PVOLVE // Are you focused on moving your body more in 2025? Check out @pvolvecalgary! Their method builds strong, healthy bodies. Enhance mobility, stability, balance and flexibility to help you move better and reduce pain and injury. Visit their page to learn more about their programming and first-time options.
HIGHER GROUND // Did you know that @highergroundcafeyyc’s Kensington location is the oldest coffee shop in Alberta? Since 1982, they have been serving up delicious coffee, tea and food. Committed to supporting the community they are in, Higher Ground supports many local initiatives. The walls feature works by rotating artists for sale, with 100% of proceeds going back to the artist. On Tuesdays, they host open mic nights, providing a space for local performers to put on a show. We are grateful for incredible businesses like @highergroundcafeyyc in our neighborhood!
WOLF MOON// Can you spot the morning appearance of the Wolf Moon from a stroll in Kensington? With the beautiful sky as the backdrop, Kensington is the perfect spot for a morning walk. Grab a coffee or smoothie from one of the awesome local businesses and get your morning steps in! Share your pics with us, we would love to see Kensington through your eyes 🩵💚💙
CANARY // You’re favourite refillery moved and they are settled in their new location. The store is beautifully decorated and full of amazing, sustainable and no waste products. Be sure to stop by @canary.goods and check out the new spot!
NEW BUSINESS // We are excited to welcome @vitaminboba to Kensington. Calgary’s cutest bubble tea shop has arrived in our neighbourhood🧋🧋The one stop shop for yummy boba and adorable boba-themed swag. Be sure to check it out!
HAPPY NEW YEAR // Wishing you all a very special 2025 filled with love, success and joy! And of course tons of good times in Kensington eating, shopping, treating yourself and enjoying the vibes. 🩵💚💙
2024 // Thank you to everyone who made 2024 such an amazing year! We had so many amazing events and enjoyed building a vibrant community with all of you. Cheers to a 2025 filled with success, joy and love. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store! ✨✨✨💚🩵💙
MERRY CHRISTMAS // Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season filled with love and happiness! 🎄🎅🏼💚🩵💙
THANK YOU // We are so grateful to everyone who made Christmas in Kensington a success! Our friends at @goodtradeco and @devillecoffee provided complimentary coffee and hot chocolate, @butterfield_acres for the petting zoo, @santa.doug for letting us know if we made the nice list, @greenfools for our green mean friend, @youthsingersofcalgary for the beautiful carols and The Stampede Show Band for the wonderful music! And most importantly thank you to everyone who came down to Christmas in Kensington to celebrate with us and to shop local. 💚❤️💚
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Christmas in Kensington!
Get into the holiday spirit with festive fun in Kensington every Saturday and Sunday from November 30 to December 22, noon to 3 p.m.
On Saturdays:
- Snap a photo with Santa
- Cozy up by the fire and roast marshmallows
- Enjoy coffee from Good Trade Coffee Co.
- Explore photo stations throughout Kensington
- Write a letter to Santa
- Play a game of bean bag toss
On Sundays:
- Visit the Petting Zoo at Urban Cellars
- Meet our “Green Mean Friend” (you know who!)
- Savour coffee from Deville Coffee
- Enjoy live music
- Write letters to Santa
- Roast marshmallows and warm up by the fire
- Join the fun with bean bag toss
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
