Shopping in Sherwood Park

Key Lime Athletic Wear helps patrons dress casually and comfortably without sacrificing style. Its shops stock looks that transition easily from yoga class or a morning spent lifting treadmills at the gym to everyday life. From capris and hoodies made with soft bamboo fabric blends to yoga mats, gym bags, and other accessories, each item is fashionably unique. Though Key Lime was initially opened to supply clothing for active moms and women, it now offers apparel for men and kids, as well. Most of the shop's products are made in Canada.

Seven-feet wide, 30-feet deep. Those were the pocket-sized dimensions of the original Wee Book Inn–and the reason for its name. Established on Whyte Avenue in 1971 by Edmonton native Darwin Luxford, that first shop spawned four additional locations during the 1980s, making space for an ever-growing selection of books and media.

In December 1990, disastrous fires destroyed two Wee Book Inns, including the flagship shop on Whyte Avenue. Within two years, however, both locations were rebuilt, restocked, and back in business. Today, Wee Book's roster of shops continues to do what it's done for more than four decades: buy and sell lightly used books and media, adjusting always to keep pace with the times. Inside, visitors may run into Wee Book's cats, as well, each of who bares the name of a former professional hockey player.

What began in 1998 as a business run out of Diane Shaw and John Foo's basement has blossomed into an empire of three brick-and-mortar shops, a warehouse, and an online emporium bursting with handy teaching tools and toys. Education Station's extensive collection supports the healthy mental and physical development of kids of all ages, whether they're honing fine motor skills or penning thought-provoking postmodern critiques of children's literature. Youngsters share quality time with parents and siblings over informative games, puzzles, and playthings, and teachers shape bright young minds with classroom supplies and lesson-plan supplements. Each shiny new e-book, fun toy, and challenging puzzle is hand-selected and fosters long-term learning and intellectual development.

At Dallas Frame & Arts, expert staffers navigate a selection of more than 4,000 frame mouldings to help customers find one that showcases their prints, matches their decor, and fits their budget. Their diverse styles range from rustic wood and modern metal to ornate gold leaf and whimsical heart and oval shapes. The staff also taps into 25 years of experience to design frames and mats that fit and preserve your prints. In addition, they can create custom shadowboxes to display sentimental objects or secure grandpa's consistently misplaced reading glasses.

The shop also stocks artwork, prints, and posters from internationally famous names such as Thomas Kinkade, as well as regional artists including Alex Halliburton, Jack Ellis, and Robert Bailey.

First debuting as a DIY accessory shop in 1986 at Vancouver's Granville Island Public Market, Beadworks has since expanded into a quartet of colourful shops that strive to meet the evolving needs of beading fanatics. Boasting a selection of products that encompasses more than 30,000 items, each store equips beading and jewellery artisans with a huge array of materials, tools, and accessories for creating wearable works of art. Chains sparkle in hues of gunmetal, copper, and sterling silver; Swarovski crystal beads, freshwater pearls, and rhinestone rondelles sparkle as brilliantly as a nuclear physicist wrapped in tinfoil. Books and tools help to guide burgeoning bead manipulators in their craft, helping to facilitate the use of techniques and updates on current trends.

Windsor Plywood got its start in 1969 as a warehouse that specialized in supplying plywood for contractors and DIY-ers in northern Vancouver. Today, the company has expanded to supply western Canada and Washington with home-improvement and building supplies at 57 locations. Cuts of lumber, including spruce, aspen, and fragrant cedar, build sturdy walls or protective fences around freshly baked pies. Hardwoods, tiles, or laminate coverings pave interior floors, and Cloverdale paints help homeowners customize hues in every room. Windsor Plywood also stocks outdoor furniture and interior hardware, including doors in a plethora of sizes and styles.