Calgary Hidden Gems – Amato Gelato
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!... this is the phrase you’ll be singing on the way out of Amato Gelato as you engorge in one of the heavenly gelato flavours found at this hidden gem.
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The Winter Solstice 2013 Is An Event of Epic Proportions
The winter solstice is upon us. It may be the darkest day of the year for Earth’s northern hemisphere when it comes to sunlight, but nonetheless, it also marks the beginning of winter ...
3 Calgary Holiday Activities You Won't Want to Miss...
Whoever said Christmas is the season to be jolly was absolutely, positively, 100 percent correct! One great way to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest is to partake in exciting activit...
Alberta Rental Vacancy Rates Are The Lowest in Canada
Alberta’s population has continued to grow at a steady pace as more and more job seekers arrive in the province. However, finding a place to live to go along with the new job might be har...
Victoria Park: Walkable, Livable Downtown Community
Calgary’s walkable communities are some of the most sought after areas to live in. They are usually found in the city’s inner city region and are becoming even more walkable than ever bef...
Pho Huong Viet 17th Ave SW Calgary Restaurant Review
I am always up for trying out “new” pho restaurants in Calgary that I’ve never tried before. On this particular day, I was actually trying to get to Cochinchine on 17th Avenue SW, but ...
Calgary Officially Incorporated as a City in 1894...
In 1894, Calgary was incorporated as “The City of Calgary”. It was only 10 years earlier that it was incorporated as “The Town of Calgary” – in 1884.
But 10 years is all the time ...
The Calgary Zoo Lights 2013 Are Here to Shine
One of Calgary’s most enjoyable seasonal events is back, and there are 1.5 million reasons to go check it out. What is it? The Calgary Zoo Lights, of course!
Be bedazzled by 1.5 million light bu...
Red Ember Japanese Cuisine Calgary Restaurant Review
I’ve heard raving reviews from friends and family about Red Ember, a Japanese restaurant in the Hillhurst area.
Last night, I finally decided to skip my usual favourite sushi restaurant...
Downtown Calgary's First Canadian Centre is Expanding
Downtown Calgary will soon be home to yet another new skyscraper. This time it’s First Canadian Centre, an already existing building located between 2nd and 3rd Street on the 7th Avenue S...