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
Studio Bell’s National Music Centre Proudly Showcases Homegrown Canadian Music at its Best
People, achievements and milestones should be celebrated. If anyone in the city of Calgary should be recognized for doing this intentionally, well, and on a grand scale, I think my vote might go to Studio Bell, the proud home of our National Music Centre (NMC). Since the formal opening of their breathtaking location on the corner
Five Excuses to Visit the Glenbow Museum this Fall
I say this every time I visit the Glenbow Museum: “I’m just popping in to see some of the latest exhibits. I shouldn’t be more than an hour”. And, without fail, I leave more than two hours later overwhelmed by the variety of themes, new exhibits and switched out artworks that make the rooms and
Detouring Through the Medieval Streets of Dinan: I AM CALGARY’S Summer of 2019
Dinan – not to be confused with nearby Dinard, as is easily done when trying to pronounce the names of the well-known Brittany towns as English-speaking folk in slurred French – is another tourist magnet. Visiting this medieval town is like stepping into a time warp for North Americans. When compared to our very recent history, how can such a
Exploring Magical Mont Saint-Michel: I AM CALGARY’S Summer of 2019
🇫🇷 Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France Upon seeing the island community of Mont Saint-Michel for the first time, one is both enchanted and captivated. Purported to be France's 3rd most popular tourist attraction, the walled fortress - dominated by the mountain-top abbey - is a UNESCO world heritage site and certainly a memorable sight to behold.
Detouring Through the Streets of Guernsey’s St Peter Port: I AM CALGARY’S Summer of 2019
In keeping with what we discovered about the coast path heritage of mainland Britain, the Channel Island of Guernsey also offers a well-maintained coast path that circumnavigates the island and covers a distance of roughly 60km. Recommendations of how to approach the walk can be found at the Absolute Escapes website. Le Gouffre cliff walk
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
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
