Did you know the first Stampede breakfast was served from a chuck-wagon in downtown Calgary in 1925? Whether you like pancakes or not, it is inevitable that you will encounter a Stampede breakfast during the Stampede week. That irresistible fresh smell of pancakes urges you to join the long line-up. While pouring some golden brown syrup to…
With all this cheerful summer weather beaming down at us – not to mention any unanticipated rain storms – it is the perfect mood for ice cream or frozen food pertaining to the sort. Fiasco Gelato Food Truck offers several different kinds of gelato (rich, creamy Italian ice cream) as well as sorbetto (more of…
2012 being the centennial year for many Calgarian organizations (such as the Stampede and the Public Library), the Canada Day Celebrations team from the City of Calgary has organized many family-friendly activities across the city for Canada’s birthday on July 1. Activities range from the Living Flag (a recreation of Canada’s red and white maple leaf…
So you’ve probably heard about the Food Truck pilot project, which started in the summer of 2011. A fleet of food trucks have been driving around, bringing gourmet treats to Calgarians across the city. The fantastic part is that the food trucks are mobile and change their locations every day, making this new part of…
Calling all those who are fans of Japanese cuisine…! (Or those who are willing to try it!) Wa’s is a Japanese restaurant I’ve been to literally more than a dozen times now, and what can I say – their food is amazing every single time. Their food quality is very consistent; the sashimi always fresh…
A bit more of an even number and nearly twice the number of 127 Hours. However, neither Aron Ralston nor James Franco are desperately stuck in a canyon. This is the story of 40 men, playing a 10 and a half hour hockey game to raise money for the Alberta Children’s Hospital. And it’s happening…
Hoops Extreme is a basketball event held every year to promote Calgary’s youth to be involved in basketball. This year it was held at the Genesis Centre located in the NE. It was a great turnout as 60 youth from all across Calgary showed up to compete in this basketball tournament. The Western Team brought…
“I volunteer!” Come down to the Youth Volunteer Fair on April 27, 2012! The event runs from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the City of Calgary Municipal Building Atrium. There will be 15 organizations including Heritage Park, YWCA, Salvation Army, and the Calgary Public Library with volunteer opportunities for youth ages 12 – 18. There will also…
The River Café is widely known in Calgary as a great dine; one of the best in town. Nothing could be better than to head to a wonderful restaurant after strolling around Prince’s Island.
On a fateful Saturday – March 24, 2012 – I spontaneously found myself at the Peace Bridge opening ceremony. Just west of Prince’s Island Park, hundreds of Calgarians gathered around the bridge, anticipating the bridge’s official opening.
Yesterday, I was extremely frustrated with my flight experience and therefore I decided to blog about it. This is how my day went…
I woke up at 4:30 a.m. to go on the bus for my 7 a.m. flight.
Recently Theatre Calgary released their 2012/2013 season in which I am extremely excited for. The plays I am most anticipating are Pride and Prejudice, Anne of Green Gables, and the Kite Runner; all books I have read and enjoyed immensely. Along with these, the season also consists of Next to Normal, God of Carnage (both of which…
Sled Island 2012 takes place June 20-23 at various locations around Calgary. Festival passes are available from sledisland.com This Calgary-born music festival is now one of the largest in Calgary which has always featured some really talented acts. This year, Sled plans on being even bigger and better and they’ll be bringing some of the…
Want to check out awesome youth musicians in Calgary? Then go to Toast ‘n’ Jam, where you can toast in the sun and jam to local bands under the age of 18. The event occurs on Aug 16 and 17, 2012 at the New Black Centre for Music & Art in which both attending and…
This year, the promotions committee from Youth Central‘s Mayor’s Youth Council launched a new contest for all youth in the city – it’s called… druuum roolll please… Mayor For A Day! You may of heard about this contest through your friends , your teachers or through our Facebook page (like us here). For those of…