Winner
Project A
Part gallery, part shop, Project A showcases wares made by artists from across Canada, with a special focus on highlighting new and emerging makers. Since owner Jade Ansley first launched Project A in 2015 (originally as a pop-up art sale and show), she’s gone on to work with more than 250 emerging Canadian artists, including partnering with Métis and Indigenous makers. In the space’s now permanent location in Canmore, patrons can peruse handmade goods like ceramics, jewellery, leatherworking and home and kitchen wares, as well as wall art using mixed media, photography and weaving.
103, 710 8 St., Canmore, 403-609-9932, project-a.shop
Runners-up
Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe
100, 717 Main St., Canmore, 403-678-9311, oldetymecandyshoppe.com
Mountain Littles Baby + Kids Boutique
729 10 St., Canmore, 403-679-3312, mountainlittles.com
Stonewaters
638 8 St. Canmore, 403-609-4477, stonewaters.com
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
726 Main St. Canmore, 403-678-5610, vpo.ca
