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Are you searching for the perfect gift? 🎁 Swi

Are you searching for the perfect gift? 🎁

Swipe through our gift guide to find inspiration for everyone on your list- even the hard to shop for. From music, to shoes, to kitchen knives, to crystals, unique gifts are our forte 👌🏻

Feeling inspired and looking for more ideas? Check out our Holiday Shopping Map 🗺️ it lists nearly 100 local businesses across the district who are open and ready to help you make the holidays extra special ✨

#oldstrathcona #whyteave #shoplocalyeg #yeg #yegsmallbusiness #giftideas

The fourth and final week of our Holiday Gnome Hun

The fourth and final week of our Holiday Gnome Hunt has arrived! This is our last week of the gnome hunt, and your last chance to win a $150 gift card to one of our super rad businesses! 🎁

Remember, each gnome will be hidden at an #oldstrathcona business from Thursday to Sunday, or until it’s found. You’ve proven to be exceptional gnome hunters, so if you want a chance to win a $150 gift card, don’t wait‼️

Here’s a reminder on how to win:
- Plan your trip to #whyteave and visit the many shops and spots to search for the gnome
- Found a gnome? Great! Bring it to the front counter and send us a photo of the gnome via DM or email
- Trade in the gnome and win a gift card 💰

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our Holiday Gnome Hunt so far. We hope you’re having fun and discovering the fantastic local businesses that bring so much vibrancy to Old Strathcona.

Good luck, and happy shopping local!

#holidaygnomehunt #yeg #yeggers #yegholidays #scavengerhunt #oldstrathcona

It’s time for a little trivia, because who doesn

It’s time for a little trivia, because who doesn’t want to flex their 🧠 muscles on a Sunday?

Hint… This vibrant spot in east Whyte is your one-stop holiday shop for fashionable gifts that are also sustainable 🎁

Can you name this #oldstrathcona business? Share your answer in the comments 👇🏻

#shoplocalyeg #smallbusiness #yeglocal #yeggers #whyteave #sustainablefashion

✨ NEW & NOTABLE ✨ With nearly 600 businesses

✨ NEW & NOTABLE ✨

With nearly 600 businesses in our BIA, there’s never a dull moment in #oldstrathcona! To celebrate this incredible community, we’re highlighting businesses who’ve hit major milestones and welcoming a few new ones too.

NOTABLE 🐾- @blackdogonwhyte turned 32 in December, that’s like 224 dog years!

NEW 🌮- @taqueriaelchingontacos recently opened their tasty taco shop in the old Waffle Bird location

NOTABLE 🍜- @mommatong.yeg celebrated one un-pho-gettable year at their east Whyte location

NEW 🍔- @meat_the_bun opened a new Edmonton location right here on Whyte Ave

NOTABLE 🧇- @wafflebirdyeg expanded to a larger space with seating and @woahnuts_yeg too

NEW 🍗- @narakatsu_ is serving up tasty tonkatsu and Korean eats just off Whyte on 104 Street

NOTABLE 🪇- @juliosedmonton has a new home on Whyte but don’t worry they’re still serving up margs

NEW 🌭- @overload.cheese is bringing cheesy hot dogs, spud potatoes, and mocktails to Station Park

NOTABLE 🍷- @coterieyeg is celebrating 1 year in their cozy and vibe-y spot just off Whyte

NEW 🍕- @leoscafeyeg is bringing sourdough pizza and other baked goods to Old Strathcona in their space at the end of Spur Line Alley

Have you visited any or all of the businesses mentioned above? Share your faves with us! ⬇️

#exploreedmonton #yegbusiness #shoplocalyeg #yeg #yeggers #datenight #girlsnight #supportlocal

Congratulations to this week’s winners! All thre

Congratulations to this week’s winners! All three gnomes were found on Thursday. Y’all are too good! It seems like maybe we shouldn’t be giving out hints at all… Thanks for playing! Our final week is coming up December 19-22nd.

Green Gnome: Found @village.goods
Grey Gnome: Found @silkroadspices
Red Gnome: Found @redponyonwhyte

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And just like that, it’s week three of the Holiday Gnome Hunt 👀

Listen, we thought we made the week two hints harder, but as it turns out, we didn’t make them hard enough. We’re confident you’re going to have to put on your thinking cap to solve this week’s hints 💭

Remember, each gnome will be hidden from Thursday to Sunday, or until they’re found- whichever happens first. Each location only has one gnome and one gift card- don’t wait!

If you find a gnome, bring it to the counter of the business you find it in AND send us a picture either of you with the gnome or the gnome itself. You can DM us here.

We would say good luck, but you’ve proven that you don’t need luck, so, have fun! 🤩

#oldstrathcona #whyteave #holidayshopping #yeg #yeggers #shoplocalyeg

Holiday shopping made easy 🎁 Did you know we h

Holiday shopping made easy 🎁

Did you know we have a holiday shopping map with over 80 local businesses listed? You can find everything from jewelry to outdoors gear to bath and body care to art and more!

Why shop local during the holidays? It supports people who live and work in your community by keeping more money in the local economy.

So, browse our holiday shopping map and plan your trip to #oldstrathcona to check everyone off your list!

#whyteave #yeggers #shoplocalyeg #holidayseason #giftideas #yeg