There is almost no prospect of travelling anytime soon for me. To revitalize my interest in Calgary, I’ve tried experiencing the city through a tourist’s lens. Attractions in Calgary tend to have a business model that favours locals, who can forgo the exorbitant daily admission prices by purchasing an annual pass. One adult ticket for…
From the highly anticipated Jurassic World to a live stream of a T-rex autopsy, dinosaurs are rising from extinction–as much as possible, at least.This past weekend, people were interacting on social media about #TREXautopsie, a National Geographic feature including a comprehensive replica of a T-rex. People all over the world could stream this intricately designed…
Out of all the other holidays that take place in a year, New Year’s Eve seems to be the one most exclusive to adults. The often romanticized image of the glamorous night probably includes sipping champagne in a renowned city; probably at a bar situated at the top of a landmark tower. As Hollywood as…
Zoolights is finally here. Starting from Friday, Nov. 21 and going until Jan. 3, 2015, Calgary will enjoy the beauty of Zoolights. There over 15 millions lights at the Calgary Zoo and over 15 millions reasons to visit. This year, they have a brand new ice skating rink, and skate rentals are free. Have your…
We Calgarians don’t experience much of what the autumn season has to offer (mostly because autumn lasted for three days), but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make the best of it. As a Chinese Immigrant, The one event that I look forward to when the leaves begin to fall is the Mid-Autumn Festival.…
Recently, I was fortunate enough to attend a Behind the Scenes with Giraffes at the Calgary Zoo. During the Behind the Scenes, the zookeeper led the group attending into the staff only areas and we got to get up close and personal with giraffes as we got to feed them. We held up their food…
There is a lot to see this summer at the Calgary Zoo. The Calgary Zoo features many animals around the globe both locally and foreign. Even if you have visited the zoo before, it’s definitely worth it to go back again. In this blog, I will show you one of the special features the zoo…
Last week, I went on a school trip to Calgary Zoo. This is not the first time I visited, but it is the first time I had a complete tour. It was amazing to see all of the animals. The penguins don’t seem to be affect by the warm weather. Don’t forget…
From the Penguin Plunge to the Transalta Rainforest, the Calgary Zoo is full of places to see, learn and discover. For youth, one of the most amazing experiences visiting the zoo is to take be in such close contact with exotic animals. Here are a few tips to make your experience at the Calgary…
He might not be as popular as Nick Vujicic, but Chris Koch isn’t someone to sneeze at. The Nanton man recently climbed all 802 Calgary Tower steps under half an hour, in order to raise money for the Calgary Zoo to rebuild after the devastating floods. The 34 year old was born without arms and legs, but that…
Since summer is already here, I would like to show off the cool day as well as week-long camps that are available to youth this summer. There are many organizations in Calgary that offer camps that are definitely worth going. Not only do they allow you to stay active throughout the summer break, but some…
Here is a picture I snapped of a solitary zebra at the zoo while I was attending the YODA (Youth of Distinction Awards) ceremony earlier that day!
If the animals are looking at you funny, then you are probably taking the right photo!
Kyle Marquardt is a gifted and enchanting photographer, travelling to the heartlands of Tanzania to offer a unique perspective of the world.
I know that Spring Break’s already half over, but it’s not too late to have some fun during these last few care-free days! If you’ve been sitting around Calgary mournfully reading your friends’ Facebook updates about their awesome tropical vacations, don’t let them have all the fun! Good times are still to be had this…
Youth Week Calgary 2012 is growing near, and with it comes more prizes for all of our events! Youth Week, a program of Youth Central and supported by the City of Calgary, will be an entire week dedicated to encouraging youth participation in the community and celebrating Calgary’s youth. By focusing on the importance of…