Canada City Guides: Calgary Part 1

As gathered by Janine Vangool of Uppercase Gallery

Crave Cupcakes

We'll start our tour in the Kensingon neighbourhood, located just north of the river and starting at 10th Street NW. When you need a sugar boost at the start of the day, head to Crave. (If you go too late in the day they are often sold out of their daily baking.) The lineup can extend outside the store and down the street, but these cupcakes are worth it. I've often ordered dozens of their mini cupcakes for events in UPPERCASE... all you have to do is hint at Crave Cupcakes and a crowd will gather!

1107 Kensington Road NW
and #120 815 17th Avenue SW
www.cravecupcakes.ca


Bubbles Bath & Body

Bubbles Bath & Body is a new store, right next door to Crave Cupcakes on Kensington Road. The store design is impressive and features lots of text on the walls. Plenty of pretty packages and nice scents make for a pleasant browse. (And they have some cupcake-inspired bath soaps for zero calorie indulgences.)



Pages Books on Kensington

This bookstore plays host to Calgary's literary scene with frequent poetry and book readings. They have a great selection of Canadian fiction as well as children's books, travel and cook books.

1135 Kensington Road NW
www.pages.ab.ca



Honey B's Vintage Home Decor

This is a pretty little store, with vintage-inspired decorations, jewellery, gifts and furniture. The owner really does an outstanding job in displaying her merchandise. Make sure to look for Paige Smith's Jewellery holders made from vintage saucers.

28 - 12 Street NW (at Kensington Road)
www.honeybs.com
www.paigesmith.ca



Purr Clothing

Purr has a great selection of clothing from labels such as Free People as well as independent Canadian fashion labels. The Kensington store is quite large with a nice waiting area for your friends while you try everything on!

1220 Kensington Road NW
100-601 17 Avenue SW


Livingstone & Cavell Extraordinary Toys

This marvelous toy store offers a trip down memory lane with plenty of classic and well-made playthings, cute plush animals, and novelty games.

1124 Kensington Rd. NW




As gathered by Janine Vangool of Uppercase Gallery, Calgary Alberta. Part II to follow!