Shopping in Lake Louise
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Although Lake Louise is known for its stunning natural scenery, the small community also bursts with shopping opportunities. Between admiring the area's alpine beauty, visitors can squeeze in retail therapy sessions in souvenir and gift shops, sporting outlets, old-fashioned candy stores and many more shops.
SHOPPING MALLS
The town's open-air shopping centre, Samson Mall, is a small but diverse shopping experience. The chalet-style mall is a source for trendy and practical clothing, souvenirs, sports equipment, books and other purchases. After hitting the shops, visitors can enjoy a bite to eat in the various restaurants located on site.
SWEETS GALORE
If craving something sweet, Lake Louise has it covered. The community offers a selection of stores that focus entirely on treats. The Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe at Samson Mall features such retro sweets as Cracker Jacks and Pink Elephant Popcorn along with classic British, American and European chocolates and candies. Located inside the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Goodies Candy Shop is another sweet-tooth outlet with such goodies as gooey-centred chocolates and an assortment of rich ice cream flavours.
SPORTS & RECREATION
In Lake Louise tourists can find the gear they need for all the popular local sports. Wilson Mountain Sports in Samson Mall features sporting equipment for skiing, snowboarding, hiking and other sports. Chateau Mountain Sports, situated inside the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, carries a multitude of brand-name sporting equipment for relaxing and extreme winter and summer sports. Both stores offer rental equipment for those not ready to commit to buying.
GIFTS & SOUVENIRS
With its gorgeous mountain backdrop and serene light-blue water, the Lake Louise is definitely a sight to behold. To remember their fond time at Lake Louise, visitors can purchase an assortment of keepsakes in gift and souvenir shops scattered throughout the community. Postcards, T-shirts, mountain wildlife plush toys, local arts and crafts and jewellery are just a few of the mementos available.
BOOKS
A great way to relax while on holidays is to read a good book outside in the sun or inside by a cozy fireplace. Whether into historical, adventurous or romantic reads, visitors should be able to find a satisfying genre in the community's book and gift shops. For instance, at Mountain Lights Books and Crafts visitors can find books on the history and scenery of the Canadian Rockies along with popular current novels. At Woodruff and Blum Booksellers customers can learn more about Banff National Park through guide books or be transported into another world with bestselling novels and literary classics.
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
A good place to start a shopping spree for clothing is at Samson Mall and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Both offer a collection of stores with cozy outerwear, stylish sweaters, fleece apparel and accessories. The community's gift shops are also great outlets for clothing with Lake Louise-branded T-shirts, warm jackets, sweaters and winter accessories.
SHOPPING MALLS
The town's open-air shopping centre, Samson Mall, is a small but diverse shopping experience. The chalet-style mall is a source for trendy and practical clothing, souvenirs, sports equipment, books and other purchases. After hitting the shops, visitors can enjoy a bite to eat in the various restaurants located on site.
SWEETS GALORE
If craving something sweet, Lake Louise has it covered. The community offers a selection of stores that focus entirely on treats. The Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe at Samson Mall features such retro sweets as Cracker Jacks and Pink Elephant Popcorn along with classic British, American and European chocolates and candies. Located inside the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Goodies Candy Shop is another sweet-tooth outlet with such goodies as gooey-centred chocolates and an assortment of rich ice cream flavours.
SPORTS & RECREATION
In Lake Louise tourists can find the gear they need for all the popular local sports. Wilson Mountain Sports in Samson Mall features sporting equipment for skiing, snowboarding, hiking and other sports. Chateau Mountain Sports, situated inside the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, carries a multitude of brand-name sporting equipment for relaxing and extreme winter and summer sports. Both stores offer rental equipment for those not ready to commit to buying.
GIFTS & SOUVENIRS
With its gorgeous mountain backdrop and serene light-blue water, the Lake Louise is definitely a sight to behold. To remember their fond time at Lake Louise, visitors can purchase an assortment of keepsakes in gift and souvenir shops scattered throughout the community. Postcards, T-shirts, mountain wildlife plush toys, local arts and crafts and jewellery are just a few of the mementos available.
BOOKS
A great way to relax while on holidays is to read a good book outside in the sun or inside by a cozy fireplace. Whether into historical, adventurous or romantic reads, visitors should be able to find a satisfying genre in the community's book and gift shops. For instance, at Mountain Lights Books and Crafts visitors can find books on the history and scenery of the Canadian Rockies along with popular current novels. At Woodruff and Blum Booksellers customers can learn more about Banff National Park through guide books or be transported into another world with bestselling novels and literary classics.
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
A good place to start a shopping spree for clothing is at Samson Mall and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Both offer a collection of stores with cozy outerwear, stylish sweaters, fleece apparel and accessories. The community's gift shops are also great outlets for clothing with Lake Louise-branded T-shirts, warm jackets, sweaters and winter accessories.
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