CHRISTMAS IN KENSINGTON // Santa’s coming to town TOMORROW! Visit us on December 2 from noon to 3 for our annual Christmas in Kensington event! Warm up with coffee from @devillecoffee, hot chocolate from @goodtradeco and our fire pits. Go for a ride on the horse drawn sleigh, snap a pic with Santa and enjoy the musical stylings of @michelasheedy. Get in the holiday spirit as you shop local. Yule be sorry to miss it!
#yycevents #christmasincalgary #calgaryevents
DOGS OF KENSINGTON // We spotted these pups had a photoshoot today with our heart and couldn’t help but to snap a pic! We love when you share your Kensington photos with us, be sure to tag @kensingtonyyc when your out and about in Kensington 🩵💚💙
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING // Join us in Kensington for Late Night Shopping November 30 from 5-8 and shop local this holiday season! Many Kensington businesses will stay open late, offering special deals! As you shop, warm up by the fire with some Hot Chocolate from @goodtradeco in front of @trappedcalgary. See if you can spot Santa and enjoy Christmas carols performed by @youthsingersofcalgary carolers! Pick up a map of participating businesses!
Participating businesses include:
@canary.goods
@pagesbooks
@kensingtonwm
@four20yyc
@kensingtonpub
@petplanetkensington
@urbancellarsyyc
@vinestylesyyc
@peacockboutique
@oolongteahouse
@thenewforestshop
@kismet_calgary
@frillylilly
@skoah.kensington
@trend_calgary
@pbandjyyc
@kensingtonkonsignment
@mananaimports
@thehiddengemkensington
@nanao_kimono
@ingear_store
#shoplocal #christmasinyyc
SHOP LOCAL // This Black Friday, shop local! Tons of Kensington businesses have amazing Black Friday deals to check out. Kick start your holiday shopping and support local businesses. Did you know that every $1 spent shopping local translates to $6 that stays in our local economy? Where are you shopping local?
#shoplocal #blackfriday #yycshoplocal
BOMBAY TIGER// We are excited to welcome @bombay_tiger_ to the neighborhood! Open for dinner and lunch (on select days, check their website for the most up to date info) the new reataurant offers delicious traditional Indian dishes. It is a great spot to bring your colleagues, friends or family to try all of the shareable dishes!
#yycrestaurants #yycdining
CHRISTMAS IN KENSINGTON // Christmas in Kensington is back! Kicking off on November 30 with late night shopping and continuing Dec 2, 9, 16 and 23 we will have live music, Santa and sleigh rides for you to enjoy as you shop local this holiday season! Warmp up with coffee from @devillecoffee and hot chocolate from @goodtradeco and the fire pits. Stay tuned for more info coming soon!
LIVE MUSIC// No weekend plans? @haydenblockyyc has you covered! Not only will you be able to indulge in their amazing food and drinks, they are also having great live performances on Friday and Saturday night👏🏼 👏🏼 head over to Kensington for live music this weekend!
HOT DRINK ALERT // After this weather, what is more perfect than a hot drink? Kensington has many options for whatever your heart desires to warm you up! Check out one of our beloved coffee shops around the neighbourhood and snatch one of their holiday drinks! (There’s still some delicious iced coffee’s for those who choose iced all year long!
NATIONAL YOUNG READERS WEEK // Celebrate this week indulging in new finds or classic books at @pagesbooks and @a_rarebookstore 📚📖This week was created for our younger generation to learn about the importance of reading. What better way to learn than picking up a book from one of our loved stores and losing yourself in the plot! What book is on your must read list?
#readmorebooks #youngreadersweek #yycreads
VOTE NOW: PUP CRAWL! // After an eventful Pup Crawl back on October 29, we picked five finalists for the contest! These families and their furrever friends came to show off and show out, but now, it is up to you to choose your favourite. You have until November 13 to vote for your favourite costume. Comment 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, the top 3 will win a beautiful prize basket. Get your voting on!
TOURISM CALGARY // Thank you to @tourismcalgary and @foodstrategies for organizing an amazing food tour in Kensington, familiarizing the great Calgary Tourism team with the special village within a city that we call home.
Thank you to @theplazayyc, @winebaryyc, @modernsteakca, @oxbow_yyc, @satsukicalgary and @freehouseyyc for being such great hosts and neighbourhood ambassadors!
ROZELLE COLLECTIVE // Welcome to Rozelle Collective, a boutique hair salon dedicated to the love of blondes, custom haircuts, lived in hair, and extensions. They are passionate about changing the hair industry through education and mentorship. We are so excited to have them join our community! They are now accepting new clients, visit their profile to learn more 💇🏼♀️💇🏻♂️
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
Christmas in
Kensington is back!
Kicking off on November 30 with late night shopping and continuing Dec 2, 9, 16 and 23 we will have live music, Santa and sleigh rides for you to enjoy as you shop local this holiday season!
Warm up with coffee from @devillecoffee and hot chocolate from @goodtradeco and the fire pits.
Stay tuned for more info coming soon!
