Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
A little goes a long way: Spring home tips and tasks that pay off
Springtime brings an energy like no other season. So, why not put that energy to good use with some easy maintenance tasks that will have your home ready for the laidback days of summer and beyond? "A lot of this work is proactive rather than reactive and can save money in the long run," said Jeff H
Creating a home inventory
Life is unpredictable, and disasters like fire, flood, or theft can happen when you least expect them. Losing your home or possessions is stressful, but having a home inventory list can make the claims process much easier. When you report a loss, your insurance company will ask for a detailed list o
Exclusive Access to March Fun
Every month, Avenue’s A-List membership offers members exclusive access to the city’s best events. March is proving to be a busy month with a variety of exciting experiences for A-Listers, each of which is promised to come with VIP treatment. A-Listers don’t have to worry about a thing when they’re
Condo vs. House: Which one is right for you in Calgary?
The Calgary housing market is filled with opportunities. For first-time homebuyers, this creates a debate on whether a house or a condominium (a.k.a. a condo) would be more beneficial for buyers entering the market. The answer depends on your lifestyle.But first things first. What is a condo? A cond
Win Four Tickets to Rosebud Theatre’s Production of Anne of Green Gables!
The post Win Four Tickets to Rosebud Theatre’s Production of Anne of Green Gables! appeared first on Avenue Calgary.
YYC Food & Drink Experience is Back to Showcase Calgary’s Exciting Dining Scene
Do you love food? Is dining out about more than just a good meal to you, it’s about the whole theatrical experience? Do you love trying new flavours and ingredients? Do you like to brag to your friends that you had a special meal at one of Calgary’s hottest restaurants? If the answer to any of those
What the Rise of Secondary Suites Means for Calgary’s Housing Future
When Aaron Paton bought his house in Canyon Meadows in 2015, the basement’s potential was part of the appeal. He started developing a secondary suite shortly after moving in, and had most of the work done by 2017, but he’s been gradually bringing it up to code as The City of Calgary has simplified i
Honourable Mentions | Calgary’s Best Restaurants 2026
Bar Rocca Buffalo ricotta toast with olive oil and rosemary. Photo courtesy of Bar Rocca. Who’s behind it Owner Tony Migliarese What’s on the menu Small plates, crafted cocktails and an admirable array of wines When owner Tony Migliarese toured the space upstairs from Dopo restaurant, he knew he had
2026 Local Restaurant Guide
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Native Tongues Native Tongues – Authentic Mexican eats bringing people together for tacos, cumbia, and mezcal since 2015. Call Victoria Park (403) 263-9444, Britannia (403) 454-8976, University District (587) 349-7883 or visit nativetongues.ca for tacos, mezcal, and famil
Avenue’s 13 Best Restaurants 2026
The post Avenue’s 13 Best Restaurants 2026 appeared first on Avenue Calgary.
6 Best New Restaurants in Calgary 2026
The post 6 Best New Restaurants in Calgary 2026 appeared first on Avenue Calgary.
Staff Picks: Things We Love This Spring
Life After Ambition:
A “Good Enough” Memoir
by Amil Niazi Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada Canadian author Niazi examines how ambition shapes identity, adulthood, motherhood and class. I connected with Niazi because her career path feels aspirational. I wanted to understand how she go
Real Calgary Weddings: Ali and Madisen Sevans’ Dream Wedding Full of Personalized Details
There’s a reason the best friends-to-lovers trope is so popular — it’s a timeless tale of love. For Ali Evans and Madisen Quinn Sutter (both now share the surname Sevans), it wasn’t just a trope, but their true love story. They have been best friends since Grade 7. In their mid-20s, each realized th
Real Calgary Weddings: Jenna and Chad Armand’s Wedding with a Bridgerton-Inspired Reception
Unexpected hail created a beautiful backdrop with fallen petals covering the ground. Photo by Sofia Katherine. When Chad Armand first noticed Jenna Stewart at work, he was intrigued, but it took him months to build up the courage to speak to her. She was beautiful, confident, “and completely out of
Real Calgary Weddings: Ana Tiruta and Tim Haggstrom’s Outdoor Wedding at Rouge
Inside the tent, the happy couple and their guests wined and dined. Photo by Jordan Reid/Alexandra Weddings. After Tim Haggstrom and Ana Tiruta said their wedding day “I dos,” Tim’s speech jokingly credited the dating app Hinge as their “unofficial” wedding day sponsor. For him, June 12, 2022 — thei
Must-Visit Hot Tubs in the Mountains Near Calgary
Basin Glacial Waters at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Photo by Chris Amat/Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. For a good day in the mountains, follow this recipe: Start with a dose of outdoor activity. Stir in a few good friends. Mix in laughter and storytelling. Lastly, add hot water — a couple thousand
Fun Things to Do, See and Listen to in Calgary This March and April
Do Run the Original St. Patrick’s Day Road Race March 15 Join hundreds of runners for Calgary’s first big road race of the year, open to all skill levels. After you cross the finish line, stick around for pizza, Village Brewery beer, prizes and medals, all in support of the Calgary Roadrunners Club
Serving Up 17 Days of Delicious Dining
YYC Food & Drink Experience returns March 13 to 29, inviting food enthusiasts to explore the city’s dynamic restaurant scene over 17 delicious days. The festival brings together Calgary’s most exciting chefs, sommeliers and bartenders for a citywide celebration of flavour, creativity and fun. YYC EX
The Story Behind Calgary’s Mission and Cliff Bungalow Neighbourhoods
St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Photo by Jared Sych. By the Numbers Mission Population 4,505 Median Household Income $72,000 Housing Types Single-detached homes, row homes, duplexes, apartments Percentage of owners 31 per cent Cliff Bungalow Population 1,805 Median Household Income $60,400 Housing Types M
Real Calgary Weddings: Will McGlynn and Maddie Gauthier’s Wedding Celebration at The Nash
The happy couple outside of the Nash. Photo by Lisa Dack/Mint Photo. When Maddie Gauthier and Will McGlynn matched on Hinge, it was his voice that captivated her. “There was a voice note on his account about what he was looking for in a relationship. The sincerity in his message captured my attentio
Hasan Sharif
Phone:+1(403) 808-9705