If you're looking for ammolite (which is moving to become recognized as the official gemstone of…read moreAlberta), Rock Paper Silver has the best selection in terms of small "stone" samples, jewelry, and "rock" pieces. In general, they have nearly everything relating to stones, crystals, and fossils in a variety that stretches from the regular souvenir stuff (wire-wrapped crystal necklaces and bead bracelets) to jewelry-grade stones and actually jewelry to decorative house pieces, statues, and wall pieces. The storefront is smaller than the actual store, which stretches REALLY far back. Very well organized with clearly marked sections for the different kinds of stones. Employees are extremely helpful and knowledgeable and were pretty open about admitting to their stuff being a bit upmarked. They even recommended other locations for some possibly cheaper, specific types of fossils. Not only were they very informative when we asked about specific crystals and rocks, and this included where they'd gotten everything. Canada is famous for being a rockhound's dream, with its amazing and numerous mineral and precious metal deposits. However, Rock Paper Silver also provides specific other kinds of crystals from other parts of the world. There are a number of souvenir and rock/crystal/fossils places along Banff Avenue. However, Rock Paper silver is right at the center of the main cluster of restaurants and gift shops. The closest parking (besides the minimal street parking when the road isn't blocked off) is the Bear Street Parking Lot, an open parking lot that (like the street parking) has an hourly rate of $3 per hour from 8 AM to 8 PM. If you manage to park there, you can cut through Park Avenue Mall's backdoor (southeast corner of the lot) straight to Banff Avenue. The other main parking area is the Bear Street Parkade. First floor has the same hourly rate as mentioned before with the second floor up completely free. We mostly used the parkade and the only drawback is that so do most people. Be sure to check the counter they have at the entrance for if there are still spaces available on the upper floors. Would absolutely recommend dropping by here to browse. Especially if you're interested in rocks, crystals, and fossils. While there are a lot of pricier items, there are a variety of other more affordable products that make for a great unique souvenir!

I always spend way too much in here. They have such a…read morehuge, beautiful inventory. Almost too much for one person to take in. I always have something in mind before I arrive. The polite staff are quick to serve. I am a gemologist, so I know a thing or two about rocks, gems and jewelry. I am very impressed with their abundance of product knowledge. Really amazing. It's pretty expensive, but the quality is fabulous. Call me a sucker.

This review a year old, but not a day goes by that I don't think about my afternoon here. The shop…read morewas fairly new and I had the lucky chance to meet and speak with the owner, Lynn. It was a summer I had a lot of anxiety due various things, and this shop was so grounding and calming. I thoroughly enjoyed all the items there and purchased a few stones and jewelry. It was my first ever visit to Canmore, and it was unforgettable.

This is a wonderful shop, it has a very tranquil and beautiful energy about it. The wonderful lady…read morethere was warm and welcoming. She was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to offer assistance and guidance(Thank you Kimberley). There was a large variety of gems, crystals and rocks, jewellery,ornaments and more. It was the perfect end to a magical day in the mountain town of Canmore. I will definitely visit this business again.

Yall. We were just browsing the shopping center and went in to look at rings & David set the tone…read morefor this process. He made us so comfortable and excited. No pressure. I even had to reach back out later for info on some we items we loved there and he was so helpful. I'm obsessed and want to spend all my time in this jewelry store w David. 10/10 recommend. All I can share for images at this time to keep my surprises surprise are the gorgeous hanging flowers outside

Bought some gifts for out of town friends visiting Canmore!!! Beautiful store and the staff are so…read morehelpful. Great selection of jewellery. While pricey there are some good finds if you look carefully. Always clean, well laid out and I rarely have to wait. Would recommend you drop in to look around if you are ever in Canmore. I am sure you would find something that catches your eye!!!

Fantastic selection of women's clothing and jewelry. Probably the largest selection of Sympli in…read moreAlberta! Sharon was so helpful when we came in too. She's got a great eye for putting together outfits and accessorizing, and she's such a pleasure.

