Shop Local in Banff and Lake Louise: Handcrafted Gifts & Canadian Souvenirs

Where to Find Handmade & Authentic Goods Worthy of Taking Home

A great souvenir is unique, authentic, crafted with care and transports you to your favourite travel moment.

But what makes it so sentimental, can also make it hard to find.

How many generic fridge magnets can you say reconnected you with a meaningful cultural experience, the smell of pine trees on a mountain trail, or the locals you met along the way?

Forget spending your precious time on holiday sifting through ordinary souvenirs; here’s where to shop in Banff and Lake Louise for meaningful, handcrafted items that'll bring back the memories.

Artwork & Photography

The natural beauty of Banff National Park inspires creativity like nowhere else on Earth.

Local artists and photographers are always discovering new angles in new seasons or new light, to be captured in a way that has never been done before.

Discover your very own piece of the mountains at these Banff art and photo galleries:

• The Quest Gallery: From ammonite jewellery to pressed flowers and stone-carved sculptures, this family-operated gallery is teeming with artistic treasures.
• Canada House Gallery: Admire photography, paintings and sculptures from over 70 Canadian, Indigenous and Inuit local artists. Canada House Gallery offers international delivery, so you don’t have to worry about fitting the perfect item in your suitcase.
• Carter-Ryan Gallery: Consider yourself a collector of Indigenous artist Jason Carter’s spectacular paintings and sculptures from the moment you arrive. His careful use of colour and shape connects you with the culture, tradition and nature found in the mountains.

Edible Goodies

Let your tastebuds whisk you away to a moment from Banff and Lake Louise, no matter where you are in the world.

Whether that’s enjoying a warm tea at your new favourite cafe, mouthwatering treat at a mountaintop, or delicious cocktail at the end of a day on the slopes.

Stock up on treats and libations that will have you reliving your favourite memories:

• Banff Tea Co: If you’ve sipped tea at a Banff or Lake Louise cafe, chances are, it began here. Banff Tea Co. offers an expansive variety of specialty blends, all made in Banff.
• Park Distillery: How often can you say your cocktail was made with a base of glacial water? If you stop by Park Distillery for a bottle of Vodka, Gin, Whisky and Rye, you’ll at least get to say it a few times more.
• Sweet shops: From Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to The Fudgery, Banff’s sweet shops are where you can stock up on melt-in-your-mouth maple treats and classic chocolate bear paws. Warning: this souvenir may result in booking another trip.

Skincare, Fashion & Footwear

From soaps that smell like a stroll in the fresh alpine air, to cozy and sustainable garments that feel as warm as an apres-ski hot chocolate. These Banff boutiques and beauty brands let you wear the mountains wherever you go.

• Rocky Mountain Soap: Let the smell of cedarwood lead you to forest trails, or cinnamon and sweet orange to the feeling of fall. You’ll be spoiled for choice with beauty and skin care products including lip balm, shampoo, moisturizer and more – all made here in the Canadian Rockies.
• Qiviuk: Your boutique for bespoke garments woven with Qiviut (Qiviuk): wool from Canadian Arctic musk ox, and one of the softest in the world. Each item is made in partnership with Inuit First People in Canada, and instantly wraps you in luxurious warmth.
• Alberta Boot: Be sure to pack your hiking or ski boots, and leave room for the cowboy boots you’ll never want to take off. Handmade, exceptional quality and an undisputed nod to your mountain adventure.

Indigenous-Made Creations

Make meaningful purchases that don’t just tell your stories from Banff and Lake Louise, but thousands more.

Visit these Indigenous-owned stores where you can choose from authentic artwork, carefully-crafted jewellery, fascinating literature and more, and celebrate the culture of their peoples.

• Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum: Here is where you can truly be immersed in the history of Banff Indigenous peoples. Hear their stories, marvel at traditional regalia, tipis, hunting equipment and more. Then, explore the gift shop for a souvenir that helps to support Indigenous communities.
• Banff Trading Post: From limited-edition beaded garments to oh-so soft Moccasins, homewares, bags and soaps – purchase items handcrafted with heart, soul and attention to detail by the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, and other Indigenous communities from across Canada.

Although not Indigenous-owned, these Banff retail stores proudly partner with, or carry products from, Indigenous artisans:

• Pandora: Landon Gunn, a Kwakwaka'wakw Metis Indigenous artist, partnered with Pandora to create a jewellery line representing authentic storytelling, and supporting Indigenous artistic expression. These pieces are truly unique, exclusive to Pandora Banff.
• Fairmont Spa: Discover a range of natural bath and beauty products, including salt scrubs, massage oils and facial oils, made in collaboration with Indigenous-owned Mother Earth Essentials.
• Whyte Museum Book Shop: Find a wide selection of Indigenous publications, allowing you to continue engaging with culture, tradition and deepen your learning about a crucial history long after you’ve returned home.

Don’t forget to check out the Carter-Ryan Gallery – it’s a must for art enthusiasts!

Gift Shops & Other Goods

Looking for something special, but nothing in particular? Here’s where you can always find a mountain range of authentic Canadian souvenirs in Banff.

• Branches: You’ll have no trouble finding the perfect thing in this thoughtfully curated collection of jewellery, gourmet foods, homewares, apothecary goods and more – all made by Canadian artisans.
• Banff Farmers Market: Meander and meet local artisans who showcase local-made pottery, jewellery, wood-crafted art and decor, photography and more. Open every Wednesday during summer.

Shop Local & Support the Community

Commemorate your time in the mountains with a souvenir that’s meaningful.

Add these stores to your Banff itinerary using the trip builder and discover how you’ll make the most of every other moment in the mountains while supporting the community.