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The Pioneer on 8th

We're a multi-purpose event space, located in the heart of Calgary's downtown
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08/27/2024

Moments that will last a lifetime, that’s what we’re here to create. ❤️

Congratulations to these beautiful newlyweds, Ola & Brandon. Cheers to forever 🥂
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Design & Planning
Photo .ca
Florals .romantiks
Venue
Catering
HMUA ._
Rentals .ca

07/29/2024

Our team is growing 🫶
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We’re incredibly excited to announce we are hiring a full-time Event Sales Coordinator.
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This full time dynamic role serves a wide range of responsibilities, supporting our clients needs and their events throughout our organization, primarily focused on our two historic venues located on Stephen Avenue. We’re looking for someone who has a passion for hospitality, events and serving clients.
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Sounds like you?
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Read the full description and qualifications by visiting the link in bio. Applications are open until August 8th!

07/26/2024

Nothing makes us feel more alive than sharing a meal on a warm summer night, with new friends, old friends and those in between. In the Field celebrates tradition, artisanship and community while also showcasing some of Alberta’s finest creators. We are incredibly excited to share this special edition of the Supper Club Series this summer. Join us in the field for an experiential culinary and music event on August 9, 2024 hosted at Rafter H Ranch in Ponoka, AB.
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Hosted by Kyo Jean Chung (Sugar Water Events), Chef Scott MacKenzie (Executive Chef, River Cafe) and Chef Camilo Kobek (Executive Chef, Teatro Restaurant), before immersing into a live music performance presented in collaboration with our pal Michael Bernard Fitzgerald.
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Ticket price includes dinner and drink pairings, as well as access to concert.
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Additional cash bar offerings available for purchase after dinner from Sugar Water Bar.
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Limited space is available, tickets are on sale NOW
Visit the link in bio to register

Presented by
Town Hospitality Group
Sugar Water Events
Garneau Block

06/20/2024

“Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more”
- Jessica & Kyle
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Reading love notes from couples after their special day never gets old ❤️ Being the canvas for memories that last a lifetime is truly the cornerstone of what we LOVE about our venue. We’ve had the great honour of hosting countless couples and we are so proud of our team and of the elevated downtown wedding offering we get to provide for our clients.
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We’re very honoured to be included in this year’s Best Wedding Services amongst some great spaces in our city. Voting is open until June 30th! Tap the link in bio to cast your vote for The Pioneer. We so appreciate your support!
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Let’s make more magic together! ✨To fill out a booking inquiry or book a tour, please follow the link in bio.
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Wedding Planner & Designer -
Bar & Beverage - .bar
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Rentals & Decor - and .ca
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06/06/2024

Kickstart Motorcycle Show is back June 14-16 at The Pioneer. We’re so excited to host them again for a weekend of incredible bikes, drinks, eats and laughs.
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If you don’t know, the Kickstart Show is a motorcycle event celebrating builders who have built, fabricated, restored or modified motorcycles with their own two hands! The event showcases builders from all levels with all styles of bikes, vintage and modern. Hosted by this is the teams 9th year and counting hosting this event.
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Family friendly and a great time
Tickets available through the link in bio or at the door!

04/25/2024

With the celebrations happening this evening, we thought we’d give a little shout to the team at - little throwback to IRIS 2023 and all the community that came together last year for an incredible event. Thank you for all that you do for this city.
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Cheers to you Iris team, we can’t wait to see you tonight!
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Images by .co

04/16/2024

Thursday is not just any day at The Pioneer; it’s Tech Thursday! 💡 Where innovation meets connection.
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To the brilliant folks behind , thank you for choosing us as your gathering ground. We love being your hosts!
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Join us in Calgary and get inspired.
Thursdays at The Pioneer. Check out our Up & Coming tab for a link to all Tech Thursday events.
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Thinking of bringing a panel to life? Our venue makes for the perfect setting for your next big corporate event. Fill out a booking inquiry to land in our team’s inbox directly - let’s talk events!

Tech Thursdays 💚

04/12/2024

Spring Cocktails have landed 😍
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Our expert bar team is just one of the many things that sets our space apart when it comes hosting your guests and delivering an elevated experience.
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We’re so excited for all the events this season who will taste these incredible new creations, curated by .bar
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Curious about getting your event on our books? Fill out a booking inquiry by visiting the link in profile and let our expert events team lead the way.

