| Canadian Rockies | SHOPPING, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE |
| Canadian Rockies | SHOPPING, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE |
Just like kids, Scallywags packs a lot of personality into a little package. This small children's boutique is jam-packed with cute clothes and fun toys. We like Melissa & Doug puppets in the forms of ballerinas, builders, policemen, fire fighters and surgeons—they inspire imaginative play and enchant both children and adults. — Lisa Stephens
Canadian fur design has come a long way since the Hudson's Bay Company (Canada’s oldest corporation) was chartered to trade for pelts in 1670. Musi Fur (established 1994 by brothers George, Nikola and Musa Musi), combines traditional Canadian craftsmanship with leading edge designs that have been featured in Vogue, Town & Country and Style magazines. “We don’t sell furs, we sell wearable works of art,” says George Musi. In Banff, Musi fur fashions are displayed at Miriam Joy and Snowflake. — Nora O'Malley
Fund Banff Park educational programs by shopping at The Friends of Banff stores The Bear and the Butterfly and within the Banff Information Centre. Profits support interpretive walks and talks, and Park Radio 101.1 FM. Many local artists sell their work through Friends of Banff because of its charitable focus. — JW
Landscape and wildlife art abounds in Banff, but for something edgy try Perfect Image Studio. This tattoo/piercing specialist sells framed tattoo flash, canvases depicting pop culture icons and airbrushing on snow/skateboards. Artists Steve, Nancy, Damian and Derek display works and create originals on request. — Nora O'Malley
Helly Hansen’s Odin apparel is their most technically advanced base, thermal and protective layers. Suitable for extreme mountain sports, Odin provides the best in comfort, durability and defense against the elements. "Price was our last consideration," notes manager Dave Gallagher. But don’t worry; the store also displays popularly priced high-tech and casual wear for mere mortals. — Lisa Stephens
Here in Canada, hockey is the passion of the people. "Even in summer we sell as many hockey shirts as football jerseys." says Greg Christou of Cascade T-shirts. Cascade is a licensed dealer for official National Hockey League (NHL), Canadian Football League (CFL), National Football League (NFL) caps, t-shirts and jerseys. "Replica jerseys are pretty much what the pro athletes wear, except they're tailored for folks of normal proportions," notes Greg. "There are sizes for kids, men and women." Hot items for visitors seeking 'authentic' local souvenirs include Calgary Flames (hockey), Team Canada (hockey) and Calgary Stampeder (football) jerseys. — Jack Wennot
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