Best Tattoo in Calgary (2026)

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Strange World Tattoo

4.9(782 reviews)

Strange World Tattoo operates as a tattoo and body piercing studio at 5403 Crowchild Trail NW #103, in Calgary's Varsity neighborhood, near the Dalhousie C-Train station and Crowchild Square. Established over 19 years ago, the studio serves clients primarily in NW Calgary with tattooing, body piercing, tattoo removal, jewelry changes, and aftercare guidance. Tattoo services cover custom designs in styles such as traditional, black and grey, realistic, fine line, dainty, weird and wacky, linework, floral, and ornamental. The artist team includes Abi, who specializes in fine line, dainty, and unusual designs; Brett Schwindt; Kristin Fraser; Abivaleriia; and Paulo Da Butcher. Artists have earned international awards at tattoo conventions and festivals. Body piercing options include ear lobes ($60 single, $95 double), nose ($100), VCH ($120), navel ($100), tongue ($100), conch ($100), industrial ($115), nipple ($100 single, $140 double), eyebrow ($100), septum ($100), tragus ($100), rook ($100), Monroe ($100), labret ($100), flat ($100), snug ($100), daith ($100), bridge ($100), Medusa ($100), and helix ($90 single, $110 double), with prices including standard surgical steel jewelry. Piercer George Boletta holds certifications in cross contamination and bloodborne pathogens training. The studio maintains Alberta Health Services approval, using autoclave sterilization and strict protocols for cleanliness. Hours are 10am-6pm Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sundays and Mondays. Appointments are required for piercings; call 403-282-8181 or text 403-542-7293/403-969-4890.