Add a Place Setup Guide

How to List and Manage Your Place on 8thAve.ca

This guide walks you through each section of the “List a Place” form and explains how to create a high-quality listing that accurately represents your business on 8thAve.ca. It is designed to help you complete your listing confidently, understand package-specific features, and avoid common issues during submission.

Before You Begin

8thAve.ca is a curated platform focused on the Stephen Avenue Walk (8 Avenue SW) corridor and the surrounding Downtown Calgary area.

Before starting your listing, we recommend reviewing the About page to view the coverage map and confirm that your business location falls within the supported area.

Listings are published upon payment
Listings may be reviewed after publication to ensure accuracy and corridor eligibility
Continued publication depends on meeting platform guidelines

Package Selection

Choose the package that best fits your business goals.

Your package determines:

The number of images you can upload
How many categories and tags you can select
Maximum description length
Eligibility for enhanced visibility features
Access to the Appointments Management System

⚠️ Not all packages include Appointments.
If your package includes Appointments, you will see the “Has Appointments” option when creating or editing your listing.

You may upgrade your package at any time if your needs change.

Place Title and Description

Place Title

Enter your business or place name exactly as you want it displayed publicly.

Place Description

Use this space to clearly describe:

What your business offers
What makes your place unique
What visitors should expect when they arrive

If appointments or reservations are handled outside the platform (for example, by phone, email, or an external booking system), include clear instructions at the end of your description.

Special Offers

(Available with Premium & Elite Packages)

The Special Offers section is available only to Premium and Elite Place packages.

When included, your place is automatically enrolled in the homepage Preferred Access & Privileges section.

What Special Offers Are For

Special Offers are intended as a distinct perk for visitors discovering your business through 8thAve.ca. They are separate from your regular promotions or in-store discounts.

Examples include:

A complimentary item
A visitor-only perk
A mention-based offer (e.g., “Mention 8thAve.ca”)

How Special Offers Appear

Offers are published automatically with your listing
Inclusion in Exclusive Avenue Offers (homepage) is part of your package
Offers may randomly rotate alongside other participating businesses
Visibility is not guaranteed at all times due to rotation and layout constraints

Ongoing Quality & Accuracy

To maintain a trusted visitor experience:

Offers should remain accurate and honored while active
Outdated or misleading offers may be updated, hidden, or removed
You may be contacted if clarification is needed

Categories and Tags

Default Category

Your default category affects:

Your listing URL
Your map marker icon

Choose the category that most accurately represents your business.
If you cannot find a suitable category, contact info@8thave.ca.

Address and Map Location

Enter your street address and click Set Address on Map.

You may:

Adjust the map marker by dragging it
Refine latitude and longitude if needed

Accurate placement is important for navigation, search visibility, and corridor eligibility.

Images

Upload high-quality images (maximum 2MB per image) that represent your business professionally.

Guidelines:

Upload multiple images to create a gallery
Images should be clear, well-lit, and visually balanced
Drag and drop to reorder images

Text & Graphics in Images

Images may include natural text elements such as:

Business signage
Logos
Interior or exterior branding

However, images that are primarily promotional (heavy text overlays, flyers, menus, or ads) may affect platform consistency.

Promotional-style images may be reordered, hidden, or removed if necessary.

Contact and Social Links

Provide accurate ways for visitors to reach or learn more about your business:

Phone number
Email address
Website
Social media links (Facebook, Instagram, X)

Only include links that are actively maintained.

Business Hours

Enable Business Hours if your place operates on a schedule.

You can:

Set opening and closing times for each day
Mark days as closed
Select the correct timezone (Edmonton – UTC-7)

Accurate hours help avoid visitor confusion.

Appointments

(Available with Premium & Elite Packages)

Appointments allow customers to request time slots directly through your listing.

Appointments are disabled by default.

To enable Appointments:

Check “Has Appointments” when creating or editing your listing
Additional fields will appear for appointment setup and policies

⚠️ 8thAve.ca does not process online payments for appointments.
Appointments are for scheduling and confirmation only.

Cancellation Policy

When Appointments are enabled, you may provide a Cancellation Policy explaining:

Cancellation or rescheduling notice periods
How missed appointments are handled
Walk-in availability (if applicable)

This policy is written by you and displayed to customers during the booking process.

Listing Approval Agreement

Before submitting your listing, you must acknowledge that:

Your listing meets quality, accuracy, and eligibility standards
Your business is physically located within the Stephen Avenue corridor
Approval or continued publication is not guaranteed
8thAve.ca provides appointment scheduling functionality only
All payments, cancellations, refunds, missed appointments, and service outcomes are handled directly between you and your customers