Thursday, July 3 - 9-11am
(11 griddles along 4th Street)
This ain't just any ol' pancake eatin' shindig. We got ourselves a showdown goin' on! Retailers, shops, and restaurants all along 4th Street are flippin' creative flapjack creations right before your very eyes and these griddle masters are aimin' for the prestigious Golden Spatula Award.
No need to empty your pockets. It's all on the house and EVERYONE is welcome! YAHOO! Bring your appetites, loosen up them belt buckles and be ready to vote for which flapjack gets the Golden Whisk Award for Fan Favourite!
Mark your calendars, circle the date, and spread the word like wildfire, ya hear?
Find out who’s flippin’
Abbey's Creations & Foxy Box
Explosive UBE Royale - Ube pancake topped with two mini donuts, strawberries, Abbey’s vanilla ice cream and maple syrup drizzle
About Staffing
Buttermilk-bacon pancake drizzled with maple syrup, whipped cream and topped w. gold flakes
Blowers & Grafton
Fluffy pancake loaded with Nova Scotian donair meat, topped with wild blueberry cream cheese icing
BMO Bank of Montreal
Sunshine Lemon Delight
BODEGA by Sabor
Pancake de Nata
Bronze Baxx Tanning & Wellness
Black Forest Pancake
Pawsitively Natural Pet Food and Supplies
Peanut Butter Pancake
The Joyce on 4th
Irish Cream Dream
The Unicorn on 4th
Crown Royal Apple Pancake w. Candied Bacon
Vin Room
Apple Pie & Salted Caramel Pancake topped w. Housemade Granola
Why Knot Massage & Wellness
Chunky Monkey - Pancake w. bananas, chocolate chips and walnuts
Go Fourth and Conquer Summer in #YYC
Welcome to 4th Street – Calgary’s most walkable and dog-friendly neighbourhood, where every block is buzzing with local charm. Lined with over 300 independently owned boutiques, cafés, and restaurants, it’s a haven for foodies, fashion lovers, and anyone who values small business spirit.
As patio season kicks off, 4th Street comes alive with vibrant outdoor dining—perfect for people-watching, sipping something cold, and soaking up the sun with your pup at your side.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, 4th Street offers the perfect mix of community, culture, and connection – just steps from downtown Calgary.
June 1 – Ahh, Lilac Fest, the (barely) unofficial beginning of summer for all of Calgary is officially going down on Sunday, June 1st. 4th Street is at the heart of this festival that has grown in popularity over the years so much that it now overflows to the streets and avenues around Mission. Shopping, entertainment, food, and drink—Lilac Festival’s got something for everyone and their dog.
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June 2-8th is Canadian Environment Week. Do your part by stopping by Without Co. and seeing what kinds of single-use packaging you could be doing without.
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June 14 is World Blood Donor Day! Mark the occasion by giving blood with a pal and then replenish your calories with a culinary stroll down 4th Street culminating at Paris Baguette for a much-deserved dessert.
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June 16-20th is Take Your Pet To Work Week! Stock up on healthy treats from Pawsitively Natural to ensure they’re well behaved around your boss.
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July 1 is Canada Day! And Canada Day means fireworks! Order a charcuterie board from Peasant Cheese and grab a spot on the hillside bordering the Cliff Bungalow Park
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July 3 – Mosey on down to the 4th Street Pancake Showdown this morning from 9-11am to help yourself to some flapjacks and fierce competition. Count on the vibe to be family-friendly, FREE and delicious.
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July 13 The last day of Stampede, 2025—you made it! Get the grime out at Oh Henry Laundromat & Dry Cleaning and pack your Western wear away for next year or Country Thunder. Which brings us to our next point…Book an appointment at Bronze Baxx Luxury Tanning & Wellness for a Hydration Station session - the ultimate body rehydration and detoxification.
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August 15 It’s time for Country Thunder, AKA Stampede’s aftershock. Find yourself something to wear at Kept Clothing Collective.
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Visit J R A D Skin for a Reset Facial to keep your summer skin in check.
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Give your wallet a little post-Stampede rehab and enjoy a budget date night. Grab a slice from Uncle Fatih’s Pizza and take a walk down 17th Ave. If you play your cards right, there will be live music in Tomkins Park.
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Take your fur-legged friend on a Vin Room patio date where dogs eat free and boujee. Seriously, there’s a menu just for dogs.
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Ask a barista at Phil & Sebastian to surprise you with their favorite iced beverage.
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Who says it's too hot for a bowl of noods? Kinton Ramen's Chilled Tsukemen is a great way too cool off and still get a hit of umami-packed bite.
