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The Nature Shop and The Nature Nook

Discover our carefully curated selection of ethically sourced and locally-made items at both of our retail locations.

people shopping in Nature Nook store

Stop by the Shop!

FortWhyte Alive is home to two retail stores carefully curated with local and sustainably-minded goods. Shop a limited selection online now or view the full selection in store everyday!

The Nature Shop in the Alloway Reception Centre is home to a variety of products for the home, body, and birding.

The Nature Nook in the Paul Albrechtsen Visitor Centre features toys, books, and more focused on children’s environmental education.

Shop a limited selection online now or view the full selection in store everyday!

Admission is not required to explore the shop.

Nature Shop and Nature Nook Hours

Daily 9am-5pm

Return Policy

  • We will gladly accept returns & exchanges within 30 days of the original purchase date.
  • Items must be resalable and returned with tags attached/ in original packaging.
  • Refunds are processed to your original payment method, and for card transactions, the same card must be present during returns.
  • Items with a gift receipt may, for the value of the item at the time of purchase, be exchanged for merchandise or added to a gift card.
  • Food and sale items are final sale.
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Sustainability Matters!

Not only do we prioritize sustainable and local goods, but our team regularly encourages suppliers to reduce non-essential packaging, choose more sustainable materials, and offer more ethical and sustainable options.

What You'll Find in Store

Nature-based gifts and toys, clothing for children and adults, FortWhyte Alive branded merchandise, pottery, candles, jewelry, self-care products, books about nature and sustainability, bird feeders and houses, seed and suet, food and products from FortWhyte Farms, and FortWhyte Alive gift cards.

Want to sell your products at FortWhyte Alive?

Please fill out our Vendor Request Form with more information about your product(s) for our consideration.

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