Peterborough DBIA Announces Holiday Shopping Passport Grand Prize Draw Winner

The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) announces Noah Sloan as the grand prize draw Holiday Shopping Passport winner on Tuesday.

photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA.

Sloan’s completed Holiday Shopping Passport was drawn at the El (P) restaurant on George Street in downtown Peterborough on Jan. 11.

The winning passport came from Iceman Video Games, where Sloan purchased a new gaming console. The $1,500 Boro gift card grand prize was awarded by Iceman Video Games Store Manager Holly Butler on Jan. 14.

“I still can’t believe I won, it’s surreal. I think now more than ever, it’s important to support small businesses with the economy the way it is,” said Sloan. “I really appreciate our downtown and love that I can bring my dog along while shopping the stores. I’m still wrapping my head around winning and look forward to exploring all the new shops and restaurants with my gift card.”

The Holiday Shopping Passports ran from Nov. 14 to Jan. 11.

Throughout the program shoppers were rewarded with a passport stamp for every $10 they spent at a participating location. Each completed passport, or 20 stamps, was entered into a draw, including three early bird draws of $500 in Boro gift cards.

The Holiday Shopping Passport program generated just over 2.3 million dollars in local spending.

“What I love about this program is anyone can win when they shop downtown. Some past winners filled out dozens of passports while others complete just one,” says executive director of the Peterborough DBIA Terry Guiel.

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DBIA Announces Final Early Bird Holiday Shopping Passport Draw Winner

The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) announces final early bird draw Holiday Shopping Passport winner on Monday.

Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area.

Helen Lovick’s completed Holiday Shopping Passport was drawn at Agave by Imperial, the new Mexican restaurant located at 376 George St.

Lovick’s winning passport came from Gentry Apparel, where she purchased some clothing items during the holiday season. She was granted her $500 Boro gift card prize by shop owner Andrew Damiany.

“I love shopping downtown for the people, quality and personal touch you experience. It’s important to support your community and neighbours,” said Lovick. “I have a deep respect for entrepreneurs, and what they are able to build for our community.”

The grand prize draw will take place on Jan. 11, where one lucky shopper will win a $1,500 Boro Card and Musicfest Diner’s Book.

Stamp collectors eager to finish their passport cards before the final grand prize draw can collect free stamps at the Peterborough Public Library and the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Visitors Centre.

Check out www.theboro.ca/holiday-shopping-passport-season/ for the full list of participating passport locations.

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Second DBIA Holiday Shopping Passport Early Bird Winner Announced

The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area’s (DBIA) announces Karen Scott has won the second Holiday Shopping Passport early bird draw on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Downtown Business improvement area.

Scott’s winning passport came from Avant-Garden, where she purchased garden supplies and some Christmas presents for her family during a customer appreciation event on Nov. 22. She was granted her $500 Boro gift card prize by Avant-Garden’s customer service representative Marissa Dunk on Dec. 14.

Scott’s completed Holiday Shopping Passport was drawn at Poco Burro, a new Mexican grill restaurant in downtown Peterborough.

“Growing up in Peterborough, downtown was my favourite place to shop and explore. Supporting downtown really helps our local economy,” says Scott. “What a delightful surprise to win the early bird draw. I am excited to shop the many charming stores located in the heart of our city with my Boro gift card.”

Each $10 spent earns a stamp, and every full card ($200 spent) earns a ballot for the grand prize of a $1,500 Boro Gift Card drawn on Jan. 11. The third and final early bird draw will take place on Dec. 21.

Holiday passports can be picked up at any of 150 participating businesses in downtown Peterborough. Multiple ballots are accepted and can be dropped off at any ballot box in a participating business.

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Peterborough DBIA Launches Holiday Shopping Passports; Hosting Holiday Window Contest

The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) has launched its holiday season programs including Holiday Shopping Passports and Window Contest announced at the Venture North Building on Monday.

(from left to right) Terry Guiel, DBIA executive director; Jocelyn Gilmour, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourish visitor experience officer and Hilary Flood, DBIA communications and marketing manager kicking off the DBIA’s holiday. Every $100 locally spent is up to $48 stays in our community, compared to just $14 at big box stores according to the DBIA. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The passport returns is a rewards incentive program to shop and enjoy downtown Peterborough with 152 participating stores.

Last year’s program saw shoppers stamp more than $2.6 million worth of Holiday Shopping Passports. Each $10 spent earns a stamp and every filled card — of $200 spent — earns a ballot for a grand prize of a $1,500 Boro Gift Card drawn on Jan. 11. Early Bird Draws draw on Dec. 7, 14 and 21 where a $500 Boro Gift Card is being given out to one person on its respective day.

Free stamps are available at the Peterborough Public Library, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Visitors Centre and the DBIA office.  

