Chinook Centre in Calgary

Chinook Centre in Calgary is the largest mall in this Olympic city and just minutes from the downtown area. A favorite of the locals, this shopping center complex is also quite appealing and a draw for tourists as well. Because of its central location in the city, it is easily accessible by various modes of public transportation. They even have thousands of free parking spaces available as well.

Just a few years ago, Chinook Centre underwent a massive renovation and the result is definitely eye-catching. The food court is a beauty in glass and really opens up the area. The outside of the mall has been likened to some futuristic type of ship and the opening up of more parking spaces, including covered areas, has truly made this shopping mall a must-shop stop.

There are over 200 shops in the Chinook Centre including three department store anchors and a host of both exclusive as well as nationally and internationally known stores. The food court is enormous with a fantastic selection of fast food places to choose from for those who are eager to continue their shopping experience as well as several full-service restaurants available for more formal dining.

One of the cool things about Chinook Centre is that it is home to a Famous Players theatre as well as a huge dinosaur structure and even a carousel. Who knew that your shopping experience in Calgary could be so entertaining? This shopping mall is open every day of the week, barring any legal holidays. For some good retail shopping therapy, be sure to add Chinook Centre to your list of things to do.