Riley & McCormick (Albert) Ltd Scotia Centre

Western wear is ingrained in the culture of the prairies and Riley & McCormick Western Stores has been supporting that culture with quality western clothing for more than a century. Now in the hands of the third generation, the store has been family run since 1901 and continues to be a destination for authentic western gear in Calgary. “We have authority in the marketplace because we’ve been doing this a long time,” says owner Brian Guichon. “We’re the real thing.”

The store has been around longer than the province itself; providing goods to Alberta pioneers in the early part of the 20th century, the military during the two World Wars, and of course, to the iconic Calgary Stampede. “The culture of the West and history is intertwined,” says Brian. “And the fact that we are a family company makes us that much more motivated to continue the legacy.”