheux n'avaient AUCUNE envie de s'aventurer, encore moins de faire du shopping avec papa, j'ai fait l'excursion seule. C'était bien car même si la neige s'était arrêtée, les routes étaient assez sommaires (d'autant plus que nous sommes des résidents d'Honolulu et que les compétences de conduite en hiver sont limitées). Au départ, je pensais m'arrêter à IGA, mais ma visite précédente chez eux était pour le moins décevante, alors je me suis aventuré plus loin dans Golden et j'ai espionné Save On Foods. Étant donné que nous vivons dans une grande ville, ce magasin était petit en comparaison, mais je l'ai trouvé bien approvisionné et à un prix raisonnable. L'emplacement était facile à trouver (mais Golden n'est pas une grande ville) et j'ai trouvé que le parking était suffisant pour la taille du magasin. Le magasin lui-même était très propre et organisé. Comme je l'ai mentionné, le magasin était bien approvisionné et j'ai pu trouver à la fois les choses sur la "liste des choses à faire" ainsi que des extras à servir en cadeau en rentrant à la maison (comme des biscuits à l'érable). Le personnel était très sympathique et arrangeant. En réalisant que je n'avais pas de carte d'épargne de membre, ils m'ont proposé de scanner la carte "touristique" qui était collée au registre. De toute évidence, cette demande n'était pas quelque chose de nouveau. Très satisfait de mon expérience et je n'hésiterais pas à recommander Save-On-Foods à tout le monde et à quiconque pourrait le demander.

We were staying in Golden on vacation and Overwaitea was our go-to store daily (and sometimes even…read moretwice daily)! I love that they have a water re-filling station for big jugs if you want to be eco-friendly. It's cheaper and more green than buying new liters of water each time. The store is organized very neatly, and has plenty of room for carts to roam about without feeling cramped. Another +1 is having free, super speedy Wi-Fi. A godsend for foreign travelers without a data plan. The service here is what really sets this store apart. They're genuinely friendly and helpful, and make you feel like you're part of their community. Overall, friendly, local grocery store with a great selection and variety of foods. We checked out IGA one day, and we can say that we 100% prefer Overwaitea over IGA. I highly recommend this be your stop when you're in town!

I'm just thankful there was something. Could there be more stores? Sure. But is the community large…read moreenough to support it when it isn't tourist season? Dunno. There was a sports store to get winter or hiking gear that you forgot. I can't remember though if there were swim suits. There was a cute gift store with some stuff for the kiddies, books, etc. There was a more kitschy souvenir shop with all your souvenir doodads. There was also a rock store with some fossils and jewelry. The mall is run by the local tribe, so at least you know you aren't supporting some faceless conglomerate. And a lot of the items sold at the stores were by locals, which I think is more unique. There was also a post office, a liquor store, a grocery store, a boba cafe (of all things), and a normal cafe. Behind the cafe are some picnic tables you can sit at. There were also a lot of tour buses coming in. If you aren't on one of these buses, be prepared for the crowds. If you're on one of these buses, I hope this isn't your final stop - I hope you have a stop at Lake Louise. I didn't really understand the effort of the tour bus groups to take photos of the river by the parking lot. Or of the parking lot. There will be better photo opportunities, I promise.

On the road to Lake Louise is this shopping mall. Samson Mall has a restaurant, grocery store and…read morelittle shops and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges. It also has a visitor center that will provide information if you don't know your way around the area. It is a nice place to stop for supplies, food or gifts. Unfortunately, the power went out while we were here and all of the stores had to temporarily close up. But it is a nice place to stop while in the park if you need anything.

Quick pitstop for breakfast and coffee. Food was great, access to books during breakfast was even…read morebetter.

Bacchus is a funky, cool little spot located in the heart of Golden and is an absolute must visit…read moreif you find yourself in the area. It is an eclectic bookstore with a variety of local gifts and goods from local artists. There is also a little café upstairs that sells coffee and small bites to eat. We enjoyed a nice afternoon coffee upstairs, surrounded by shelves of books and thoroughly enjoyed taking it all in. We ended up purchasing some postcards, birthday cards, and other local goods made by some awesome Canadian artists. Definitely check this spot out!

It's a small store, but it has a lot of different things. I was able to find a jade bracelet for my…read moremom. If I had more money to spend, I would have bought a small carving. The owner was friendly and was managing running two stores.

Very cool place! Lots of neat stones and bones!! Fossils, gemstones and geodes that you can split…read moreyourself in the store!!

