VIDEO: Value Village Boutique opens in downtown Calgary

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Value Village, the well-known thrift store chain, has unveiled its first-to-Alberta boutique concept in downtown Calgary. This marks a bold step into upscale, curated second-hand retail for the city.

The doors opened on September 12 and opened to a new era of thrift shopping on Stephen Avenue at 120 8th Avenue SW. The multi-level boutique stands out with its sleek design and carefully selected merchandise. The location is quite different from the traditional, warehouse-style layouts typical of Value Village stores across the province.

The location previously hosted a SportChek which closed in the first half of 2023. Independent bookseller, McNally Robinson, occupied the space prior to SportChek but closed its doors in early 2008 bringing the end of the chain’s presence in Calgary.

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The Value Village ‘Boutique’ Shopping Experience

The “Boutique” iteration of Value Village first came to the Canadian marketplace in June 2022 in downtown Toronto. The boutique concept focuses on quality over quantity. Unlike traditional Value Village stores, this location offers a refined selection of goods. Designer labels, vintage pieces, and trendy items take center stage.

Shoppers will find a curated collection of clothing and accessories. The store also features stylish home decor options. This approach aims to attract fashion-forward customers who value sustainability.

Value Village Across the Province

This would be the first “Boutique” location in the province of Alberta. The remaining seven other locations in the greater Calgary area (including Airdrie) are the traditional, non-Boutique variety. Other Albertan communities with traditional Value Village locations include:

  • Grand Prairie (1 location),
  • Edmonton (10 locations, including Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park and St. Albert),
  • Red Deer (1 location),
  • Medicine Hat (1 location) and
  • Lethbridge (1 location).

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