Purdy?s Chocolates in Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Retail | Chocolates

Welcome to Purdy's Chocolates in Calgary, Western Canada, Canada.
Nestled in the lushness of Vancouver, B.C., a tradition sprang from the love of chocolate and the love of people. Richard Carmon Purdy opened his first chocolate shop in 1907 on Robson Street in Vancouver. His reputation for superb chocolates grew, earning him the respect of chocolate lovers throughout Vancouver. Since 1907, one thing has remained constant at Purdy?s Chocolates, - a commitment to quality and tradition.
The Flavelle family, who has run Purdy's Chocolates since 1963, has upheld the traditions of its founder and continues to demonstrate an un-matched passion for chocolate. Even today, Purdy?s Chocolates insists on the highest of product quality.
Purdy?s Chocolates are made using only the finest ingredients from around the world including chocolate from Belgium, ginger from Australia, cashews from India, and dairy products delivered fresh daily from farms across Calgary, Western Canada.
Voted by its employees as one of Canada?s 50 top employers in both 2002, 2004 and 2008, Purdy?s Chocolates prides itself as a company people want to be a part of. Each and every employee plays an integral role in the Purdy?s Chocolate operation and is equally committed to creating a quality product.
Today, Purdy's Chocolates, a Canadian owned and family operated business, is the largest chocolate retailer in Western Canada and the second largest in Canada, with stores across B.C., Calgary, Alberta, and Ontario.
Chocolate contains the same phenolics that are found in red wine, phenolics are believed to help prevent so-called "bad" cholesterol from clogging arteries. In addition, the stearic acid found in chocolate decreases the liver's output of fat and lowers the production of "bad" cholesterol. Scientists have concluded that pure chocolate won't cause acne.