Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
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
Win Four Tickets to Explore Asian Highlands at the Zoo.
Asian Highlands, the first phase of the Imagine Asia zone transformation, is coming to the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo. On July 15, Asian Highlands sees the return of red pandas and snow leopards — two familiar and beloved species. Joining them is the Sichuan takin, a goat-antelope species making
Where to Find Home Decor Inspo on the Calgary Stampede Grounds
Take a walk through the Rotary Dream Home If you love touring beautiful homes, don’t miss the Calgary Stampede Lotteries Rotary Dream Home across from the Nutrien Western Event Centre. Throughout Stampede, guests can take themselves on a self-guided tour of the fully furnished home to see inside (an
Theatre Calgary’s Upcoming Season Puts Community First
Seeing a play at your local theatre is about more than entertainment — it’s a collective experience that brings communities together. That’s the overarching theme behind Theatre Calgary’s upcoming season. Launching September 8, the 2026-27 lineup aims to move audiences with a range of productions, f
Experience Exhilaration With A-List
Calgary offers year-round fun with its 333 days of sunshine and continuous festivals and events, but there’s something special about July. Stampede breakfasts begin to pop up, Calgarians don Western attire and emit a new kind of energy during the 10 days of Stampede, and all sorts of festivals, spor
Watch Alberta’s Top Chefs Compete at the Calgary Stampede’s Newest Culinary Event
The first round of the inaugural Culinary Cup at Taste of Stampede. Photo by Jared Sych. While the Stampede grounds are already known for inventive food truck bites and classic carnival eats, this year, the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth managed to turn its culinary programming up another notch. Fin
What’s New at the 2026 Calgary Stampede
Explore Stampede-inspired sand sculptures When: July 2 to 12 Where: BMO Centre New this year, you can peruse three-dimensional, large-scale sand sculptures throughout the BMO Centre Concourse, Community Square and The Market, depicting historical elements of Stampede. Among the pieces are detailed s
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