Discount Guide
Each year, Sled Island partners with local businesses to offer deals to passholders on some of our favourite food and beverages, goods and services around the city.
During the festival, show your Sled Island pass to save a few bucks and support our awesome community partners in the process!
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
COFFEE
Canadian Heritage Roasting Co. (2020 11 St SE)
10% off (beans and beverages)
Founded by wildland firefighters, Canadian Heritage Roasting Co. is passionate about nature and environmental stewardship, CHRC roasts full bodied, smooth and easy drinking organic coffees with tasting notes of chocolate, toffee and smoke. For every bag of coffee you buy, they will plant one tree on Canadian soil as part of their 1 Million Planted project.
**Only applicable in-store**
I Love You Coffee Shop & I Love You Coffee Shop Jr. (348b 14 Ave SW / 520b 12 Ave SW)
10% off drinks, bagels, treats (not valid for alcohol)
A new concept licensed coffee shop in Calgary's Beltline inspired by Japanese jazz bars where vinyls are played all day. Here everyone is served, from early morning commuters, mid-day mums, dads and kids, to late night music lovers.
Needs Must Café (227 7 Ave SW, +15 level)
10% off, plus some fun giveaways*
Needs Must Café is downtown Calgary’s newest café and patisserie. Conveniently located on Stephen Ave in the +15, we’re the perfect place for early birds, coffee lovers, or those just looking for a little treat.
**While supplies last**
Velet Bike Ski Cafe (#105 - 206 11 Ave SE, Back Alley Entrance)
10% off drinks and pastries
Velet is more than just a bike and ski repair shop. They're a community space where outdoor enthusiasts and coffee lovers meet, sharing a passion for adventure and good company, whether you're there for a tune-up or just a great cup of coffee.
BAKERIES
Ollia Macarons & Tea (810C 16 Ave SW)
15% off (All macarons, drinks, merchandise, and ‘Macaron 101’ Baking Classes)
Established in 2014, Ollia Macarons + Tea is a boutique French patisserie located in Calgary, where you can find a collection of classic French and modern macarons, along with other treats, a selection of teas, bakeware and Canadian-sourced giftware. Want to master the art of macaron making? Attend a 'Macaron 101' Baking Class and learn how to create your own macarons!
Sweet Relief Pastries (120 13 Ave SW)
10% off storefront purchases *conditions apply*
Bakeshop known for elegant cakes, cookies, macarons & pastries from scratch with local ingredients.
**Applicable for any of our ready-to-go items (does not include custom orders)**
GRAB-AND-GO
5 Vines Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits (218 12 Ave SE / #61 - 53 9 St NE)
15% off
Born around a campfire and built by family, 5VINES is more than just a liquor store—we’re a passionate, locally-owned business dedicated to curating the best in craft beer, fine wine, and premium spirits. Every bottle on our shelves is handpicked with care. Every visit is personal. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just discovering your taste, we’re here to make you feel at home. Great products. Exceptional service. Real connection. At 5VINES, you’re not just a customer, you’re part of the family.
Sunnyside Natural Market (#10 - 338 10 St NW)
10% off
A locally owned, family operated, community focused natural market in the heart of Kensington.
Vine Arts Wine and Spirits (#101 - 932 17 Ave SW / 1310 1 St SW)
10% off
Whether you’re looking for wine, spirits, or beer, Vine Arts has it all and the expert staff to help you choose. We recommend checking out their growler station!
SIT-DOWN
Boogie’s Burgers (908 Edmonton Trail NE / 2129 33 Ave SW)
15% off
A cheery spot with kitschy decor, Boogie's is one of the best burger joints in town. Their Angry Aztec milkshake and hamburger-hotdog hybrid burger, Jebb’s Doggie Burger, are where it’s at.
Bridgette Bar (739 10 Ave SW)
2 for 1 alcohol-free beverages. Limit one use per customer.
Snack, indulge, bend an elbow & realize your day’s full potential when you spend time at Bridgette Bar; a space where design, craft and culture intersect.
