Some Calgary events are hard to understand until you actually experience them and Calgary in Bloom was one of those for us. Before visiting, we knew there would be local vendors and colourful crochet installations, but we weren’t really sure what the market itself would feel like. Then we arrived at Deerfoot City and immediately…
If you’re always looking for something new to add to your Banff days, there’s a sweet new stop in town: Lindt has officially opened in Banff. We visited shortly after opening, and before we even made it through the doors, one little detail caught our attention a miniature gondola carrying Lindt chocolates through the front…
Every now and then, a movie comes along that everyone has been waiting for. For Adi, Spider-Man: Brand New Day was that movie. After 4½ years of waiting, the excitement was real, so there was only one way to experience it—we turned it into a movie date at Landmark Cinemas. The Experience Started Before the…
If you’re looking for one of the most beautiful summer hikes in Banff National Park, Sunshine Meadows should be at the top of your list. Known for its colourful wildflowers, turquoise alpine lakes, and breathtaking mountain views, Sunshine Meadows offers an unforgettable hiking experience without requiring an all-day climb to reach the alpine. Here’s everything…
Is the Wapta Falls Hike Worth It? Everything You Need to Know Before You Go If you’re planning a trip through Yoho National Park, make sure Wapta Falls is on your itinerary. Before our visit, we had no idea there were two different access points—and we accidentally drove to the Wapta Falls Recreation Site instead…
The FIFA World Cup Final is almost here, and if you’re looking for somewhere more exciting than your living room, Calgary has plenty of great options. From free outdoor fan zones to giant movie theatre screens, here are five unique places to experience the biggest match of the tournament. 1. Eau Claire Plaza If you’re…
Looking for a date that’s more than just dinner? We recently discovered a place that completely changed what we thought a day trip near Calgary could look like. Just 45 minutes from Calgary in Diamond Valley, Eau Claire Distillery combines award-winning spirits, incredible food, handcrafted cocktails, a hidden speakeasy, and an immersive distillery tour into…
Episode 1 of Date Night Under $40 because the best date nights don’t have to cost a fortune, and this one proved it in the first ten minutes. We spent $25 on a date night in Calgary and honestly had more fun than some evenings that have cost us five times as much. For Episode…
Episode 3 of Is It Worth It? takes us to one of Canada’s most photographed destinations. The lake is every bit as stunning as you have seen online. Getting there is a different story entirely. Every episode of Is It Worth It? starts with the same question, and this one might be the most loaded…
YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre is hosting true crime experiences that are genuinely unlike anything else in this city. Here’s what happened when we went, and why you need to be at the next one on June 26th. Adi’s sketch of me actually looked like me. Mine looked like someone who has never met another…