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Get those tattoos you’ve always wanted from Altar Tattoo and Ego Tattoo.
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Shop some of the cutest little things you ever will see at Maude Kids. And, yes, they sell matching mom and mini bathrobes.
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Check out Hana Sushi’s special lunch menu and their recent interior renovations.
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DUER denim has stretch. Duyerself a solid and grab a pair to replace your unforgiving Wranglers before attempting to ride a bull—mechanical or otherwise.
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Hold office hours from Earls Tin Palace patio (AKA the Tanqueray Terrace) where happy hour runs daily from 3 - 6.
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Take your kids for a four-scoop ice cream flight at Abbey’s Creations. What a delicious way to spend a little quality time with the fam.
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Book a service at UltraWhite Clinic. Gleaming chiclets are sure to make your tan pop.
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Stretch your legs over lunch hour and walk over to Kokocups for one of their rice bowls.
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Get groomed and camera-ready for summer fun! Book primping appointments at Frilly Lily and Uptown Nail Boutique.
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Grab a late-night bowl of Halal pho to go from Pho Daddy.
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There’s a new tapas place in town! Impress your date by booking a table at Bodega by Sabor before it becomes an ungettable reservation or take your chances and walk in for a spot at the bar.
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Don’t wait for the new year to make a resolution, make your new season fitness resolution a reality at Barry’s Bootcamp.
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Refuel after your morning workout with a smoothie from Seed N Salt.
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Hungover? Jetlagged? Just craving eggs and bacon? Head to Red’s Diner for their all-day breakfast menu or OEB for Seoul in a Bowl!
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Get your name on Class Clown Burgers’ waitlist and go kill a few hours on The Unicorn on 4th patio while you wait. Save room for soft serve.
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Stock your bar cart for impromptu nightcaps with Bin 905 Wine & Spirits.
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Get a fresh shave from Mission Barbershop before you get a tan line in the shape of your wooly winter scruff.
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Make a hair appointment at Citizen Salon Studios to give your do a seasonal makeover.
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Get a blowout from Butter Beauty Bar before a date at Mercato Mission.
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Hit Petro Canada on 4th for some much-needed post-winter detailing. Trust us, there’s still gravel under your mats.
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Give Club Pilates Mission a warm welcome and take advantage of their 20% off promotion for your first month.
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Tuck in to a tray of hushpuppies and honey butter before enjoying live music at South Block BBQ’s patio Fridays and Saturdays starting at 8:30pm.
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Treat yourself to some breezy new PJs
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Take someone special on a date at Park by Sidewalk Citizen. If they like it and you like them, buy them a copy of Ottolenghi from Shelf Life Books afterward.
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Spend some of the dog days of summer on a dog-friendly patio like the one at Blowers & Grafton, or stop by the Halifax-inspired hot spot on a Wednesday evening to get in on the trivia action.
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Want to watch the Stamps in an away game and spend time with the whole family? Chart a course for Joyce on 4th where the TVs are plentiful and kids are more than just welcome, they get their own menu.
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Find some friends and lose yourself (and a few hours) on the massive Elephant & Castle patio.
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Outdo yourself by booking the 15-course Yakitori Omakase Experience at Shokunin.
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Grab a gal pal and go hunting for treasures at Feisty Consignment.
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Stop to smell the roses (and way more flowers) at Marlow Floral Works. Their tucked-away Secret Tea Garden is fully licensed and open 7-days a week, perfect for a cheeky afternoon gossip with a gal pal.
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Summer patio people watching on 4th Street hits different. Grab front-row seats to one of the most vibrant stretches of the city at Purple Perk.
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Take your date to Ducky’s and sing a rendition of “Summer Nights” from Grease.
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Find out why Rajdoot has been one of Calgary’s go-to Indian joints since 1988. That’s right, almost 40 years!
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Make an appointment at The Brow Bar so you can nail that no-makeup-makeup look with minimal effort.
Experience the delicious common ground between Japanese and Italian cuisine at Carino. Great for dinner, but their lunch menu is a showstopper.
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Check out the newest Italian joint in Mission: My Little Italia, where the pasta is house-made and the reservations are made via email.
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Go see what I Love You Coffee Shop has on their chalkboard out front. Grab a bevvy while you’re at it.
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The 4th Street Night Market on June 21, July 19 and August 23 brings the community together to Central Memorial Park for locally-made crafts, small batch culinary creations, live entertainment and the best vibes summer has to offer. Pack your sunnies and a raincoat - you never know what Mother Nature will bring!