Someone Else's Past. Your Next Favourite Pair.
Someone Else's Past. Your Next Favourite Pair.
Introducing re-Framed. at The Optical Shoppe There is a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from finding something rare. A frame that was discontinued three seasons ago. A style that... Read more...
Fall 2026 Trend Report
Fall 2026 Trend Report
The Frames We’re Wearing This Fall Fall always brings a shift in the way we dress. Layers come out, colours get richer, and suddenly our accessories feel a little more... Read more...
What is the eye ruler?
What is the eye ruler?
Have you heard? There’s a new progressive on the block and it’s revolutionizing things in a way the block hasn’t seen since the Wahlberg brothers. The Varilux XR lens has... Read more...
Driving Lenses
Driving Lenses
Is there a ‘Mercedes Lenz’ out there for me?  If you live in Saskatchewan, you probably use a vehicle on a daily basis. While we tend to focus on maintaining... Read more...
Why service matters?
Why service matters?
Service – it’s something we, as a society, value immensely and just like society, we hold service to the highest standard over here at The Optical Shoppe. In any retail... Read more...
Brand Spotlight : One True Pair
Brand Spotlight : One True Pair
Package Deal Alert!! It’s been a busy summer and we’ve been hard at work this year to make your glasses-purchasing experience easier in the form of a new package offer.... Read more...
Brand Sportlight: Cutler & Gross
Brand Sportlight: Cutler & Gross
In London, 1967, Graham Cutler and Tony Gross met in optometry school and started a partnership that would grow to become one of the UK’s boldest eyewear brands. Cutler &... Read more...
Blue Light Lenses
Blue Light Lenses
Blue light. It’s something we’ve all heard about, but many of us are unsure about the actual impact that blue light can have on our vision. In order to fully... Read more...
Brand Sportlight: Krewe
Brand Sportlight: Krewe
If you’re someone who misses Mardi Gras every time you see a beaded necklace, it might be time to join the KREWE crew! Based in New Orleans, KREWE designs bring... Read more...
We're coming to you!
We're coming to you!
Do you have a busy lifestyle that makes it hard for you to get downtown during the weekdays? Do you dream of being able to spend hours trying on glasses... Read more...
Brand Spotlight: Tom Ford
Brand Spotlight: Tom Ford
Why did the tomato buy a pair of Tom Ford frames? Because it wanted to ketchup with the latest fashion trends and if you’re anything like that tomato, Tom Ford... Read more...
Brand Sportlight : l.a. eyeworks
Brand Sportlight : l.a. eyeworks
On those days when it feels like winter in April, why not add a little California to your life with an l.a.Eyeworks frame? In 1979, two inseparable high school friends... Read more...
How it all started!
How it all started!
The Optical Shoppe first opened its doors in 1983, introducing Regina to fashion forward eyewear. Founder Thelma Bannatyne had a fierce passion for fashion, and she believed eyewear was the... Read more...
You’ve heard it before, shop in a store with a door, but why?
You’ve heard it before, shop in a store with a door, but why?
“Going local does not mean walling off the outside world. It means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources sustainably, employ local workers at decent wages and serve primarily... Read more...
Brand Spotlight : Dior
Brand Spotlight : Dior
When it comes to eyewear, designer brands represent the future of optical fashion. They are constantly refreshing their collections and every year, we see each brand re-invent themselves in a... Read more...