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Best Shopping in the Grande Prairie Region

Explore the Core, and Much, Much More

Best Shopping in the Grande Prairie Region

With the convenience of big-box stores coupled with the diversity of a creative and unique local shopping scene, the Grande Prairie region offers a retail experience unmatched in northern Alberta. Whatever you’re looking for – whether it’s fashion, gifts, or even seasonal sporting goods just in case you want to head out to our unfiltered backcountry – you can find it here.

We’ve arranged this guide by location, starting in the core of Grande Prairie and heading outwards.

 

Shopping fun in the Grande Prairie Region

City Centre and 100th Avenue

Grande Prairie’s downtown core offers a diverse selection of local gems alongside larger chains. It’s easily walkable and a great place to simply explore, but if you’re looking for something specific, you can find a handy list of businesses and their locations here.

Highlights

Just Beachy – Just Beachy offers much more than the swimwear their name might suggest, with an impressive selection of summer sports-related apparel for kids, women, and men.

Sportswear Plus – Providing top quality promotional products for your personal and professional needs.

The Grande Prairie Farmers Market is a must visit while you are in the region, with a wide assortment of locally made crafts, food, clothing and other staples.

Couple shopping local in the Grande Prairie Region

Prairie Mall

The Prairie Mall is the largest indoor shopping centre north of Edmonton, with a significant expansion in 2017 having increased the number of retailers. Today, you can find a wide array of shops and restaurants catering to practically every need, including newer additions such as Lululemon and Urban Planet – check out a full directory here.

Highlights

If your vehicle needs any TLC, 2 Minutes north of Prairie Mall, you will find Tiresmith.

A few blocks south of the mall Water Express meets all your needs for purified and spring water.

Keddie’s Tack & Western Wear – 7 minutes north of the mall, you’ll find Keddie’s, a local retailer who provide all the gear needed to fit you out like an authentic cowboy in no time. They’ve proudly served the region for almost 50 years and practice friendly “old-fashioned” customer service. Be sure to mosey on by here before heading out to the annual Stompede!

 

Westgate and 116th Street

On the western side of Grande Prairie, you’ll find some of the region’s biggest retail centres, which include major tenants like Costco, Best Buy, Winners, and Home Depot. If you need to shop at scale, this part of town is the place for you.

Highlights

Westgate Business Park – Heading out on a camping trip? Stop by the Westgate Business Park on the way out of town, where you’ll find everything you need to fuel your vehicle, stock up on food and ice for the cooler, and buy some new spinners and spools for the fishing rod.

 

 

Regional Local ShopsWoman shopping for cowboy boots in the Grande Prairie Region

Outside of Grande Prairie, there are plenty of small-town businesses in our neighbouring communities like Beaverlodge and Sexsmith waiting to be discovered. Get a taste of the quintessential Peace Country charm while browsing high-quality handmade goods.

Highlights

Trapper Gord Homestead & Survival – Trapper Gord sells everything you need to take on the elements in the Grande Prairie region. From hunting gear to tents to survival clothing, you’ll be fully prepared to take on whatever terrain you encounter.

 

Shop Til You Drop!

This list is only just the beginning. There’s plenty more to discover out there. If you’ve found a small business in Grande Prairie that you want to share with others, be sure to hit us up on social media! We’re always looking for great new finds, and we’ll feature our favourites on our page.

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