From The Fairmont Banff Springs Best Nearby Shopping (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Banff, AB Fairmont Banff Springs Shops (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 405 Spray Ave, Banff  AB  T1L 1J4 • 403-762-2211 • 800-441-1414 Distance: ~165 m User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: This gorgeous hotel is, like a castle, almost self-contained. It even houses a grouping of upscale shops and boutiques, which, thankfully, are open to the public. Each one has its own high-quality merchandise, but all are located along a common hall, which makes browsing through them quite easy. Among the options you'll find are clothing for men and women by designers such as Ralph Lauren, a children's store, a shop devoted to the history and mystique of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, a beautiful selection of jewelry, and a tasteful, western-themed venue with artwork and accessories for the home. When you come to marvel at the hotel's magnificent architecture and furnishings, make sure to stop in and peruse the terrific merchandise that's for sale. Banff Book & Art Den (Shopping - Gift Stores) 94 Banff Ave, Banff  AB  T1L 1B3 • 403-762-3919 • 866-418-6613 Distance: ~0.933 km         Description: Loved by locals and visitors alike, this stylish book store is bathed in tones of sage, ochre and terra cotta. A multitude of shelves houses thousands of books on subjects ranging from science and history to travel and cooking. Also available are New Age literature, best sellers, and a wide variety of local history, botany and mountain texts. Reggae and blues music drifts in the background, adding an extra level of pleasure to the experience of browsing. Maps and guides are also available, along with a wide selection of children's merchandise and a number of antique books. About Canada (Shopping - Gift Stores) 105 Banff Ave, Banff  AB  T1L 1B1 • 403-760-2996 • 800-760-9872 Distance: ~0.958 km         Description: This shop offers higher quality merchandise than some of the other gift shops in town. Along with clothing, jewelry and trinkets, you'll find original paintings, photography in both black-and-white and color, stone sculptures, wood and antler carvings, and a variety of arts and crafts. Ceramics, glass, and ammolite (fossilized mother-of-pearl and Alberta's signature stone) are also available. Quest Gallery (Shopping - Art Galleries) 105 Banff Ave, Banff  AB  T1L 1B1 • 403-762-2722 Distance: ~0.958 km         Description: Occupying part of an historic building, this gallery places a premium on works created by Canadian artists. Set in an environment of white walls, hardwood floors, and a pressed metal ceiling, the shapes and textures of the pieces become prominent. Much of the merchandise is Native American in origin: stone sculpture, wood turnings, jade carvings, and antler carvings are among the finds. Accompanying them are jewelry, raku pottery, geodes, sharks teeth and other fossils. Many of the items are quite affordable, and the quality is substantial as well. Freya's Jewelry & Collectibles (Shopping - Art Galleries) 108 Banff Ave Clock Tower Mall, Banff  AB  T0L 0C0 • 403-762-4714 • 403-762-3554 Distance: ~0.967 km         Description: Freya's specializes in jewelry, art and antiques. Among the jewelry you'll find unique necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings designed by in-store jewelers, in gold and silver with ammonites and Canadian diamonds, among other gems and semi-precious stones. The art and antiques side of the business is known for its Native American items, mostly wood carvings, collectibles and contemporary Native American art. Harmon Gallery (Shopping - Art Galleries) 111 Banff Ave, Banff  AB  T1L 1A6 • 403-762-8418 • 866-762-8418 Distance: ~0.972 km         Description: Housed on the main floor of the first municipally designated historic building in Banff, Harmon Gallery offers crisp black-and-white and color photographs. The images, largely of area vistas and intimate nature close-ups, capture life in the Rockies from 1903 to the present. All were photographed by three generations of the Harmon family, and all are expertly printed and framed. Philippe of Banff (Shopping - Gift Stores) 111 Banff Ave, Banff  AB  T0L 0C0 • 403-760-8744 Distance: ~0.972 km User Rating: 6 / 10         Description: The majority of jewelry in this sleek, glossy shop is designed in-house, so you can be assured of purchasing something unique, a true momento of your time in Banff. Gemstones are a specialty, but there's also a good variety of gold and ammolite, along with other precious metals. Among the few outside designers represented are Michaela Frey, Fendi and Michael Herbelin. Clock Tower Village Mall (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 108-114 Banff Ave, Banff  AB  T1L 1A9 • 403-762-3554 Distance: ~0.981 km         Description: Distinguished by a – you guessed it – clock tower, this alpine-appearing shopping center is small but marked by a number of successful businesses. Located right on Banff Avenue, it's easily accessible and a destination you'll probably come upon before you even realize it. Silver City Mercantile (Shopping - Gift Stores) 120 Banff Ave, Banff  AB  T1L 1C1 • 403-760-4452 Distance: ~0.985 km         Description: Well-lit and attractive, this shop carries a terrific selection of brightly-colored artwork. Earthenware items, blown glass vessels, and gold and silver jewelry comprise the bulk of the merchandise. Large- and small-scale pieces are available, and the goods run the gamut from sophisticated to whimsical. Created primarily by Canadian artists from Alberta and British Columbia, the items include glass perfume bottles, vivid pottery pieces, and glass flowers. RnR (Shopping - Clothing Stores) 124 Banff Ave Ste 6013, Box 219, Banff  AB  T1L 1A3 • 403-762-0450 Distance: ~1.003 km         Description: Light-toned wood displays and a rugged slate floor invite shoppers into this popular store. Clothing and footwear appropriate to outdoor activities (and to casual exploits) fill the space, and there's a selection of backpacks, sunglasses and travel accessories too. Men and women both should have little trouble finding something desirable among the extensive merchandise. Select clothing lines include Marmot, Columbia Sportswear Company and The North Face. Shoe manufacturers include Birkenstock, Timberland, Ecco, Merrell, Clarks, Salomon and Rockport. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.