Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
Sled Island’s 2025 Lineup Promises a Good Time
Every June, Sled Island takes over venues across the city where Calgarians can enjoy an eclectic range of live performances. Running from June 18 to 22, the 2025 lineup features over 200 acts.Since 2007, Sled Island has hosted talent from across the globe, spotlit impressive emerging artists and off
How Calgary’s New Wave Tech Centre is Changing City Building
The days when experimentation and technological innovation took place in isolation are gone. Today, new technologies emerge all around us, and cities are best positioned to capitalize on this trend. One of the latest additions to Calgary’s tech ecosystem is the Wave Tech Centre, which opened in Octo
These Organizations are Shaping the Future of Calgary’s Tech Ecosystem
Platform CalgaryIllustration by Mateusz NapieralskiThe history of Platform Calgary traces back to 1981 through Calgary Technologies Inc., but Platform as people know it today started in March 2019. Platform helps entrepreneurs bring their innovative ideas to life. Core services, like access to the P
How Multi-Generational Living is Reshaping Calgary’s Housing Market
Illustration by Sam Island.For many Calgary homebuyers, how they’re living and who they’re living with is changing. Shifts in Calgary’s housing market, demographics and culture are motivating many homebuyers to opt for multi-generational living.This approach is a practical, and even preferred, solut
Made Here: Hot Sauce by Scotch Fire Hot Sauce
Photo courtesy of Scotch Fire Hot Sauce.Vincent Fernandes-Miller and Prince Gray were introduced to the scotch bonnet pepper, a staple in Jamaican cuisine, when working as cooks and making hot sauce at Krazy Jerk Jamaican restaurant. Someone suggested they start a hot sauce company of their own. In
The Silk Road Spice Merchant is Calgary’s One-Stop Spice Shop
Located on the main drag in the inner-city neighbourhood of Inglewood, The Silk Road Spice Merchant flagship store welcomes all your senses into its space full of bright, fragrant, fresh and colourful spices.The Silk Road originated in 2008, after owners Colin Leach and Kelci Hind struggled to find
How Popular Calgary Brunch Spot Maven Makes its Breakfast in Manila Dish
Photo by Chris Landry.Maven is well known as one of the best brunch spots in the city, sporting a menu of homestyle, yet elevated, Asian dishes from owner Mish Hobbs’ childhood and culinary journey. Recently, Leroy Borrega took over the kitchen after a previous position overseeing Shokunin, and he’s
This Springbank Home Underwent the Ultimate Backyard Renovation
A glamourous infinity pool, an enormous sunken fireplace and a complete outdoor kitchen aren’t typical features of a Calgary-area home. But, for a Springbank family of five, that was exactly the point. “They wanted it to look like The Four Seasons,” says Jenn MacDonald of DWK Interiors, which design
4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This June
Attend Lilac FestivalJune 1The 4th Street festival helps kick off Calgary’s spring festival season, hosting more than 70 musicians, entertainers and performances across six stages, alongside more than 500 market vendors.lilacfestival.net Raft Down the RiverGrab your raft, life jacket and oars, or re
Best Vegan/Vegetarian 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. WinnerThe CoupFor over 20 years, The Coup has been turning local ingredients into delicious vegan and vegetarian c
What to Do in the Mountains in May
Celebrate spring at the Taste of Spring Festival in Jasper View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jasper, Canada (@tourismjasper)When: April 25 to May 4This new festival shines a light on Jasper’s food, arts, recreation and culture scenes. Events include a food, art and history tour by Jasper
Telus Spark’s New Exhibition Offers a Mouthwatering Look at the Science Behind Food
Feast on some knowledge at Telus Spark’s new food-themed exhibition, Banquet.On now until September 2, the immersive exhibition dives into the science, culture and history of food. Designed by La Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in partnership with the French National Research Institute for Agric
5 Upcoming Calgary Events for Foodies
One of the $10 dishes available during Feast on Fourth. Photo courtesy of Fourth Street BIA.Feast on FourthWhen: April 23 to 27If you love a good dining deal (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t), then this is the event for you. Feast on Fourth highlights $10 dishes from select restaurants located alon
Ryuko West | Calgary’s Best New Restaurants 2025
Who’s behind itExecutive director Jase Lee, culinary art director Jun Young Park and operations director Jacob JangWhen it openedApril 2024The dish to eatDinner Omakase, a multi-course gastronomic experience that showcases local ingredients and seasonal flavoursSince opening its first location in 20
4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This May
Drink Up at Calgary International BeerfestMay 2 to 3 Alberta Beer Festival’s largest event makes its way back to Calgary. Get your tickets and sample beers, spirits, ciders, food and more from breweries and distilleries around Canada and internationally.albertabeerfestivals.com Buy Some BooksStock
Deane House’s Rosé and Croquet Garden Party Presented by W by ATB Returns ‘In Full Bloom’ for Its Fifth Year
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Calgary’s savviest party-goers will indulge in the highly fashionable Rosé and Croquet Garden Party hosted by Deane House in Inglewood. This highly anticipated and exclusive outdoor event showcases an evening of culinary mastery from the best restaurants in the city, alon
Property of the Week: A $949K Three-Storey Home in Parkdale
Where it is912 32 St. N.W. The designThis home has plenty of features and upgrades to love. The insulated concrete formwork foundation sets up the home with superior insulation and durability. Engineered hardwood flooring, upgraded fixtures and automated lighting are other notable details. The true
Best Barbecue Restaurants in Calgary
Jane Bond BBQ. Photo courtesy of Jane Bond BBQ.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. WinnerJane Bond BBQThe next time you’re craving southern barbecue,
Best Indian/Pakistani Restaurants in Calgary
Cinnamon Indian Cuisine & Bar. Photo by Taeva at Social People. Co.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. WinnerCinnamon Indian Cuisine & BarCinnamon Ind
Class Clown Hamburgers | Calgary’s Best Restaurants 2025
The Donald McRonald burger with fries and a glass of “weird” wine. Photo by Jared Sych.Who’s Behind ItCo-owners, founders and partners Xian Fullen and Noel SweetlandThe Dish to EatThe California Classic burgerSince its mid-2023 debut, Class Clown has disrupted Calgary’s burger scene with its self-de
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