Calgary's iconic Don's Hobby Shop celebrates 75 years in business
Don's Costume Shop and Makeup Shop — located at 1515 Centre St. N.W. — is hosting a party on Saturday to celebrate the anniversary milestone
by Mackenzie Rhode · Calgary HeraldDon Spicer started Don’s Costume Shop and Makeup Shop, known colloquially as Don’s Hobby Shop, in downtown Calgary in 1949. The shop quickly became a staple in Calgary’s downtown.
In the mid-70s, Spicer hired an accountant, Sandy Bennie.
After about 30 years of working together, Sandy facilitated an introduction between his son, Scott Bennie, and Spicer. Spicer was preparing to retire, and Scott had expressed an interest in running a small business. Collectively, they decided that Scott would take over the store.