Best Tattoo Shops In Calgary

“My wife came here to get a piercing done.
Staff was super nice and helpful. Excellent job would highly recommend.

I really appreciated the fact that you can see into their sterilization area. Clearly if its on show, there's nothing to hide, therefore they are doing a thorough and complete job. Helps alleviate any risks or concerns that you may have.“

“I love the environment!! Everyone is so friendly and ready to talk to. Emily is the best at piercing... She's done 5 for me, all in different spots and I haven't had a problem with any of them!! Thank you to all the staff!!“

“Excellent work done by Kennedy, shop was clean and well laid out. The FAQ and expectations were very clear. I would absolutely go back.“

“My tattoo turned out exceptional and incredibly realistic. The level of detail that Janine put into it was outstanding, and you can really see the care and skill in the work. The shop itself is super clean, and all of the artists are friendly, welcoming, and clearly very talented. The atmosphere is relaxed and professional. I had a great experience and would highly recommend them!“

“If You Don’t Know Francis, You Need To!
He’s talented, professional, and passionate — and I love getting tattooed by him! I get compliments constantly on the work he’s done, and I honestly can’t recommend him enough. Thank you so much, Francis, for being so rad!“

“DEFINITELY WOTH CHECKING OUT.
Very chill atmosphere. everyone is welcoming and open minded. All the artists are incredible and theres a barber shop inside also.“

“Had the pleasure of being tattooed by Serena. She absolutely killed it. Highly recommend“

“Monica is the best. She’s kind, professional and super fast. Very focus while doing the art. She don’t waste time. And especially she is concern of the clients satisfaction which is very good. Boss tattoo’s Work place is neat and clean. I highly recommend.“

“Excellent service, everyone is very friendly and warm. Very professional and spectacular artists.“

“Awesome experience, Lindsay is an amazing young lady. The atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming. 100% recommend“

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Flipside Tattoos Calgary – One Of The Best Tattoo Shops for Custom Ink & Creative Artists! ??

If you’re looking for one of the best tattoo studios in Calgary, look no further than Flipside Tattoos! These artists don’t just ink skin — they create masterpieces. Whether you want realism, black and grey, traditional, color work, fine line, or custom tattoos, the team at Flipside delivers perfection every time.

? Why I recommend Flipside Tattoos:

Super clean and welcoming shop — feels like home the moment you walk in.

Friendly, down-to-earth artists who actually listen to your vision.

Insane attention to detail — every line, shade, and color is on point.

I’ve had an awesome experience here — great vibes, top-tier talent, and a creative energy that makes you want to come back for more.

? When you stop in, tell them Uncle Chris wants a hoody! Size Xl ?

This place deserves all the 5-star love it gets — definitely the go-to spot for tattoos in Calgary!“

“Best in the world !!

Handsome matt and his crew are the best . Super clean new shop in back alley a little tricky to find but amazing work“

“I recently walked into this shop during a Halloween event and everyone was so friendly I decided to come back for a tattoo later that day. Jay did a tattoo that my 4 year old drew for me, he did it perfectly. He let her watch him tattoo it for a few seconds then we showed her at the end, he even caught a picture of her face for me! She was so happy and won’t stop showing everyone! If you are thinking of getting a new tattoo, I would highly recommend coming here. Very friendly and accommodating staff, excellent variety of artists as well. I will be back and I will recommend Jay to anyone who will hear it haha“

“I went to Strange World for my piercings because of the awesome things I heard about George. Let me tell you she did not disappoint. Even after I made some stupid decisions with my piercings George was always willing to help without being judgemental. She is the GOAT! THANK YOU SO MUCH.“

“I highly recommend Symone at Human Kanvas Beacon Hill! She's done many of my piercings and they all healed beautifully, including a left nostril to match my previously done right nostril (soo symmetrical) and most recently my navel which is also healing like a dream. Extremely gentle during the process as well!“

“Marie does it again!! I am so happy with my new addition to my sleeve in progress. Marie makes you feel very comfortable and enjoys her work. I’ve been seeing her for a couple years now and I’m never disappointed, in fact, she exceeds my expectations! She talks highly of the other artists at the brindle room as well who do different styles; I highly recommend Marie to anyone who wants a beautiful, high quality tattoo.“

“Very friendly staff, everyone was so nice to me when I was there, all the artists there made me feel welcome. My tattoo artist Mike did an awesome job with my tattoo, we talked the entire time, the distraction helped. Very clean place! My arrow tattoo was very affordable and turned out beautifully. I will be back and recommend this place to anyone!“

“One of the greatest shops in Calgary. Four of the best and diverse artists in town. I have tattoos from two of the four artists in my collection so far.
Clean bright shop on the corner of 17th and 4th.
I highly recommend going to see them.“

“Phenomenal Shop in YYC I got about 5 Tattoos from almost every Artist, Stellar job. I go to Liam he is GOLDEN ,Clean , Fast , Very Organized. Does Grand Top Notch Traditional Tattoo's. The shop has Great Space waiting area and a Great Pool table. Super Duper Clean and Welcoming to Everyone. Out of this world Amazing Vibes. Can't wait for MORE Tattoo's Soon. Soooo Much Stunning Talent here , Check Them out folks.“

“Piercer was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of my many questions. Great atmosphere with friendly people. Recommend!“

“The place is very clean & welcoming. Luu is a very talented & knowledgeable artist who gave me exactly what I wanted.“

“Absolutely love dealing with Ashley!! Her bedside manner and care is top notch ❤️?will definitely be seeing her again“

“Steve & co @ Immaculate concept are amazing at what they do, Steve is an incredibly talented artist and the shop is very modern and clean. Steve has done a lot of great work on me that I can attest to but in addition to that his shop is really clean everything is new he is also a very good and competent business owner. I recommend Steve and his artists at Immaculate concept!“

“Anthony has done 17 of my piercings at this point, and I honestly wouldn’t go to anyone else. Every time I come in, the shop is spotless, well-organized, and clearly held to a high standard of cleanliness, which makes a huge difference when you’re trusting someone with piercings. Anthony himself is incredibly professional while still being super welcoming and easy to talk to—he creates a really comfortable atmosphere from the moment you walk in. I always get great vibes being there, and one of my favorite parts is getting to plan out future piercings with him because he really takes the time to listen, give advice, and make sure everything fits your style. Highly recommend if you’re looking for someone experienced, skilled, and genuinely passionate about what they do.
- Scotia“

“Dan Cameron at Ambassador Tattoo is an incredible artist and an even better human. He’s been tattooing me for 20 years now — I can hardly believe that. Over the years, he’s been there through some of my highest and lowest moments, helping me capture them in the most meaningful way. From the loss of our son, to my cancer diagnosis, depression, and even long before that, through heartbreak and the messy years that came before my husband, his work and friendship has helped me carry those stories with love and strength.

Hanging out with Dan on tattoo day is always the best. I just wish we did it more often! I laugh because I always want a bigger tattoo, we’ll sketch something out, it’ll be smaller, and I’ll say, “no, go bigger!” At this point, I’ve lost count of how many tattoos we’ve done together, when it’s been 20 years, that’s bound to happen.

Dan is talented, humble, and genuinely lovely. He’s tattooed my best friend, my husband, my mum, and of course, me. I trust him completely to bring to life what I can’t always put into words. Thanks for all that you do, Dan.“