Where to find men’s and women’s winter jackets in Calgary
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes, goes an old Norwegian saying. Calgarians know a thing or two about dressing for the elements, sometimes getting a taste of four seasons in one day. This list of shops will help you locate winter outerwear for any weather – from sub-zero to shoulder season to fast-melting Chinook days.
Hudson's Bay
200 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B5Sometimes you just want the comfort of familiarity. You know you can walk into Hudson’s Bay and find quality outerwear from a large variety of designers in multiple styles. You’ll find parkas, bomber jackets and dressier wool coats for men, women and children. Recently renovated and updated, North America’s oldest retailer has brought in many new brands in every department, including outerwear. You’re likely to leave with a coat that will keep you warm, and at a discount if you visit on Bay Days or during a Friends & Family event.
Mountain Equipment Co-Op
830-10th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A9Whether you’re walking to work down Stephen Avenue or scaling an ice wall, MEC has a cold-weather coat for you. First, card-carrying lifetime membership costs just $5. It’s also easy to get drawn into the array of gadgets and gear on its two levels. When it comes to outerwear, in store and online shoppers are spoiled for choice. MEC makes quality coats for all kinds of weather under its own label and carries well-known brands such as Helly Hansen and Patagonia.
Atmosphere
5967 Signal Hill Centre, Calgary, AB T3H 3P8You might be dazzled by the shiny kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, skis, snowboards and camping gear at Atmosphere. But in between all the hardware are the soft, downy goods needed to get you through an Alberta winter. Helly Hansen, North Face, Mountain Hardware, Marmot – and now Canada Goose – to name just some of the dozens of brands the store sells. Owned by the Forzani Group of Sport Chek fame, the staff is also genuinely knowledgeable about the gear it sells.
Sport Chek
54-1200 37 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1S2Sport Chek is Canada’s largest sporting goods retailer. When the kids need a new hockey stick, or soccer shin-pads, this is the place to go. But you can also find outerwear for the whole family including jackets, snowpants and boots suitable for activities on ski slopes and ice rinks. Sport Chek carries a range of familiar brands, such as well-priced Columbia and Firefly to premium lines like Under Armour, Helly Hansen and North Face.
Out There
151 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B4Calgary’s Out There Adventure Centre, occupies a hard-to-miss corner on Stephen Avenue Walk, filled with outerwear and staffed by folks who walk the outdoor-living talk. Arc’teryx, North Face and Marmot are just several of the brands Out There carries. Its $5 Gearhead Rewards membership card offers discounts and access to the shop’s special presentations.
Henry Singer
360-315 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4K1Few people may know that Henry Singer was a real Albertan who launched a custom-made suit shop in the ’30s. Today, the family business comprises three large stores in Calgary and Edmonton, and is known for its premium-quality and custom-made suits. Italian designers, such as Armani and Canali fill the racks. Outerwear offerings are also top of the line: designer leather jackets, fine wool overcoats for dress occasions and casual, cold-weather anoraks and parkas from Canada Goose, Barbour and Hugo Boss.