Here are some of Calgary’s best eco-shops to help us live healthy, while lessening the pitter-patter of our carbon footprints.
Blush Lane Organics
Endless organic produce, as well as an extensive natural baby and child inventory that includes food, toys and toiletries.
3000 Aspen Stone Blvd. S.W.; 403-210-1247; www.blushlane.com
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Outfit the whole family - from infant to adult - in active gear made with sustaining the planet in mind.
830 10 Ave. S.W.; 403-269-2420; www.mec.chttp://www.sweetspot.ca/uploaded_images/thumb100/
Community Natural Foods
Promoting a healthy lifestyle since 1977, we stop here for anything from organic lettuce and coffee, to vitamins and natural lotions.
201 61 Ave. S.W., 403-541-0606; 1304 10 Ave. S.W., 403-229-2382; www.communitynaturalfoods.com
Planet Organic
With locally sourced produce, meats and cheese, to everything you’d need for baby and growing wee ones – we may never leave.
10233 Elbow Dr. S.W.; 403-252-2404 or 4625 Varsity Dr. N.W.; 403-288-6700; www.planetorganic.ca
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