Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
Live Among the Peaks With These Mountain Recreational Properties Near Calgary
The many nearby mountain ranges are part of what makes Calgary a beautiful place to live. Escaping to the mountains is easy when scenic destinations are only a few hours away. Unique opportunities for an accessible recreational mountain home are available for those looking for a permanent place to u
Why We Need More “Third Places” in Calgary
Illustration by Tyler Lemermeyer. It was a Tuesday in June 2024, just after 5 p.m. The sun was high, and the noise outside my balcony had reached a crescendo of car horns, scooter swooshes and the beat of feet on pavement. I closed my laptop and grabbed a book, blanket, sunscreen and hat, and headed
5 Things Calgary Teacher and Crochet Artist Phillip Ha Loves
Photo by Jared Sych. Can crochet change the world? If you ask Phillip Ha, he’ll tell you that making small stuffed creatures out of yarn (a.k.a. amigurumi in Japanese) is indeed a powerful path to patience, persistence and better problem-solving. Ha grew up in Calgary with Vietnamese-Canadian parent
A Guide to Your Next Great Night Out in Calgary
Calgarians are no strangers to a night out on the town. From Stampede events, local concerts and comedy shows to bustling bars on 17th Avenue and happy hour hot spots on Stephen Avenue, there’s no shortage of things to do for a good time out. In fact, Calgary is such a vibrant city with incredible o
5 Fabulous Fall Hikes Near Calgary
Taking in Alberta skies in the Whaleback region. Photo by Andrew Penner. Ask any hiker: fall is the best time of year to slip on your lederhosen, yodel your way to the mountains and take a lovely lap around your favourite trail. From mid-September to early October — when the trees turn fiery gold an
Bridgeland Market is a Neighbourhood Staple in Calgary
Photo by Jared Sych. Yousef Traya, owner of Bridgeland Market, has lived on the same block as the store for more than 40 years. “We were always the kids that lived above the grocery store,” he says. Traya comes from a long line of grocery store entrepreneurs. Starting in 1981, his mother Fatme and l
Made Here: Sarjesa Delivers Social Impact, One Cup of Tea at a Time
Photo by Megan Maundrell Photography, courtesy of Sarjesa. Stemming from a school project, Alexandra Sangster created a tea to raise awareness about violence toward women and girls. Now, more than eight years later, Sangster has grown that concept into Sarjesa, a tea company offering delicious tea b
A Look Ahead at Calgary’s 2025/26 Performance Arts Season
From Calgary Philharmonic’s orchestral masterpieces to theatre festivals like One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo and the mysterious and intriguing plays of Vertigo Theatre, Calgary’s performing arts companies put on hundreds of shows every year. The sheer number of performances may be overwh
4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This October
Sweat in Calgary’s largest sauna Offline Wellness Club is Calgary’s largest sauna and social club. Stop by to relax, try the cold plunge and socialize with others. offlinewellnessclub.com Revel in the Wordfest Imaginairium Festival October 14 to 19 Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Imaginairiu
How a Massive Funding Surge is Reshaping Calgary’s Arts Landscape
View of construction on the north east corner of Glenbow’s revitalized home, the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture, taken in March 2025. Photo by George Webber. The arts in Calgary are in the midst of an evolution. All three levels of government are pouring investments into cultural infrastructure,
Home Sweet New Home
Finding your ideal home, whether you’re new to the city or a longtime resident, can be both exciting and challenging. A variety of thoughtfully planned new communities in, around and even beyond Calgary aim to make that decision easier. Discover fresh home builds complete with nearby amenities, prac
7 Fall Film Festivals to Check Out in Calgary
India Film Festival of Alberta When: Calgary dates from September 12 to 14, 2025 While India’s film industry might be one of the biggest in the world, the India Film Festival of Alberta (IFFA) started in 2015 to showcase the smaller independent filmmakers. This year, IFFA brings nine films telling s
A Future-Forward Community
Located just eight minutes from Calgary in Springbank, the community of Harmony has been in development for 10 years and offers thoughtful and well-planned new home options to its residents. Harmony is now well established with countless amenities, making it a comfortable, connected community for al
Artistic Director Francesco Ventriglia Brings a New Vision to Alberta Ballet
When ballet dancer Alexandra Hughes performs, she looks out onto “a sea of black.” Masked in makeup, the stage lights illuminate her costume and render her audience anonymous. The music plays, and “Alex” is left behind as her role takes over. Whether dancing as the bad-to-the-bone Wicked Witch of th
Calgary’s Central Outreach Hub is Filling Bellies and Hearts
Photo by Jared Sych. The impetus behind the benevolent mother ship known as Central Outreach Hub is simple: There are hungry people out there, let’s feed them. Peter Sheridan is head of the addictions-recovery team at Central United Church, which runs the hub. A recovering alcoholic himself, Sherida
The Calgary International Film Festival is Back for Its 26th Year
Over the course of 10 days, the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) will screen over 200 films and host events, parties, Q&As, panels and more. Whether you’re a cinephile or a casual movie-goer, there’s something for everyone at CIFF this year. CIFF is the largest film festival in Alberta and
Wildlife road safety tips
Canada is well known for providing some of the most memorable wildlife encounters. We’re lucky to live in a country where the likelihood of seeing a moose in a marsh along a highway isn’t unrealistic. There are many wild animals and if you’re planning a road trip, you need to be aware of the possibl
Cynthia Chang-Christison | Calgary’s Best Dressed 2025
Photo by Jared Sych. Jacket Adidas; glasses Bottega Veneta from Chinook Optical; dress from MSGM; scarf from HG Vintage; jade bangle picked up on a family trip to Taiwan; ring Subject Object by Bramble Lee Pryde. How would you describe your personal style? My style is all about contrast. I’m always
Why Kensington is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025
Photo by Jared Sych. Technically, Kensington is a Businesses Improvement Zone that includes Sunnyside and Hillhurst. But, colloquially, Kensington has long been one of Calgary’s most vital neighbourhoods, where history, art, shopping and community come together. Just across the Bow River from downto
A Visionary Appointment
Contemporary Calgary is at a pivotal moment of growth as it evolves its world-class programming. The public contemporary art gallery welcomed new chief curator Mona Filip this past spring. A key player in Calgary’s arts and culture landscape, Contemporary Calgary’s appointment of Filip will deepen i
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