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Rubaiyat
722 17th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta T2S 0B7
Canada
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 114 attractions in Calgary
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For over 35 years, Rubaiyat has been providing Calgary with work from the best international artisans and craftsman. This 6000 sqft space serves as a...... more » For over 35 years, Rubaiyat has been providing Calgary with work from the best international artisans and craftsman. This 6000 sqft space serves as a casual gallery for browsing and a retail source for shopping. Boasting one of North America's largest blown glass collections and and an extensive range of jewelry lines, there is no shortage of inspiring pieces peruse. « less
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Attraction type: Art gallery
Address: 722 17th Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T2S 0B7
Canada
Tel: 403 228 7192

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“Nice store but not tourist attraction. Expensive.”
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1 of 5 stars
4travellers09   1 contribution
Canada
Dec 29, 2009

I have nothing against this store, but believe that having it ranked this high as a Calgary attraction is deceiving. It is a very expensive store with minimal selection that caters to a rich clientele. If your walking by it's worth a look, but don't assume because it ranks high on trip advisor that it is anything all that special... more

“Truly a GEM!”
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5 of 5 stars
happytraveller1265   1 contribution
Canada
Jun 19, 2009
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This place was the best shop in Calgary and am truly so happy that I stopped in to check out the amazing - blown glass, artisan jewellery, and pewter. I ended up walking away with a couple pairs of earrings - simple work-style earrings by John Blair and super fun night earrings by Alexis Bittar. The staff were so helpful... more

“A Precious Place”
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5 of 5 stars
Drifter_9   1 contribution
Montreal
Jan 22, 2009
3
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Wow!!! Rubaiyat is an amazing shop! We were almost overwhelmed, as from the street it appears quite small, but once we walked though the glass doors we were greeted with a vast space, filled with wonderful things. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, the staff were friendly and happy, and the music was perfect for our browse. After wandering through... more

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722 17th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 0B7, Canada
Tel: 403 228 7192