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Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

Chinook Optical

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Chinook Optical

Purveyors of Fine Eyewear since 1916. Located in the Britannia Shopping Plaza, Calgary, Alberta, Can Our business was founded by Dr. E.S. His son, B.J.S.

Tharp as Consolidated Optical, located in the Leeson & Lineham Block building (209 -8th Avenue SW) in 1916 in Calgary, Alberta. Tharp, became a doctor of Optometry after serving in the navy in WWII. He founded Chinook Optical in 1960 and now the next two generations are continuing the business. Chinook Optical is proud to be a small and independent business in Calgary, Alberta. The store was one of the original tenants in Chinook Center when the mall opened, yet for almost a decade now we have enjoyed our current location in the Britannia Shopping Plaza. We are proud of our history serving the Calgary community for more than 100 years and look forward to the next century of eyecare in our city. Our exceptional team of licensed opticians, students of opticianry and licensed doctors of optometry are continuing our tradition of excellence in health service.

12/20/2025

We are here for all your holiday shopping & year end insurance needs this season. Come visit! 🤓

12/19/2025

GIFT GUIDE #6 - Our resident camper, nature lover, and exceptional Optometrist, has a soft spot for frames. She’s also a wicked chef, baker, and dog mom to her golden retriever, Otto. This is Nicole’s wish list. ✨

12/17/2025

GIFT GUIDE #5 - Our resident Colombian would hop on a plane tomorrow if you gifted her a ticket, but not without a carry-on filled with dramatic eyewear like the classic butterfly frames from or a dose of elevated colour from . Lover of warm climates and anything for her German Shepard dog, Luma, this is Monica’s wish list. ✨

12/15/2025

GIFT GUIDE #4 - Our resident garden magician is also an exceptional baker, but get her a pair of .world and/or custom tinted frames and you’ll top her gift list next year. Lover of anything pink or cat related, this is Selena’s wish list.

12/12/2025

GIFT GUIDE #3 - Our resident dancing queen, loves a live show, loud music and her + frame collection. This is Morgan!

12/10/2025

Gift Guide # 2 - for our resident accessory queen + lover of the incredible architectural details from eyewear. Never one to miss an opportunity to spoil her favourite chihuahua either, this is Janel’s wish list.

12/08/2025

GIFT GUIDE # 1 - Sharing wish lists from our staff to help with gift inspiration this season. I don’t think it’s any surprise that this one belongs to me 🖤🖤🖤😎

12/07/2025

The IGGY by has landed, and at an incredible price, this one is too good not to add to your own stocking this year. In store now.

12/03/2025

OCEAN from - the latest colour release - has finally landed and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Come see the new shapes and restock we have available now in store from this incredible Brazilian eyewear brand.

11/27/2025

There was an audible gasp when we unpacked these new sunglasses. The shop is filled with new arrivals and there are so many stunning colours to be found in eyewear right now. Come visit before your insurance runs out at the end of the year. We’d love to show you everything.

11/13/2025

‘Bones’ frame winning with the tweens. We love this line, it’s truly fun and function for all! Available in store.

11/10/2025

Please note, that we are *always* closed on Remembrance Day. My grandfather, Dr. BJS Tharp, was a decoder in the Canadian Navy in WWII, based in Nova Scotia. He became an optometrist after the war, and his naval portrait hangs in our office still. It always prompts conversations from patients who currently have family in the Canada armed &/or naval services, or who have had family serve, and we appreciate every story that is shared with us. We hope you are able to take some time on Tuesday for Remembrance. See you Wednesday.

Address

813 49th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2S1G8

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14032521961

Website

http://www.chinookoptical.com/

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