Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
3 New Home Decor Products We’re Loving Right Now
Soho Bed from the Modern Heritage CollectionPhoto by Nathalia Allen, A Million Minds.Calgary designer Alykhan Velji of Alykhan Velji Designs has teamed up with Torontoās Silva Custom Furniture to create a new furniture collection called Modern Heritage. Blending modern and Old World aesthetics, the
10 Fun Things to Check Out During Chinook Blast 2025
Calgaryās largest winter festival is back for its fifth year, and it promises to be brighter than ever. Running from January 31 to February 17, Chinook Blast brings Calgarians together to celebrate the winter season with art, music, sports, lighting installations and more. This year, due to construc
Best Wedding Dance Lessons in Calgary
WinnerChristifer Duxbury Dance CollectivePhoto by Christifer DuxburyChristifer Duxbury Dance Collective offers dynamic and inclusive dance lessons, classes and events in Calgary. It has classes for various skill levels and genres including ballroom, Latin, swing, country, jazz and more. Along with w
Jann Arden’s Chart-Topping Album Hits 30
Hailing from Springbank, singer-songwriter Jann Arden was a hard-working musician for over a decade before the release of her second album, Living Under June, catapulted her into the spotlight in the fall-winter of 1994-1995 (right around the time Avenue launched as a publication). We caught up with
Best Wedding Cake/Desserts in Calgary
WinnerKakes & KanvasPhoto supplied by Kakes & KanvasOffering a selection of sweet treats, custom cakes and bespoke paint nights, Kalia Gounden started Kakes & Kanvas in 2017. Self-taught in both painting and baking (Goundenās grandfather was a baker), she considers it a great honour to work with her
'The lake, the views, the light' all enhance lottery grand prize home
The 2025 Spring Foothills Hospital Home Lottery grand prize is a $3.3 million lakeside home in Harmony by Baywest Homes.
Best Unique Wedding Venues
WinnerWilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Grazers RestaurantPhoto by Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo ENMAX ConservatoryWith a variety of beautiful event spaces for groups of all sizes, the Calgary Zoo is much more than a place to go and gaze at animals. Recently renovated Grazers is an intimate space at the h
Property of the Week: A Custom-Built Home in Cranston
Where it is100 Cranridge Cres. S.E.Ā The designThis custom-built home has been carefully designed and planned with comfort and charm in mind. In addition to being on one of the largest lots in the community, it also has a south-facing backyard. This sunny retreat has a custom composite deck to entert
How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Calgary
Lunar New Year Celebration at The District at BeltlineWhen: January 25This local food hall is hosting a Lunar New Year event featuring market vendors, food specials, Jing Wo lion dancers, a performance by the Gai Lan Ensemble and more. Swing by between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get in on the celebration.
Canmore recreational property prices set to rise in 2025: report
Canmore isĀ one of Canada's costliest recreational property spots, coming in second to Whistler
25 Fun Date Night Ideas in Calgary
Go bowling at NationalBowling in a bar is the ultimate date night activity. Challenge each other to a friendly round of bowling in an adults-only atmosphere and choose your eats from the full National on 10th menu. Lanes accommodate up to eight people, so this is a great spot for double or group dat
Calgary Then & Now: A Look Back With One Yellow Rabbit Co-Founder Blake Brooker
Photo by Jared Sych.Calgary theatre company One Yellow Rabbit originated in 1981, but it really hit its stride in the 1990s, a trajectory that landed co-founders Blake Brooker and the late Michael Green, along with Denise Clarke, who joined the ensemble in 1988, on the cover of Avenueās inaugural is
How the Iconic Pocket Dawg is Made at Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome
Photo by Jared SychFun in a BunThe six-inch baguettes are made to order from two local bakeries; Pocket Dawg staff use a spiking machine to hollow out the buns. For extra-hungry sports fans, a foot-long, double-dawg option is newly available.Ā The NumbersOver the course of an average Flames game, the
Best Groom and Groomsmen Attire in Calgary
WinnerAtelier SuitingPhoto by Sheena ZilinskiAtelier Suiting founder Lauren Larsen elevates menswear with fine tailoring and designs featuring English and Italian fabrics. This process includes a thorough consultation with clients to discuss specific preferences and measurements prior to production.
Property of the Week: A Sage Hill Home with a Basement Wet Bar
Where it is3 Sage Berry Rd. N.W.Ā The designNestled on a corner lot, this home includes a den, which can double as a second living room, bedroom, home office and more. For growing or large families, the addition of a den adds functionality and lifestyle options. The den is outfitted with a private ba
New Immersive Learning Opportunities at SAITās School of Hospitality and Tourism
2025 marks the 75th anniversary for SAITās School of Hospitality and Tourism, and itās preparing for a bright future with big changes and improvements underway.Ā The schoolās John Ware building has undergone significant renovations over the past few years. The fully revitalized building is set to be
Best Mobile Bar Services in Calgary
WinnerThe Prosecco Cart Inc.Photo by Tess LucasIn 2018, Jennifer Currey decided to shift away from her work as a family photographer and start The Prosecco Cart, a mobile bar service offering drinks like Prosecco, beer and wine from a retrofitted 1970 Piaggio Ape. Initially the first of its kind in
Celebrating a Legendary Japanese-Inspired Restaurant Founded in Calgary
In 1979, one of Canadaās first fast-casual, Japanese-inspired restaurant franchises planted its roots right here in Calgary at Southcentre Mall. On a mission to share Japanese flavours and foster a strong community connection, Reverend Susumu Ikuta, a Buddhist minister, started Edo Japan, where many
Inside Velet, a New Calgary Coffee Shop With its Own Bike and Ski Repair Shop
Calgary has a new spot for great coffee with the added bonus of bike and ski repair services, all in one community-minded space.Ski industry veteran Hakan Kayabasi opened Velet Bike Ski Cafe in November 2024. Kayabasi grew up skiing in Turkey and eventually moved to Canada to pursue a career in ski
Innovator of the Week: Wunmi Adekanmbi Helps Immigrant Professionals Excel in Tech
Wunmi Adekanmbi, founder of Immigrant Techies Alberta. Photo by Xperienc360.This series is part ofĀ Avenueās innovation newsletter.Ā Sign up to get more news about Calgaryās innovation scene delivered directly to your inbox.According to Wunmi Adekanmbi, who immigrated to Canada from Nigeria in 2011, c
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