I was so happy to stumble into the Kicking Horse General Store. This store offers everything and…read moremore that you'll need for your trip to the mountains. I was able to purchase all my groceries for cooking including meat too, and grab all my essentials that weren't available in my Condo in just one stop! This store was truly a life saver, the wide variety of supplies available is perfect and beyond more than what you'll need! Thank you to the helpful staff for assisting me with my purchases and even recommending great bottles of wine for my friends and I to enjoy. Be sure to inquire about the delivery service too. It was so great to learn of this and take advantage as I was able to have all my additional items needed delivered right to my door!!! Keep up the great work with provisioning and service!

Super awesome little store, has basic grocery items for self catering in the condos, some more…read morefancy food items, decent booze selection and really super friendly nice helpful staff. Prices are decent especially for a place literally on the slopes and on the ground floor of the condo building. The real bargain is the hot food. Good Aussie meat pie for like $6, breakfast items, all amazingly cheap for a place, did I mention that is right on the slopes?

Went there a couple of times because I live close by and the owner just stays in one room and…read moredoesn't even acknowledge if you are there and overall the place is over priced.

Jones Trading Post is the best place for finding vintage items in Golden. Very well priced and…read morealways a new discovery when you pop in. Hard to tear yourself away :-)

Typical grocery. We were able to find what we needed. I have to give props to the workers for their…read morecreativity.

Ok place to get stuffs while on vacation. Not too too impressed with the selection for sure.read more

One of the many highlights of driving the Icefields Parkway is the point where the road crosses the…read moremighty Saskatchewan river. My trips have been in the winter and seeing The Crossing for gasoline and a little something to eat is a welcome sight. The Crossing Resort also offers Motel rooms along with a Dining Room, Cafeteria, and a huge Gift Shop. At the peak season, it takes about 80 staff members to operate the resort. Walking into their gift shop turned out to be a welcome afterthought. The sales floor is huge and there's lots of stuff to consider, even if I didn't really need any of it. And since I may never pass this way again, of course I bought something! And I'm sure it had a Maple Leaf on it.

The Crossing Gift Shop was an unexpected surprise when I first walked in there. There is 2800 sq…read moreft of retail space that has anything and everything. It is definately a fun browse before you hit the highway; Right in the middle of the shopping area, there is a large jewellery counter that has everything from assembly line inexpensive jewellery for kids, to beautiful semi-precious stone jewellery for adults. In the back, there is a grocery aisle if you are looking for snacks. There is also a large selection of books, dvds and CDs if you are looking to entertain passengers with a new movie or some new music. There are tonnes of souvenirs. Almost anything you can think of. Tshirts, sweatshirts, carvings and artwork, maple syrup and Canadian souvenirs. It is almost impossible to get out of this store without purchasing "something". And the prices aren't too bad! If you are looking to stock up on anything for your road trip, or to find some unique souvenirs, the crossing is definately worth checking out!

We stayed overnight in the parking lot ... I know... Not ur normal circumstances…read more Our rental van hit a flat goin to Vancouver Island at stoopid Blaeberry (very blae if u ask us!!) and we rolled ona spare til Revelstoke where we parked here for the nught to wait for the nearby car shop to open. Thanks to the super kool Aussie workin the cash overnight that night we got our car fixed much sooner at a much better place! Plus we scored some brekkie and were close to a bathroom all night. Super appreciated. Nice place to get stuck at ... Thx Mr Aussie dude for saving the day u weren't there when we went back to thank you!!!

It's a 7-11. So they have chips, hot dogs, liquid cheese, and attendants/cashiers who really don't…read moregive a damn necessarily. So basically it met my expectations. I came in to ask a question about the Resort Shuttle on a Sunday night, and got a kind of dumb stare and a response that was classically 7-11 cashieresque: "uhhh do I LOOK like a resort type? I don't know." It was such a great response, and yet was so full of condescension that it was awesome. I guess we all make different choices in life. Nonetheless, this one had locks on the doors - if they are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week . . . why the locks?

Great cheese selection. Green sticker dots mark past date and are discounted. Some interesting…read morelocal products such as date nit energy bars. Some prepared foods such as pesto, dips, and a yummy yam pate loaf slice I had for lunch. Bread from their sister bakery next door looked fantastic. Herbs in bulk. Meat counter. Packaged food. Some fruits and veggies.

My friends you've found a delightfully quaint resource for all fresh and organic needs! The…read morepossibilities for perfect charcuterie boards are endless here~ they only sell non-alcoholic spirits~ which compliments the Charcuterie for your glorious Revelstoking day- the customer service here is top notch so it's probably my short stay will include multiple visits ;-)