New Cabela's to open may 22nd

[italk2u]

Saw this on their website:
Cabela’s Canada Announces Opening Date of Edmonton, Alberta Store
Posted on 4/9/2014 10:50:08 AM

SIDNEY, Neb. (April 7, 2014) – Cabela’s Canada will celebrate the official grand opening of its new Edmonton, Alberta store Thursday, May 22.

A ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted by Cabela's executives and special guests, will begin at 10:45 a.m. and doors will open for business at 11 a.m. Opening day will kick off a weekend-long celebration highlighted by celebrity appearances, family events, giveaways and more.

The 50,000-square-foot store will be located in the Manning Town Centre on Manning Drive in north Edmonton. It will be Cabela’s second store in the Edmonton area, joining the 70,000-square-foot location opened at 6150 Currents Drive NW in 2011.

The building’s exterior will reflect Cabela’s popular store model with log construction, stonework, wood siding and metal roofing. A large glass storefront will allow customers to view much of the store’s interior as they approach the building.

The inside will feature the company’s next-generation layout designed to surround customers in an outdoor experience, including museum-quality wildlife displays and a large mountain replica. In addition to thousands of quality outdoor products, the store also will feature an indoor archery range and archery tech room, Bargain Cave and Fudge Shop.

It is expected to employ approximately 150 full-time and part-time employees, most coming from Edmonton and the surrounding area.

Currently, Cabela’s operates 52 stores across North America with plans to open an additional 22 over the next two years, including a Barrie, Ontario location this summer; a Nanaimo, British Columbia store this fall; and a Moncton, New Brunswick location in 2015.

[the local angler]

wow interesting, just wish they would open one in calgary.

[Double-Eh]

Originally Posted by the local angler

wow interesting, just wish they would open one in calgary.

trade you for a bass pro

[nsherman72]

Originally Posted by Double-Eh

trade you for a bass pro

x2

[boonedocks]

My son and his friend both got part time jobs there! What could go wrong?!

[crf250xtom]

A bass pro is coming to Edmonton.

[-JR-]

Originally Posted by Double-Eh

trade you for a bass pro

3rd that

[bloody arrow]

I don't know what people are excited about BassPro, the gun and hunting sections are always empty, it is more a clothing store than a hunting/shooting store.... the fishing section is just ok, lots of cheap junk. Can't never find what is on their website. Never impressed with staff.
I'm not sure why the Calgary store is so poorly managed and stocked compared to their store in the US?
would a Cabelas store be better? not sure???

[THERICARDO]

I agree service at Cabela's is brutal and rarely go there bc as people said on here you much of stuff isnt in stock... BUT i love the store its nice people that work there just dont have much info on things..

And Yes Bass Pro is flagship for the new Box stores going up in Nisku development... Have never ebeen to one so am excited to at least see it...

Have always had great service at WSS so will continue to support that store but thats just me... Still at Cabela's at least once a month as well as Fishin Hole haha

[Kokanee9]

Not sure I understand the business sense of opening a second store instead of getting a foothold in South end of Calgary. (TFH please take note.)

Is there that much of difference in $ spent between Edmonton and Calgary to have more than 1 WSS, TFH, and Cabellas in Edmonton?

[pipco]

Originally Posted by Kokanee9

Not sure I understand the business sense of opening a second store instead of getting a foothold in South end of Calgary. (TFH please take note.)

Is there that much of difference in $ spent between Edmonton and Calgary to have more than 1 WSS, TFH, and Cabellas in Edmonton?

Edmonton is a true blue collar town. We spend a large chunk of money on outdoor recreation stuff. I don't have any stats to compare spending between the two cities but would guess Edmonchuck would be substantially higher than Cowgary.


Edmonton seems to have more retail stuff per sq. mile than most places. I'm not saying it's necessarily a good thing. Just saying.

[TROLLER]

Sorry to tell you this but I read recently that the Cross Iron Bass Pro was the biggest grand opening in Bass history and is now the #1 store in both US and Canada.\\Guess them white collar guys got some bucks for the outdoors too.

[Trev]

I frequent Cabellas often, but I wish BassPro would come to Edmonton

[CfnR]

Looking good.

[Smasher]

Originally Posted by CfnR

Looking good.

2 blocks from my house and i can't wait!!

[crf250xtom]

Bass pro is coming to Edmonton they already bought a lot.