Advent calendars are the best way to kick-start the holiday season and these days they come in all shapes and sizes. Even the grinchiest scrooge can’t resist the excitement that comes with opening a carefully crafted box every single day for 24 days in December!

Our team has put together a list of some of the best advent calendar must haves in Calgary this holiday season.

Italian Centre Shop

An assortment of delights

The Italian Centre Shop’s advent calendar is back with 100 advent calendars available online starting Tuesday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m. Another 120 are available at each Alberta location for in-store sales starting Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m. $59.98

The Italian Centre Shop
9919 Fairmount Drive SE, Calgary
italiancentre.ca

Those Chocolates

Those Chocolates

Where’s Kevin

Those Chocolates has created a calendar featuring Calgary landmarks including a Where’s Waldo theme built into the box. Delivery guy Kevin is hidden in the calendar landscape making this both an activity and an edible delight all in one.

Those Chocolates
12445 Lake Fraser Drive S.E.
thosechocolates.ca

Eighty Eight Brewery

88 bottles of beer on the wall

The Eighty-Eight Advent Calendar is available now with 12 unique beers for pick up or shipping. They recommend starting the calendar on December 13th however any day in December is a good day.

Eighty Eight Brewery
1070, 2600 Portland Street S.E.
eightyeightbrewing.ca

OT Brewing Co.

OT Brewing

Merry Beermas

Dive into the 12 Days of Christmas beer advent calendar from OT Brewing Co. An assortment of beers from the brewery will be available in a wooden crate. Limited quantity available via pick-up or delivery. $75

OT Brewing Co.
1155E 44 Ave. SE
otbrewingcompany.com

Flores and Pine

What’s old is new

Discover new and old favourites in the Flores and Pine 12 Wines of Christmas Advent Calendar. Every wine box features an assortment of 12 red and white wines. Order online.

Flores and Pine
254028 Bearspaw Road
floresandpine.com

Say Cheese

say cheese advent

Cheese please

Say Cheese Fromagerie in the Crossroads Market launched their first cheese advent calendar last year. It was so well received, owner Isaac Bignell and his team are bringing it back. Each cheese is carefully chosen by the team, wrapped up and arranged in a box. Once you pay for the calendar, plan to drop in weekly for your weekly instalment of cheese. Without a doubt this is the best cheese advent calendar Calgary has to offer.

Say Cheese Fromagerie, Crossroads Market
1235 26 Avenue SE, Calgary
saycheesefromagerie.com

The Cookbook Co. Cooks

Liquorice wonderland

Count down to Christmas with the Lakrids by Bulow Advent Calendar from Denmark. Discover all-time favourites along with exciting new flavours. A special bonus is there are enough treats in the calendar for two people!

The Cookbook Co. Cooks
722 – 11 Avenue SW
cookbookcooks.com

Squish Candy

Vegan advent calendar

Squish Candy has created a candy-lover’s wish come true with 24 days of candy available in vegan and classic options. The vegan holiday countdown calendar holds planted-based gummies while the classic version is full of sweet surprises. $40

Squish Candy
squishcandies.ca

Willow Park Wines & Spirits

Whiskey and Gin and Beer, oh my

Willow Park Wines & Spirits has a little something for everyone in its advent calendar selection this holiday season. Experience any or all of the following: 12 Seasonal Scotches, 24 Whiskey’s of the World, 24 Gins for the Holidays, 12 Wines of Christmas or 24 Brews of Christmas.$120-$350

Willow Park Wines & Spirits
10801 Bonaventure Dr. SE
willowpark.net/collections/advent-calendars

Market Wines

12 days of wine

Market Wines has curated a hand-selected a 12-day advent calendar of their most loved bottles in the store. Open a bottle every day for 12 days or count down to the new year. Limited quantities available. $249.95

Market Wines, Calgary Farmers Market
520 77 Avenue S.E.
marketwines.ca

Wise Guy Liquor

Don’t be a wise guy

Twenty-five Alberta breweries are featured in the 2022 Wise Guys Liquor advent calendar. Twenty-five tall cans have been hand-picked this holiday season with partial proceeds of all calendar sales supporting the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Only 150 are being made. Pre-order yours now before they sell out. $200

Wise Guy Liquor
2770 32 Avenue N.E.
wiseguyliquor.ca

Evoolution

evoolution

24 nights of flavour

Explore the world of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, blends and sea salts with Evoolution’s holiday advent calendar. Call stores in advance to confirm availability. $64.95

Evoolution
evoolution.ca

Cococo Chocolatiers

Chocolate countdown calendar

Delight in a chocolate a day from award-winning company Cococo Chocolatiers. The team has curated a collection of award-winning chocolates and a few extra surprises to bring the joy of chocolate into your home for the holidays. Even better is they are holding their 2021 prices. $49

Cococo Chocolatiers
cococochocolatiers.com

Cakeify

cakeify

A collaborative calendar

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a surprise box every day of December until Christmas from CAKEify Studio. Delight in tried-and-true favourites plus a few new bites to tantalize your taste buds. Presale ends November 15th or until supplies last. $69

CAKEify Studio
cakeify-studio.myhelcimstore.com

Rocky Mountain Wine Spirits Beer

port advent calendar

Quevedo Port Advent Calendar

Discover the world of port with the Quevedo Port Advent Calendar. The port lover in your life will enjoy sampling a range of dry white port, tawny ports and single vintage Colheitas in the festive box. $119.99

Rocky Mountain Wine Spirits Beer
225 58 Avenue SE
rockymountainwinespiritsbeer.com

The Sugar Cube

24 days of candy

Choose from 12 day, 12 day or family size advent calendars from The Sugar Cube this holiday season. Those with a sweet tooth will want to order their calendar online as soon as possible before they sell out. Delight in sweets, sours and other gummies every day until Christmas morning. $35-$120

The Sugar Cube
sugarcubeyyc.com

Bricks Wine Company

Christmas beer is Christmas cheer

Bricks Wine Company has created a YYC Beer Advent Calendar featuring 24 cans of local (and neighbouring communities) brew. Discover a new beer to love each day as you embark upon a local brewery tour right in the comfort of your own home. $124.95

Bricks Wine Company
101, 902 – 9th Ave SE
brickswine.ca