Exciting to be in the shop once again. I really took the time to walk around & enjoy all it has to…read moreoffer. Lots of neat gift & art ideas. Items range from ideas for baby gifts to adult gifts. I also love that they feature so many Alberta products & artists. Found a few items this trip - part of a wedding gift, something for a birthday present & some beautiful local images on postcards (those are for me to enjoy some new wall art). Honestly, if you're looking for a gift, AB souvenir or just a lovely or special gift for yourself, this is the store to pop in. Extra bonus the staff & owner are well versed in the information of the products, sizing (I learned a lot about the blankets!) &/or background of the art. The owner especially knows where the artists are from and neat background stories. Personally, I encourage that kind of chatting energy, as I love to know the stories of how things have come to this point. Accessibility for in the store is easy for the first part of the store. The second part has 4 steps down. Staff are really great & super friendly. So just ask if you need something (or another colour options) in case you want something but physically can't make it that far. Also, no fault to any of the 8 st stores & restaurants, but the town decided that street is a safe walking/biking area (apparently some spring to fall). At first I thought maybe there was a festival they were setting up for. Nope. Just every day in Canmore. I can understand for many of the shop owners how that has impacted the flow of foot traffic. Especially as the accessible parking isn't plentiful or nearby. Not even several avenues/streets over. Sadly parking lots closer by didn't provide much more for handicap, I wouldn't have an issue on manning streets safer for enjoyment & shopping, but if I'm paying for parking as a handicap user & have to still walk a fair distance, you can bet my time is more limited in being in Canmore. For my situation, I strategized how far to walk, how much energy & time I have (including to return to vehicle as I move slower) & I still felt like I really limited myself for any extra shopping & skipped the lines for eating focusing on the few must stop places I had in mind. You would think the town would add extra benches & picnic tables that aren't restaurant run plus ramps (besides the natural sidewalk corner locations) to the street if this was truly to be an accessible & friendly walking area. This sadly was not is the case. So long story short, if you're struggling with energy, start at the top of the street by Alberta's Own & maybe if you've got someone that can park further down the opposite side streets/avenues, you can walk one direction to your vehicle without worrying too much about your energy. Lastly, a cuteness heads up... there are two wonderful little dogs as store mascots that will seek all attention & love! They're not fully out all the time but will make their presence known once they are.

This is by far the best gift shop we've stopped by in Canmore / Banff. From the moment we walked in…read morethe service was over the top, kind, and not pushy. This is not a place for your regular run of the mill t-shirts or trinkets. This is a place with truly creative pieces, art, and unique ways to remember a trip to this area if you're visiting. It's super well kept, nothing was cheap but also not overpriced and the owner Laura was someone who is just so in tune with people. My wife and I are so glad we stopped and left with a bunch of things. Added bonus- her two tiny Australian Shepherds that follow her around

This is a great stop for all your souvenir shopping. Decent prices and great variety of products to…read morechoose from. The quality of shirts is slightly better than what you would find at a souvenir store. Store is big and staff is friendly. Would highly recommend. Can get a bit busy during the day, so try to come early to avoid the crowds and the chaos.

The wait staff was short with me. The selection was decent but I couldn't trade anything there. All…read moretheir products were really expensive. I expected it to be pricy but come not like that pricy.

They had the most beautiful things along with amazing clothing for a reasonable price. The material…read morefor the clothing wasn't the cheap feel. I wish I had bought more while I was there. It sucks that they dont have an online shop . But I truly enjoyed myself shopping there

I went in becaue I wanted to buy a Royal Canadian Mint watch. I asked if I could look in at the…read morewatch in the display, and the lady asked "are you going to buy it?". "Well, if I could look at it" I said. "Are you going to buy it?" she asked again. "If I could see it first". But she just asked me that same question again. So in the end I walked out without being able to buy the watch.

I bought the cutest sweatshirt and water bottle stickers for my boys. Prices are what you would…read moreexpect from a typical souvenir shop. They have a great selection of tee-shirts, sweats, maple syrups stuff, stickers, Keychain, socks, everything! Tip: ALWAYS select local currency (Canadian) when paying by creditcard. Your credit card company will give you a better exchange rate.

I love this place! I was looking for a shirt to take home as a souvenir for my time in Banff. We…read morehappened to come across this gift shop that had the best shirt designs at the best prices in Banff and Canmore! I was also impressed by the wide selection of other souvenirs that you would typically expect, all at affordable prices. I highly recommend anyone to check out this place if you're looking to take something home for yourself, or to buy gifts to give to your family and friends.

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.

I'm a sucker for railroad history and my interest in the Canadian version started after reading…read more"The Last Spike" by Pierre Berton. So since my very first visit to the Canadian Rockies in 1994, I have come to the Canadian Pacific Store at the Banff Springs Hotel. It's a Tourist shopping experience that's a cut above and is well grounded within culture and history of The Great White North. I'm particularly fond of the classic (and nicely reproduced) travel posters and cards, the nice leather goods, along with books, DVDs, and antique examples of what once graced the Canadian Pacific trains, steamships, and hotels. Things can get a little pricey, but I definitely get what I pay for here and always leave pleased.

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.

The same as the other souvenir shops along Banff avenue - I think this is from a chain/owner how…read morehas at least 4 or 5 stores on this avenue. Faves here were socks, toques (they have Oilers), and animal knitted ear muffs. I actually have a pair of the same brand that I bought (penguins) in Jasper that I've worn for years and they do hold up and look good - so the price may be okay on this item. But overall it's a tourist trap to grab your souvenir and hit the road again.

Overpriced, touristy, made in China briq-a-braq sums this store up. Sad that places like this have…read morereplaced Canadian-owned stores selling Canadian-made products, but that's the Banff strip for ya. Good for a laugh, just don't expect quality.

The guide on our bus recommended that we make a stop here at Rocky Mountain Soap Company during our…read moretime in Banff. I'm not usually a soap person, but decided to stop in because I was nearby. I really enjoyed my brief time in this shop. Everything smelled so good inside of the store. The customer service was great too. The lady that helped me took her time explaining all of their products to me. I ended up taking home a Lavender Basil bar of soap. The products here at Rocky Mountain Soap Co. are handmade with high-quality natural ingredients. They have all sorts of skin care products. They also sell hair care products and candles. You can also visit their store in Canmore.

We loved the lotion, body wash, shampoo & conditioner in our hotels that we had to stop at the…read morestore. We tried a lot of their products lol. We really loved their body butter. It looks like deodorant and it smells divine. I ended up getting the two small travel friendly ones. A lemongrass and the rosemary mint. I definitely need to take advantage next time I come to Canada because it is a bit cheaper to buy in store vs the website in the states. I took these photos to remind me of what else to buy next time I'm near one. I loved the scrubs and this face polish exfoliant too. The ladies were so helpful.