Which supermarkets in Calgary sell baking supplies?

Calgary offers a wide selection of supermarkets and specialty stores where you can find everything you need for baking. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, the city has many options to satisfy your culinary needs.

Large supermarkets with baking supplies

Safeway

  • Locations: Market Mall, Southcentre, Aspen Landing
  • In-house baking:
  • Fresh bread, rolls, muffins, croissants
  • Cakes, pastries
  • Specialty cakes to order
  • Ingredients:
  • Flour (regular, whole wheat, bread)
  • Sugar, sweeteners
  • Baking powder, yeast
  • Vanilla, chocolate chips, cocoa
  • Icings and decorations

Sobeys

  • Locations: Royal Oak, Cranston
  • In-house baked goods:
  • Artisan bread, cookies, Danish pastries
  • Custom cakes, desserts
  • Ingredients:
  • Specialty ingredients
  • Seasonal items and decorations

Real Canadian Superstore

  • Assortment:
  • Flour, baking soda, baking powder, yeast
  • Fillings, gelatin, mixes, decorations
  • Chocolate, sugar
  • Conveniences:
  • Online ordering with delivery
  • Pickup

No Frills

  • Locations: including Kevin’s NOFRILLS
  • Advantages:
  • Affordable prices
  • President’s Choice and No Name products
  • Promotions and discounts

Metro

  • Limited presence in Calgary
  • Assortment:
  • Premium desserts, European ingredients
  • Irresistibles products

Specialty stores for bulk purchases

Costco

  • Locations: North Calgary, East Calgary
  • Assortment:
  • Baked goods, flour, jams, nut butters
  • Equipment, catering supplies
  • Value packs, business supplies

Walmart

  • Offers:
  • In-store baked goods, custom cakes
  • Full range of ingredients
  • Online ordering

Specialty baking stores

Bulk Barn

  • Locations:
  • 3508 32nd Ave NE (Horizon Square)
  • 9250 MacLeod Trail SE (McLeod Plaza)
  • 4889 130 Ave SE (McKenzie Town)
  • Assortment:
  • 4000+ items by weight
  • Decorations, molds, ingredients
  • Mold rental
  • 15% discount for students and seniors (Wednesdays)

Michaels Arts and Crafts

  • Locations:
  • 3160 27th St NE
  • 130 Country Village Rd NE
  • 11486 Sarcee Trail NW
  • Assortment:
  • Wilton, molds, holiday decorations
  • 40% off coupons
  • Online decorating classes

PM Hobbycraft

  • Locations:
  • North: 2020 32 Ave NE
  • South: 1221 73 Ave SE
  • Assortment:
  • Tools, fondant, food coloring
  • Molds, boards, sprinkles

The Cookbook Co. Cooks

  • Address: 722 - 11 Ave SW
  • Offers:
  • Ingredients from around the world, Staub and Emile Henry equipment
  • 2000+ cookbooks
  • Cheeses, spices, bouillon
  • Master classes

Williams Sonoma

  • Address: Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Trail South
  • Products:
  • Premium tools, Nordic Ware
  • Classes and demonstrations

Cookie Couture Shop

  • Features:
  • Cookie and cake decorating
  • Classes, tools, delivery
  • Local store + international shipping

Online and delivery

Instacart and supermarkets

  • Superstore, Safeway, Metro — online ordering with delivery

Specialty online stores

  • Golda's Kitchen — wide selection
  • Qzina — fondants
  • Flour Confections — products for professionals

Seasonal and special products

Holiday items

  • Christmas: molds, flavorings
  • Halloween: food coloring, molds
  • Easter, Valentine's Day: decorations

Ethnic specialties

  • European Market & Deli — European baked goods
  • T&T Supermarket — Asian products
  • Italian Centre Shop — Italian ingredients

Money-saving tips

Coupons and discounts

  • Bulk Barn: 15% for students and seniors
  • Michaels: 40% coupons
  • Costco: wholesale prices
  • Safeway: promotions, loyalty program

Price comparison

  • Budget: No Frills, Walmart, Costco
  • Mid-range: Safeway, Sobeys, Superstore
  • Premium: Williams Sonoma, Cookbook Co. Cooks

Seasonal sales

  • After the holidays: discounts on themed items

Expert tips

For beginners

  • Start with Safeway or Superstore
  • Explore specialty stores gradually

For experienced bakers

  • Supermarkets for the basics
  • Bulk Barn, PM Hobbycraft, Michaels for decorations

For professionals

  • Costco for bulk purchases
  • Cookbook Co. Cooks for unique ingredients

Conclusion

Calgary is a true paradise for bakers. It has everything from budget ingredients to professional equipment and cooking classes. Choose stores based on your needs, budget, and experience — and create true culinary masterpieces.