Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
Shaping a Greater Downtown
The City of Calgary is working to revitalize downtown and create a lively core for locals and visitors to enjoy. Over the years, the ways Calgarians experience downtown have changed, and thereās now a surplus of unused office space. The City is bringing new life to these vacant spaces by transformin
Did You Know Calgary Has a Bookstore Dedicated to Romance Novels?
Photo by Jared SychFaced with an increasingly girthy stack of options, bookish love-junkies have been riding a growing wave of romance-lit enthusiasm. While the industry has been thriving since the BrontĆ« sisters put female-centred goth on the bestseller list in the mid-1800s ā followed a century la
3 Upcoming Home & Interior Design Events in Calgary
The BSM x Sacred Air: Yin Movement + Sound Bath Wellness Event will take place at Black Sheep Mattress Co. Photo by Black Sheep Mattress Co.Unwind with yoga and a sound bath experience on a handcrafted mattressWhen: February 23Black Sheep Mattress Co. (BSM) has been creating locally handcrafted matt
Property of the Week: A Mount Pleasant Home Designed by an Award-Winning Design Firm
Photo by Ian Purchase.Ā Where it is517 28 Ave. N.W.Ā The designThis home was designed by award-winning local architectural, design and build firm Mercedes and Singh, also known as MASIV. The firm has worked on projects ranging from local restaurants to private homes, as well as collaborations on notab
Best Wedding Favours in Calgary
WinnerSnap Beauty Photo BoothPhoto by Liv Van DeurzenWhile working in the hospitality industry, Liv Van Deurzen witnessed many wedding celebrations and decided to offer a fresh take on photo booths to commemorate these special occassions. Snap Beauty Photo Booth offers a variety of different booths,
10 Things to Do in Calgary During the February Long Weekend
Try to snag a seat at the newly opened After EightLocal restaurant Eight is notoriously difficult to get into with only eight seats a night. But now, After Eight, the newly opened cocktail bar partner to Eight, gives you an extra chance to try one of chef Darren MacLeanās exclusive concepts. After E
Best Wedding Caterers in Calgary
WinnerDevour CateringPhoto by Jenn Roach and Kris HollyāHeartfelt hospitalityā is at the core of Devour Catering. In business for more than 25 years, the company offers both catering and full-service wedding planning services. Devourās catering options include fresh hors dāoeuvres, platters, eye-cat
5 Things Calgary Musician Chantal Vitalis Loves
Photo by Jared SychBest known as the lead guitarist and co-songwriter for the vintage rock ānā roll band The Lovebullies, Chantal Vitalis is as beloved for her smokinā guitar skills (Feist touted them at a recent Calgary show) as she is for her playful rapport onstage with her bandmates. Itās when s
Saskatoon & Region Home Buildersā Association Announce Top Achievements at the 33rd Annual Housing Excellence Awards Gala
SASKATOON, SK (FEB 10, 2025) ā The Saskatoon & Region Home Buildersā Association proudly announced the winners of the 33rd Annual Housing Excellence Awards at a sold-out gala event on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in the housing
Tropical Foods to Warm Your Soul This Winter
Photo by Jared SychWinter in Calgary can be downright miserable, and, by February, Iām ready to call it quits. My carās frozen solid, my toes are perpetually numb and every breath feels like Iām inhaling ice shards. The cold hits harder than the pain of not getting tickets to the Eras Tour.When wint
Win a YMCA Fitness Package
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What You Should Know About Flooring Maintenance Before Buying
There are several factors to consider when purchasing new floors, and the maintenance required for different types should not be overlooked.Ā āProper maintenance can be one of the most important things to consider when shopping for flooring,ā says Brody Haugrud, business director of CDL Flooring. āCe
Black History Month Events to Check Out in Calgary
Adetola āaloT of Poetryā Adedipe is performing at Studio Bellās If You Believe in Love: A Black History Month Celebration event. Photo by Esther Cho Photography.February is Black History Month, and several Calgary organizations and businesses are hosting events to celebrate Black culture, showcase l
10 Cool Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Calgary
No matter what your relationship status is, keeping Valentineās Day exciting can be a challenge. Shake things up this year with these fresh and unique ways to celebrate with friends or a partner.Ā Make a vintage Valentineās Day cardWhen: February 8Ditch the store-bought Valentineās Day card this year
Best Outdoor Wedding Venues (Open-Air or Tent)
WinnerWilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Asia Lawn & TentPhoto by Wilder Institute Calgary ZooHugging up against the banks of the Bow, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is ideally situated for those seeking an outdoorsy wedding experience in the heart of the city. The Asia Lawn & Tent, set up on the grassy
Best Wedding Planners in Calgary
WinnerMORE Events CoMore Events used soft candlelight, lush florals and touches of cream, blush and greenery to create an elegant head tablescape at the Malcolm Hotel. Photo by Justine Milton.With more than 20 years in the business, this Calgary-based company takes events ranging from weddings to co
Cantiro moves into the Calgary market
Chris Johnstone joins Cantiro as director of multi-family to lead projects including townhomes and purpose-built rentals.
Meet Dr. Kyle Burks, the New Leader Guiding the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo into a Bold Future
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the appointment of Dr. Kyle Burks as its new president and CEO. With more than 30 years of experience in animal care, wildlife conservation and business leadership, Burks, together with the talented executive team and staf
Condo of the Month: A $9.5 Million Penthouse Suite Modelled After Franceās Palace of Versailles
Where it is1201, 690 Princeton Way S.W.Ā The designThis penthouse unit features over 5,500 square feet of elegant interior and exterior living space. The millwork detailing, interior design elements and furnishings were all modelled after the Palace of Versailles, taking the elegance to the next leve
Calgary Then & Now: A Look Back With Al Duerr, the 34th Mayor of Calgary
Al Duerr was mayor of Calgary at the time Avenue was launching. A city alderman (now called city councillor) since 1983, he was first elected mayor in 1989 after incumbent Ralph Klein resigned to pursue provincial politics. Duerr would be re-elected in 1992, 1995 and 1998, bowing out before the 2001
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