Discover Derek’s Favourite Downtown Calgary Outdoor Public Sculptures with Ice Cream and a Bicycle
Calgary is not starved of outdoor public art. Amongst the collections, a wide variety of sculptures and structures. One could easily spend the better part of a day sauntering downtown discovering and appreciating the works of art. We’ve previously written about our favourite wall art and graffiti locations. Since cycling is my preferred form of
The Saddledome’s Sea of Red
Calgary's unmistakeable Saddledome, so named for its unique saddle-like shape, was built in 1983. Found within Stampede Park, it is located at the southeast edge of downtown, at the end of 17th Avenue's Red Mile. The Dome is home to Calgary’s national hockey league (NHL) Team, the Calgary Flames. The team play their
Hurtling Along Skyline Luge’s Downhill Karting Track at Winsport COP
Hurtling down the concrete-paved race course, swerving around tight hairpin bends, white-knuckled, screaming like a girl. As an onlooker, I’m sure this ride down the Skyline Luge track at Calgary’s Winsport COP didn’t look like a particularly spectacular race between Christa and myself. However, this description captures my blurred recollection of the fun-filled five-minute gravity-driven
Adventures at the Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo, located just east of the downtown core in the neighbourhood of Bridgeland, straddles the banks of the Bow River and occupies St George’s Island, enabling it to present a diverse and varied layout. Established in 1929, the Zoo has been regarded as one of the top 5 zoos in the world, according to
Days With Diego: What’s in a Name
There’s so much associated with choosing a name, whether for a newborn baby, a new car or a pet. While much may rely on the parents-owners’ preferences, the personality of the individual being named has a significant influence on one’s choice. I also believe that a name causes the new acquisition to take on the meaning of that name. So, naming
17th Avenue, Calgary’s Red Mile
If Stephen Avenue Walk offers you your daytime fix for entertainment and attractions, you’ll likely want to make the retail and entertainment district along 17th Ave South (between Macleod Trail and 14th Street SW) your night time destination of choice. Also known as the Red Mile, after the Calgary Flames’ 2004 NHL Hockey playoffs run,
Studio Bell, Home of Canada’s National Music Centre
Construction on the iconic 60,000 square foot Studio Bell edifice in Calgary’s trendy East Village was completed in 2016 and opened on Canada Day, July 1st of that year. At a cost of $191M it replaced the old Cantos Music Museum that originally housed only keyboard instruments. Studio Bell now features over 2,000 interactive and
Shop till you drop at the CORE Shopping Centre
The Core Shopping Centre (“The Core”), the hub of Calgary’s downtown plus 15 Skywalk network, spans 3 city blocks and houses more than 160 stores on four levels. Its striking 200-metre long arched suspended glass skylight creates a focal point and provides abundant natural light to the lower levels, capitalizing on Calgary’s notorious “sunniest-city-in-Canada” claim-to-fame.
Rock the stands at Calgary’s Stampede Park
Stampede Park covers a substantial area of prime real estate along the Elbow River. Located on the eastern boundary of Calgary's Beltline District, southeast of the city's downtown core, the extensive grounds that make up Stampede Park are home to the following significant venues: Scotia Bank Saddledome;The Stampede Corral Arena;Big Four Building;BMO Centre– a convention
Experience the Heartbeat of Calgary in Prince’s Island Park
Prince’s Island Park could well be classified as Calgary’s premier urban park. As the name implies, this 20-hectare gem is located on an island in the Bow River on the north border of Downtown. The park was built on land donated to the City in 1947 by the Prince family, founders of Eau Claire Lumber