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November 30, 2021

Warm Up to Winter at 4th Annual Northwestival in University District

On Sunday December 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., University District will host its 4th annual celebration of winter at Northwest Commons Park. Admission to Northwestival is a cash donation with all proceeds going to I Can for Kids.

Predominantly in an outdoor setting, the winter festival will include an interactive ice bench, 30-foot-high heated igloo tents and roaming performers throughout University District’s Northwest Commons Park. The main stage headline act will be The Royal Foundry, an award-winning Electro-Alt -Pop band from Edmonton.

Maureen Henderson, Vice President Community Experience at University of Calgary Properties Group, explains, “We are so pleased to welcome back Northwestival. There will be a new line-up of entertainers and interactive activities, in addition to the array of businesses, restaurants and residences that continue to build our community as an attractive inner-city destination to live, work and play.”

An Enchanted Afternoon

Northwestival will provide both free and token-based activities. Tokens can be purchased on the day of the event for $1 each. Free and token events will include:

  • Toasty fire pits and s’mores
  • Winter themed crafts from Pinnovate Studios
  • Cabane à sucre
  • Kangaroo Cuddles
  • Inflatable axe throwing
  • Frosty memories photo booth
  • Peak to Prairie Market
  • Roaming performers, entertainment, and live music
  • Main stage live performances
  • Hot drink station
  • BBQ Food truck
  • And much more!

Fun for the Entire Family

Festival-goers are also encouraged to discover the community to support the many local businesses and services that have recently opened along University Avenue. A complete list of current retailers is available here.

Kickstart your Holiday Shopping

Northwestival will also welcome Peak to Prairie Market for the first time. Festival goers can expect to see a selection of local artisans and businesses throughout the space, providing a relaxed and festive shopping experience.

Northwestival Gives Back

Traditionally, admission to Northwestival was by donation of a jar of peanut butter that was donated to I Can for Kids. This year, attendees are asked to provide a cash donation only, which will support the I Can for Kids Grocery Gift Card Program. Save-On-Foods will also be matching donations for the day.

 

About University of Calgary Properties Group

University of Calgary Properties Group Ltd. (UCPG) was created by the University of Calgary to oversee the development and management of university land projects. With a financial model that provides an innovative approach to land development, residual profits from UCPG are directed back to the University to fuel its academic mission. Setting a high standard for sustainable and progressive neighbourhood design, UCPG’s team and 14-member board of directors are dedicated to creating, developing and managing premier communities. With the masterplan for University District underway and portfolio diversification with University Innovation Quarter, UCPG is delivering on creating amazing places for people to thrive.

About University District

To the west of the University of Calgary and overlooking the Bow River and Rocky Mountains, University District is a comprehensive 200-acre community with a bold new vision for urban life in Calgary. Through a collaborative, people-first design process, the master planning and thorough engagement program forged strong respect between local stakeholders and University of Calgary Properties Group. The neighbourhood applies the best ideas in city design and incorporates the wants and needs of surrounding legacy communities – weaving current aesthetic, technology and lifestyle options into the strong social fabric of the city. For more information about University District, visit its Discovery Centre at 4410 University Ave. N.W., Calgary (just north of the Alberta Children’s Hospital) or go online: myuniversitydistrict.ca and visit Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, #UDLife.

Media Relations Contact

Maureen Henderson
VP, Community Experience
University of Calgary Properties Group
mhenderson@ucpg.ca
(403) 992-8388

Paula Worthington
Worthington PR & Story
paula@worthingtonpr.com
(403) 585-2429