Kakes and Kanvas

Indulge in the sweet life at Kakes & Kanvas.

This Calgary bakery located in Kensington creates delectable treats, luscious cakes, corporate gifts and engages community with creative classes.

Photo Credit: Whitney Carrigan

Kakes & Kanvas

Kakes & Kanvas, founded by Kalia Gounden, is a Calgary bakery born from a passion for baking and artistic expression. Inspired by a childhood spent baking with her old-school Italian nonno, who owned Italian bakeries in Italy and B.C., Kalia has turned a hobby into a thriving business. Business and life partner Luke Ball joined the company in 2021, and after seven years as an online business, they’ve recently set down roots in Kensington. The captivating menu features custom cakes, wedding cakes and gourmet cupcakes, plus a wide selection of seasonal treats like cookies, croissants and cake jars. All are available for pick-up or city-wide delivery. While baked goods are the focus, the menu extends beyond pastries to include coffee and creative workshops like painting and cake decorating. As they establish themselves in their new location, Gounden and Ball have plans in the works for community collaborations, and an assortment of private classes and workshops.

Kakes & Kanvas | 102, 424 10th St. N.W. | kakesandkanvas.com