You might be dazzled by the shiny kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, skis, snowboards and camping gear at Atmosphere. But in between all the hardware are the soft, downy goods needed to get you through an Alberta winter. Helly Hansen, North Face, Mountain Hardware, Marmot – and now Canada Goose – to name just some of the dozens of brands the store sells. Owned by the Forzani Group of Sport Chek fame, the staff is also genuinely knowledgeable about the gear it sells.
One of three Calgary locations, Atmosphere in Signal Hill Centre carries brand-name outdoor gear by all the biggest names, but the focus is clothing and footwear. Find outdoor garb from shoes and boots by Timberland, Ecco and The North Face to jackets by McKinley, Columbia and Mountain Hardwear. Also shop for tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and kayaks.