Arrive to a Fully Stocked Stay

Skip the errands and start your vacation the moment you arrive.

Vacay Essentials is a personalized pre-arrival concierge service serving Banff, Canmore, Calgary and the surrounding mountain communities.

From groceries, beverages and ready-made meals to special occasions and personalized requests, we take care of the details before you arrive - personally shopping, sourcing, delivering, unpacking and setting everything up for your stay.

 

Why Guests Love This

  • No grocery stops after a long travel day
  • Everything stocked and ready upon arrival
  • Perfect for late arrivals, families, group trips and weekend stays

How It Works

1. Tell Us What You Need
    Send us your list or let us help you create one. Groceries, drinks, celebrations, local products or something completely custom - every stay is different.

2. We Take Care of the Details
    We coordinate, source, and shop, taking care of the errands before you arrive.

3. Arrive & Enjoy
    Everything is delivered, unpacked, organized and ready. Cold drinks in the fridge, groceries put away and special touches in place.

 

What We Can Provide

  • Groceries & pantry essentials
  • Fresh produce, food & beverages
  • Alcohol & drinks
  • Baby & toddler items
  • Special occasion touches
  • Custom requests

 

Thoughtfully Sourced, From Calgary to the Rockies

Based in Calgary, we have access to a wide selection of stores, specialty products and competitive pricing. We personally shop for your requested items, making multiple stops when needed to find exactly what you're looking for.

We also love supporting local businesses throughout the communities we serve, incorporating locally made products and specialty items whenever possible.

From everyday essentials to unique local finds, we take care of the shopping, delivery and setup so everything is ready for your arrival.

 

A Better Way to Arrive

After a long travel day, the last thing you want to do is navigate busy grocery stores or make multiple stops. With Vacay Essentials, everything is ready - so you can settle in and start enjoying your stay immediately.

Simple, transparent pricing based on your location - no surprises.

 

 

Choose How You Arrive

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Full-Service Delivery & Setup
We shop, deliver, unpack and stock your accommodation before you arrive.

Calgary - $100
Canmore - $200
Banff - $250

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Calgary Pickup & Meet-Up

We shop and pack your order, then meet you at Calgary International Airport or a convenient location along your route out of the city.

$100

Ideal for road trips, RV rentals and mountain getaways.

 

Both options: cost of purchased items plus 15% sourcing and handling. Pickup does not include accommodation stocking.

No hidden fees and no tipping required.