How an Exhilarating Ride on an e-Scooter in Calgary Can Offer You Some Great Life Lessons
It was never supposed to end like this. A grazed forearm, a bruised knee and suppressed sobs. Well, perhaps minus the sobs. I was the one who was cautious about renting e-scooters, never having ridden one before. I had the sense I’d be the one to walk away from the evening’s entertainment with bumps and bruises. Christa, my gung-ho
Calgary in the Summer of COVID-19: Free Family Physical Distancing Fun
The COVID-19 global pandemic has, undeniably, altered the landscape of most people’s social norms and perspectives. There’s a growing list of taboos that once-upon-a-time-in-the-not-too-distant-past we didn’t give a second thought to: shaking a colleague’s hand, hugging a friend, blowing out birthday candles, enjoying food samples at a market. Everyday gestures that were part of the carefree
Classic Calgary: Matador Pizza & Steak House in Calgary’s Northwest
Matador's has been serving up hearty food in the northwest neighbourhood of Varsity, Calgary since 1976. It's clearly a Calgary Classic, having stood the test of time and remaining the go-to dining destination for many who love hearty food in a relaxed environment. Located in a strip mall near the intersection of Varsity Drive and
Must-See Calgary: A 7-Day Itinerary of What To Do In Calgary and Beyond During Winter
The world may think that, like polar bears, Calgarians (or even all Canadians!) go into hibernation during the winter. Quite the contrary. A week is not nearly sufficient to experience all that I have on my wish list for you to see and explore in and around our city. The lists I’ve created here will
Calgary’s 2020 YYC Hot Chocolate Festival
Besides Valentine’s Day, it’s the hottest event happening this February: Calgary's 9th Annual YYC Hot Chocolate Festival. This year there's an added Festival bonus: being a leap year, we have a whole extra day in the month to make a gallant effort to taste the more than 70 creative calorie-packed hot beverages that over 80
Calgary’s Favourite Neighbourhood Public Outdoor Ice Skating Spots
Many of you know I don't have great winter outdoor sporting skill and capability (you can read more about some of my misfortunes here). I don't plan to die trying to improve these skills, either. But I do hope to at least improve my capabilities slightly this season. Are you looking for a
Find Your Favourite Winter Off-Leash Dog Parks in Calgary
It's that time of the year when it's less than enticing to take your favourite family pooch out for walks. Winter has a way of nudging us to find creative ways to enjoy being outdoors with our furry friends. Slick sidewalks and snowy parks aren't always the most inviting destinations to stroll with your four-legged
Alberta Theatre Projects Presents: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
“Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight, At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more, When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death, And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.”C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Something enchanting is happening in downtown Calgary. There
Experiencing Body Worlds’ Animal Inside Out Exhibition at the Telus Spark Centre
We all have memories of those pets we had growing up that were not just a part of the family. They were family. No matter how often your parents told you that they were “just animals”, you knew that they were somehow part of the glue that held your family together. Even if that was only true in one’s
Calgary’s Best Decorated Christmas Trees
At Christmas time, we have two trees in our home: a pre-lit artificial indoor tree that stands 9-foot tall and adorns – or perhaps, more accurately, dominates - our living room for a month; and a cut tree that we collect from the parking lot at IKEA for $20 and which occupies prize position on
