We were in Calgary for a couple of days. Came to the Core Shopping Center primarily to see the…read moregardens. Also did a little shopping and even stopped at the Telus store for some Iphone troubleshooting. The Mall is a nice spot. Plenty of natural light from the ceiling windows. It was busy, but plenty of space to move around. Everyone was behaving themselves, adults and kids alike. There is good variety of stores to shop at. From anchor department stores, technology, clothing and personal wares. The gardens are a nice feature too. Very relaxing to stroll through and check out some of the current blooms.

The Core Shopping Center is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Calgary and is absolutely…read morebeautiful. Everything is meticulously clean and lighting is perfect. One can easily spend hours in here with the wide variety of food, drinks, and shopping options. To top it all off, there is an absolutely stunning garden on the fourth floor with ample seating and complimentary WiFi. I can see myself just posting up there and getting work done, reading a book, or just relaxing. Only downfall is that all the washrooms are on the fourth floor and with how the escalators are set up and small elevators, it can be a pain to get up there. There were a few escalators that were out of service when I visited as well. Overall, phenomenal shopping center that I will definitely be visiting often while here.

pleasantly surprised by what's inside this mall. from the outside, it doesn't really hint at how…read moremuch is going on, especially when so many other malls can feel quiet or empty these days. once you step inside, though, it opens up into a much more active and layered space than expected. the two level layout, the overhead lanterns, and the mix of small independent shops immediately give it a different kind of energy. it feels less like a typical enclosed mall and more like a compact indoor market, with pockets of activity scattered throughout rather than revolving around a single central attraction. what stands out most is how food driven and community oriented it feels. between dessert stalls, bubble tea shops, bakeries, and traditional comfort food counters, there's a constant sense that people are coming here with a purpose, not just passing through. overall, it's the kind of place that rewards wandering. the more you explore, the more it feels like there are small discoveries tucked into every corner, making it seem much larger and more interesting than first impressions suggest. at one point, two teens were sitting on the floor, excitedly live streaming the unboxing of blind boxes, a small scene that added to the feeling that this is a place where people gather, linger, and create their own moments rather than simply shop and leave.

We remembered stopping here on our previous visit to Calgary and stopped in again to look around…read more Maybe I misremembered the first time because the mall kind of looked a little shabby to us this time. There are plenty shops, bakeries, eateries and offices, but everything just had a past-its-prime feel about it. Glad we stopped in but we wouldn't go back.

We were last here in 2013. It used to be super busy in the summer. This is May, so young people are…read morestill in school. Even then, the parking is very crowded. We went for the food court. There are fewer restaurants now, less variety, pricier too. My won ton noodle soup was $13, with 5 small won ton and lots of noodles similar to Ramen. Two of the Anchor store were closing, which doesn't bode well for the mall. High end stores like Rolex and Tiffany were very sparce, but that's normal. The mall has a nice feel and atmosphere. Might need a touch of modernizing, but not a lot.

Shopping at CF Chinook Centre is a pleasant experience and the decorations that are hung up around…read morethe mall every so often are pleasing to the eye and relaxing to take in. Also, the movie theater is an added bonus.

Love this place! Only reason they aren't getting a 5/5 is because every time I go in they treat me…read morelike a thief. I would never -_- So when I'm shopping I have to battle with their negative energy. Love the gems and the selection is out of this world!

Earth gems is my go-to crystal store. They have AMAZING zheng shin (i don't know how to spell it):…read more ) trees! They also don't only sell crystals they shell jewelry , dreamcatchers, incense, and tarot cards

Enjoyable shopping experience, relaxed, casual atmosphere to the whole shopping mall - but, while I…read moredo understand they are only doing their jobs, security guards in the mall could be a bit more polite and not stare at customers.

Used to be a decent mall to shop at, but their recent parking policies and the use of Diamond…read moreParking have made it a questionable place to visit. $83 ticket for parking, and the mall administration doesn't seem to care that Diamond is driving away their business... (I guess the mall's share of the ticket revenue is more important than having repeat customers)

