July 5, 2019
Dog lovers invited to University District's Tails and Treasures event
Calgarians love their dogs. According to the most recent census data (2016), there are 135,070 dogs in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.
This month, University District will celebrate our four-legged friends at its event. A perfect summer outing for Calgarians, their dogs, and dog lovers, this free family-friendly event will feature live music, contests and giveaways, fun activities, local food and drink vendors and more.
- Photo above: Enter your dog in the Tails & Treasures Dog Show. Categories include Biggest Dog, Cutest Dog, Best Dressed and Best Trick. University District photo
Stop by the smooch your pooch photo booth for a selfie with your furry friend, have a canine caricature drawn, or treat yourself to a Popsicle for yourself or a doggy pop for your pup.
Grab a treasure map and visit different areas of the park to get a stamp. Redeem your map and claim a treasure, and also enter to win the ultimate pooch package at the University District Discovery Centre.
Think your dog has a great talent? Register between 1 to 2 p.m. for the Tails and Treasures Dog Show, taking place at 2:30 p.m. Categories include Biggest Dog, Cutest Dog, Best Dressed and Best Trick.
Your dog can enjoy one of the gated off-leash dog areas.
University District
- When: Sunday July 14, 2019, 1- to 5 p.m.
- Where: University District, North Pond and urban dog park, on the corner of Shaganappi Trail and 32 Ave., NW.
- Cost: Admission free; food and beverage costs as per vendor
More details can be found on the .
West Campus Development Trust was created by the University of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ to oversee the development of the lands known as University District. With a financial model that provides an innovative approach to land development, profits from the trust are directed back to the university to fuel its academic mission. Setting a high standard for sustainable neighbourhood design, the trust has created and led a progressive community master plan for 200 acres of land focused on creating the city’s premier urban residential community. at wcdt.ca.