Calgary is a city with a rich history and boasts a wealth of high-quality museums and exhibitions. For a thought-provoking and enlightening experience, spend time at the six most interesting museums in Calgary.
Embrace your Stetson-wearing, ranch-living, line-dancing Western roots with horseback riding lessons or guided tours around Calgary. Come on, you know you want to! Choose from regular lessons, day trips, or week-long pack trips into the backcountry of the wild West, and don’t forget to pack your camera. Here are some nearby ranches where you can hop in the saddle. [Image credit: iStock.com/vm]
Summer is a musical time in Calgary. Festivals such Calgary Folk Music Festival and Afrikadey! focus solely on song and dance, while others such as Opera in the Village feature major musical components, and all feature a deliciously vast variety of styles and genres. So, shake, rattle and roll your way to these top music events in summer 2016. Image credit: iStock.com/knape.
The city celebrates one special birthday this July 1, and everyone is invited. On Canada Day 2016, our beloved country will be 149 years young. The party starts bright and early, and continues well into the night – we have a lot of love to show for our homeland. Don your red and white to show your Canuck pride at one of these events. Image credit: iStock.com/franckreporter.
Calgary hobby shops cater to interests from scrapbooking and remote control cars to costume making, knitting and more. As well, for beginners and experts alike, many of the shops listed here offer hobby-related classes. With something for everyone, it’s time to have some fun! Image credit: iStock.com/Todor Tsvetkov.
We’ve all been there: carrying a few extra pounds, taking the stairs at work is harder than it should be, and the sofa is our best friend after a long workday. Resist the couch-potato lifestyle, boost your energy and whip your bod into shape at one of these boot camps. Image credit: iStock.com/Christopher Futcher.
Dogs crave exploration, exercise and companionship. These dog-walking services ensure your dog gets out and about when you’re unable or unavailable. Most offer group walks in off-leash parks, private neighbourhood walks and toilet-break home visits. Many also offer boarding and pet-sitting services. Most require that dogs be licensed and up-to-date with vaccinations. Image credit: iStock.com/andykatz.
With spring’s early arrival, Calgarians are preparing their gear and planning outside outings near and far. As the 2016 summer recreational season gets rolling, The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show sets up its annual show on March 19 and 20 at the BMO Centre in Stampede Park. Here are just a few of the many outdoor gear merchants and travel destinations you’ll find camped out among the event’s kiosks and displays.
Time dedicated to creativity has been proven to help busy adults relax and recharge – and we all need more of that! Let your creative juices flow with visual art lessons or open studio time at one of Calgary’s many accessible art studios.
Cabin fever got your kids squirrely? The city’s community and recreation centres have the cure in the form of recreational classes, courses and activities that are great exercise as well as just plain fun. Many affordable courses are available to youths of all ages in all corners of the city. Here’s a selection of what is available for your youngsters in the early spring of 2016.
Whether you desire a fitness boost or simple recreational fun, community centres offer a surprisingly wide range of affordable and engaging adult courses in every corner of the city. Some of the best recreational classes, courses and programs are listed here for early 2016.
Skip the cardio – let’s pump some iron. Whether you prefer to do your weight training alone, with a group or with a side of stretching, there’s a city gym for you. Crush your excuses, and build your bod at one of Calgary’s notable weight-lifting gyms.