Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
Calgary Is a Soccer City
Canada is a relative newcomer to the international soccer scene, and we’ve hit the ground running. Just a couple of weeks ago, Canada’s national soccer team made it to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup — putting Canada amongst the world’s elite teams. Cities across the country were buzzing with
The Keg Comes Home: A Calgary Favourite, Exclusively On DoorDash
If you ask Calgarians where they celebrate a life moment, a birthday or just a great week, there’s a good chance that The Keg Steakhouse + Bar comes up. For more than 50 years, it’s been the answer to “Where should we go for dinner tonight?” Known for its signature steaks, delicious appetizers and
Raise a Glass to Alberta’s Best Food and Drinks
The annual Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival (RMWFF), presented by Sobeys Liquor and Safeway Liquor, returns to Calgary September 18 and 19, showcasing the finest local cuisine alongside hundreds of wines, spirits, craft beers and more. Since launching in 1998, RMWFF has been one of Alberta’s larg
Where to Go for Afternoon Tea in Calgary
Afternoon tea is the unsung hero of mealtimes – never has one event been able to fill so many purposes. From the celebratory (anything you can throw a “shower” for, afternoon tea is a winner) to the obligatory (relatives from out of town, anyone?) to the just plain fun (hey, sometimes it’s nice to f
Calgary’s River Hall Returns for an Extended Summer Run
Local food and drink vendors, live music, cool pop-ups — expect all this and more when River Hall returns for an extended run this summer. Started in 2024 by Montreal-based event company Aire Collective in collaboration with the City of Calgary, River Hall has become a go-to summer destination. The
5 Questions with Community Builder and Filmmaker Kelli Morning Bull
When Kelli Morning Bull, senior service designer at Calgary Public Library (CPL), first joined the library in 2018, it was in the beginning stages of developing its Indigenous Services programming. Since then, Morning Bull has designed numerous Indigenous programs to enhance cultural understanding a
3 Tucked-Away Mountain Accommodations Worth Seeking Out
Photo by Lost Coordinate Media, Brayden Tozer. There is nothing like the Canadian Rockies. Incredible views and pristine wilderness have made Western Canada’s mountain towns more popular than ever. But the ever-growing number of residents and tourists drawn by the promise of stunning peaks and fresh
The Homebuyer’s Guide
Buying a home is an exciting time. You likely have a vision for exactly what you’re looking for — a desirable neighbourhood, a specific home type and maybe even specific features like large windows or high ceilings. Luckily, Calgary has a wide variety of home builders and specialists that can help y
Living Well in Lakestone Community
The Okanagan has a way of staying with you — the wineries, the lakes, the pace of life — leaving the question of what it would take to make it home. Lakestone, previously named Canada’s Community Development of the Year by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, is where that lifestyle already exis
Beyond Just Buying a Home
Bordering Calgary’s southwest, on Tsuut’ina land, one of the region’s most ambitious new communities is taking shape, and the first homeowners have already arrived. Residential sales launched in May 2025, and roughly 30 households already call the new community of Taza home. At the intersection of
The Sommelier Behind Every Pour at The Wilde on 27
When guests step into The Wilde on 27, they’re welcomed by sweeping views of Calgary’s skyline, elegant interiors inspired by Oscar Wilde and a thoughtfully curated wine program designed to be discovered one glass, or bottle, at a time. At the centre of that experience is restaurant director and hea
Comfort and Capability for Any Adventure
Albertans love to explore the natural beauty in their wild, mountainous backyards. That often means hitting the highway to chase prairie sunsets, taking the back roads to hidden waterfalls or secluded hikes and towing out a trailer for a weekend of camping under the stars. We work hard and play har
Inside the Inaugural Culinary Cup Finale at the Taste of Stampede
Alberta’s culinary talent and ingredients took centre stage at the Calgary Stampede’s inaugural Taste of Stampede. The 10-day event included live demonstrations, community cook-offs and a Culinary Cup competition that set experienced “old-school” chefs born before 1985 against ambitious “new-school”
Out-of-the-Way Mountain Restaurants You Need to Visit
While there’s much for tourists to discover in the Canadian Rockies, most locals already know the mountains’ big bucket-list restaurants. Serious alpine culinary enthusiasts have dipped fondue at Banff’s Waldhaus or Grizzly House, stopped for a luxurious pit stop at Field’s Truffle Pigs and sipped t
Tuning in to Design
Behind every crosswalk, transit system and architectural concept is an intentional design. Creative designers are inherently tied to how we live — Design Week Calgary celebrates and amplifies their impact. From August 6 to 8, community partners come together to host workshops, exhibitions, talks, s
The Taste of Stampede
Long before bold midway concoctions, wine gardens and food halls, Alberta agriculture has and continues to be the backbone of the Calgary Stampede. This year, the inaugural Taste of Stampede presented by Safeway brings that agriculture tie into the spotlight with culinary competitions, cook-offs and
11 Cool Looks From the 2026 Calgary Stampede Grounds
Photo by Chelsea Cavanagh. The outfit inspo is endless at the Calgary Stampede, with folks hitting the grounds in their best western attire, coolest vintage finds and more. Here’s a look at some of the most eye-catching ensembles we spotted on the 2026 Calgary Stampede grounds. Photo by Chelsea
Unbridled Spirit: Meet the Women Leading the Calgary Stampede into a New Era
Cherie Copithorne-Barnes First vice-chair, Calgary Stampede Board of Directors Cherie Copithorne-Barnes, pictured here with Echo. Photo by Jared Sych. As the first woman to be the incoming president of the Stampede’s Board of Directors, Cherie Copithorne-Barnes sees her role as “both an honour and a
Hot, Cold, Rest and Repeat
Personal wellness has become a priority for many over the last few years. Today, people often value a proactive approach to health, seeking out intentional ways to rest and reset. It’s part of the reason for the rise in popularity of hydrotherapy. Inside Cedar & Steam, guests find rejuvenation. The
Asian Highlands Brings the Himalayas to Life in Imagine Asia
From towering peaks to monsoon-soaked conifer forests and the mountain wetlands in between, the eastern Himalayas are one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. This remarkable landscape is the inspiration behind Asian Highlands, a new area opening at the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo on July
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