We don’t generally do all the obvious touristy things…however an exceptions was made for The Calgary Tower. Built in l967 it is the highest 360° observation deck in the world. The bright red space needle is visible from anywhere in Calgary. During our stay it has been my constant companion. I know exactly where I am by just looking up. Continue reading LUNCH AT THE CALGARY TOWER
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THE GLENBOW MUSEUM – Calgary
The Glenbow Museum began with the remarkable vision of petroleum entrepreneur and lawyer Eric Lafferty Harvie. who came into his fortune when oil was discovered on his land 1947. Continue reading THE GLENBOW MUSEUM – Calgary
INGLEWOOD GOLF AND CURLING CLUB
Inglewood Golf and Curling Club has been around for awhile. It sits by the bird sanctuary in the middle of the city on the banks of the Bow River in Inglewood, Alberta. In 2013 the entire course was under water from a flood. Continue reading INGLEWOOD GOLF AND CURLING CLUB
ROUGE RESTAURANT – Inglewood
I love food….doesn’t have to be fine dining, just good. If you are looking for fine dining, look no further than Rouge situated on the Bow River in the historic district of Inglewood just over the bridge from downtown Calgary. Continue reading ROUGE RESTAURANT – Inglewood
LAMPE BERGER PARIS – Inglewood
In 1898, in response to a major preoccupation at that time – a sepsis in hospitals – Maurice Berger, a pharmaceutical dispenser, invented a system of diffusion by catalysis, for which he filed a patent. This revolutionary technology, which purifies the air in enclosed rooms, was soon to be applied for private use , giving birth to the Lampe Berger company. Continue reading LAMPE BERGER PARIS – Inglewood
PARC BRASSERIE – Mt. Royal
I had a girl’s luncheon with a friend who lives in Calgary. She chose Parc Brasserie in Mount Royal. It is located on 16th Street and is adjacent to a small green neighborhood park….just like one would find in Paris. Continue reading PARC BRASSERIE – Mt. Royal
JOHN FLUEVOG – Calgary
We have been “Fluevoged”!!! On Stephens Street you will find several blocks of shopping. Among the major name brand stores are little boutiques and the doors to Fluevog is among them. Terry, being the good husband he is, begrudging accompanied me inside. Much to his surprise in the midst of these wild, wonderful, wicked and crazy good shoes were a pair waiting just for him. Continue reading JOHN FLUEVOG – Calgary
U & ME – China Town Calgary
We scoured China Town for the best dim sum restaurant in preparation for our trip to China this October. U & Me is rated number one and we concur. Continue reading U & ME – China Town Calgary
BOCCE – Calgary
Okay, okay….if you have been reading our travel posts, you can tell we (really me) love food and I generally plan our destinations around access to good food and wine. That is only one of the reasons Beaver, Utah won’t be a return destination. Continue reading BOCCE – Calgary
WE ARE SMITTEN
Our visit to Calgary is drawing to a close. We have one week left. The city has captured our hearts for several reasons. It has the vitality of an energetic young population in a hurry to get inside the skyscrapers and then turn the corner and you are surrounded by mature evergreen trees along the Elbow or Bow River; you can walk down shaded lanes of historical homes; Continue reading WE ARE SMITTEN