Shopping in Sherwood Park

Though the world around Blank Skate + Snow has changed dramatically since the shop first opened in 1978, the team holds firm to its roots. Committed to carrying only trusted snowboard, long board, skateboard, and surf gear, they strictly avoid less-than-quality equipment, while maintaining a promise to never become a "clothing-skateboard store." To that end, staffers give skateboards and snowboards by Canadian manufacturers top priority in the shop, along with trucks, wheels, bearings, boots, and wax by companies such as Endeavor and Never Summer. They also keep their clients’ snowboards and skis maintained each season by edging boards and waxing away winter stubble.

Just as yoga helps people expand their minds, Bodhi Fit augments its inventory of yoga and athletic apparel with amenities designed to nurture a relaxing environment. Large changing rooms bestow shoppers with enough space to park a stroller or spread out a yoga mat to test their new clothing’s fit under the real-life demands of rolling up a mat. Toys and crafts entertain youngsters while their parents change, too—their frazzled adult minds soothed by the soft world tunes filling the store. Committed to healthy consciences as well as bodies, the staff stocks eco-friendly fabrics and fair-trade apparel whenever possible, brews complimentary cups of loose-leaf tea, and holds regular yoga classes inside the store.

When Jennifer Emond thought about bra shopping, it filled her with dread—there were just too many styles and sizes to sift through. Rather than see more women settle for subpar support just to avoid the hassle of finding that perfect fit, Jennifer opened I Am Woman in 2005, where she and her knowledgeable team conduct personalized fittings while helping customers find flattering hues among a variety of colours. She stocks shelves with bra lines from top manufacturers, including Chantelle, Empriente, and Marlies Dekkers. Along with the comprehensive collection of bras with 28–44 bands and A–I cups, I Am Woman's inventory also includes cup-sized swimwear in D to GG cups. Jennifer also stocks lingerie, pajamas, and shapewear designed to enhance curves regardless of shape, size, or geometric ratio.

Gold Star Jewellers marks important milestones and elicits awestruck gasps form loved ones with gorgeous engagement and anniversary rings, wedding bands, pendants, bracelets, and chains. Trinkets and baubles of precious stone and metal adorn earlobes, wrists, and fingers, and jewellers restore sparkling lustre to pieces through a gold-exchange and refinery program. In addition to decking out necks and appendages with gold and silver, customers delight in a collection of dazzling Prestige diamonds, ideal for celebrating an engagement or scratching a love note into a car windshield.

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.

In the window of a chic white storefront, a sign reads, "That’s miss boss to you." The cheeky slogan hints at the unapologetically feminine and bold fashions inside Miss Boss’ boutique. Shelves of on-trend bags range from edgy styles by L.A.M.B. and Diesel to vegan bags by Mimi & Marge. Canadian-bred talent is visible both in the style and workmanship of designers Christopher Kon, Matt and Nat, and kiko jewellery. Though visitors can count on a regular stock of handbags, other accessories and gifts regularly appear in the store. Bright scarves and Tokyo Milk perfume dress up an outfit for date night, and leggings, candles, and cashmere igloos keep customers warm through chilly seasons.