Victoria Park’s shiny, new streetscapes are nearly completed on 1 Street SW and 17 Avenue S, so we are having a contest to celebrate.

We want to see you out supporting the businesses on both roads, but we need proof! Take two selfies in Victoria Park businesses – one on 1 Street SW and one on 17 Ave S, and post each photo to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #ExploreVicPark.

Even better, for every additional pair of selfies you post from businesses you visit (one from each street), you’ll gain another entry for the draw! The BIA will be tracking entries as photos are submitted.

What are you waiting for? You have until December 29, 2017 to enter to win one of five great prizes, including Flames tickets or A Night Out in Vic Park prize pack!

Spend a fun evening creating folded book art while enjoying a glass of wine with fellow participants. The workshop includes instruction, a selection of folding patterns, books, supplies and complimentary wine and snacks.

All workshops take place at our new Victoria Park location, EcoHubYYC. The address is 1325 1 Street SE (south bound Macleod Trail) Calgary. Parking is available in the lot right in front of the shop.

To register, click here. 

Participate in this crafty workshop making your very own functional and stylish leather envelope wallet. This workshop includes instruction, supplies and all tools required to make a customized wallet for yourself or as a gift for someone else.

This workshop includes complimentary coffee or tea and snacks.

All workshops take place at our new Victoria Park location, EcoHubYYC. The address is 1325 1 Street SE (south bound Macleod Trail) Calgary. Parking is available in the lot right in front of the shop.

To register, click here. 

Join us at Truvé Wine to taste four of their signature macarons with your choice of tea or French wine: learn about the region of production, what makes these drinks unique, and become an expert at pairing.

Participants must be 19 years old at the time of event to attend.

To purchase your tickets, click here. 

Hand Lettering and Chalk Drawing Workshop, Thursday, October 19, 7:00 pm

Spend a creative evening learning basic hand lettering skills and chalk drawing techniques. Workshop includes instruction, lots of visual samples to work from and a small chalkboard and chalk pen that you get to keep at the end of the evening. Price includes complimentary wine and snacks.

All workshops take place at our new Victoria Park location, EcoHubYYC. The address is 1325 1 Street SE (south bound Macleod Trail) Calgary. Parking is available in the lot right in front of the shop.

To register, click here. 

The seventh annual Calgary Gem & Mineral Show.

This one of a kind event is featuring over 60 of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada and abroad, bringing you unique gems, fine crystals, rare fossils, handmade jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art and more. Demonstrations, lectures and door prizes every hour! 

Friday, October 20th 2017, 1pm-9pm
Saturday, October 21st 2017, 10am-6pm
Sunday, October 22nd 2017, 10am-5pm

For more tickets and more information, click here.

Recycled Bicycle Accessories Workshop, Saturday, October 28, 11:00 am

Spend a crafty afternoon learning to make simple jewelry and accessories from recycled bicycle tires and inner tubes. Workshop includes instruction, supplies and tools. At the end of the workshop you take all your creations home. Participants will be served complimentary coffee or tea and snacks.

All workshops take place at our new Victoria Park location, EcoHubYYC. The address is 1325 1 Street SE (south bound Macleod Trail) Calgary. Parking is available in the lot right in front of the shop.

To register, click here.