A Little Treat for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Upon your arrival to Canmore, you will realize there is a lack of urgency in your day. The atmosphere is relaxed, there is a feeling of Hygge in the air, and your safety is paramount to all those who are ready to welcome you into their shops this holiday season. Breathe in a deep breath of the cool mountain air and take a look around. There are many shops in the downtown heart of Canmore to choose from, and each has their merit. Begin your day with a hot beverage from one of the many amazing coffee shops in the area: Beamer\u2019s Coffee Bar<\/a>, Good Earth Coffee Co<\/a>, Mountain Juice<\/a>, JK Bakery<\/a>, Harvest Cafe<\/a>, Communitea Cafe<\/a>, Rocky Mountain Bagel Co<\/a>, Canary Coffee Co<\/a> or Eclipse Coffee Roasters<\/a>. Each coffee shop offers different roasts, but each and every one of them has delicious holiday treats to give you plenty of energy for your big day of shopping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you\u2019ve satisfied your sweet tooth and warmed up, it is time to consult your holiday shopping list. Where should you begin? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put Their Best Foot Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the fashion forward names on your holiday naughty or nice list, there is no shortage of options. Here in Canmore there are plenty of clothing boutiques and you are likely to find a unique piece that will have those fashionistas raving about your gift for the rest of the year. We suggest you make your way through Indigo Bay<\/a>, Blue Moon<\/a>, Unlimited Canmore<\/a>, Valhalla Pure Outfitters<\/a>, Hello Vintage<\/a>, Trends Clothing<\/a>, Liberty Clothing<\/a>, Wild Goose Trading<\/a>, Shoes t\u2019 Boot<\/a>, Cupid\u2019s Corner<\/a> and Boulder Menswear<\/a>. Who knows, maybe you\u2019ll find a cute little number for yourself (from \u2018Santa\u2019\u2026 of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop For the Adventurist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next individual on your holiday shopping list craves adventure and is always out exploring all the adventures that the mountains have to offer. Whether their interest lies in general adventuring, rock climbing, skiing, biking, or mountaineering, Canmore has this next gift covered. Stores such as Switching Gear<\/a>, Valhalla Pure Outfitters<\/a>, Rebound Cycle<\/a>, The Bicycle Cafe<\/a>, Tour Canmore<\/a> and UNLTD<\/a> are sure to provide all the gear you might be looking for — and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support Canmore Artists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next up, some great choices to wow the art mogul on your list. We bet you weren\u2019t aware that Canmore is a hub for arts and creativity! Check out the galleries located in downtown Canmore; Aven\u2019s Gallery<\/a>, Carter-Ryan Gallery<\/a>, Elevation Gallery<\/a>, The Hive<\/a>, All in the Wild<\/a>, Jeff Walker Gallery<\/a>, artsPlace<\/a> and Fallen Leaf Art Gallery<\/a>. You are sure to check off that final box on your shopping list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support Albertan Artisans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019ve ticked off that box, you\u2019re in search of a more unique gift; something you wouldn\u2019t be able to find at your local mall. Lucky for you, there are artisan shops such as Alberta\u2019s Own Marketplace<\/a>, Project A<\/a> , <\/a>Mountain Mercantile<\/a>, The Tin Box<\/a>, Blackrock Fudge and Gifts<\/a>, Stonewaters Home & Gift<\/a>, and Alpenrose Market<\/a>. The neat thing about most of these shops, is that their products are sourced from artists and artisans who live and play right here in Alberta. Looking for some amazing mountain soaps for stocking stuffers? We have two amazing stores on Main Street that you must check out on your shop-a-thon: O\u2019Canada Soapworks <\/a>and Rocky Mountain Soap Company<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play a Game… or Two!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, for the jokester or game fanatic, next up are two of the most fun stores in town! Hijinks<\/a>, Armadillo Canmore<\/a>, Olde Tyme Candy Store<\/a>, and Venice Gifts<\/a> are a must-shop for those both young and old on your list who love to have a good time with friends and family. Even if they steal from the Monopoly Bank when no one\u2019s looking\u2026 you could probably find them a lump of coal in these stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, as you\u2019re heading back to your vehicle grab some curbside pickup\/ takeout from one of the many amazing restaurants in downtown Canmore<\/a> and enjoy your meal from the comfort of your Rocky Mountain homestead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s beginning to look a lot like Christmas\u2026 The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better place to get your loved ones unique and personal gifts than in our cozy little mountain town of Canmore, Alberta. Shopping in Canmore offers a different shopping experience from those that you might be used to. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[10,18,153,21,159,106],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n