Chinook Optical

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.

Sweet dreams are made of glasses like this! Our shop lab has been creating the most spectacular custom tint jobs and I ...
01/11/2026

Sweet dreams are made of glasses like this! Our shop lab has been creating the most spectacular custom tint jobs and I couldn’t let this 1/1 frame go without sharing how beautiful the results are. Come look good with us this year! 🤓

Sweet dreams are made of glasses like this! Our lab has been creating the most spectacular custom tint jobs and I could...
01/11/2026

Sweet dreams are made of glasses like this! Our lab has been creating the most spectacular custom tint jobs and I couldn’t let this 1/1 frame go without sharing how beautiful the results are. Come look good with us this year! 🤓

We may have shared a first name, a love of style and arts and culture, but was truly part of the heartbeat of what make...
01/07/2026

We may have shared a first name, a love of style and arts and culture, but was truly part of the heartbeat of what makes Calgary great. May her legacy light the way for all who continue the work to improve it. Our hearts are broken with all who will miss her & we hope she’s found the peace she deserved all along. 🕊️

Many, many, many beautiful frames found incredible homes this year. Thank you for joining us throughout 2025. Looking fo...
12/31/2025

Many, many, many beautiful frames found incredible homes this year. Thank you for joining us throughout 2025. Looking forward to all that comes next. Wishing you all the very best.

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We are here for all your holiday shopping & year end insurance needs this season. Come visit! 🤓
12/20/2025

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

GIFT GUIDE #6 - Our resident camper, nature lover, and exceptional Optometrist, has a soft spot for frames. She’s also...
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. ✨

GIFT GUIDE #5 - Our resident Colombian would hop on a plane tomorrow if you gifted her a ticket, but not without a carr...
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. ✨

GIFT GUIDE #4 - Our resident garden magician is also an exceptional baker, but get her a pair of .world and/or custo...
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.

GIFT GUIDE #3 - Our resident dancing queen, loves a live show, loud music and her + frame collection. This is Morgan...
12/12/2025

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

Gift Guide # 2 - for our resident accessory queen + lover of the incredible architectural details from eyewear. Never ...
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.

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

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

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