This large and unpretentious wine shop is a joy for wine-lovers. The selection is vast, with most of the world's wine producing regions well represented, and staff favorites are labeled with tasting notes. The beer fridge is well stocked with microbrews and many specialty imports. There is also a large selection of premium whiskies, spirits, ports and champagnes. The Market offers free tastings on Saturday afternoons, and for those who don't know their semillion from their sangiovese, there are introductory courses too.
The sandstone buildings along downtown's Stephen Avenue Walk were constructed after a fire destroyed much of the neighborhood. Several of those historic buildings fell victim to developers wrecking balls, but the few that remain are worthy of an afternoon stroll during which you can revel in their architecture. Along the way, you can indulge in the diversions offered by many popular shops and restaurants.
From the outside, this enormous shopping center looks a bit like a giant spaceship. The Bay, Zellers and Sears are the major stops here, while The Gap, Eddie Bauer, Hallmark and The Sony Store are among some 150 other mall tenants. There are also dozens of services and a professional building at the heart of the mall. A massive new food court is the feature attraction of the reworked mall, which for years was in many ways two malls separated by an elevated parking garage.
Located in fashionable 17th Avenue in Calgary, this minimalist fashion gallery has been working the Calgary fashion scene since 1997. Leo Boutique carries high-end designer brands from Italy, Australia, the US and Scandinavian countries. Find everything from suits, jeans, casual and name brands like Ted Baker of the U.K., Citizens of Humanity as well as a Swedish designer called Tiger. This boutique's minimalist interiors of white walls, leather and sand-blasted glass allows shoppers and browsers to navigate the boutique without distraction. Find your brands, sizes and other accessories at this edgy fashion gallery.
Kensington is one of the popular areas of Calgary and is declared as a Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ). Here, you can explore the various shopping outlets or gorge on tasty fare at the lovely dining establishments. All in all, one can really have a good time at this bustling neighborhood.
It is an experience just to walk into Hot Wax Records, a tiny hole-in-the-wall shop, and stroll through the decades of vintage rock paraphernalia adorning every flat surface. The selection of used and unusual vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, and even 8-track cassettes is incredible. It is difficult to distinguish between veteran customers and staff, as both share a great enthusiasm for the music and know exactly where to find the rarest recordings.