The Gift Shop

Gift Shops
Hours: The Gift Shop in Milk River is a must-visit location directly off the highway, easy to find and far better on the inside than its unassuming exterior suggests. The store is packed with a stunning variety of unique and intriguing products from local artisans and craftsmen across Southern Alberta. Shelves are lined with crafts and wares including leather goods, soap, custom birdhouses, carvings, woodworking, souvenirs, metalworks, ceramics, jewelry, hand made knives, books, paintings, honey, children’s toys, and decorations. It is like an entire arts fair packed into the clean, well-lit space, with always revolving items and many pieces featuring bios of the artists. The friendly staff and owners are welcoming and know a lot about the Milk River area, often acting as unofficial ambassadors. They are willing to chat, explain the history of the store, share local news, and offer advice on what to do. Visitors can enjoy a great chat in the air-conditioned shop, making it a pleasant stop whether planning to buy something or just to gander at the unique selection. It is a thorough sampling of Alberta's creativity and well worth a visit when passing through.

1. Milk River, Alberta