Famous for its antique shops, the quaint southern Alberta town of Nanton
is a treasure trove of old world gems, and only an 80 km drive south of
Calgary.
shop
Its
easy to get lost in the rows of antique shops but here are a few of our
favourites: Sentimental Journey Antiques is an 8,000-square-foot space
filled to the rafters with the old stuff. From homewares to artwork and
issues of Chatelaine and Life from the 1960s, theres
something for everyone. Sentimental Journey Antiques, 1901 20th Ave. Hwy
2 N, Nanton, 403-646-2439. Inktiques
boasts first editions of classic tomes, hard-to-find books and plenty of
vintage typewriters. Lost Art Boutiques (1915 20th Ave., Nanton,
403-646-3003) is well organized with higher-end treasures and a lots of
vintage jewellery.
eat
Refuel with classic Coke bottles and
hard-to-find childhood favorites at The
Candy Store. And if youre not antiqued-out just yet, theres a back
room filled with more vintage stuff. http://nantoncandy.com
sip
When youre traveling back in time, stopping for
tea is a must. A 1905 Victorian house is the home of The
Sommer House Tea Room. Another ode to the past, a certain spirit
greets you at the door. www.sommerhousetearoom.com
See photos from our Nanton day trip on todays Editors
Diary.
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