“This year, we decided to launch both our Passport program and Holiday Window contest in tandem to really increase a sense of excitement and holiday ambiance in the downtown core,” said Terry Guiel, DBIA executive director. “Our small businesses put a lot of care and love into the holiday season to capture the magic and charm of in-person shopping.”   

Photo courtesy of DBIA.

Shoppers can vote online for their favourite storefronts from Nov. 14 to Dec. 6. for the DBIA’s Holiday Window Contest with the theme as Winter Woodland. They can be seen online or in-person at downtown locations for the holiday displays.

The prizing for the winning stores are as follows:

• First place: $1,000

• Second place: $500

• Third place: $300

Photo courtesy of DBIA.

The DBIA has partnered with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism to increase tourist shopping for the downtown core as out-of-town shoppers play a major role in the economic health of downtown according to the DBIA.

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism designed ‘The Peterborough HAULiday Gifting Getaway’ hotel package that offers visitors an opportunity to receive a $100 Boro Gift Card and a swag bag with local gifts. Tourists receive this when they book an overnight stay at any one of the participating hotels in the City of Peterborough between Nov. 14 and Dec. 23.

“We are excited to be working alongside our partners at the DBIA to support local hotels during a need period in the late fall shoulder season and to encourage increased spending in the downtown during the holiday shopping season,” says Joe Rees, director of tourism, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.

The City of Peterborough is providing free two-hour parking downtown beginning Black Friday (Nov. 26) until the end of December courtesy of Wolfe Lawyers.

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Trent University Student Wins $500 Early Bird Prize With The Boro's Holiday Passport Draw

Trent University student, Jonah Udovc has won the final Holiday Shopping Passport early bird draw of 2021, which is a $500 Boro giftcard.

Jonah Udovc and Terry Guiel, Peterborough DBIA. Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA.

Udovc’s winning Holiday Shopping Passport was drawn on Dec 15 at the Peterborough DBIA.

He collected his stamps after purchasing a coat from Wild Rock Outfitters and a new house plant from Plant Goals.

The $500 gift card can be used at various stores in the downtown core, and Udovc says he will use it to explore places he hasn’t been to.

“Supporting local directly impacts the livelihood of our local shop owners which feels far more impactful than shopping at a big box store. I love the downtown and couldn’t imagine shopping for the holidays anywhere else,” said Udovc.

Holiday Shopping Passports are still available at any one of the 150+ participating shops, boutiques, salons, restaurants, and cafes in downtown Peterborough. Each completed Holiday Shopping Passport increases the chance to win up to $1,500 in Boro gift cards.

The $1,500 grand prize draw will happen on Jan 12, 2022.

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Holiday Shopping Passport Second Early Bird Winner Donates to YWCA

Gabi Hintelmann was announced the winner of the second Holiday Shopping Passport early bird draw of 2021, and donated her winnings to YWCA Peterborough.

Holiday Shopping Passport Early Bird winner Gabi Hintelmann shows off her winning passport at John Robers Clothiers with shop owner John Martin. Photo courtesy of The Boro.

Hintelmann’s completed Holiday Shopping Passport was drawn on Dec. 8 at the Maple Moose Pub located at 331 George St. by The Boro, who is hosting the campaign.

Hintelmann will be using her $500 Boro card to purchase toys from The Toy Shop to donate to the YWCA.

“It’s the season of giving and I wanted to pass this gift on. Helping children is something I’m very passionate about and I hope this donation will help brighten the holidays for quite a few children in our community,” said Hintelmann.

Hintelmann’s winning passport came from John Roberts Clothiers, where she purchased some Christmas presents for her family.

“Gabi is a wonderful customer who frequently supports the downtown core and our small business community. I’m so pleased that she won. It couldn’t have happened to a more deserving person,” said John Martin, shop owner of John Roberts Clothiers.

Holiday Shopping Passports are still available at any one of the 150+ participating shops, boutiques, salons, restaurants, and cafes in downtown Peterborough. Each completed Holiday Shopping Passport increases your chance to win up to $1,500 in Boro gift cards.

The next early bird draw is Dec. 15 and the grand prize draw is Jan. 12, 2021.

How it works:

During Holiday Passport season shoppers receive a stamp every time they spend $10 at a participating downtown business. When a passport is filled (20 stamps), Passport holders simply complete the contact form located at the bottom of their passport and drop it off at a ballot box at any participating business to be entered into the draw.

Stamp collectors eager to finish their passport cards before the next draw can collect one free stamp at the following locations: Peterborough Public Library, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Visitors Centre, and the Boro Holiday Hub, 373 George St.

Shoppers can take advantage of the free 2-hour parking now available in the downtown until the end of December courtesy of Wolfe Lawyers.

Check out www.theBoro.ca/holiday-shopping-passport/ for the full list of participating passport locations.

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