Several locals said “You have to ride “Fish Creek”, however, no one told us where to park. This afternoon we learned that is the most important bit of information to have before one sets off. Continue reading FISH CREEK PROVINCIAL PARK – Calgary
Category Archives: Calgary
Calgary, Alberta Canada
BREAKFAST AT THE BUFFALO – Calgary
Not only is 1886 Buffalo Café a favorite spot in Calgary for people to go and enjoy an amazing, home-style breakfast, it also represents a unique piece of local history. Continue reading BREAKFAST AT THE BUFFALO – Calgary
ANEJO – Calgary
We had passed this neighborhood restaurant, its patio filled with 20 and 30 something’s….with 200 types of tequila’s behind the bar and a happy hour offering half price tacos and drinks….we decided to join the fray. Continue reading ANEJO – Calgary
CALGARY FARMER’S MARKET
The ABC Farmers’ Market Society was founded in April 2003, as a non-profit society. The “ABC” in the society’s name is for the Alberta and British Columbia farmers who make up the society. Continue reading CALGARY FARMER’S MARKET
GOLF AT D ARCY RANCH
D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. Okotoks is a funny name, but noting funny about the course. Located just minutes south of Calgary, the D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club is a pristine 18-hole public golf course with a great layout. Continue reading GOLF AT D ARCY RANCH
LUNCH AT THE CALGARY TOWER
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
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