Between the vast prairies and the Rocky Mountains in Western Canada sits Calgary, a welcoming metropolis that offers visitors tons of summer fun. Home to the "greatest outdoor show on earth", acres of urban green space, great cultural experiences, and a good dose of thrilling activities, there are so many reasons to visit the undeniable gem of Southern Alberta. Some could say …
It Takes a Village to Brew Epic Beer- The Village Brewery, Calgary
One of the challenges, as we've traveled, has been finding full-bodied tasty beer. Rob always likes to sample local favorites the places we visit and most times the beer is good but not great. That being said most of the countries we've spent time in weren’t known for great ales. Most offered bland lagers at best. When we arrived back in home in Calgary for the holidays, we …
What I Love about our Hometown Calgary
There is one thing that I love and hate about our hometown, Calgary, Alberta... It’s giant urban footprint. Calgary is 825 square kilometers, the same land area as New York City but is has about 7,309,000 fewer people. It is spread out with lots of wide-open spaces which brings me to the thing that frustrates me about my beloved hometown- you have to drive everywhere! …
Calgary: Where to Eat Steak in Cow Town
One of the best parts of travel for us is trying new types of food. We have thoroughly enjoyed the food in every city we've visited. We relied mostly on the opinions of locals and fellow travelers we met in each city when choosing where to eat. Having been so lucky benefiting from their experiences we have rarely been disappointed in a meal. Locals know the best places to eat …
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
The biggest outdoor party in Canada begins first Friday in July, annually, in Calgary, Alberta. The Calgary Stampede is touted as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” with stampede jubilation growing from Stampede Park and spreading out all over the city. The first Stampede was in 1912, it is an annual rodeo, exhibition and festival that now runs for 10 days every July, …