Buying bulk may not be the prettiest way to shop, but it is cheap. Here are a few stores that have a great bulk-bin selection and/or allow you to purchase in quantity.
Bulk Barn carries over 4,000 products with the vast majority available in bulk. With a huge selection of dried fruits, nuts, cereals, flours, spices, candies and more, the store’s emphasis is on freshness and great selection.
While the Real Canadian Superstore is not a true bulk store, it does have an extensive bulk foods department. This includes a great selection of wrapped candies perfect for birthday party goodie bags.
Costco is the best-known membership warehouse store in Calgary. You can find many of your favourite products in larger sizes and in discounted multiples.
Wholesale Club does not require a membership for entry to its warehouse store. Frequented by many restaurants, here you can find ingredients, prepared food, spices and packaging foodstuffs at great prices.
Community Natural Foods is an organic and natural food grocer. It features over 220 bulk products, 130 of which are certified organic. Also available are liquid repack bulk items such as syrups, soy sauce and more.