Hunting & Shooting · Alberta
A large, quirky outdoor store in Alberta's Peace Country stocking firearms, optics, trapping gear, knives, camping and homesteading supplies and a big book section. Staff are widely praised; prices can run high.
Trapper Gord Homestead & Survival is a big independent outdoor store in the Peace Country that many travellers heading north make a habit of stopping at. Reviewers describe shelves packed with firearms and ammunition, scopes, hundreds of knives, traps of every size, camping and fishing gear, clothing and footwear, and an unusually good selection of books. There are also taxidermy mounts, handmade moccasins, tanned furs and home-canning and freeze-drying supplies.
Staff are the other big draw. Most reviewers describe them as friendly, knowledgeable and patient with newcomers, and several mention free popcorn and treats for kids. Online buyers report quick shipping and easy exchanges, and one found a rifle cheaper than in Grande Prairie.
It suits hunters, trappers, homesteaders and anyone outfitting a backcountry trip, and families say kids enjoy the visit too. Picnic tables outside make it an easy lunch stop, and one road-tripper praised the washrooms.
Price is the recurring caveat, with several shoppers calling some items expensive compared with larger centres. A few had poor experiences with staff attitude or a difficult return. Archers should note one reviewer found no bows in stock, and the store does not allow pets inside.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 405 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Trapper Gord Homestead & Survival directly.
