Whether you have a house decorated exclusively in the Egyptian theme, or just want one or two items of interest to accent your home or office, Son of the Pharaoh can supply something unique for any taste and budget. This interesting store carries not only Egyptian art and artifacts, but ceramics, paintings and relics from all over Africa and the Middle East. Call ahead for more details.
It is not surprising that this award-winning bookstore is part-owned by author Peter Oliva, who is an award-winning author. Pages was a Canadian Booksellers Association Bookseller of the Year. This small, two-level store boasts a wide collection of fiction on the first floor and non-fiction on the second. Regularly scheduled author readings add a nice dimension to the book-reading experience. Shoppers determined to help wage a small-shop war against the encroaching book superstores, pack the aisles. Once you find your latest treasured tome, wander out into the surrounding Kensington neighborhood and enjoy one of its coffee-driven retreats.
Located inside bustling Crossroads Market, this candy store specializes in old fashioned candies from the good old days of the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. Indulge childhood nostalgia with candies like Pink Prize Popcorn, Pop Rocks, Candy Necklace, Licorice Kids, and Chicken Bones from among the wide selection sold at this 1960s-styled candy store. Yummy Company also carries imported UK delights like Cadbury, Rowtree, and other English sweets. The store has more than 100 candy selections which have become popular gifts for reunions, birthdays or even as corporate giveaways. Candies can be packaged in retro candy bags meant to stir memories.
Whether it's a case of sudden craving or a deli tray for the next cocktail party, a call to Illichman's Sausage Shop should do the trick. Illichman's Sausage Shop is that rare combination of a Calgary institution, having been in the business of making homemade European style deli treats, breads and party trays since 1966. Illichman's makes over 100 different home style sausages and imports a variety of deli items and cheeses from all over Europe. And with customers spanning several generations, this sausage shop is creating a family tradition. Customers also stop for a drink and a sandwich while waiting for orders to be filled.
If you are searching for a unique gift or new addition to one of your collections, look no further than Inside Avenue Antiques in Calgary. The massive establishment offers a wonderland of antiques for shoppers to explore. Dozens of different antique vendors have set up shop within the space, which means that you won't have to trek across town to find a particular item, because with this many vendors, you are bound to find something you love within this huge antiques complex. The well-organized space also features collectible vendors that sell a wide range of items, from antique spoons to first volume tomes. Be sure to set aside a couple of hours to better explore the nooks and crannies of this wonderful space.