Fishing · Hunting & Shooting · Alberta
The Bass Pro Shops (Cabela's) superstore in northeast Calgary, a clean, well-organized outdoor store with helpful fishing staff and a huge range of gear, though some find prices high and sizes hard to find.
This Bass Pro Shops in northeast Calgary, often still called Cabela's, is a big-box outdoor store covering fishing, camping, hunting, boating and outdoor clothing, plus patio furniture. Reviewers describe it as clean and organized, with plenty of displays and a strong outdoorsy feel that makes it easy to spend a while browsing.
Staff get a lot of the credit here. Several shoppers name employees who took time to help, and one angler describes the fishing department helping build a trout rod and reel within budget, recommending a cheaper, better net, and spooling braided line at no charge. Visitors from out of province also found staff helpful on bear spray and local regulations before a hike.
It's a practical stop for Calgarians heading to the mountains or north to the lakes, and many say they found quality gear on sale. Shoppers who regularly visit both Calgary-area locations say the service is similar at each.
Not every visit goes smoothly. One regular finds standard clothing and footwear sizes often sold out, and a recent shopper felt followed by staff. Another was annoyed by the price of small propane cylinders compared with other stores, so compare prices on consumables. A couple of visitors mention a staff member being short with them, though others at the same counter were helpful.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 3,529 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Bass Pro Shops directly.