From the owner: Open since August 2012 in Canmore, Alberta, Charisma Collections provides comfortable, stylish…read moreclothing for all ages and sizes of women with unusual jewellery and accessories to complete the look. We specialize in helping to create a "layered" look of basic pieces that can be interchanged to provide many different outfits. Our apparel is all easy to care for and wash, making our products ideal for travel, everyday wear and just about any special occasion. Apparel from Canadian & U.S. Manufacturers Featuring unusual and eclectic items you won't be able to find at the mall, the majority of our product lines are made exclusively in either the United States or Canada. Many of our customers come from Calgary or Edmonton just to see what we have in stock. We offer unique, quality apparel, including: Schwiing, Cut Loose, Color Me Cotton, Chalet, Sympli, C'est Moi Clothing Co., Chamilia (compatible with Pandora), Owen Barry, Karen Wilson

Pretty good, prices are a bit high if you really don't love what you're getting but if you like…read morewhat you're getting it's definitely worth it with a ton of small and big gems and also decorations. Overall a great place to go and they even wrap your purchase to stay safe.

This place ROCKS! They've got a plethora of gems and stones. You can get them plain or find them…read morewired into jewelry or key chains. If you're looking for souvenirs - this is your place. I had a friend who made a request to get her some rocks from the trails, but I couldn't find anything too nice. This is where Rocks and Gems comes in. They've got a wide and beautiful selection. Their sales associates are super helpful with their price checking and responding to questions. What I absolutely love about this place is that most of the purchases come with a descriptor of the type of rock or gem- making it both a perfect, but thoughtful gift. The majority of their stones are made up into jewelry - I'd say about half the store. You can also find a few things that are just really neat such as souvenir mugs, candles, greeting cards and etc.

Great selection! I…read morespecifically came here to visit Honey B's, which is inside. From their FB ads, I usually want to wrap the entire booth to take home. I think I came at a bad time, as they had just had a big tent sale outside of town. No Louis chairs, and I was bummed. But the rest of the store was faboo too. I found a couple old books (one Agatha Christie) and the cutest little metal crown decoration, all of which I needed to make my new built-in library shelves look perfect. Sales folk were friendly but not overbearing, and prices weren't outrageous. Will definitely be returning on future visits to Calgary!

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I would prefer to shop at a chain before visiting this place again. The woman who is the namesake…read moreConnie is something to be desired. She has an attitude. She talks at you like you are below her. I understand she owns a jewellery store but I don't think this woman can understand less is more if her life depended on it. She is more Gypsy than Glitzy! And the selection of jewellery is hideous.

I think the last reviewer is out of her mind! I went in here today and was blown away at the…read moregorgeous jewellery they had ! They have some of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. I think the last person who wrote the nasty review must not know anything about jewellery. Also Connie was super friendly and helpful, a very nice woman! I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for gorgeous one of a kind jewellery ! I will be shopping here again for sure ... Go check it out ! The rings are gorgeous and the prices are more then fair !

I really enjoy coming to this thrift store! It's very well-organized, which makes hunting for items…read moreso much easier. Like any good thrift store, it can get a little dusty at times, but overall it's pretty clean and well-kept. The prices are very fair, and the employees are always friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a stop if you love thrifting!

Overpriced.. change prices at the till.. very disappointed with the store lately…read more Purchased a couch "set"... paid for it, went to pick it up... they brought out the couch...waited for the chair, to find out it was at an additional cost... The tag clearly said set...loved the store in the past...

Okotoks is such a cute little shop in old town Okotoks (also a super cute area), the have a variety…read moreof clothing, accessories and sometimes home decor items. I follow them on Instagram to see what new arrivals they have and the shop owner is the sweetest person, always quick to respond, provide details and help you out with your shopping. The shop is in a cute old house and sometimes the bring in other local makers that you can shop as well. I've picked up some cute earrings, a sign for my kitchen and some gifts from them.

From the owner: mint + maple is a specialty shop located in the heart of Olde Towne Okotoks at 30 Elma Street E…read more We focus on women and men's clothing, accessories including handbags and jewelry, homegoods and giftware. We are dedicated to offering trendy, quirky, crafty, and affordable items all available within our 1930s charming home. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, open, and energetic business. You can find us online at www.mintandmaple.ca and using @mintmapleshop on social media, but we hope to see you in store at the little green house!