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Established Liquor Store | Canmore, AB For Sale

Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Asking Price:
$340,000 (CAD) Furniture / Fixtures included
Sales Revenue:
$500K - $1M (CAD)
Cash Flow:
Undisclosed

Well-established, profitable liquor store located in Canmore, Alberta, a year-round destination town in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, with strong local and tourist demand.

The store serves the Cougar Creek community, benefiting from a loyal local customer base as well as increasing tourist traffic on this side of town.

Premises & Operations

  • Approximately 1,200 sq. ft. retail space
  • 12’ x 12’ walk-in cooler
  • Long-standing location (over 20 years)
  • Leased premises

Recent Improvements (Spring 2025)

  • New walk-in cooler refrigeration system
  • New security system (6 HD cameras)

Business Overview

  • Asking price: $340,000
  • Average annual gross revenue: approximately $835,000-$885,000
  • Owner-operated with one part-time employee
  • Efficient operation

Further information will be provided to qualified buyers subject to a confidentiality agreement.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Location:

Located in the established Cougar Creek area of Canmore, the store benefits from consistent residential traffic and convenient access. The premises offer on-site parking as well as ample street parking, providing easy in-and-out convenience for customers year-round. The surrounding area includes established neighborhoods and multi-family developments, supporting a loyal local customer base alongside growing tourist demand on this side of town.

Premises Details:

Approximately 1,200 sq. ft. leased retail space comprising open retail floor area, 12’ x 12’ walk-in cooler, storage, and back-of-house workspace. The premises are well maintained and have benefited from recent capital improvements, including a new refrigeration system and updated security system (2025).

The business has operated successfully from this location for over 20 years.

Lease terms and rental details available to qualified buyers subject to a confidentiality agreement.

Size in square feet:
1,200
Planning Consent:

The premises are appropriately zoned for retail liquor operations. The business operates with all required licenses and regulatory approvals in place. Details available to qualified buyers.

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

The business offers stable year-round performance with opportunities for incremental growth under new ownership. Given Canmore’s strong tourism market, potential exists to further capitalize on seasonal visitor demand through curated product offerings, targeted local marketing initiatives, and continued product mix optimization.

Reasons for selling:

The owners have decided to pursue other professional opportunities and are seeking to transition the business to a new owner who can continue its long-standing presence in the community.

Trading hours:

Open year-round, 7 days per week.

May to August:
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Daily)

September to April:
Monday – Thursday: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Years established:
Over 20 years

Other Information

Support & training:

The current owners are willing to provide a structured transition period to ensure a smooth handover of operations. Transitional training and operational support can be made available for a mutually agreed period following closing, subject to agreed terms and remuneration.

Details to be discussed with qualified buyers.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$70,000 (CAD) - included in the asking price
Inventory / Stock value:
$140,000 (CAD)