Calgary’s city-wide celebration of ice cream officially kicks off this week.
YYC Ice Cream Fest will be taking over the city from July 17 and will be running right through to Aug. 16. More than 25 cafes, restaurants, and creameries are set to take part in the festivities, showcasing their most creative frozen treats.
The event, which has been put together by the team behind YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, will help to raise money for Calgary Meals on Wheels, with up to $3 from each item sold going to the organization.
Calgarians will also be able to vote for their favourites, with awards for YYC’s Best Scoop, Best Non-Dairy Scoop and the Golden Scoop Award – the best-selling item from the festival – all up for grabs.
Without further ado, here are the spots participating in YYC Ice Cream Fest this year:
Persian Plate Express
Choux & C
Honey Opera Cake Bakery
NHBR Coffee
Cornerstone Music Cafe
Master Chocolat by Bernard
Yummy Q
Vitaminboba
Foothills Creamery
One of a Kind Vegan Ice Cream
Nani’s Gelato
Ollia Macarons & Tea
Amato Gelato
Otie Bakehouse
Pie Junkie
Coral Cafe YYC
Calgary Zoo
Winsport
LICS Ice Cream Shop
Tat’s Treats
Apprentice Cafe
Sweet Treats Co
Snowy Village Dessert Cafe – Legacy
Righteous Gelato
Noto Gelato
Tsujiri Tea House
The Bone and Biscuit Okotoks
Love at First Scoop
Chocolate Lab
YYC Ice Cream Fest 2026
When: Friday, July 17 to Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
Where: Various locations across Calgary
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