Five stars honestly isn't high enough! The customer service I recently received from the ladies at…read morethe trading post is the greatest I've had in a very long time. On a previous visit there, we had spotted a handmade birdhouse that we planned to send as a gift for a family member's birthday. When I called and enquired about stock a few months later, that particular one wasn't available. They offered to get in contact with their supplier and try their best to track one down for me. They took my number to stay in touch and kept me updated every step of the way. We're so grateful for the effort they put in to helping us track down the perfect gift! If you are ever in Bragg Creek, I highly recommend stopping by at the Trading Post and checking out all the local and handmade products they stock

Worth a visit just for the experience of having an antique store inside a building that was…read morepreviously a Church! The owner is a very well mannered and friendly gentleman, always ready to help and provide information about various pieces! Ample parking on streets, easy to find in this quaint little town: White Church, Green Roof, North of the Post Office!

I was in the area having lunch when I came across Junk in the Trunk, thrift store in Ogden. I…read morealways love walking into thrift stores and seeing what people have discarded, only to be rediscovered by someone else. As soon as you walk in you realize this isn't your average thrift store. The store is well laid out, organized and has that fantastic smell of used gear (but in a good way); it all brings back good memories of the past. They have a good assortment of records (yes vinyl is making a comeback). And they are dirt cheap; mostly costing less than a buck! I picked up two records and it cost me a toonie. How great is that!! The store shelves are organized in a great way, great friendly and inviting owners, wonderful jazz music was playing in the background, housewares, books, clothing, toys, electronics and even furniture were available to snap up. Be careful, walk into Junk in the Trunk and you'll be walking into a time-warp that you may not want to leave.

Fun little thrift store with a great sense of humor! Tons of Calgary memorabilia. I wish I would…read morehave picked up my souvenirs from here!

Ammolite in the Rockies is like a mini museum of Albertan natural history of Ammolite, dinosaur…read moreskulls, and a small boutique in one. They give tours but you can also call ahead for reservations for large groups. Def pop in here if you've got a dinosaur loving kiddo on vacation with you. And I can also see Gramma and Grampa visiting here for a bit reminiscing on the good 'ol days ;-) Learn about the origins, mining, and processing of Ammolite. They do custom jewellery (goldsmiths on site) and sell loose stones. Fossils, sculptures, Ammolite, and Canadian diamonds a plenty!

We enjoyed our visit to this store while on tour in Banff. My question for the proprietor was "How…read moreare the shells formed?". The question stumped the staff so after a bit of research this is the likely answer. Homes for Mollusks Mollusks like snails and clams have very delicate bodies, so they need protection from the elements and predators. As mollusks develop in the sea, their mantle tissue absorbs salt and chemicals. They secrete calcium carbonate, which hardens on the outside of their bodies, creating a hard shell. The shell stays attached to the mollusk but it is not actually part of its living body because it is made of minerals, not mollusk cells (unlike most animal structures). The mollusk continues to take in salt and chemicals from the sea and secrete calcium carbonate, which makes its shell grow even bigger. When a mollusk dies it discards its shell, which eventually washes up on the shore. This is how seashells end up on the beach. My boss enjoys her sample.

Lovely little workshop/ antique store. Very nice helpful staff and really nice soaps!read more

Two levels with great selection of antiques and collectibles I which you are sure to find something…read moreyou can't live without. Staff was superb, friendly, informative, and even offered complementary drinks upon entry! Highly recommended.

For being in the middle of nowhere this place is the king of nick knacks, boudoir accessories,…read morewomen's accessories, humorous signs and a few antiques. Just a cool place to kill time.

From the owner: Located at Westerose, Alberta on the south shores of Pigeon Lake. Open 364 days of the year,…read moreBackstreet is over 4000 square feet of antiques, new furniture, home decor, and much much more. Come enjoy a complimentary coffee or mocha while you shop.

This gallery is worth the short drive to Okotoks! It is primarily an Art Gallery, but with a little…read moremore. There are antique items as well as smaller affordable artisan pieces. Definitely a destination, and on a lovely street with other small boutiques.

From the owner: Rotating displays of work by Okotoks, Calgary and Southern Alberta artists and associate…read moregallery/studio spaces in the Registered Historic Alberta home of the founding family (John and WD Lineham) of Okotoks on Historic Elma Street.