Calcutta Cricket Club (1213 1 St SW)
10% off
Small-plate versions of classic indian dishes and similarly inspired cocktails. Their paneer Kati Rolls and Railway Station Chai are must-tries.
Diner Deluxe (2252 33 Ave SW)
10% off
We are a brunch focused diner located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Marda Loop with European Café-inspired decor and a menu that is suitable for anyone's taste. Serving up made-from-scratch comfort food for breakfast, brunch & lunch.
Donna Mac (1002 9 St SW)
10% off *conditions apply*
A modern twist on classic dishes, Donna Mac has a menu that caters to everyone, whether you’re a meat-lover, vegan, or gluten intolerant.
**Not applicable to Happy Hour prices**
Lonely Mouth (528 17 Ave SW)
2 for 1 alcohol-free beverages. Limit one use per customer.
Lonely Mouth is a lively take on Japanese favourites. Relish their house-made udon noodles, fresh tempura and handrolls.
Lulu Bar (510 17 Ave SW)
2 for 1 alcohol-free beverages. Limit one use per customer.
A chef-driven bar in the heart of 17th Avenue. Lulu Bar is an escape from the ordinary. Its welcoming vibe is reminiscent of hidden gems from your last vacation, only better because it’s right here in your own backyard.
Major Tom (#4000 - 700 2 St SW)
2 for 1 alcohol-free beverages. Limit one use per customer.
Award-winning fine dining, 40 floors above it all.
Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro (1301 10 Ave SW / 1420 9 Ave SE)
10% off
Rustic-chic breakfast & brunch restaurant serving innovative twists on hearty breakfast food in a fun, eclectic environment. From eggs benedict to breakfast perogies to pancakes, we pride ourselves on sourcing incredible ingredients from like-minded local, artisanal producers.Our Mantra: Do brunch differently!
Moose and Poncho (1327 1 Street SW; located inside First Street Market)
10% off
Since opening in 2019, Moose and Poncho has brought authentic Mexican cuisine to Calgary. The passionate and dedicated team is led by Chef Miguel Cornejo, born in Mexico City. With 20 years of experience in Canada, his cuisine is inspired by Mexican flavours and applying only the best cooking techniques. Keeping the standards high, with everything made from scratch, focusing on local fresh Albertan meats, the highest quality and care is put in every dish.
National 10th (341 10 Ave SW)
2 for 1 alcohol-free beverages. Limit one use per customer.
Actually, it is all fun and games. Offering fine food, beer, spirits, bowling alley, arcade games and a rooftop patio.
National 17th (550 17 Ave SW)
2 for 1 alcohol-free beverages. Limit one use per customer.
Actually, it is all fun and games. Offering fine food, beer and spirits.
Rain Dog Bar (1214 9 Ave SE)
10% off
Rain Dog Bar, owned by Alberta's first certified Cicerone, offers amazing beer and food pairings. A place where beer can be more than just a drink to quench your thirst, or to throw back a dozen of. Here, beer is a drink that can be on the level of the best wines, an experience in itself, a perfect pairing for amazing food, and one worthy of marking life's celebrations.
BARS, PUBS, BREWERIES
Bottlescrew Bill's (140 10 Ave SW)
15% off *conditions apply*
Your favourite beer bar is serving the entire food menu until 1:30am & open for regular service 11:30 am to 2:00 am daily. Visit them for a beer indoors or on one of their many covered, heated & dog-friendly patios.
**Applicable to all regular-priced food, draught beer and spirits. Not applicable to discounted daily specials/happy hour and imported bottles.**
Civic Tavern (213 12 Ave SW)
10% off
Civic Tavern’s interior is warm, cozy and inviting and is reminiscent of visiting a friend’s house. Taking the reins from the iconic Hop In Brew, the legacy goes on by serving up amazing Alberta Craft Beer, Cider and Mead and pairing them with fresh, homemade food.