01/16/2024

What wedding dreams are made of 😍
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We’ve got exciting news for couples tying the knot in 2024: Select PRIME summer dates are OPEN and waiting for you. Let's curate your dream downtown wedding
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Reach out to our team and secure your date! 👇🪩
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June 22nd
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August 10th
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10/17/2023

Incoming! 🗞️ Our seasonal cocktail menu has landed, expertly curated by Kyo and the Sugar Water Bar crew.

Let us introduce you to:

High & Away
A stirred harmony of scotch and fortified wines with a hint of warm spices and coffee.

Harvest Moon
Aged gin and honey highlights this citrus forward and complex combination, topped with a young cava and we have something truly memorable.

Mylk & Honey
Think chai infused bourbon sour, shaken with oat milk gives you a lift you never knew you needed.

Passionate From Miles Away -
a tropical escape: passion fruit, tequila and aloe with some chili spice

Blossom and Bloom
a bubbly non-alcoholic mocktail infused with Sugar Water flower power syrup, citrus, and aloe

Sounds good right ?! 😋
When you book with The Pioneer and The Garret we’re pleased to offer this curated beverage menu as part of our elevated service. We believe it’s just one among the many features that sets us apart.

Ready to book your event? We can’t wait to host you! Fill out your booking inquiry (link in profile) and our team will get the process started.

Cheers,

Team PEC 🥂

06/12/2023

Dust off your boots, Stampede is fast approaching and we're SO EXCITED to share with you what we've been working on
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Want to book Buckaroos? Select days still remain for your private party or semi private package. Hit up the link in bio for all the details or send us a DM and we’ll get you in touch with our team 🤠
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photo: .photography

06/09/2023

The sun is setting on another week and we're cheersing to Friday with one of our favourite locals:
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All our bar service is expertly curated in collaboration with .bar The best in the biz for keeping your glass full and the vibes lively.

06/05/2023

Views from THE MILL 👁️
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Our bar is truly the centrepiece to our space - we pulled inspiration from all the past uses of this space or our decor. From a sporting goods store, to art gallery, the Calgary Milling Company (which inspired the name of our bar), to the iconic Pioneer Meat Market (where we get our name), this building has lived many lives and undergone many transformations. We take a lot of pride in continuing the tradition of welcoming Calgarians in this space.
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photo: .co

05/24/2023

RATTLESNAKE DREAM GIVEAWAY
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We're so excited for the upcoming Starpainter Rattlesnake Dream Album Release Show, happening LIVE at The Pioneer next Friday June 2nd with special guests Amy Nelson. We're giving away TWO tickets to come and experience the debut of their sophomore album.
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To enter:
1. Follow
2. Tag the person you'd like to share your prize with in the comments below.
*Each tag is 1 entry!
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117 Stephen Avenue SW
Doors open at 7:30 PM

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05/21/2023

120 years and counting...
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We are so honoured to be the stewards of these iconic heritage building on Stephen Avenue. It’s our wish, to preserve the historical infrastructure while being able to continue to open this space to Calgarians. Bringing people together and fostering community in Calgary’s downtown.

05/15/2023

Our cocktail service is getting a lot of ❤️ these days. We love being able to create a distinctive experience from start to finish, delivering exceptional service for our clients.
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Featuring one of our current most-loved; THE BLUE BAYOU mixed up by our resident and fave curated in collaboration with .bar

04/24/2023

Reflecting on some incredible gatherings last week has us feeling very inspired by our city and grateful to be a space where community resides. We ♥️ you YYC!
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More amazing events to come as always,
up on the docket this week:
- Breadmaker IN THE ROUND | WEDNESDAY Apr 26
- Galactic FUNK | SATURDAY April 29
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04/19/2023

BREADMAKER - IN THE ROUND
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Breadmaker is back with the next of their In The Round series, one of our favourite events in our space and a special night celebrating music, art and community.
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APRIL 26
doors: 6:45 PM
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featured artists:
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pop-up gallery by:

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Limited tickets remain, so make sure to snag yours through the link in bio! 🎟️
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04/15/2023

Cheers! Bringing people together is what we do best and what we love to do. We’ve got an exciting weekend of events and we wanted to send out a toast to our Pioneer crew and all the helping hands (literally), who make our space a rad place to be.

