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Calgary Festivals for September of 2012 As the days get shorter and the nights get dark faster, we are reminded summer is ending. Labour Day weekend signifies back to school and end of summer vacations but there is definitely no ...

Do What the Locals Do – Episode 11 – Fort Calgary On this episode of do what the locals do we will be exploring our roots at Fort Calgary. Get ready to take a step backwards in time by visiting where it all started for our i...

Calgary Landmarks – The Calgary Tower One of the most iconic and longstanding symbols of Calgary is the Calgary Tower. Completed in 1968, the 191 metre (626 ft) tower has long been a dominating figure on the city skyline and i...

Best Calgary Swimming Pools For most, learning to swim has been ingrained in us by our parents and is passed on from generation to generation. Maybe it’s because our parents don’t want us to drown when we head to the lake wi...

GlobalFest in Calgary GlobalFest is coming soon! Get ready to be amazed by this awesome cultural celebration held annually in Calgary. If you thought the Stampede fireworks were impressive, than you will be truly bedazzled by the...

Calgary Festivals in August 2012 Festivals are the perfect epitome of a community coming together to celebrate and learn about anything and everything from ethnic backgrounds, food, music and sports. It’s also the time when our...

Do What the Locals Do – Episode 10 – Calaway Park Calgary attractions, activities and events! Do what the locals do in Calgary at Western Canada’s largest amusement park, located a few minutes west on the Trans Canada Highw...

Do What the Locals Do in Calgary at Sikome Lake Sikome Lake is a popular destination within city limits where people can go to enjoy a warm and sunny day on a beachfront. It first opened back in 1978 and is used by Calgarians as...

Calgary Stampede Centennial Activities Step right up and join the fun. This year’s Stampede will be the best one so far. Games, prizes, face painting and more. Mini-donuts and deep-fried treats galore! 2012 marks the 100th bir...

Top 10 Calgary Stampede Activities We Recommend [caption id="attachment_9829" align="alignright" width="217"] 100th Calgary Stampede (in 2012)[/caption] Whenever I travel to a foreign country and tell people I am from Calgary,...