EARTH DAY IN KENSINGTON // Happy Earth Day from Kensington! Today, we celebrate this amazing planet we call home. We are thankful to be part of a vibrant neighbourhood that brings together great people and businesses who make up a fantastic and caring community. Let’s do our best to protect it and keep it clean! 🌎💙
KENSINGTON PLANTERS // We love the vibrancy our planters bring to the neighbourhood! Thank you to @metroelementyyc for bringing the spring vibes with the beautifully decorated planters in the plaza area along Kensington Road. Visit us and enjoy a peaceful stroll through the community or sip a coffee in the plaza area.
EASTER BINGO // There are over 20 Kensington businesses participating in our Easter Bingo, happening from April 18 to April 21. Take a walk through the neighbourhood and visit the locations below to collect unique stamps for your bingo card. Once your bingo card is fully completed, snap a photo, post it and tag us @kensingtonyyc for a chance to win a $250 Kensington BIA Gift Crad!
EASTER BINGO // There are over 20 Kensington businesses participating in our Easter Bingo, happening from April 18 to April 21. Take a walk through the neighbourhood and visit the locations below to collect unique stamps for your bingo card. Once your bingo card is fully completed, snap a photo, post it and tag us @kensingtonyyc for a chance to win a $250 Kensington BIA Gift Crad!
KENSINGTON EASTER BINGO // Join us for a fun Easter Bingo in Kensington from April 18 to April 21. Take a stroll through the neighbourhood and fill your bingo card at participating businesses. Once every square is stamped, snap a photo, post it on social media and tag us for a chance to win. The winner will receive a $250 Kensington BIA Gift Card, that can be used at a business of their choice. Visit the link in our bio to download the bingo card and stay tuned for a map with all the details.
KENSINGTON IS OPEN // As the nice weather rolls around construction season begins in Kensington. But don’t worry, your favourite places to shop, eat, explore and play are open. There are multiple ways to get to us, you can take the train, walk along the river and even rent a scooter. Click the link in our bio to see the parking information.
SPRING IN KENSINGTON // Ingear is ready for spring! The talented @muralycreations created this stunning window art and made Kensington even more vibrant. Come by to see what exciting items Ingear has in store this week. Snap a photo when you are in the neighbourhood!
VANJA KRAGULJ // Did you know that Kensington is home to an illustrator, surface designer and art educator? Known for her fun and whimsical style, Vanja Kragulj does everything from children’s books and toys to public art and commercial illustrations. Inspired by children’s books and graphic design, she provides illustration workshops for children and adults. She also organizes group, private, school and birthday party workshops. Visit @vanjakraguljillustration at her Kensington studio to learn how you can create art like this.
LIVE MUSIC// Kensington businesses have live music! PB & J has open mic nights every Wednesday from 5:30-8 p.m. and Sunday from 3-6 p.m. This may even be your chance to perform! Hayden Block features incredible local talent every Friday & Saturday evening. Follow along to see who is playing! 10th Round has a live DJ spinning 90s and early 2000s hip hop every Friday. Be sure to check them all out.
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Pick up your bingo card at the participating businesses or download it through the link in our bio.
Visit the link in our bio to view the digital map.
List of Participating Businesses Part 2:
Pet Planet Kensington
FYIDoctors
Canary Refillery & Zero Waste Market
Ingear Store
Deville Coffee
Vine Styles
The Mash
The Hidden Gem Market
Mañana Imports and Gifts
Briliant Best Friends
You Thrifty Animal
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Pick up your bingo card at the participating businesses or download it through the link in our bio.
Visit the link in our bio to view the digital map.
List of Participating Businesses Part 1:
Urban Cellars
Bumblina Bakeshop
The Roasterie
The 10th Round
Pie Junkie
SunnySide Art Supplies
Gummi Boutique
Kensington Konsigment
Vitaminboba
TrendFashions Ltd.
Kismet
Pickor
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Visit us in Kensington and don’t forget to support local.
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#art #Kensingtonlove #Ingear #yycliving #lifeincalgary
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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