04/10/2023

We've got some incredible things happening this Spring at the Pioneer including a roster of amazing events open to the public. Swipe to see what we're excited about and hit up our stories for more info and to snag your tickets!
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- IRIS EVENT [APRIL 20TH]
In support of Emma House a local organization who provides a safe haven through supportive transitional housing for expectant mothers experiencing or at risk of homelessness. IRIS presents an evening of renewal, celebration and laughter with some of the city’s greatest talent and featuring a performance by Canadian TV personality and Comedian Jessi Cruickshank.
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- BREADMKR [APRIL 26TH]
Returning for another IN THE ROUND, one of our favoruties, Breadmaker is back featuring artists: BLSNG, Jacob Weil, Jillian Lake, Noah Derksen, and Michelle Ku.
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- PROVIDENCE [MAY 5TH]
Supporting Providence Kids, who specialize in programming for young children. Operating in six preschools in Calgary for children with delays and disabilities, Providence serves 800 children and their families in our communities. Their Spring Benefit is sure to be a fun night and featuring a special live performance from Chad Brownlee

04/02/2023

GO FLAMES GO
We had the pleasure of hosting an awesome group from at the Garret a few weeks ago transforming our space into their own private Flames box. Complete with the best eats served and cocktails by .bar
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Our passion is bringing people together. We'd love to host you and yours, hit up the link in bio to get the process started with our team.

03/29/2023

Happy WEDNESDAY YYC, our team has been busy behind-the-scenes crafting some really incredible improvements to our space and offerings.
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CURIOUS MINDS want to know: what would you like to see more of here? Team features? Vendor highlights? Cocktail recipes? 😋
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Hit us up in the comments below ⬇️ and tell us what you love to see!
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01/30/2023

📍The Garret

A space of beautifully cherished memories ❤️

Go check out the full reel on page

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01/05/2023

We’re a little fashionably late here.. but nonetheless we wanted to wish every a happy and healthy New Year!

After what felt like the longest and strangest year I’m sure we’ve all seen yet, we’re so excited for the year ahead.

We have been bustin our booties around the clock to be able to bring YOU some very new exciting things this year! You could say that the gorgeous Sharlee in this photo is a pretty accurate representation of how excited we’re feeling about what we have in store for you!

If you’d love to learn more about our venue and see our new and improved packages, send us a DM or click the link in our bio.

May 2023 be everyone’s best year yet! 🎉

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Ceremony Venue:
Reception Venue: Calgary Stampede]
Coordinator: Jenna Stewart - .yyc
Transportation: Stampede]
Florist:
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DJ: Samatha at
Makeup Artist: Calgary Hair & Makeup Team]
Hair Stylist: Calgary Hair & Makeup Team]
Wedding Dress Boutique: The Bridal Centre]
Bridesmaid Dresses: The Bridal Centre]
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09/22/2022

The Pioneer hosts all types of events.

Last night we held a corporate event with a fire side chat.
It was an absolutely pleasure working with this group and seeing the way they tailored our space to their needs.
We loved the way they mixed theatre style seating with standing cocktail tables.
We’re noticing this to be a popular trend for corporate events.
A highlight was a great performance by the talented pianist Jerry!

Vendor shoutouts:
Catering-
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Rentals-

09/20/2022

Saturday highlights:
- mocktails
-stunning art
- live music
- and delicious food.

We want to thank .wmi for choosing us for your wonderful event! It was a pleasure to be apart of.

Our team enjoyed getting to create yummy new mocktails for the evening and getting to experience such wonderful culture.

We look forward to having you back with us in the future!

08/03/2022

Timeless and elegant ✨

We are still in awe of this shoot and seeing how our space was elevated using this beautiful pastel colour palette.

Save this post to your inspo board if you’re planning for a special day and let us know how you feel about this palette down below✨

Design & Styling:
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Stationary:
Florals: .florals
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Tapestries: .co
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Rentals: .ca

07/04/2022

We are officially 4 days away from the 2022 Calgary Stampede!

Dust off your boots this Friday and get on down to for some of award winning beer & bbq ().

JULY 8 - 17
Open Daily from 11AM - Late
(*closed during private bookings)

Keep an eye on our channels daily for more details on specific hours of operation!

06/23/2022

We are officially two weeks away from opening our Stampede pop-up in collaboration with +

Come on down and try some of their award winning beer & bbq throughout the 10 days of Stampede!

We still have a few more spots available for private and corporate bookings for up to 300 ppl.

Email: [email protected]

06/19/2022

Wishing all the fathers, father figures, and soon to be fathers a wonderful day filled with love, joy and happiness!

Ps if that grin doesn’t bring a smile to your face today we don’t know what will!

Happy Fathers Day 💛

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117 8th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2P1B4

Website

http://thepioneeron8th.com/

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