Winter changes how Calgary moves. Shorter days and colder streets mean fewer casual stops and slower foot traffic. For local businesses, these months often determine whether they make it to spring. Where people choose to spend their money in winter shapes what stays open, what disappears, and how the neighbourhood feels when warmer days return.

Winter doesn’t make getting around easier, but it does change how people move through the Beltline. Outside of scheduled events and seasonal programming, a quieter layer of everyday life comes through. Short trips stay manageable, familiar places feel steady, and small discoveries happen when you step inside somewhere without a plan. These understated moments are what make the Beltline feel good to be in during winter.

Halloween Howler 2025 brought families together in the Beltline for games, pumpkin decorating, crafts, and a lively trick-or-treat route sta

City Council has approved the Beltline BIA expansion, doubling membership and uniting the entire district through advocacy, events, and improvements.

We're focusing our proposed BIA expansion on the Beltline and pausing plans to include Sunalta — for now. This shift lets us build on our momentum while keeping the door open for future collaboration.

BLOX BIA is expanding, uniting Beltline and Sunalta to support local businesses and growth.