Calgary: The Heart of the New West // Places to Shop

Words & Photography
by Sisi Zheng



Filled with skin care products and chemical-free ailment reliefs, this is a perfect place to hit up. From essential oils to candles, this store has it all.

Saje Natural Wellness //
2308A 4th St. SW
Calgary, AB, T2S 1X2
Canada











Stocked with cute little plants, mostly cacti, this store is for sure a must! If you’re like me and lack green thumbs, succulents are the ideal plants to keep in your living space. From shelves to carts filled with these beauties, it’s hard to walk out without one. I always get a bit excited when I step into this store.

Plant //
1335 9th Ave. SE, Unit C
Calgary, AB T2G 0T2
Canada







Not even a block away from Plant, situates this cozy spice store. Right when you walk in you’ll see cabinets and shelves full of spices. The cool part about this store is how shoppers can actually watch the workers prepare spices for packaging. If you are attracted to vintage items, like me, this corner shown above will be your favourite.

The Silk Road Spice Merchant //
1403 9 Ave. SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0T4
Canada



Located in Inglewood, Recordland is definitely the coolest place ever. Instead of flipping through CD’s and vinyls, you’ll be on your tippy toes most of the time.

Recordland //
1208 9 Ave. SE
Calgary, Alberta
Canada



If you live in Calgary and feel like contributing to its music scene, head over to Vintage Music for some stringed beauties. Right across from the music store, is Leroux Music Studios. I’ve been taking lessons there for years and I always look forward to that one hour of music after a busy week. Plus they have my absolute favourite corner. I cannot stop swooning over this instrument wall situation.

Vintage Music //
2114A 14 St. NW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Every time I leave Calgary for a few years, I always end up coming back, for some strange reason. I think it is because I am constantly drawn to its simplicity. It’s not continuously moving like a city that never sleeps or anywhere close to being monotonous. The city has its own pace, just like everyone has a different pulse, and mine beats within “The Heart of the New West”.