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What Does Downtown Red Deer Have To Offer?
The downtown is Red Deer’s home to diversity, art and culture, history and modern developments. Most importantly, the downtown is home to friendly people, interesting and unique businesses, and wonderful experiences.
Shop Local!
Service, Friendliness, Local - In the downtown, you will find a mix of laid back shops in historical buildings, and businesses in new and modern developments. The one common ground is the excellent customer service and friendliness that can be found at every business in the downtown.
Live Downtown!
First Fridays, Harris-Warke, Gallery I.S., Kiwanis Gallery at Library, Alleyscape Studio, performance venues The Velvet Olive, and much more, including the soon to be open City Centre Stage. The downtown is also host to the Red Deer Ghosts, a Public Art project highlighting the important people of Red Deer’s past. Downtown truly is the arts centre in Red Deer.
Eat Downtown!
Need to grab a bite to eat? Anything you are looking for can be found in the downtown. You can find a slice of pizza, grab a quick lunch at one of the numerous bistro’s and café’s, sit down for something exotic, or have a classy evening meal. The downtown has any type of restaurant you would want,
Enjoy Downtown
The downtown has some of the nicest park areas in Central Alberta. Rotary Recreation Park has easy access to picnic facilities, childrens play area and wading pool, and is home to Heritage Square. City Hall Park has a beautiful assortment of flowers and is a great place to sit and relax. Coronation Park, Galbraith Park, Gaetz Park, Downtown Plaza Park as well as numerous pocket parks are also scattered around the downtown. When downtown, you are always a few steps away from a green space.
Downtown Red Deer truly is the most diverse and interesting area of town. Come on down to take a look for yourself.
Local Business Profiles
The Bra Lounge
Wednesday, January 4th 2012
“The Bra Lounge” has been a cornerstone business of Red Deer’s Downtown since it first opened in the lower level of the Imperial Block building on February 1, 2007. The vision of sisters Cortney Murphy and Sheena Johnson, The Bra Lounge has become one of Red Deer’s most respected locally owned and operated businesses.
Tail Blazers
Monday, November 14th 2011
In December 2005, Aly Seymour opened her pet health food store, Tail Blazers. “I have always been interested in animals. I raise sheep and I have many other animals at home. So it fit that I would open a pet health food store,” says Aly. Tail Blazers is located on 53rd Street in downtown Red Deer and is home to a large selection of raw pet food. Tail Blazers also carries a wide range of pet food including dry and canned as well as raw and fresh foods. In addition, Aly wants her customers to be educated on what they feed their pets so she carries books on natural pet health, nutritional supplements, pet shampoo, toys, and treats to name a few. All of the products in Tail Blazers are natural, safe, and delicious!
Amaryllis Centre
Monday, October 24th 2011
Before October 23, 2009, Red Deer lacked a local hot yoga studio, but Shauna Clark changed that. While working for the television show Survivor, Shauna discovered the physical and mental benefits of hot yoga. She then moved to Red Deer and opened the Amaryllis Center located on 53rd Street. “I wanted to open a yoga studio for 4 or 5 years and I was so excited to be able to do it,” says Shauna. Shauna admits that she likes her “hidden” downtown location because of the sense of community, central location, and the eclectic mix of people.
Victoria Lane Brides
Tuesday, October 11th 2011
Victoria Lane Brides is a downtown business that has proven longevity establishing itself 20 years 
ago, providing all aspects of formal wear: grad, wedding, cocktail, and prom dresses, to name a few. In July 2010, sisters Jackie Boyer and Louise Toews, bought the store. Jackie was a former oil field worker and a stay-at-home mom who wanted to go back to work. The former owners were selling the store and the sisters seized the opportunity to do something that they enjoyed together. It is also nostalgic because both sisters purchased dresses from Victoria Lane.
The Green Clinic
Thursday, September 29th 2011
Some say that their career is a calling, something that they are destined to do. This is true for Abrah Arneson, clinical herbal therapist and owner of The Green Clinic, located on the second floor offices of the Scott Block on Gaetz Avenue downtown. Abrah began her business in 2006 after a four year intensive academic training program. Throughout her life, Abrah has always had a keen eye on the exploration of plants and herbal medicine. After traveling Europe and Asia, attending many retreats to learn about great medicine, and being hospitalized, Abrah decided to become an herbal therapist.
Wipe-Out Ski and Bike
Wednesday, September 14th 2011
Owners Kim and Tim Wright opened their store Wipe-Out Ski and Bike to provide an avenue for those who have a passion for riding and skiing. They opened on November 1, 2008 at 101 4918 46 Street, downtown Red Deer. Wipe-Out Ski and Bike carries high quality bikes, skis, snowboards, helmets, and accessories. In addition to sales, Wipe-Out services and repairs bicycles, snowboards and skis as well.
Adrienne Marie Photography
Friday, September 2nd 2011
With her bubbly personality and back-to-basics technique, Adrienne Corcoran has established herself as an accomplished photographer. After being a stay-at-home mom, Adrienne opened her business, Adrienne Marie Photography, nine years ago. She started small by taking photos of children, then graduated to ladies and couples, and finally took the leap to weddings.
Talk of the Town
Thursday, August 18th 2011
The clothing store, Talk of the Town, was introduced to Nicole and Wanda Hewitt in July 2011. This mother/daughter team bought the business from Joan Waddell who had owned the store for many years before. Nicole (daughter) was a former salon owner and needed a change of pace while Wanda (mother) was looking for a new career change. This pair enjoys being downtown because of all the hustle and bustle that occurs during the day. “We have a good, existing clientele and the downtown is just a busy, friendly, exciting place to be. We also have so many great business neighbours,” says Nicole.
The Soundhouse
Thursday, August 4th 2011
After buying former music store, Records to the Rafters, local musicians and realtors, Davin Kemshead and Mike Williamson, renamed and reopened The Soundhouse in February 2010. “We didn’t want to see the store close and we felt there was a need for this music store to remain in the downtown,” says Davin, co-owner. The Soundhouse provides possibly the most diverse musical selection in Red Deer. From guitars and amplifiers, stomp boxes and strings, turntables and DJ gear to vinyl records and CDs, The Soundhouse will tickle the musical bone in anybody. Even diverse in its sounds, The Soundhouse carries everything: classical, blues, jazz, electronic, rock, metal, hip hop, and independent music. They also feature music from local artists.
The Bistro On Gaetz
Wednesday, July 13th 2011
Former City of Red Deer employee, Susan Malcolm, went from buying lattes to crafting those sweet, frothy beverages that coffee lovers everywhere fawn over. As a coffee aficionado herself, Susan has relished the idea of owning her own coffee shop for about 10 years. This dream was finally realized on June 20, 2011 when Susan bought the Bistro on Gaetz, located on little Gaetz Avenue in the hub of downtown, from previous owner, Candace Dunning.
