Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
16 Holiday Gift Ideas for Calgary Foodies
OlâBeautiful Enamel Pins Photo by Jared Sych Got a local beer fan in your life? Get them one of these Olâ Beautiful Brewing Company pins. Choose from three styles that can be stuck on a bag, a hat or wherever you want to proudly display your love for this iconic Calgary brewery. $6 each. olbeautiful
Businesses Giving Back
Calgaryâs foundation rests heavily on giving back to the community â supporting one another is just what we do. Whether through scholarships, community programs or resources, Calgarians continue to uplift everyone who calls this city home. Now, more than ever â with rising costs, high rates of food
Win 4 Tickets to Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS!
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3 Reasons to Get Tickets to Avenue’s Top 40 Under 40 2025 Celebration
Avenue Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. Photo by Neil Zeller. Â Tickets are available now Avenueâs Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 has officially been revealed, and as usual, itâs full of inspiring Calgarians making the city a better place to live, work and play. At the 2025 Top 40 Under 40 celebration
Property of the Week: A Six-Bedroom Home with an Indoor Saltwater Pool
Where it is 172 Grandview Way, Rural Rocky View County  The design There are many impressive details throughout this modern and bright estate home. A barrel-vaulted ceiling sets a grand tone when you come inside. The home features two kitchens, an indoor saltwater pool, a hot tub, a media room and
Made in Calgary: City & Country Turns Global Grapes Into Local Wines
Photo courtesy of City & Country In 2019, Chris and Karen Fodor opened City & Country, a local winery and tasting room that makes its own wine in Calgary. While Alberta may not be as known for its grape or wine production as Canadian provinces like B.C. or Ontario, City & Country is proof that great
Marda Loop: Calgaryâs Comeback Story
After two years of orange cones, fenced-off sidewalks and detours, something remarkable is happening in Marda Loop. The barriers are gone. The patios are open. The hum of community is back. This isnât just the end of construction â itâs the beginning of a new chapter for one of Calgaryâs most belove
YYC Noodle Festival Returns in November
If you love noodles, donât miss the return of YYC Noodle Festival this month. Back for a third year, YYC Noodle Festival casts a spotlight on some of the best noodle dishes and restaurants around Calgary. The event is a partnership between Hungâs Noodle Factory, Mach Media and Roots Collective that
Avenueâs Holiday Gift Guide 2025
OlâBeautiful Enamel Pins Photo by Jared Sych Got a local beer fan in your life? Get them one of these Olâ Beautiful Brewing Company pins. Choose from three styles that can be stuck on a bag, a hat or wherever you want to proudly display your love for this iconic Calgary brewery. $6 each. olbeautiful
A Recipe for Success
When chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson were named part of Avenueâs Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2012, Jackson described it as one of the best moments of his life. The duo made the list thanks, in part, to the success of their first Calgary restaurant, Charcut. The restaurant opened in 2010 and, in t
40 Years of Progress
Albertans are all too familiar with the hardships that come with a cancer diagnosis â one in two will receive a diagnosis in their lifetime. While receiving a cancer diagnosis remains difficult and the journey challenging, there has been progress in cancer care. Thanks to a community of devoted rese
What’s New at Alberta Ski Resorts This Winter
Estimated opening dates may change, please check with the ski resort in advance. Â Banff Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort Opening Date: November 2 Whatâs New: Banff Sunshine Village was the first Canadian ski resort to open this year, potentially marking its earliest opening date ever, and th
Inside a Currie Barracks Condo Filled with Personal Artifacts and Cohesive Textures
When homeowner Jim Hughes first moved into his Currie Barracks condo, he saw âa plain, stark white box.â Despite its barren starting point, the open-concept main floor offered a promising blank canvas for the ideal living and entertaining space that Hughes wanted. To realize its potential and integr
Parachutes for Pets Provides Support for Local Pet Owners Facing Hardship
For many people, pets are not just cute companions â they are lifelines. Thatâs the guiding principle behind Parachutes for Pets, which supports Calgarians in crisis who are temporarily unable to care for their pets. Former law-enforcement officer Melissa David founded Parachutes out of her firm bel
12 Products to Build the Perfect Alberta Bar Cart
Taber Corn Berbon from Bridgeland Distillery Made with Taber corn (and Penhold wheat and barley), this whisky has plenty of sweet caramel notes that make it great for cocktails or just sipping on its own. Available at Willow Park Wines & Spirits, $67, bridgelanddistillery.com  Honey Spiced Rhum fro
20 Best Things to Do in Calgary This November
The Last Stronghold. Image by Excurio. Commemorate Remembrance Day at a field filled with thousands of crosses When:Â November 1 to 11 As you travel along Memorial Drive this month, take some time to honour the memory of the Southern Albertan and Canadian soldiers that have sacrificed their lives. Mo
2025 Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Events Happening in Calgary
Royal Canadian Legion Ceremonies The Royal Canadian Legion is hosting multiple Remembrance Day ceremonies in Calgary, including at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium and various Legion branches and community associations in and around the city. Multiple locations, legion.ca  Ridge From Novembe
Where to Go for a “Quietcation” in the Rockies
Take in the âquietudeâ of Johnson Lake. Photo courtesy of Robert Massey/Banff & Lake Louise Tourism In 2025, âquietcationsâ were dubbed one of the biggest travel trends. These hushed holidays prioritize calm over chaos, as travellers seek out secluded locations or mindful time in nature, far from cr
How to Experience Winter in Jasper
Along the magnificent Icefields Parkway, past the Athabasca Glacier and down the Athabasca River, youâll find the quaint town of Jasper. Even before the devastating forest fire that ravaged the town in 2024, Jasper was not nearly as busy as Banff or Lake Louise. However, Jasper holds the same appeal
How Mountain Muskox Helps Those Who Have Experienced Trauma, Tragedy or Loss in the Mountains
In 2020, Oakley Werenka was on Mount Sir Donald when he witnessed a fatal accident â a climber in the party ahead lost his footing and fell. In 2021, exactly a year later, Werenka was in a group of three on Mount Hungabee; his friend had completed the second-last rappel and was downclimbing off-rope
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