From confectionary classics to space-age sweets, Calgary’s candy shops feature a profusion of dentist-defying sugar snacks.
Near the corner of Fifth Street and 17th Avenue Southwest, this sweets boutique is so crazy full of candy and novelty gifts that visiting brings on a sweet sensory overload. Whatever your age, yoll find candy treats from your youth as well as the latest in imported sugary treats. It's all here in this jam-packed edible museum of candy.
With shelves full of an amazing array of colourful candy from Pez to Pop Rocks to the world's largest Gummi Bear, this Kensington shop has developed a cult following. Gummi Boutique also carries unique and wacky toys and novelty items such as rubber unicorn masks and bacon bandages.
Need a candy buffet for a wedding or party? Classic favourites such as jawbreakers, chicken bones, wax lips and tons of lollipops are all available in bulk at The Candy Kid on 10th Street just north of Kensington Road Northwest. The shop specializes in candy from across the globe including Spain, Netherlands and Australia.
Olivier's is one of the oldest continuously operated businesses in Western Canada and a candy-making institution. The Inglewood shop stocks chocolates, giant candy canes, peanut brittle and much, much more. Many of its candy recipes have been in use for over a century.
Next time you visit Eau Claire Market, be sure to stop in at this sweet little corner of candy paradise to stock up on with bulk candy. At Sweet Surprise, you'll find sugary standards such as gummies (including classic Coke-bottle gummies), jellybeans and sours.
Just south of Calgary, this huge shop in the town of Nanton features floor to ceiling jars of sweet fun. Take your time and enjoy wandering in the pure sugary spectacle that includes antique candy boxes and containers. You’ll be glad you made the drive.