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If you live in Calgary and have "Christmas Shopping"
on your list of things to do, here are some ideas for great gifts. Calgary shopping malls are full of stuff that
seems pretty much the same from store to store, from mall to mall. If you have been disappointed after searching
for a parking spot and navigating through the maze of the mall then check out some of these unique gift ideas for
Christmas this year. These creative gift ideas are sure to make your Christmas shopping and giving more fun and
successful.
Find your way to the websites to preview a great selection of gifts not typically found in the shopping malls in
Calgary. All of these businesses are Calgary based and most of them have a store you can visit to browse. If you
want to beat the traffic and order online instead, even the internet based businesses have Calgary contact information
so you can buy locally without leaving home.
These gift ideas will help you spend less time shopping, driving and standing in line in busy Calgary stores that
are short on staff and short on creativity! Gifts for "hard to buy for" men, women, kids and pets can
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Action Hobby
6808 Ogden Road SE
www.actionhobby.ca
Planes, boats, cars and helicopters, rockets and more! Everything to build, paint and fly your favourite vehicle
is here. What could be more fun than watching a rocket lift off or the propeller spin on a helicopter you've made?
They have all kinds of hobby kits and projects. Their website has resources including a list of Calgary hobby clubs
for enthusiasts to get together.
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Green's Rock & Lapidary
Bay 6, 3220 - 5th Ave NE
www.greenslapidary.com
No, I'm not suggesting you buy your favourite aunt a rock. There's so much more in store that's interesting, precious
and one of a kind. Gorgeous bowls and vases, candle holders, beautifully cut and polished bookends and jewellery.
Their amethyst, lapis and turquoise pieces are sure to turn heads, at very reasonable prices.
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Kat's Ties - www.katsties.com
Calgary phone & fax numbers are on the site.
Located in Calgary in a virtual sense, www.katsties.com is a web based business where you can order online, by
phone or by fax. A nicktie for Dad might seem a cliché gift but Kat's ties are anything but! Sports, gambling,
music, martini's and dozens of other themes make it easy to find just the right tie for your guy. On the website
you can browse by occupation, favourite sport or "miscellaneous" and other categories where you'll find
everything from clowns to fire engines to cowboys imprinted on a tie.
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Art Central
www.artcentral.ca
7th Ave SW and Centre Street
No idea what you're looking for? How about something really original, beautiful and definitely different than what
you'll find at a mall? Take a trip to Art Central downtown for a browse. Even if you don't find a gift for someone
else, you'll probably find one for yourself!
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Pooch Canada - www.pooch.ca
Calgary phone number on the site.
Another online outlet that's Calgary based is www.pooch.ca For dogs and dog lovers, check out the must-have items
for the well outfitted pooch including a travel pack for carrying their own (and your) stuff on your hike. A doggy
restraint or booster seat is a great idea for en route. There's also clothes, grooming supplies, treats and fancy
food bowls that fit in the category of designer décor for your home.
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Seals Action Gear
4542 Manilla Road SE
www.sealsactiongear.com
Not everyone needs combat gear but there are other great things that will be appreciated by military enthusiasts
and backcountry hikers. Bear repellant, emergency blankets and other safety gear might hit the mark. How about
an authentic Air Force issue fire starter for the camper on your list? Check out the "ghillie suit" link
on their website for a ore-than-camouflage solution to hiding in the trees to scare the kids next Halloween.
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Tiffany House Stained Glass
626 - 15 Street NW
www.tiffanyhouse.net
At this northwest studio and shop you'll find works of art that are functional and original. Lamps, vases and hanging
pieces to match an home interior are very nice gifts. For crafters, beautiful little glass beads and all of the
accessories needed to create a beaded work of art provides a great gift and an enjoyable activity after Christmas. |
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White Eagle Native Crafts www.whiteeaglecrafts.com
3700 Anderson Road SW
Christmas makes many of us think of family heirlooms. Add to the treasures of your generation and the next with
blankets, quilts and shawls that are made with care. An assortment of bags, purses, mukluks, moccasins, quilled
baskets, dreamcatchers and other hand made gifts make up a broad selection for Christmas gift giving. |
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Hendrix Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
www.hendrixequip.com
457 - 42 Avenue SE
Got a cooking enthusiast to buy for? This shop has some amazing stuff for the kitchen. Contrary to the name, they
also have products for home use, including small applicances, bakeware (different than you'll find at your basic
department store), knife sharpeners and other neat gadgets. You can shop online too! |
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