Being as today is International Dog Day, what a better way than to feature my two precious pooches! Gracie, is my rescue mutt from Cochrane Humane Society. I’ve had her since she was one and she’ll be eleven years old in February. She’s basically me, in dog form, but is my heart and soul, and …
Operating now for the fifth year in Calgary, Brewery and the Beast is an event not to miss out on. It brings together over forty restaurants from around the city showcasing top tasting options, while Phillips Brewing Company, and several cideries and wineries sample drinks to pair with the dishes. The purpose of this event …
Calgary is becoming quite infamous for their quirky and at times controversial art installations. One of the latest temporary instalments has been placed in East Village to help beautify a public space. It’s a 6.7 metre high structure created by American artist Dennis Oppenheim. It first appeared at Venice Biennale in 1997, and since then …
Held in Elliston Park this year in Calgary, GlobalFest is a celebration that is much more than simply fireworks. It is a way to connect with others and embrace the multicultural diversity that we have within our city. The park opens each evening at 6pm, allowing visitors to explore all that the festival has to …
Prepare yourself for a festival that will tease your tastebuds. Taste of Calgary is running from August 8th to August 11th in Eau Claire Market downtown. It provides an opportunity to sample numerous foods and drinks from unique restaurants and businesses in town. We visited the event today over lunch time, stomaches growling as the …
A science centre in Calgary seems like an indoor day of fun with children, but think again! On select months, Telus Spark runs adults only nights, covering a diverse range of topics to peak the interest of children at heart. Intrigued by the kid free, fully-licensed, adults only nights at Telus Spark, I finally had …
Female founded. Home-grown. Locally owned. High quality, named-brand fashions for significantly less than the original price. Need I say more? Peacock Boutique has three locations in trendy neighbourhoods throughout the city: one in the Beltline, Kensington, and most recently in April, Inglewood. Each location is unique, being shaped by the community and residents in which …
Back in April, I was enjoying drinks at Dandy Brewing Company, when I suddenly heard all this ruckus. Turning towards the noise, I saw a massive, blue and yellow bike. A “Pedal Pub” it was called. The riders looked like they were having a great time, joyous and loud, but after looking into it further …
This summer in Calgary has had some obnoxiously hot days, which I’ve been loving every moment of, but sometimes I feel like I just need to escape from the heat. The glacial, river water of the Bow just wasn’t quite cutting it for me. As I was scrolling through my Instagram feed, I stumbled across …
Upon awaking early Canada Day morning, I grabbed my phone in bed and checked to see the latest news on Facebook. A free kayaking ride picture posted by The Paddle Station caught my eye. For those who don’t know me well, I love nothing more than a good deal, and free is the best deal …
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