The Kensington district is more than 100 years old and is a great inner-city shopping district, with about 270 shops and services. Take a walk along it’s streets to enjoy a mix of historic buildings and modern architecture, popping into some of our favorites:

1) Roasterie – A true family business, with roots back to 1984, this shop roasts coffee from every coffee producing region around the world; they “find coffees from the finest estates and bring them to Calgarians” - Enjoy a $50 gift card

2) Pages of Kensington – Old school and independent book store, with books packing shelves from floor to ceiling, this shop makes you want to be a better reader - Enjoy a $50 gift card

3) Hexagon Board Game Café – A relaxed café serving hot and cold treats, plus an extensive board & card game library; with more games than you can imagine, you can never get bored - Enjoy a $50 gift card

4) Kensington Wine Market – Wine, need we say more? This local fixture offers a large selection of beer, wine & spirits, plus regular tasting sessions - Enjoy a $50 gift card

5) Nanao Kimono – A local purveyor of unique and thoughtful products from Japan; enjoy the Japanese culture through everyday products that are well designed and truly useful - Enjoy a $50 gift card