15 Best Things to Do in Calgary This August
This month, celebrate Pride Week, check out a local mural festival and listen to classical music at a candlelight concert....
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Lactalis Canada Foodservice Launches Dairy Market Culinary, a New E-Commerce Portal
Dairy Market Culinary, a unique e-commerce option built for culinary professionals, is a one-stop dairy shop that provides an elevated food service experience. Find a wide range of dairy products on the e-store and get them delivered quickly and conveniently....
Hello Ashto Launches New Monthly Earring Club
Step up your fashion game with a new pair of statement polymer clay earrings every month....
What to Do on a Day Trip to Medicine Hat
A prairie drive will take you to a historic clay district and some delicious barbecue....
Vote for the Best Wedding Services in Calgary
We're looking for the top wedding professionals in the city and we want to know your favourites. Vote daily in each category until August 23....
5 Good Things That Happened in Calgary in July
Take a moment to appreciate the latest positive local developments in Calgary....
The Halal Guys are Bringing New York City to Calgary
The Halal Guys have opened a new location in Calgary and it will be the first to showcase the franchise's new restaurant design concept....
5 of Avenue’s Most Popular Stories in July
Stories on Calgary's ice cream culture and local farmers' markets were among the most popular reads on Avenue's website in July 2021....
Win a $250 Gift Card to Bankers Hall
Enter for your chance to win a $250 Gift Card to a Bankers Hall retailer of your choice and treat yourself to a local, in-person shopping experience so you can “Try Us On” Locally!...
5 Things We’re Excited to Eat and Drink This August
This month, try pop-up falafel, pistachio cake, bulgogi bao and other tasty delights....
Avenue’s Ultimate Summer Challenge #6: Go See Some Murals
Calgary has seen an explosion of vibrant murals over the past several years....
Capstone Engineering Academy Engages, Creates and Inspires its Students
As a hands-on education facility, Capstone Engineering Academy introduces students to the STEM model — science, technology, engineering and mathematics....
Embracing Alberta’s Innovators
For more than a century Albertans have been setting the pace when it comes to innovation....
Take a Look Inside the Beyond Van Gogh Exhibit
The Beyond Van Gogh exhibit in Calgary will immerse you into the world of Van Gogh through his paintings, dreams and thoughts....
What to Do on a Trip to Waterton
Spend a day or two hiking, kayaking, eating tasty food and more in one of the most beautiful national parks in Canada....
Things to Do in Calgary During the August Long Weekend
Try a new restaurant, check out a festival, visit the zoo after hours, or shop local at a night market....
Good Neighbour is Calgary’s First Pay-What-You-Can Community Market
Take what you need, leave what you can, pay what you want — that's the motto of this new downtown thrift store co-founded by Alice Lam....
Combinist Goods are Finalists in the Third Annual Etsy Design Awards
Kristen Scharf represents Calgary at this years’ Etsies with her Collage earrings....
What to Do on a Day Trip to Black Diamond and Turner Valley
The next time you drive the Cowboy Trail, be sure to stop for some local gin at Eau Claire Distillery and an order of eggs Benedict from Chuckwagon Cafe....
Check Out the First YYC Bubble Tea and Frozen Treat Festival
Bubble tea and frozen treat locations around Calgary will compete for the top spot from now until August 28....
Farmers’ Markets In and Around Calgary
The big markets, the small markets and the out-of-town markets to visit if you're looking for fresh, local products....
Avenue’s Ultimate Summer Challenge #5: Take a Road Trip to a Japanese Garden
Drive to Lethbridge to visit the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, where the design reflects and celebrates both Japanese and Canadian culture....
Register to Run the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon In-Person This Fall
Are you ready to Run Calgary together? Instead of taking place in May as it has in years past, this year only, the race returns on September 19....
The Appeal of Private Off-Leash Dog Parks
Private dog parks take best in show when it comes to physically distanced activities for dog owners and their pooches....
Five Reasons to Support Local in Calgary
When you #SupportLocalYYC, the benefits may go even further than you think....
What to Do on a Day Trip to the Crowsnest Pass
Find mountain biking, museums and more in the Crowsnest Pass....
What to Do in the Mountains in August
This month, tune in for the virtual Canmore Folk Music Festival, go on hiking food tour in Jasper and support local during Alberta on the Plate....
Order a Mystery Mug From Third Wheel Ceramics’ Secret Mug Society
Each month, Third Wheel Ceramics opens up orders for a mystery ceramic mug whose design stays a surprise until it arrives on your doorstep....
How SokoLocal Makes Shopping Local Easier
Developed by Calgary-based MQLabs, SokoLocal helps users find local products and even compare prices on one easy-to-use search platform....
The Case for Allowing Drinking in Calgary’s Public Parks
Why the right to enjoy a beer or glass of wine in an outdoor space shouldn't just be the domain of those lucky enough to have a private backyard....