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Eat + Drink
Sample the Most Innovative Restaurants in Calgary
Calgary’s food scene is constantly growing, regularly becoming more diverse as more ethnicities are represented and restaurants approach the idea of dining out in new ways. This city’s chefs are known for a willingness to…
Kid-Friendly
Turn Your Kids into Canadian Cowboys at the Calgary Stampede
Want to create a cowboy? All you need is a curious kid, a wide-brimmed hat and a handkerchief tied just right. Want to watch that kid’s jaw drop? Bring her to the Calgary Stampede. Every…
Culture + Style
Is Calgary Canada’s New Cosmopolitan Capital?
There’s good reason Calgary was recently ranked the fifth most livable city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit — the town may finally earn the cosmopolitan cred it deserves. Long regarded as the…
Culture + Style
From Powwows to Souks: 5 Must-Do Calgary Cultural Festivals
While Calgary is best known for its cowboy culture and the Calgary Stampede, its lesser-known festivals showcase the diverse ethnicities that comprise the city. Instead of bull riding, think salsa dancing; instead of Korn on…
Outdoors
Urban Cycling: Gear Up to Ride the 5 Best Calgary Bike Paths
As soon as the streets clear from Calgary’s notoriously snowy winters, locals hop on bikes to navigate the city — and you should join them. Calgary has the most extensive urban pathway network in North…
Weekend Getaways
Plan an Epic Weekend Getaway to Banff National Park and Beyond
Less than a two-hour drive from downtown Calgary, Canada’s Banff National Park is one of the most popular weekend trips from Alberta’s biggest city. The park’s convenience belies its massive size, however, so you’ll need to…
Tips + Trends
Nature and Culture Collide in Calgary’s Vibrant Kensington Neighborhood
When you hear the name “Kensington,” you probably think of London. But Calgary’s version of Kensington — officially known as Kensington Market — is just as packed with eateries, boutiques and cafés as the one across…
Eat + Drink
Coffee Shop Goals: Calgary’s Café Culture Takes Off
In recent years coffee culture has become a sophisticated aspect of Calgary’s flourishing culinary scene. While the city has seen its fair share of third-wave coffee shops over the last decade, the new kids on…
Time-Stamped Travel
Downtown Calgary Culture Crawl for Business Travelers
Pay a visit to Calgary’s “Wonderland” statue between meetings. (Photo: Amber McLinden) Tied up working? With smart scheduling you’ll have time to sneak out between meetings and experience Calgary’s cultural hot spots. Once known as…
Mixing It Up
Bar Manager Shelby Goodwin on Calgary’s Culinary-Infused Drink Scene
What Shelby Goodwin, Calgary native, bar manager and mixologist, loves most about his job is tailoring cocktails to the palates of each and every patron at The Derrick Gin Mill & Kitchen. His expert skill…