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 Calgary's most unique homes |
141-18 Avenue South West Alberta Ballet Head Office Calgary, AB T2S 0B8 Canada +1 403 245 4222 x532 http://www.albertaballet.com/ hollyn@albertaballet.com |
This annual tour through Calgary's most remarkable homes and gardens is a popular fund raiser for the Alberta Ballet. The tour allows participants to celebrate innovations in home and garden design and decor. The seven selected homes represent a range of architectural styles, from the funky contemporary bi-level to the restored traditional mansion. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Scuba training facilities |
101, 3411 20th Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2T 4Z6 Canada +1 403 686 6166 http://www.aquasportscuba.com cbarker@aquasportscuba.com |
A scuba school in the middle of the Canadian Prairie? It may seem strange, but with an in-store pool and full instructional facilities, Aquasport is fully set up to provide comprehensive scuba training. The adjoining shop is well stocked with goggles, snorkels, White and Bare wetsuits, and other diving accessories. The shop offers a variety of courses, taught by P.A.D.I. certified diving instructors. If you are about to head off to a tropical destination, and need to sharpen your diving skills first, this is a good place to start. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Why the city looks so pretty |
208 - 50th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2S 2S1 Canada +1 403 287 3469 http://calhort.org/gardening/c... office@calhort.org |
Formed almost 100 years ago, to educate people on the harsh growing conditions in Alberta, the Calgary Horticultural Society is one of the largest and most active horticultural societies in Canada. And you don't have to have a green thumb to belong. The Calgary Horticulture Society offers a number of membership benefits, including regular speakers and an extensive gardening library. They also hold chat sessions on the Internet and offer discounts at garden centers throughout the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calgary Winter Festival |
Calgary, AB T2P 0S4 Canada +1 403 543 5480 http://www.calgarywinterfest.com/ calgarywinterfest@shaw.ca |
Originally conceived in February 1989 as relief to the year-long hangover Calgarians were suffering after hosting the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, this 11-day festival has grown into one of Calgary's favourite events. This celebration of everything snowy, frosty and cold, includes ice sculpture contests, human curling championships, music, clowns, winter crafts, snowboarding demonstrations and more. Most events are free and take place in various venues throughout the city. And in spite of the theme of the festival, many are held indoors or in heated tents. It is February, after all. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Art on the street |
4 Street from 17 Avenue to 26 Ave South West Calgary, AB T2S 1V8 Canada +1 403 229 0902 http://www.4streetcalgary.com/ jenrempel@4streetcalgary.com |
With the plethora of restaurants, cafes and boutiques, Fourth Street is one of Calgary's most popular downtown promenades. Public artwork along the road make a walk along Fourth an even more enjoyable experience. Ten art pieces in all line fourth street from 17th to 26th Avenues. Fun and quirky sculptures such as the strolling cattle of 'Scene and Herd on Fourth' and the giant lounging frogs of 'Hanging Out' make hunting for art fun for both families and art lovers. Self-guided tour pamphlets can be picked up in various businesses along the route. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calgary's Living History |
1900 Heritage Drive SW (At 14th St SW) Calgary, AB T2V 2X3 Canada +1 403 268 8500 http://www.heritagepark.ca/ reception@heritagepark.ab.ca |
Canada's largest living historical village is divided into a pioneer Northwest Mounted Police outpost and a 1910 Main Street. The latter has a working antique amusement park, with rides that are safe even for small children. Other attractions include a working full-scale locomotive thundering through the park, and on nearby Glenmore Reservoir, a vintage double-decker stern wheeler ship that takes visitors on lake cruises. Shops and restaurants are plentiful in the park, including a turn-of-the-century bakery. All park staff work in costume and character. Entertaining events for the whole family are scheduled year-round, including September's Fall Fair. Check website for full list of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun for everyone |
5202-1st Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2H 0C8 Canada +1 403 253 8301 http://www.kartworldcalgary.com sales@kartworldcalgary.com |
Just try to be bored in this place. Kart World features Go Karts, an 18 hole computerized miniature golf course (it plays pranks on players at every hole), bumper boats (perfect fun for hot days), and a black-lit maze for Lazer Tag. There is also a picnic area, a video arcade and a snack bar. Kart World is happy to book parties for large groups, including corporate and birthday parties, and barbecues are available on request. This is a perfect venue for children and the childish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Marda Loop Street Party |
33 Avenue Southwest (East of Crowchild Trail) Calgary, AB T2T 1Z7 Canada +1 403 750 2361 / +1 800 661 1678 (Calgary Tourism) http://mardaloopbrz.com/mardag... info@mardaloopbrz.ca |
Marda Loop is one of Calgary's trendiest shopping districts, and each year Marda Gras is an opportunity to discover the neighbourhood's charms. The street festival features over 250 artisan tables, 10 amusement rides, food, entertainment on two stages, a unique car show and a beach volleyball pitch. There is also a climbing wall, free hot dogs and, of course, popular beer gardens. A Kid's Corner offers a variety of children's activities including face painting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picnic perfection |
7305 24 Street Southwest (84 hectares surrounding the north side of the reservoir) Calgary, AB T3E 5N5 Canada +1 403 268 2300 (Office) http://www.calgary.ca/ |
The south end of Crowchild Trail or 37th Street SW brings motorists and cyclists to the long stretch of grass and trees that make up this park along the raised north shore of the Glenmore Reservoir. From the high bluffs overlooking the backed-up waters of the Elbow River, which supplies drinking water to the city's south end, visitors can look over the reservoir waters at small sailboats, kayaks and canoes. At the east end, the competitive Calgary Canoe and Rowing Club resides, whose athletes are regularly on the waters building their strength and skill. Looking west, visitors get an unobstructed view of the Canadian Rockies, over the brush and flats of the still-wild Weaselhead Natural Area. Endless grass on which to lay a blanket down and several proper picnic areas are perfect places to enjoy a meal. Public washrooms and numerous parking areas are available. The park is joined to the massive Calgary pathway system, enabling people on foot or wheels to travel hours in either direction. Within the park, the path is split into a paved walking path and a separate cycling/blading path. Paths encircle the reservoir, joining North Glenmore Park to South Glenmore Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful and popular island |
1st Ave and 4 St SW Calgary, AB T2P 4R5 Canada +1 403 268 3888 |
Statistics say that Prince's Island is one of the most used urban parks in North America. Come here on a sunny day and you will not doubt it. Way back when, the Island was used to catch felled trees floating down the Bow River from logging projects upstream. Now this bit of serenity in downtown serves as a favourite venue for joggers, football tossers, family picnics, flocks of Canada Geese, buskers, Shakespearean actors and nearly every major festival that Calgary hosts. This is also a great place for a quiet paddle down the river. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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