The Dandy Brewing Company & Pizza (2003 11 St SE)
$5 beers and 10% off food at the Tasting Room
Dandy’s unique approach to brewing and keen eye to detail fosters creativity in both our recipes and beer styles. They offer a unique brewery experience featuring the Dandy Tasting Room Pizza Kitchen, DANDYPOP! cocktails, wine, and 20 taps of Dandy beers and DANDYPOP! Soda.
Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. (#1070 - 2600 Portland St SE)
10% off in the taproom for draft and off sales
Eighty-Eight makes beers in the same spirit of excitement for what’s next. Always big flavors, sometimes a little weird, best enjoyed together. Eighty-Eight Brewing is located in the inner-city community of Ramsay in Calgary. Stop by the two-level taproom and spark some memories over a pint and a slice of pie from Portland Street Pizza.
GRETA Bar (213 10 Ave SW)
One hour of unlimited games
From an intimate corner of the bar to a game leader-board or a meet-up mash-up with friends beside the food truck, GRETA is all about hand-crafted cocktails, locally-sourced global street food, and throwing one mother of a party. Whether you have a group of 5, 50, or 500, GRETA has you covered for all your personal or professional events! And with 40+ arcade games - everything from Street Fighter to Mario Kart - you can choose your own adventure!
Magpie (#107 - 535 8 Ave SE)
15% off
Introducing a new vegan cocktail bar located in the vibrant East Village. This bar boasts a menu of expertly crafted plant-based cocktails, created by their experienced mixologists. Whether you're in the mood for a classic cocktail with a vegan twist or an innovative creation that pushes the boundaries of mixology, this bar has something for everyone.
Paper Lantern (115 2 Ave, Basement)
10% off
Paper Lantern is a dark, fun and intimate bar with strong drinks and small sharing plates, tucked away in a Chinatown basement.
Proof (1302 1 St SW)
10% off *conditions apply*
Offbeat, stylish watering hole specializing in artisanal, seasonal libations & shareable plates. Founded on the belief that sharing food and drink is a fundamental human experience and instrumental to the well-being of a community.
**Not applicable to happy hour prices.**
Prosperity Bar (107 2 Ave SE)
10% off
Prosperity Bar is Calgary’s destination for a vibrant atmosphere blending tiki-style cocktails and bar culture with Chinese-influenced dishes.
Side Hustle (#101 - 2252 33 Ave SW, Alley)
10% off
A neighbourhood joint for local fair, craft cocktails and wine – tucked away in an alley.
Sweet Loretta (715 11 Ave SW)
2 for 1 alcohol-free beverages. Limit one use per customer.
Part disco, snack bar and lounge, Sweet Loretta is built on the city’s legacy of iconic music venues. The multidisciplinary space features programming from rotating resident DJs, live music and emerging artists, alongside exceptional food and drink.
Tubby’s Bar (#100A - 1210 8 St SW)
10% off
It's just a bar... That serves hotdogs. Kitchen open 5pm and serving Doggies till late late for Sled Island (Thursday till Saturday).
GOODS
BOOKS
Shelf Life Books (1302 4 St SW)
20% off books
One of Calgary’s favourite independent bookstores, Shelf Life is a literary paradise, and even has a section dedicated to zines.
ART SUPPLIES
STASH Needle Art Lounge (1237 9 Ave SE)
15% off *conditions apply*
Visit STASH for a mind-blowing selection of supplies for knitting, crochet, macrame, cross-stitch, embroidery, weaving, spinning, and more. Located in historic Inglewood, the needle art lounge creates a fun, welcoming, creative environment for peeps who want to craft.
**in-store only, regular priced items, excluding classes**
Sunnyside Art Supplies (132 10 St NW)
15% off
Your friendly neighborhood art store. Pat & Shirl carry top-notch materials and offer regular visual-art classes and workshops.
CLOTHING-NEW
gravitypope (1126 17 Ave SW)
20% off regular-priced items - some exclusions apply
A trend-forward shoe and clothing store with all the best brands, if you’re looking for new kicks, this should be your first stop. Also be sure to check out Blackbyrd, a record store located in the lower level.
