I AM CALGARY’s Summer of 2019: a million memories, 18,000km, 30 Days, 11 Modes of Transport, 9 Beds, 5 Countries
You've no doubt heard the saying, “Have passport, will travel”? That could never have been a more tangible reality to me than when I became a Canadian Citizen in December 2018, receiving my new passport shortly after. The world of international travel suddenly opened before us since I was now able to travel to
Trendy Downtown Calgary Neighbourhoods: Discover Bridgeland
The neighbourhood of Bridgeland-Riverside, formerly known as Germantown, is primarily residential but is also shares the same address as Calgary's world famous Calgary Zoo and iconic TELUS Spark (Science Centre). Connected to the City by the extensive Bow River pathway system, the neighbourhood is easily accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and transit commuters alike. Tom Campbell's
Trendy Downtown Calgary Neighbourhoods: Explore Inglewood
If you're looking for a downtown neighbourhood that has it all, Inglewood is likely to check off all your requirements: located within easy walking distance from Calgary's downtown and East Village; situated along the banks of the Bow River; offering a trendy shopping scene; serving up fantastic culinary destinations; boasting a buzzing live music scene;
Trendy Downtown Calgary Neighbourhoods: 4th Street and Mission
If you're in search of "foody", "cosy", "established" or "vibey", then a detour into the southwest neighbourhood of Mission should be on your to-do list. Located within easy walking distance from Calgary's downtown and 17th Avenue, Mission has food, fun and finery packed into a compact corner of the city. Originating as Notre Dame de
City Hall, Seat of Calgary’s Government
The historic Calgary City Hall building, located at the corner of 7th Avenue south and MacLeod Trail, houses the Office of the Mayor. The original building was constructed from nearby Paskapoo sandstone and completed in 1911. In 1962 a 4-storey brick addition was added to the rear of the building. City Hall was designated a
Paying Respects at Central Memorial Park
Central Memorial Park, located in Calgary’s “Beltline” at 12th Avenue and 2nd Street SW, is Calgary’s oldest park. The 2 hectare park, occupying 2 full city blocks, is home to numerous attractions: 🏛 the historic Memorial Public Library is a National Heritage Site; 🗽 the Boer War Memorial equestrian statue regarded as one of the top 4-ranking
Ignite Your Imagination at TELUS Spark
The TELUS Spark Centre is an interactive science museum that will stimulate the senses and brain of adults and children alike. The geometrically incongruent-looking glass facade structure, strikingly illuminated at night by an evolving LED light display, opened on October 2011 having previously been housed on 11th Street SW where it was formerly known
Centre Street Bridge: Calgary’s Grand Old Lady
Centre Street Bridge is regarded as the central point of the quadrant system that defines Calgary’s layout. Proclaimed as a Municipal Historic Resource for Calgary in 1992, this bi-level reinforced concrete bridge, opened on December 18, 1916, straddles the Bow River. The upper concrete deck is 15 metres wide and spans 178 metres, crossing both
Amble into the Allure of Chinatown
Calgary is home to several Asian-influenced communities, but perhaps none so prominent than that of the traditionally embellished Chinatown on the north fringes of Calgary’s downtown and bordering the south bank of the Bow River. A rich heritage of Chinese condominiums, apartments and shops line Centre Street just south of the Centre Street Bridge for
Explore Our City’s Birthplace: Fort Calgary
Fort Calgary, regarded as the birthplace of the modern City of Calgary, is a National Historic Site of Canada, operated by the Fort Calgary Preservation Society. Nestled at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, the extensive 40-acre grounds situated in the city's East Village are steeped in indigenous and colonial history. A dusky
