In this issue:
Station Street Common Update – shovels in the ground in 26 days!
A big SALE on Station Street Common planters and pots
Get Ready for the Annual DDBIA Christmas Kick-Off Event! NEW TIMES
Help Make the Christmas Kick-Off Event a Success!
Get Ready for the Christmas Window Decorating Contest!
Commercial Space Available for Lease!
Sip and Shop on December 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Future Events
Station Street Common Update – shovels in the ground in 26 days!
Construction begins on Monday, November 25th. As the traffic and equipment management plan is rolled out – we will keep you informed!
A big SALE on Station Street Common planters and pots
As soon as Christmas Kick-Off is tucked away for another year, construction on Station Street Common begins Monday, November 25th. We have items in the park that are “ours” (the DDBIA has invested some significant dollars in that Park over the years) so the Board has provided us with direction on how to “give back” to our members (as all DDBIA owned items will need to be removed from the Park).
11 cedar planter boxes (each $25 / comes with whatever plants are in them) See Item #1
3 square cedar planter boxes (each $25 / comes with whatever plants are in them) See Item #2
2 round planter pots (glazed ceramic / comes with whatever plants are in them - $30 each). See Items #3 and #4
1 metal arbour ($100) See item #5
1 round concrete pot (comes with whatever plant is in it - $30). See item #6
Please email us here ddbia@downtownduncan.ca and reserve your choice (first come, first served). See the pictures below and give us the number. Please e-transfer the money to us at ddbia@downtownduncan.ca. All items are final sale and MUST BE REMOVED BY November 17th.
Get Ready for the Annual DDBIA Christmas Kick-Off Event! NEW TIMES
Join us on Friday, November 22nd, for an evening full of holiday cheer and festive fun. With live entertainment, food trucks, and a visit from Santa, this year’s celebration promises to be unforgettable!
Event Details:
Start Time: 5:00 PM
Santa's Schedule: Arrives at 5:30 PM, departs at 8:30 PM
Event End Time: 9:00 PM
Street Closures:
Craig Street: From Station to Ingram
Kenneth Street: From approximately Fabrications to the Nha Trang parking lot (all Kenneth Street parking lots will remain open)
City Square: Including Lois Lane (from the corner of Belongings)
Station Street: Will remain open due to construction in Station Street Common
Highlights:
Fireworks at 8:45 PM in City Square
Enjoy roasted chestnuts, carolers, a dance stage, and a warming tent for the whole family!
Help Make the Christmas Kick-Off Event a Success!
We need your support to bring the magic to life. Whether you can volunteer for an hour or the whole evening, your help is invaluable—especially at the start and end of the night. If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out and be a part of this festive community event! Call Gill at 250.715.1700 or email us at ddbia@downtownduncan.ca .
Get Ready for the Christmas Window Decorating Contest!
Our annual Christmas Window Decorating Contest is back, kicking off on November 22 at the Christmas Kick-Off event—and voting opens same day!
This year’s contest offers two BIG prizes (Voters Choice and BOD Choice). Themes are:
The Christmas Sweater
West Coast Christmas
Voting will be done online, and all participating businesses will receive a special window poster with a QR code for easy voting access. Get creative and join in the festive fun! And the best part – we will be running several social media campaigns to promote your gorgeous windows and your business! If you plan to participate, please let us know so we can make sure you get a poster for your window and are added to the list of participating businesses. Pre-register now by contacting us via email, or hit the button below to fill out the opt in form!
Commercial Space Available for Lease!
Looking for the perfect spot to grow your business in downtown Duncan? A prime corner unit at 157 Trunk Road is now available for lease! Located in the well-known services building at the corner of Trunk Road and Brae Road—home to reputable tenants like Hearing Life, Diamond Eyecare, and Alert First-Aid—this 979 sq ft unit is ideal for retail, office, or service-based businesses. To learn more and see photos, visit Fort Properties' website. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure a fantastic location for your business!
Sip and Shop on December 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
PlentiFill and the DDBIA have joined forces once again to bring you "Sip and Shop", in an effort to bring shoppers downtown for an evening of extended shopping hours and libations! In years past we have been blessed with the participation of over 20 businesses - making this event a well-rounded (and attended) activity. We are still in the planning phase of this event, and at this point, we would like to formally extend an invitation to members to join in the fun by opting in! The event is slated to take place on December 5th. If you are interested in participating or have any questions about the event - get in touch with us by responding to this email directly, or clicking the opt-in/out button below. Let's get those jingle bells - and cash registers ringing!
Future Events
Sip and Shop – December 5 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Member Social – December 12 location TBD
DFM and downtown NIGHT MARKET – November 21st
Christmas Kick-Off – November 22nd
Christmas Contest Window Themes (two BIG PRIZES this year): The Christmas Sweater AND / OR West Coast Christmas awarded on December 20th.