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

Such a beautiful store. This store is 1000% my taste and I understand why it's priced the way it…read moreis: quality, family owned, and locally made. I can't wait to come back here again when I'm ready to decorate my future home.

Creative and unique decor and cool vibe with cool mugs candles books drinks maps stuffies and moreread more

Great store. Goes deep in the back. T shirts, dress shirts, leather jackets, plaid shirts…read more Dresses. Military. Rock. Second hand section as well. Good prices. Friendly staff. Even some top hats in the back!

Hello Vintage is a must visit - it is a total experience!…read more The fun display lured us in. The whimsical fun didn't end there though - the entire store was a carefully crafted display. I would love to meet the mastermind behind it. There is a mix of vintage and newly purchased merchandise - a lot of wacky Halloween costumes that I'm sure will be tough to find elsewhere! Having worked at a thrift shop myself I was pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the prices are, you are getting a steal of a deal for such unique vintage finds. What I was most surprised by was the selection - the store is much larger than it appears on the outside and full to the brim with great pieces! Usually I have to go through racks and racks of duds to find a treasure, but Hello Vintage seems to have done the hard work for you to select only the best pieces to put out. Often with vintage clothing comes vintage sizing - AKA no options for anyone over size 12 or plus size, but there were even options for those sizes - inclusivity in sizing is so important and great to see!

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.

Cute little store with very friendly staff that are eager to chat and help! Great selection of soy…read morewax candles, artwork, and more!

I was so happy to find this spot! Tucked just off Banff Ave, Branches Marketplace is the perfect…read morespot for buying gifts and souvenirs that are all actually made by local artisans. Way more memorable and lovable than another sweatshop sweatshirt with the city emblazoned on it in cheap synthetics, get yourself a beautiful handmade ornament featuring illustrations of the local spirit animals, beautiful organic candles made with local flowers, delicate jewellery, cards, prints, delicious Maple sugar candies, and more. There are no photos allowed inside the store, which is annoying but also fine. Grab your shot outside then tuck your phone away and open your eyes wide and enjoy!

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...

starlight lighting centre is the ONLY place you need to go for lighting from the smallest light to…read morethe most opulent installation. Their style in on trend and they only sell quality. the designer services are as premium as are all the products they sell. the showroom is amazing and they even have an online presence starlightlighting.ca - if you order online and use a promo code you can get 10% off your first purchase.

HORRIBLE experience. Ordered and then realized that they don't carry stock of items they list…read more Also that I would have to wait up to 6 weeks. I ended up disputing the transaction with visa after they would not return my emails. Never again!

If you're any type of cooking affectionado, then you will surely appreciate this place…read more The Colourful Cook is chalked full of kitchenware, knives, pots, pans, books, smallwares, linens and electrical appliances, and what's best is that all of the aforementioned are la creme de la creme when it comes to brand names. Whether you're looking for Kasumi, Emile Henri, or Cuisinart, this place ensures that they stock only the best of the best. They also carry a line of spice blends, honey, jams and preserves for all you 'seasoners' out there!