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The Discovery Hut
Categories: Shopping Toy Stores Shopping Hobby Shops Toy Stores, Hobby Shops [Edit]
6455 MacLeod Trl SWCalgary, AB T2H 0K9
(403) 301-4180
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9:30 am - 9 pm
Sun 11 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for The Discovery Hut
10 reviews in English
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Review from Kai M.
Calgary, AB
8/31/2011
I love this store and will often brave Chinook Centre (even on a weekend) just to get here. I'd describe this place as simply awesome, but that doesn't do it justice.
I learned about Discovery Hut while looking for Kid Robot vinyl art and collectibles and this place has a great selection. They also have a great supply of plush and other vinyl art, and are so very up to date on new releases. DH also has more games than I could ever play, but I'm willing to try. The Playmobil selection makes me wish I were younger so I could start my collection all over again from scratch. The lunch boxes are adorable and very, very tempting. I can't really speak to the toys for younger kids, but I see a lot of variety.
Even better than the products are the staff. Not only are they very helpful and well-informed, they're enthusiastic without being pushy. This place is going to clean me out, but I'll be broke and happy!
eta: If you are a serious Kid Robot collector, I recommend following the Discovery Hut on Facebook. They post about new stock and it's especially helpful to know about limited products that they bring in.Listed in: Favourite Places to Shop
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Review from Lauren H.
5/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
I love this store. It is one that I wander into when looking for a cool kids present or even if I just have some time to kill. I also recently found some great "prizes" for co-workers here.
The Discovery Hut has a great selection of toys and games for kids of all ages (including my co-workers) at a range of prices. Whether you are looking for a bit of a gag gift, a collectable item or an intellectual activity for your child, they probably have it. I find their prices to be fair. They aren't the cheapest place in town but I've also found items there that were less than I was expecting to pay. They have a good mix of popular, quality toy brands and some independent, smaller manufacturers too which is nice. I much prefer shopping here over the big box toy competition.
Their staff are also pretty awesome. They are quick to ask if you need help and can offer some great advice regardless of who you are shopping for. They all seem to love working there, even at crazy busy times like Christmas.
It can get a little crowded so if you hate shopping in those conditions, just pick a less busy mall time (weeknights are good). Give yourself some time either way though as they have a lot of neat stuff to check out! -
Review from Wendy P.
Something in me thought Discovery Hut was a chain. Perhaps it's the fact that it's in Chinook Centre. At any rate, it isn't. It's not exactly your small indie games style shop like you might find in other parts of town. But then again, I doubt very much a place like that would survive in Chinook.
It's full of puzzles and games, all kinds of toys to keep children of all ages (even you!) occupied for a long time. My favourite part of the store is the wall of tin lunch boxes. One of these days I'm going to come home with one.
Today I stopped in to find some games suitable for passersby. The gentleman who helped me out had a variety of suggestions for me that were all within my price range from these cool little magnetic balls to nostalgic games I played as a kid. I ended up coming out of Discovery Hut with Pop Up Pirate and Hungry Hungry Hippos (they still make it-yay!)Listed in: Chinook Centre
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Review from Brad C.
5/24/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Oh wow! I loved this store before they moved, and love it even more now!
With not too much effort, you can easily find fun things for kids of all ages. There is just so much stuff, you can't help but play with some of it.
Games; stuffies (stuffed animals); puzzles; toys; LEGO; and much more! Just go in and have fun. And, as others have said, just TRY to leave empty-handed. -
Review from Lesli K.
Calgary, AB
11/19/2008 ROTD 11/4/2010
Located in Chinook Centre right outside of Sears, this toy store trumps Toys 'r' Us any day!
They carry Playmobil sets, Thomas the Train sets, and other collectibles that Toys 'r' Us just doesn't seem to get into. These toys are high quality and good quality.
There's a whole wall dedicated to board games and games of all types, there's baby & toddler toys, girls' dolls and lots of knick knack toys. The last time I was in, they had mini-Smurfs, which sort of shows you the eclectic variety of toys that they carry.
Many of the products they carry have won toy awards, so if you're not sure what to get the kid you'r ebuying for, look for an item that has a toy award sticker on it. -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
11/25/2009
One visit to this store and you revert right back to being 4 years old again. And who DOESN"T wish they could be a kid again sometimes. I mean, all the toys, all the fun and none of the worries? Bring it on.
The Discovery Hut is just like the 'Who's Who In The Zoo' store, but bigger!!! There are toys EVERYWHERE and it's stimulating, exciting and the perfect escape from the everyday.
Whether you prefer stuffed animals, train sets or games that challenge ye ol' noggin, The Discovery Hut has got something for everyone.
And hey, any place that can make me forget that I'm responsible for bills gets an automatic 5 stars in my books! -
Review from Zoe L.
Calgary, AB
1/17/2010
I just had to check The Discovery Hut out finally. This store rocks!
They have toys of all ages. There is a great selection of board games. I found a Halo Risk version, which I had to have. It was $60, but it is so wicked it was worth it!
I found Bert and Ernie hand puppets that I just had to get for my friends little guy! The quality of them was excellent and they were only $25 each, which I didn't find to be too bad!
There are so many cool things here, collectibles, hobby kits, baby toys, sock monkeys. I didn't even go into the back of the store, so who knows what cool stuff they have back there!
This is a wicked place to come for any toys you need, especially for unique gifts and games! I highly recommend checking it out! -
Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
11/21/2009 1 photo
Oh man do I wish I was a kid again... and stores like this don't help either! Discovery Hut is full of so much cool stuff I wish I could buy, but then I realize I'm a grown up and it would be weird if I had all that kid's stuff.
Even so, that doesn't mean I don't love browsing around in this totally awesome store. It really does bring me back to my younger days. Every time I have to buy a present for a kid, I make Discovery Hut my first stop! It's just such a cute little place to shop, and I'm sure real kids love it too.
I like that they have a bunch of learning games and toys, as well. It promotes a smarter, more fun way of learning for youngins they won't even realize they are learning.
There are so many colours and objects, it's sure to be stimulating to any age. Plus, even if you are an adult, you'll probably find something to bring the kid out in you! I know I can! -
Review from Chris P.
The Discovery Hut is a great example of a modern toy store. They carry toys for the smallest of children to the oldest of adults.
I dare you to leave this store without something in your hands.Listed in: The best of YYC
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Review from Danny F.
Calgary, AB
10/16/2008
A cool little store- it sells a pretty big selection of toys and games but I find that they market more directly to the more inquisitive child. They carry a large selection of building toys (like lego) and science fair type kits for kids. Plus they have some of the collector toys like Webkins (don't ask how I know how I know about them but they are like beanie babies only more lame). If you're unsure what to buy for the child or child-like in your life then here may be a good place to start.
