Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
Innovator of the Week: Sasha Ivanov Developed an App to Help Canadians Shop Local
This series is part of Avenue‘s innovation newsletter. Sign up to get more news about Calgary’s innovation scene delivered directly to your inbox.Trying to figure out which grocery store products are produced in Canada? You’re not alone.Amid news regarding potential tariffs on some Canadian goods an
Vote for the Best Wedding Services in Calgary
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The New Calgary Chamber
For over 130 years, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce has been central to the city’s business community, adapting to Calgary’s evolving economic landscape. Founded in 1891 by 46 businessmen across a wide array of industries, the Chamber has grown into an integral, diverse organization that unites Calg
The 62nd Annual Calgary White Hat Award Winners
Tourism Calgary has been paying tribute to outstanding customer service professionals since 1962 with the Calgary White Hat Awards. The awards recognize the quiet champions of the tourism and hospitality industry who go above and beyond in their field and earn Calgary its legendary hosting reputatio
10 Calgary Festivals to Check Out in June
Summer is fast approaching and what better way to usher in the warmest time of year than by attending a festival or two? From the iconic Sled Island festival to the beloved Lilac Festival, there’s an event for everyone.Here are a few of the festivals you can check out in Calgary this month. FunnyFes
What to Expect on a CMH Heli-Hiking Tour
Photo by John Evely, courtesy of CMH.Saying you’re going on a “heli-hiking” adventure might sound pretty intense, but it doesn’t have to be about pushing your limits — you can leave the experience feeling grounded, peaceful and relaxed.Heli-hiking allows you to skip some of the boring parts of hikin
Best Mexican/Latin American Restaurants in Calgary
Each year, we ask Avenue readers to vote for their favourite restaurants in Calgary in our Best Restaurants readers’ choice ballot. These are some of their favourite places in the city. WinnerNative Tongues Taqueria Native Tongues Taqueria is a go-to spot for tacos, but that’s not all you can get he
21 Great Rooftop Patios in Calgary
Patio days are precious in Calgary, so when the sun is shining it can feel like a win just to score a table — any table — on a bit of sidewalk in front of a restaurant. But bistro chairs and bus fumes do not make an epic patio session. Fortunately, there are plenty of rooftop patios, including buzzy
Cathy Torfason | White Hat Award Winner
Category: Doug Johnson Service AwardWinner: Cathy TorfasonEmployer: Century Downs Racetrack and CasinoSponsor: Tourism CalgaryThe attention, care and laughter they bring to their work make everyone’s day just a little more enjoyable.They are passionate about exceeding guests’ expectations, creating
Domini Chin | White Hat Award Winner
Category: Exceptional Service: CulinaryWinner: Domini ChinEmployer: The Westin CalgarySponsor: Avenue MagazineWhen the Westin welcomed refugees from the Jasper fires, Domini Chin’s days got a lot busier. But while some prefer to stay in the kitchen, he decided to work a little harder and try to make
14 Calgary Breweries with Great Patios
33 Acres Brewing View this post on Instagram A post shared by 33 Acres Brewing Company (@33acresbrewing)Vancouver-born 33 Acres is nestled in the heart of Calgary’s Beltline neighbourhood and has a great patio to watch all the action. The patio is filled with picnic tables where you can enjoy the br
What to Expect at Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
I’d long aspired to go to Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat, a wellness destination set on a forested mountainside above the tiny resort village of Ainsworth Hot Springs, B.C.That aspiration became a quest after a decade-long struggle with insomnia left me completely worn down, despite following ev
Alice Lam
Category: Exceptional Service: Tour Escort | GuideWinner: Alice LamEmployer: Friends of ChinatownSponsor: WestJetSo much so that she volunteers as a tour guide of the area to locals, visitors, students and new Canadians, guiding them through the streets, and offering insight into the stories and his
Alice Lam | White Hat Award Winner
Category: Exceptional Service: Tour Escort | GuideWinner: Alice LamEmployer: Friends of ChinatownSponsor: WestJetSo much so that she volunteers as a tour guide of the area to locals, visitors, students and new Canadians, guiding them through the streets, and offering insight into the stories and his
Viviana Costante
Category: Exceptional Server: Banquets | EventsWinner: Viviana Costante Employer: Flores & PineSponsor: Calgary Sports and Entertainment CorporationViviana Costante spends all her time working toward that: making sure the people around her are happy. She knows the events she works on are incredibly
Viviana Costante | White Hat Award Winner
Category: Exceptional Server: Banquets | EventsWinner: Viviana Costante Employer: Flores & PineSponsor: Calgary Sports and Entertainment CorporationViviana Costante spends all her time working toward that: making sure the people around her are happy. She knows the events she works on are incredibly
Dino Colombo
Category: Exceptional Server: SouthWinner: Dino ColomboEmployer: Hy’s Steakhouse and Cocktail BarSponsor: Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau ClaireHe understands what “hospitality” really means. He’s the kind of server whose regulars consider him a friend for life and is mentioned by name in reviews of Hy’
Dino Colombo | White Hat Award Winner
Category: Exceptional Server: SouthWinner: Dino ColomboEmployer: Hy’s Steakhouse and Cocktail BarSponsor: Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau ClaireHe understands what “hospitality” really means. He’s the kind of server whose regulars consider him a friend for life and is mentioned by name in reviews of Hy’
Joshua Wiltshire
Category: Exceptional Service: Beverage SpecialistWinner: Joshua WiltshireEmployer: Calgary Sports and Entertainment CorporationSponsor: OneWest Events Design & ProductionHe’s committed to elevating the experience for guests at the Dome and is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with
Joshua Wiltshire | White Hat Award Winner
Category: Exceptional Service: Beverage SpecialistWinner: Joshua WiltshireEmployer: Calgary Sports and Entertainment CorporationSponsor: OneWest Events Design & ProductionHe’s committed to elevating the experience for guests at the Dome and is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with
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