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The City of Calgary, in collaboration with Chinook Blast, has announced the winners of the 2025 Winter City Design Competition: Serenity Passage and Dot Spot. These innovative designs were selected from over three dozen submissions for their creativity, community engagement, and ability to transform winter into an exciting experience. Serenity Passage, a temporary art installation featuring over 200 blown glass rondels, will be displayed at Century Gardens. Dot Spot, inspired by childhood tobogganing and using rotating circular sled elements, will be showcased at Bow River Pathway. The competition, launched in 2021, aims to reimagine Calgary’s outdoor spaces during winter, encouraging designers to create public spaces that foster connection and celebration.