Hunting & Shooting · Fishing · Alberta
High Calibre Sports
A family-owned hunting, fishing and archery shop in Hinton, Alberta, known for expert bow setup and tuning, fair prices and warm service from the owners.
What visitors say
High Calibre Sports is a small, family-run outdoor store in Hinton covering hunting, fishing, trapping, sport shooting and archery. Reviewers describe a tidy, attractive shop with a solid selection, including plenty of flies and trout gear, and staff who happily share tips for upcoming trips.
Archery is its strongest suit. Many customers say the owner took his time setting up their first bow, taught them the basics and kept helping as they progressed. Several hunters brought in bows badly set up elsewhere and had them fixed and tuned while they waited, even mid-season. The shop also mounts and bore-sights scopes and sells hunting licences.
Prices are described as fair, with one visitor noting bear spray cost well under what a nearby chain charged. Travellers on Highway 16 and workers on rotation make it a regular stop, and staff have helped visitors get a range membership the same day.
A few reviews are negative. One recent buyer waited over a month for a new bow to be set up because the technician was unavailable, and an older review describes a condescending experience for a first-time firearm buyer. If you need a bow ready by a set date, confirm the timeline when you buy.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 85 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with High Calibre Sports directly.