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August is right around the corner, one last hurrah before summer slowly slips into fall. To make the most out of this sunny season, we're challenging you to complete our official Calgary Summer Bucket List! This extravaganza will have you exploring new places, enjoying the beautiful outdoors, trying new tasty treats, and getting an authentic Calgary experience.

Without further ado, here is our Summer Bucket List:

  1. Rent a kayak or paddleboat from the onsite UofC Outdoor Center and take a tranquil float on the historic Bowness Lagoon. 
  2. Attend one of the many summer markets happening across the city and support small local businesses.
  3. Go for a walk along Crescent ridge, overlooking the stunning downtown core, with plenty of photo-perfect…

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Skating on the Bowness Lagoon is a Calgary tradition! The City of Calgary writes, "Bowness Park was built before the First World War by John Hextall, a local land developer. It was built in the town of Bowness as a weekend retreat for nearby Calgarians." For over a hundred years, Calgarians have enjoyed Bowness park through rain, shine, and snow. Now, it's your turn. 

The City of Calgary offers the following information for those of you wanting to visit the park for a skate:

Enjoy free outdoor skating on the lagoon in the eastern portion of the park from mid-November to mid-March (weather dependent). Helmets are strongly encouraged.

Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily

Skate rentals: Rentals provided by the University of Calgary Outdoor…

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Happy December, Calgary!

The Holidays are officially upon us. Now is the time for sparkly lights hung up in trees, warm treats and drinks on a chilly day, cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies, gift wrapping and bows, treasured time with loved ones and a spirit of gratefulness. Similar to Narnia, in Calgary it can feel like it's always winter but never Christmas. However, in December, it's always Christmas and never winter. 

Here at Team Ken Richter, we love Christmas. Ken Richter has been a trusted name in Calgary real estate for 35+ years, with special focus on the communities of Bowness, Montgomery and Bow Crescent. As a resident of Bowness for many years, Ken can attest to how beautiful this community is during the Holiday season and how much…

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