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10 Things We Loved About The 2024 Stampede

And just as quickly as it arrived, the Calgary Stampede has come to a close. It truly is one of the greatest times of the year with the greatest outdoor show on earth. The Stampede is such a point of pride for Calgary, and every year we look forward to experiencing it! We already cannot wait until next year, but in the meantime, here are some highlights from this year:

1. The Music Lineup: Each year we are always surprised to see who is performing at the Stampede, and this year was no different. There was something for everyone, whether you attended a big show in the Dome or the Cowboys tent.  
2. The WestJet Chair Lift: If you need to get from one side of the grounds to the other, the chairlift is a great way to do so! Not only do you get to avoid…

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July 2024 Events Things to Do in YYC

Check out some of the fun events happening around the city this month!

July 1 Canada Day 
July 1-31 Little Women: The Broadway Musical
July 2-7 2024 YONEX Canada Open
July 4 CountryFest: Cowboys Music Festival
July 4 Cowboys Stampede Showdown Charity Pokerfest
July 5 The Calgary Stampede Parade
July 5-14 The Calgary Stampede
July 5-14 Burwood Music Festival
July 6 Bowness Lions 33rd Annual Stampede Parade & Breakfast
July 12 Club 52 Live Presents: Magic and Comedy
July 12-14 Calaway Comic Fest for Kids
July 13 Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate
July 19-21 Rally in The Rockies
July 22-28 LPGA CPKC Women's Open

There are so many incredible events happening during the Calgary Stampede! Check out their website by clicking here for all the details. Yahoo!

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Canada Day Quiz

Canada Day is Monday! This is such a special and patriotic day for Canadians. It is important to celebrate Canada Day as we honor our past, embrace our present, and work hard to make the future even brighter. 

How much do you know about Canada? Try out this quiz to test your knowledge!

Q U E S T I O N S

Question 1: In which Canadian province did the temperature drop to -63C on February 3 1947, making it nearly as cold as the surface of Mars?

Question 2: In Canada we have 563 lakes larger than 100 square kilometres, making us the country with the most amount of lakes worldwide. True or False? 

Question 3: The Amazon Rainforest may be considered the lungs of the earth, but Canada boasts an incredible amount of forested area, too. In fact,…

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Stampede 2024 Highlights

Happy Stampede season, Calgary!

Waking up to the first day of Stampede can feel like waking up on Christmas morning. The city is buzzing with visitors, country music, and the wild west spirit we still hold tightly onto. Stampede is such a point of pride for many Calgarians, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you. 

As per usual there is an incredible lineup of events and things to check out this Stampede. Here are some highlights:

• The Evening Show: "The Calgary Stampede Evening Show is a unique entertainment doubleheader that takes place nightly at 7:45 p.m. The blast of a klaxon kicks off the Cowboys Rangeland Derby chuckwagon races—excitement that’s measured on the Richter Scale. When the last wagon thunders over the finish line, the…

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June 2024 Events Things to Do in YYC

Check out some of the great events happening this summer!

June 6-27 Thunderin' Thursdays: Free Line Dancing Lessons
June 8-August 10 Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Friends - The One with Ace Ventura
June 14 La Fille Mal Gardee
June 15 Neighbour Day
June 15-16 Heritage Park Children's Festival
June 15-16 Wings and Wheels at The Hanger Flight Museum
June 16 Father's Day
June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 Snoop Dogg: Cali to Canada Tour
June 22 Midsummer Masquerade
June 23 Wordfest Presents: Carley Fortune
June 27-29 Sound Atlas Music Festival
July 1 Canada Day 

What are you most looking forward to?

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Calgary Coffee Shops to Check Out

In Calgary we love our coffee shops!

Instead of giving money to a big corporation like Starbucks or Tim Hortons, support a local business! Here are some of the incredible local coffee shops in the city for you to taste test:

Cadence Coffee: “Cadence Coffee is a 21st century diner located in the heart of Bowness, where friends meet to enjoy great food, superfine coffee, and fresh baking.”

Analog: "Analog was founded with the view that every cup of coffee poured should be something special, and that ‘good enough’, is never good enough. The first Analog was opened in 2011 at the Calgary Farmers Market, followed by the 17th Ave location right in heart of the city’s beltline in 2012. Our community (and cafés) have only continued to grow from…

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Fun Family Day Trips & Tours

Happy Long Weekend, Calgary!

It's going to be a rainy weekend here in the city, but that means this is a great chance to venture out to nearby attractions! Check out these great day trip options for this weekend:

The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology:

The Drumheller dinosaur museum is at the top of our list because there is so much available for you to do when you go there. First, enjoy the beautiful drive through the heart of Alberta's prairies that slowly turn into the badlands. In the town of Drumheller there are plenty of places to stop for lunch, along with over 30 dinosaur statues hidden around the town. Don't forget to climb the world's biggest dinosaur statue, a massive T-Rex standing 86 ft. tall, at the heart of Drumheller. The…

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YYC Things to Do May Events in Calgary

The trees are starting to bud, and everyone is venturing outside after a long winter. Here are some fun events happening around the Calgary, AB this month:

May 1-25 Rosebud Theatre Presents: Chariots of Fire
May 3-11 Murder at the Park: Death Checks In
May 4-12 2024 Para Ice Hockey Championship
May 5 Fairview Studies Spring Pottery Market & Sale
May 10 Stars on Ice
May 10 SkiiTour
May 10-11 The Mens Expo
May 11 Eau Claire Market Farewell Celebration
May 11 Films at The Fort: Dungeons & Dragons
May 12 Mothers Day
May 12 Mother's Day Bunch at the Fairmont Palliser
May 12 Goat Yoga at Granary Road
May 18-19 Highfield Food & Beverage Market Fest
May 20 Victoria Day
May 23 Thundrin' Thursdays at Ranchmans
May 23 Alexander Keith's Lobster Boil
May 26 Servus Calgary…

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Things To Do in Calgary April Events YYC

Happy April, Calgary!

Here are some fun events happening around the city this month:

April 5-May 25 Rosebud Theatre Presents: Chariots of Fire
April 13 Art Exhibition: Diana Zasadny - Summer's Edge
April 13 The Country Mix Tape: Live Music at Ranchmans
April 13-June 1 Jubilations Junior Presents Teenage Mutant Kung-Fu Turtles
April 14 The Spring Market at Deerfoot Inn & Casino
April 18-28 Calgary Underground Film Festival
April 20-21 Supertrain 2024
April 20 YCMA Calgary Arts: Writing Change Into The World - Shane Homes YMCA
April 21 Thunder From Down Under: Untamed 2024 Tour
April 25-28 Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo
April 27 Shepherd of the Hills Spring Tea & Bake Sale

What To Do in The Mountains in April

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March 2024 Calgary Events YYC Things to Do

March is here already, can you believe it? While we're getting a snowy and cold start to the month, things are looking up! Here are some of the events happening this month around Calgary:

March 1-23 Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Beach Barbie's Birthday Bash
March 1-31 Thunderin' Thursdays: Free Line Dancing Lessons at Ranchmans
March 10 Daylight Savings Begins
March 15 Spring Backyard Canada Market Fest
March 17 St. Patrick's Day
March 18-22 Indoor Pan American Cup
March 22-23 Grape Escape
March 19-24 Broadway Across Canada Presents: Hairspray
March 29 Good Friday
March 28 Noah Khan: We'll All Be Here Forever Tour
March 28-30 2024 Western Canadian Ringette Championships
March 29-31 Shun Yun
March 31 Easter Sunday

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