Chinook Optical - Calgary
About Chinook Optical
ABOUT US
100+ years in Calgary, Alberta, and 4 generations of family ownership
Our business was founded by Dr. E.S. Tharp as Consolidated Optical, located in the Leeson & Lineham Block building (209 -8th Avenue SW) in 1916 in Calgary, Alberta. His son, B.J.S. Tharp, became a doctor of Optometry after serving in the navy in WWII. He founded Chinook Optical in 1960 and opened an examination office and optical dispensary in Chinook Center when the mall first opened. Our business remained there for more than 60 years. In 2012 we relocated to our current location in the Britannia Shopping Plaza. Biba Tharp officially retired in 2020 and the store is currently helmed by Anna Niemczewski, the fourth generation.
Chinook Optical is a small and independent purveyor of fine eyewear in Calgary, Alberta. We are proud of our history serving the Calgary community for more than 100 years and look forward to the next century of eye care in our city. Our exceptional team of licensed Opticians and Doctors of Optometry are continuing our tradition of excellence in health service.
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| Address : | 813 49 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1G8, Canada |
| Phone : | 📞 +9 |
| Postal code : | 2 |
| Website : | http://www.chinookoptical.com/ |
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Dario Facca on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Anna and Biba have a passion for optical health and products. Their friendly service will guide through to the correct Product/Service. Having a vast selection of high quality frames and lenses ensures you will leave looking sharp. I am extremely happy with my glasses and recieve positive comments all the time. Their care and attention to my daughter, who has Cerebral Palsy, is heartwarming.
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Sheryl Parkin on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Top quality shop. Love my new frames and sunglasses!
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J Tschofen on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great place to take my kids (ages 4 and 6). I would highly recommend.
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Gabriela Sofia Volociuc on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We've been clients of Chinook Optical for a couple of years now. Anna and Biba are amazing. They breath through that business and it is so inspiring to see their personality in every detail - from the sunglasses collection to the decor details. Recently we have used their optometrist for an eye exam for our one year old son. She was amazing and our son enjoyed the process very much. This says a lot about the place.
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Ivan Malyshev on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Exceptional service!
Great selection of sunglasses, responsible Covid protocol. Anna was super helpful.
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Kyla McAllister on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I LOVE my new glasses! I had so many great frames to pick from. ? I already look forward to my next pair! Thank you!!
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Terry Hsu on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I damaged my glasses few days ago and the legs of the frame were bending outwards at a large angle so it wouldn't stay on my nose. I was nervous when I contacted the store because I know many stores won't do repair work on glasses that's not sold by them (I bought mine while travelling abroad). After a quick chat over the email, I visited the store last week. The staffs were very friendly and professional and the store felt welcoming and safe. Not only they did a great job on repairing my glasses frame, they were kind enough to do it for free which is just amazing. They also have a wide selection of frames and lenses. Would highly recommend anyone who's out shopping for a pair (or pairs!).
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cedna todorovic on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We have been purchasing glasses here for our daughter here since she was 2 years old after being diagnosed with cataract and a lazy eye. During all the years of patching, changing eye prescriptions, trials, bent and damaged glasses, Chinook Optical has been a significantly important part of our journey. Their service has been exceptional every time. They are patient, understanding and solution minded. Their glasses selection for kids is also one of the best in the city and we were very excited to find them after struggling to find frames in many other stores. Can't speak highly enough of everyone that works here and will be forever grateful for the help and kindness received during some of the most challenging years. Thank you Chinook Optical.
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