Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
Eight | Calgary’s Best Restaurants 2025
With ever-changing creations at Eight, menus could include dishes like this truffle mushroom omelette with bluefoot chanterelles and kale purée. Photo by Jared Sych. Who’s Behind ItChef/Owner Darren MacLeanThe Dish to EatWhatever you’re served!With eight seats, up to 20 courses, a high-profile chef,
Loretta’s Wellness Circle is an Indigenous-Led Shop for Healing and Community
Photo by Jared Sych.When you walk into Loretta’s Wellness Circle, shop owner and Indigenous consultant Loretta Tuttauk (or one of her shop staff) will immediately offer you a cup of tea, invite you to smudge and engage you in conversation.“In the Cree language, we say ‘tawâw,’ which means, ‘Welcome,
Made Here: The Queen Wallet by Crafted Gambit Goods
Photo by Brandon Maturino.Brandon Maturino is an artist at heart. He graduated from the University of Calgary with a dance degree, with a concentration in choreography and performance, but eventually moved into the IT sector to support his growing family. In late 2021, when Maturino needed a good pa
Property of the Week: A Fully Renovated Home Across From Egert’s Park
Where it is1104 Trafford Dr. N.W. The renovationThis home was originally built in 1957 but has been lovingly transformed with a full renovation. The home is modern, warm and charming, with sleek, high-end appliances, open layouts, large bedrooms and inviting rooms. The primary bedroom and bathroom a
5 Cool Spots to Visit in Silver Springs
Illustration by Mateusz Napieralski.Botanical GardensCalgary’s largest public garden is 100-per cent volunteer-planted and -pruned. A meander through its 24 gardens and eight forested areas will broaden your horticultural mind. Up your literary savvy at the Shakespeare Garden, featuring flowers ment
How the Kind Drivers Program Helps Calgary Seniors in Need of a Ride
Photo by Jared Sych.Despite Calgary’s de facto title as the Best Driving City in the World (as ranked by a British research group who haven’t published a list since 2019), there are a truckload of reasons people don’t want to or can’t drive in this city.One biggie is simply demographics: octogenaria
Should the Michelin Star System Be Invited to Calgary?
Illustration by Tyler Lemermeyer.Calgary-based culinary judge Rosemary Bacovsky says the first time she ate a Michelin-starred meal outside of a tour group, in Paris, was “a disaster.” The diner next to her had a terrible cold and hacked obnoxiously through his entire meal. “None of the servers help
Inside Avenue’s Inaugural Top 20 Under 20 Celebration
On March 13th, Avenue, in partnership with YMCA Calgary, celebrated the city’s young high achievers at the inaugural Top 20 Under 20 celebration.The event took place at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge and was emceed by Lisette Xavier, host of CBC’s Bestest Day Ever with My Best Friend. Remarks were
Best Korean Restaurants in Calgary
Chef Jinhee Lee at JinBar. Photo by Jared Sych.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. WinnerRoy’s Korean KitchenHead to The District at Beltline food hal
Innovators of the Week: Sheena Virmani and Tianna Going are Changing Online Fashion Shopping and Styling with AI
Lewk co-founders Tianna Going and Sheena Virmani. Photo courtesy of Lewk.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.Sheena Virmani’s love of fashion runs deep. From pairing outfits together on onli
Best Restaurants in Calgary’s Beltline Neighbourhood
Ten Foot Henry. Photo by Jared Sych.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. WinnerTen Foot HenryThe charming comic strip character mascot and refreshing v
Charcut University District | Calgary’s Best New Restaurants 2025
Connie De Sousa slices house-made charcuterie. Photo by Jared Sych.Who’s behind itCo-chefs John Jackson and Connie DeSousaWhen it openedApril 2024The dish to eatBuild-your-own salumeria and formaggioWhen the original downtown Charcut opened almost 15 years ago, co-chefs John Jackson and Connie DeSou
5 Things We’re Excited to Eat and Drink in March
Strawberry Bounce from Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eighty-Eight Brewing Company (@eightyeightbrewco)We say it’s never too early to dip into summer flavours, and this strawberry lemonade vodka soda from Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. promises exactly that. Grab som
7 Spring Festivals to Check Out in Calgary
Spring officially begins on March 20th this year, and its arrival means that Calgarians will soon have some exciting festivals to check out again. Here’s a run-down of a few of the biggest festivals happening this spring in the city (plus one in Banff). Festival of Animated ObjectsWhen: March 11 to
15 Best Things to Do in Calgary This March
Go see a play about LeBron James, basketball and two friends who love the gameWhen: February 25 to March 16If you love basketball, don’t miss Alberta Theatre Projects’ (ATP) latest production. King James follows a 12-year journey between two friends who connect over basketball while following LeBron
Best Italian Restaurants in Calgary
Mercato. Photo by Jared Sych.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. WinnerMercatoThis family-owned restaurant and market is a community staple in Calgary
Check Out Calgary’s Historical Architecture on a Self-Guided Walking Tour
Looking for something to do outside as the weather warms up? Consider going out into the community to check out some of Calgary’s historic local architecture.Heritage Calgary offers a series of self-guided walking tours that take you through several historical neighbourhoods and parks including the
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Calgary
St. Patrick’s Day is back on March 17, and while there will be the typical pub deals and celebrations around the city, finding something to do outside of visiting a bar can be a bit harder. From a premium Irish whiskey tasting event to a themed lacrosse game, here are a few events happening in Calga
River Café | Calgary’s Best Restaurants 2025
Farming Worx duck breast with squash fondant, carrot purée, pickled cantaloupe and salsa macha. Photo by Jared Sych.Who’s Behind ItFounder/proprietor Sal HowellThe Dish to EatThe Farming Worx duck breast with a squash fondant and carrot puréeWhen Sal Howell opened River Café as a year-round restaura
YYC Food & Drink Experience Showcases Calgary’s Exciting Dining Scene
Do you love food? Is eating out more than just a good meal to you, it’s about the whole theatrical experience? If so, then YYC Food & Drink Experience (YYC EXP) is for you. From March 14 to 30, this culinary festival is celebrating all that Calgary’s dining scene has to offer with prix-fixe menus at
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