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 is a review of the Market Mall Alberta Precision Lab in the Market Mall Professional Building…read more If you need blood work done, I highly recommend you go in at 5:30 pm during walk-in especially if you have children and need numbing cream. You'll get treatment you'll never forget. I went in on Friday to get my child's blood work done. I came early (5pm) as the numbing cream needed time. Walk-in was to start at 5:30pm.I was paged on my phone at 5:28 pm. I went in and went to the desk. I waited until I was acknowledged by the man in the dark green shirt. He was at the counter (no one at the desk). I explained I had been paged but needed some extra time for the numbing cream to work. He did not give any eye contact, shrugged his shoulders and was arrogant and passive aggressive in his replies. I politely asked for more time for the numbing cream to work. He shrugged his shoulders. He started getting red in the face, his body was shaking and he was shuffling papers. He got angrier and more agitated the more I asked questions, like "does the numbing cream still work if it has not been on the required time?" He said, "How do I know?" and "I don't know anything about numbing cream." Calmly, I told him I would return to the lobby where I was instructed to wait, and waited longer. No one came and got me for my bloodwork. A female patient leaving the office, came to get me. The staff and the other lady at the desk that the manager was with a patient, then that there was no manager. While I was in the lobby, the lady staff member came out with a lady not in scrubs. This might have been the manager. I took my children to the lobby to wait for our ride. I didn't see the man from the lab come down the elevator so he must have taken an other route. He sat in the lobby, texting on his phone. As he left, I told him his behaiour was unacceptable.' I have worked with problematic behaviour as a career, lol. He yelled back, "I am not working right now so I don't have to be nice to you" as he came close to us as he was exiting by the front doors. My daughter was frightened. Thanks to the two wonderful strangers who waited with us outside until my husband showed up. More photos to come & updates. If you need blood work done, I highly recommend you go in at 5:30 pm during walk-in especially if you have children and need numbing cream. You'll get treatment you'll never forget.

The worst mall I've ever been in! They make toddlers wait to get into their free play area, nothing…read morelike bringing babies to go play somewhere and they aren't allowed in for over an hour. We came to the mall to use the playplace and were going to go shopping after the kids played and got rid of some energy but because of this we will never go this mall again. Also couldn't believe the people running the "customer service" station directly outside the closed off play area. The staff seemed to only care about their phones while we were trying to check in to the ridiculous app. Not sure who's brilliant idea this play area waiting app was but it's having the opposite effect that they were after I'm sure. Won't even go to or order from any of the restaurants attached to this mall, keep up the horrible service

I visited MEC store in Calgary at a time flagged "as busy as it gets". Thank you Vlad for taking…read morethe time to assist a customer who is a senior. I had been gifted Mountain Hardware womens' trousers - and broke my fingernail after many attempts to open the very stubborn clasp. It seemed useful to be able to open the belt for a number of reasons. Vlad immediately and cheerfully assisted with finding me/manufacturing a replacement that worked. Very happy with the customer service. Thanks Vlad.

BAIT AND SWITCH WARNING…read more Went back here three times looking at some expensive poles they had priced on the rack for a great deal. I even discussed with a salesperson what an amazing deal it was who concurred with me. At the till that price would quadruple. When I pointed out they had their in-store pricing much lower they told me to pound sand.

needed to stop by the winners on stephen ave at 128 8 avenue sw to grab makeup wipes and browse a…read morelittle, mostly because shopping in alberta still feels satisfying when there's only one tax. winners is always kind of hit or miss though, it really depends on how much time and patience you have to sift through everything. half the store feels completely random, but sometimes that's exactly why the best finds happen. you go in for one basic thing and suddenly end up discovering something unexpectedly good buried between racks and shelves. this location has a different vibe from suburban winners stores too. because it's right downtown on stephen avenue, it feels busier and slightly more curated, lots of office workers, tourists, and people wandering in while walking through downtown. the fashion and beauty sections felt better than expected, with more trendy pieces and fewer completely random leftovers. i ended up finding a butter yellow short sleeve cashmere cardigan on sale, which honestly felt like the perfect winners find, unexpected, specific, and satisfying enough to justify wandering the entire store. there's something weirdly fun about the treasure hunt atmosphere, even if you leave empty handed half the time. the location itself also makes the errand feel more interesting. stepping back out onto stephen avenue with the brick streets, patios, office towers, and downtown crowds makes even a simple winners trip feel a little more cinematic. definitely one of the better winners locations if you're already downtown.

Winners is one of those stores that is a hit and miss. First floor is all men stuff and a few…read morerandom things like toys etc. Top floor is where the women stuff are. Why put the women clothing on top floor and other random things like pots and pan. You really have to spend a lot of time digging in order to find something you like. Prices are cheap but you just need time.

Really enjoy coming to shop here for my Asian food requirements. They have a wonderful assortment…read moreof restaurants, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, etc. I can always find what I need at T&T. The mall has a good selection of stores, good parking and kept very clean. Their dim sum, sushi/sashimi bar and assorted cooked food pick me up items makes your mouth water. Great place to shop for your Asian cookin

The Asian market T&T is the anchor of this mall. You'll find fresh fruits, produces, meat and great…read moremany varieties of Asian goods there. The Bakery is also very well stocked with many freshly baked items on display. The food court offers quite a few selections of different cuisines. The Vietnamese was very good there.