Banff: Shopping

About Canada Gifts & Gallery In the market for a fearsome Inuit mask or whalebone carving? Soapstone grizzly sculptures, aurora borealis photos, Albertan mammoth ivory tusk jewelry or even Native American-inspired clothing? Start here. 105 Banff Ave.; 403-760-2996; www.aboutcanada.ca
gallery | home | clothing | handicrafts

Canada House For over 33 years, Canada House Gallery has proudly showcased regional artists from various cultures. You’ll find top-quality Inuit pieces, landscape and nature paintings, animal sculptures, duck decoys, multi-hued glass art, and ceramics. 201 Bear St.; 800-419-1298; www.canadahouse.com
gallery | smart splurge | expensive | jewelry | handicrafts

Jacques Cartier Clothier Head here for high-quality sportswear made from the finest alpaca, cashmere, muskox qiviuk and vicuña. 131A Banff Ave.; 403-762-5445; www.qiviuk.com
luxury | smart splurge | expensive | clothing | specialty

Philippe of Banff Jewelry mavens love Philippe’s one-of-a-kind pieces in ammolite, a semi-precious stone whose hues range from crimson to chartreuse (some works resemble frosted abstract stained glass). Exclusive Polar Ice diamonds are sold here too. 111 Banff Ave.; 403-760-8744; www.philippeofbanff.com
luxury | boutique | expensive | jewelry | designer

Pika Village Another Canadian-themed store, Pika Village offers a little bit of everything including native carvings, fleece jackets, Ice Glacier bath items, and delicacies like smoked salmon and icewine chocolates. 221 Banff Ave; 403-760-2622
family | culinary | gallery | moderate | souvenirs | home | clothing | handicrafts

Three Wild Women This fun stylish boutique lives up to its name, with wildly colored “bodacious” blouses, whimsical purses, and one-of-a-kind accessories. 211 Bear St.; 403-762-3222; www.bisoncourtyard.ca/wild_women.htm
boutique | jewelry | souvenirs | designer | womenswear | clothing | vintage | handicrafts