Best Archery Stores in Edmonton, Calgary & Across Alberta

Where to buy bows, tune gear, shoot indoors, and learn the sport across the province

If you love the sound of arrows hitting foam as much as we do, Alberta’s got plenty of places to keep your aim sharp. From beginner lessons to bow tuning and indoor ranges, there’s a growing community of archers across the province looking for knowledgeable, welcoming shops.

Compare Top Archery Stores in Alberta 2025

Store	City/Region	Indoor Range	Lessons	Best For
Jim-Bows Archery	Calgary & Edmonton	✅	✅	Beginners + bowhunters
Archery World	Calgary	✅	✅	Practice + coaching
Grande Central Archery	Red Deer	✅	⚪ Partial	Regular shooters
The Archery Box	Ponoka/Red Deer area	⚪ Simulator	❌	Bow setup fans
Leapfrog Outdoor	Lethbridge	❌	❌	Gear upgrades
Boone Archery	Cold Lake / Ardmore	❌	❌	Northern hunters

(✅ yes, ⚪ limited/varies, ❌ no)

Best Archery Shops in Edmonton

Edmonton archery has grown fast, with more locals looking for places to buy bows, shoot indoors, and book lessons. These archery shops in Edmonton support both new shooters and seasoned bowhunters.

They also offer archery lessons in Edmonton, both private and group, for every level. You can rent gear, test new bows, or just drop in for range time. It’s the gold standard for archery in Edmonton – the kind of shop where beginners and veterans share lanes and advice.

“You’ll never feel rushed here,” one regular told us. “They’ll spend an hour explaining rest timing if that’s what it takes.”

Their focus is gear quality (PSE, APA, Elite) and tuning done right. The vibe is quieter than city pro shops, making it ideal for those who prefer one-on-one service without the pressure. You can also stock up on camping, fishing, or hunting gear while you’re there.

Best Archery Shops in Calgary

Calgary offers some of the best archery ranges and pro shops in Alberta, from large bow stores to full training facilities for competitive shooters and hunters.

Lessons run year-round, and the staff are serious about form, tuning, and safe shooting. The mix of target archers and hunters keeps things lively – one lane might have a compound shooter sighting for a moose trip, while the next has a youth recurve class learning stance.

For equipment, they stock Darton bows, Easton arrows, and the full Nock On Archery line – perfect for anyone chasing precision shooting.

“Archery World’s 3D league nights are where many new archers fall in love with the sport. Bring your own bow or rent one on-site – you’ll learn fast and meet half the Calgary archery community.”

Best Archery Shops in Central Alberta

Central Alberta is home to welcoming, community-driven pro shops that make tuning and practice easy.

They handle bow setups, string making, and custom tuning, with honest advice and a hands-on approach. Instead of lanes, they’ve introduced an archery simulator, which adds a fun twist for practice or teaching form.

Customers drive in from Red Deer, Lacombe, and beyond just for the precision work and easygoing vibe. It’s a reminder that great archery shops in Alberta don’t need to be huge to be exceptional.

It’s a relaxed place where you can shoot, tinker, or ask for quick help on tuning. Their stamp card system (shoot ten days, get one free) makes it easy to keep practicing without paying full range fees every time.

You’ll also find Victory and Easton arrows, releases, rests, and everything you’d expect from a good mid-province shop

Best Archery Shop in Northern Alberta

Northern archers don’t always have local access to big-city pro shops, so having a reliable archery store in the region matters, especially for hunters gearing up for long seasons.

Boone also runs an Online Garage Sale where customers can buy or sell used bows and accessories, making it a great resource for beginners or those upgrading gear.

While they don’t have lanes or formal lessons, they’re responsive, friendly, and genuinely supportive of the northern archery scene.

“Kevin takes the time to answer every question,” one customer wrote. “He’ll go above expectations to help you find the right setup.”

Tips for Choosing a Good Archery Shop

If you’re new to the sport or switching bows, here are a few quick checks before you commit:

• Ask about tuning and follow-up service. A good shop will recheck your setup after a few hundred shots.
• Check bow brand compatibility. Not every store is a dealer for every line (Hoyt, Mathews, PSE, etc.).
• Try before you buy. Especially for compound bows – comfort matters more than specs.
• Look at range access. If you plan to shoot indoors, check hours and lane distances.
• Ask about warranties and repairs. Shops with in-house techs can save you weeks if something goes wrong.

We don’t sell bows, run a pro shop, or provide lessons ourselves – and we’re not affiliated in any way with any previous business that may have operated on this domain. We’re simply local archery fans who believe Alberta needs a trusted place to learn where to buy gear, tune a setup, or shoot indoors. So we built this resource for other enthusiasts who love the sport as much as we do, and want to support the shops and ranges that keep archery strong in Alberta.

Because no matter where you stand on the line (Calgary, Red Deer, or a spruce grove outside Cold Lake) it’s all the same rhythm: draw, breathe, release.