Purr (940 17 Ave SW / 112 10 St NW / 1227 9 Ave SE)
10% off regular-priced items
With three stores in Calgary (with an additional two Purr Petite stores that focus on children’s clothing), Purr is Calgary’s go-to destination for quality clothing that’s fun and fashionable. Hot tip: Their Kensington location carries merch and posters from previous years of Sled Island!
Kept Clothing Collective (1410 4 St SW)
15% off regular priced items
A unique retail store comprised of 20+ vintage and secondhand resellers, each hand picking their own inventory to represent their brand. The result is a fashion boutique filled with a diverse array of curated gender and size inclusive clothing and accessories where the eco-conscious shopper can find a bit of everything.
Roadrunner Vintage (1012 Macleod Tr SE)
10% off in store
Roadrunner Vintage specialize in alternative vintage styles in music, moto and western plus feature an extensive vintage vinyl collection and vintage home decor. Roadrunner Vintage is dedicated to contributing to sustainable fashion, supporting small and local businesses and artists as well as keeping alive the spirit of vintage era culture.
HOME GOODS & MUSIC
Bike & Brew (921 1 Ave NE)
10% off accessories & clothing *conditions apply*
Bike and Brew is a place where coffee and cycling meet. A space for like minded people, a hub for athletic and social endeavors. This unique bicycle shop specializes in both coffee and bicycle sales, while maintaining all types of bicycles in the full service repair shop.
**Only applicable to in stock items.**
Blackbyrd Myoozik (1126 17 Ave SW)
15% off
Located underneath Gravitypope, Blackbyrd carries a sweet mix of old and new, and has a killer selection of local records and tapes.
Cherry Tree Lane Toys (905 1 Ave NE)
10% off
Cherry Tree Lane is more than just a toy store: it’s a community space celebrating the magic of play, fostering creativity and building connections through learning and joy.
Hot Wax Records (114 10 St NW)
10% off
Calgary’s oldest record shop, in the heart of Kensington since 1978! Hot Wax carries a wide range of music from gigantic pop icons to obscure heavy metal and jazz. They also deal in well curated used collections so be sure to stop by regularly to see what’s new.
REID*S (710 17 Ave SW)
10% off regular priced items
Carrying every kind of writing utensil you could possibly imagine, REID*S is serious about stationary. When you stop by to pick up a new set of pens, be sure to take a look at their selection of fun party supplies and cute and quirky gifts.
Sloth Records (736b 17 Ave SW)
15% off (excluding tickets)
A Calgary institution, not only is Sloth an amazing record store, but also a Sled Island venue! When checking out the all-ages shows at Sloth, be sure to peruse the bins between sets. With large selections of rock, pop, garage, and punk, Sloth had something for everyone.
Steeling Home (1010 17 Ave SW)
15% off (excluding tickets)
A gift shop located in the heart of Calgary, carrying a wide array of beautiful, interesting, and local wares, from unique home décor and jewelry to books, puzzles, candles, and more. Initially an artist-run co-op, the shop was created in 1993 as a venue to showcase local work. It is still run by the original artist and continues to focus on handmade goods by Canadian artists.
SERVICES
WELLNESS
Amanda Prokop RMT, trauma-informed massage (2520 16b St SW)
15% off services
Compassionate, trauma-informed massage to guide you back to a safe, secure, and balanced state. Let the potent power of touch connect you back to your body.
ZAC Training Systems (6036 3 St SW)
Keep your wristband to redeem your free 21 day kickstart (wristband can be shown after festival)
ZAC Training Systems (ZTS) is dedicated to transforming your fitness journey into a personalized, empowering, and results driven experience. Let ZTS be your teammate in achieving the strength, vigor, and confidence you deserve! Keep your wristband after the festival to redeem your free 21 day kickstart!
OTHER
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (850 4 St SE)
20% off admission
A place to play, learn, explore, and connect through music. Across five floors of exhibitions and stunning architecture, visitors can discover Canada's music story. National Music Centre is home to four of Canada’s music halls of fame and there’s often new temporary exhibits to explore and live performances to see on weekends.