PUP CRAWL PARTICIPANTS // Thank you to the wonderful businesses participating in the Pup Crawl! Be sure to visit them all to get your treats (while supplies lasts) See you Sunday!
#yycevents #calgaryevents #yycthingstodo #halloweekend
PUP CRAWL PARTICIPANTS // Thank you to the wonderful businesses participating in the Pup Crawl! Be sure to visit them all to get your treats (while supplies lasts) See you Sunday!
#yycevents #calgaryevents #yycthingstodo #halloweekend
PUP CRAWL MAP // Plan your Pup Crawl route with the link our bio highlighting participating businesses! Don’t forget to visit the outdoor plaza area along Kensington Road to get a photo at the Photo Booth and a caricature drawing of you and your furry friend!
#yycevent #yycpets #halloween #dog #puppy #trickortreating
HEATHERS PHARMACY // This small business week we are excited to congratulate Heathers Pharmacy. Happy one year anniversary to @heatherspharmacy ! Consider visiting the locally owned and operated business in the heart of Kensington. The pharmacist-led clinic can initiate medications for minor ailments. You can book your flu and covid shots on their website!
Small Business week serves as a great reminder to support local!
📷: @sunnysideexplorer
#smallbusinessweek #yycbusiness #supportlocal
BELLISSIMA BEAUTY BAR // Looking for some high maintenance things you can do to stay low maintenance? Look no further than @bellissima_beauty_bar_yyc ! Whether you are looking for fuller brows or a more defined shape, Powder Brows is what you need. The semi-permanent technique is perfect for enhancing your natural beauty. During October, Bellissima is offering $150 off! Visit their page to book your appointment now!
#treatyourself #brows #promo #beauty #yycbeauty
PUP CRAWL IN KENSINGTON // Do you have your costumes yet? We are so excited for the fourth annual Pup Crawl in Kensington! Trick-or-treat for human and dog treats at participating businesses in Kensington on October 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be a photographer and caricature artist in the outdoor plaza area along Kensington Road to capture the special memories! Stay tuned for a map of participating businesses coming soon!
#yycevents #yycpets #pupcrawl #halloween #dogsofkensington #calgaryevents #lifeincalgary
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE // Kensington is home to the best fall drinks, including Pumpkin Spice Lattes. We highly recommend trying them all. What’s your go to fall drink?
Check out @aggudo_coffee, @devillecoffee, @highergroundcafeyyc and @goodtradeco and grab a coffee while you hang out in Kensington!
#coffee #psl #calgarycoffee #coffeelover #falldrink
TATTOOS IN KENSINGTON // We are home to many incredible tattoo artists and tattoo shops! Looking to get some ink? Kensington is the place for you to get inked. With a number of options, there is an artist speacializing in the style for you. What’s your next tattoo going to be?
#yyctattoo #calgarytattoo #tattooartist #inked
ANOTHER DIMENSION // Have you been to @anotherdimensioncomics? They have so many collectors items to experience! From comic books to action figures to exclusive rare items, Another Dimension’s selection can’t be beat. There is some construction, but they are still open and ready to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
#shoplocal #hottoyscollection #funkopop #yyccomics #calgary
SAVE THE DATE // Pup Crawl in Kensington is back!Mark your calendar for October 27 and get your furry pal’s costume ready. Join us on October 27 to trick-or-treat for you and your furry friend at participating businesses and grab a photo at our photo station. We can’t wait to see you there! Stay tuned for more info coming soon 💙💚
#calgarypets #yycpets #halloween #yycevents #lifeincalgary
THE MASH // Not only does the Mash upcycle spent grain and turn it into flavourful pizza dough, they also make pizza for pups! Their Pawsome Pizza is a dog-friendly pizza rich in nutrients. With every pawsome pizza purchased, the Mash donates money to @aarcs. Pop in to the @the.mash.eats and enjoy some pizza. Bring home some pizza for your pups to enjoy as well!
📷: @the.mash.eats & @3goldens1heart
#pizza #yyceats #yycfoodie #restaurants
ORANGE SHIRT DAY // On National Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day, we take time to reflect on the effects of Residential Schools and take time to further educate ourselves about the Indigenous peoples who lived here before us. We are grateful for the opportunity we had to create a friendship circle with the @bullhornsingersofficial earlier this summer.
#truthandreconciliation #orangeshirtday
Welcome to Kensington
With over 250 businesses, Kensington is one of Calgary’s most vibrant communities.
Whether you want to bike along the river, stroll the neighbourhood while sipping some of Calgary’s finest coffee or spend the night listening to live music – Kensington has it all! Considered Calgary’s Urban Village, Kensington offers a unique, inner-city experience. Located just off the Sunnyside LRT Station and walking distance from downtown, it’s possible to spend an entire day exploring the shops and restaurants, or an entire weekend by staying at one of the beautiful boutique hotels.
Over 250 businesses offering
dining, shopping & services
Surrounding population of
10,000+ residents
3,000 people employed
by our member businesses
CAN’T STOP THE LOVE IN KENSINGTON
Join us in Kensington for our annual Drag Fashion Show! Showcasing various Kensington boutiques, Drag Queens will take to the runway wearing the latest local fashion trends. Following the fashion show, the Drag Queens will perform! Guests will warm up by the fire pits, enjoying coffee and hot chocolate. See you there!
Sunday February 18, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Kensington BIA Plaza
