Lewiston: A destination for adventure within and around the community
Lewiston is a new development in Northeast Calgary, featuring a network of pathways, lush green spaces, and a rich community spirit. Phase Two of development is scheduled to be completed this fall, with residents moving in starting in September. Lewiston will be home to 1,000 families and aims to provide a small-town atmosphere where homeowners can set down roots and call the neighbourhood home for years. Residents have a variety of housing options available, including townhomes, duplexes and single-family homes.
Here, Avenue magazine took a closer look at this new northern community and selected some of the exciting nearby and local amenities to discover and enjoy.
In no particular order, here are our 15 top choices.
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Stroll through Community Wetlands
Find tranquility within nature right from the convenience of home and stroll through Lewiston’s constructed wetland. The roughly 20-acre space has a meandering stream running through its core, trails to follow and beautiful scenery to explore, unwind in and enjoy throughout the year. The wetland doubles as a way to manage stormwater and remove harmful pollutants. It won’t be uncommon either to spot local pelicans, ducks, and deer living in the area, so bring a camera.
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Live Well at Vivo For Healthier Generations
Vivo for Healthier Generations is a charity with a mission to inspire a mindset of healthy living within a shared community space. Located less than a 10-minute drive south of Lewiston in Country Hills, Vivo has an aquatic centre, climbing wall, rink, exercise classes, and more for all ages and abilities. Kids can engage in mindful play and exploration in the 19,500-square-foot indoor park, which mimics the outdoors with its rolling hills and realistic floor textures. Drop-in classes are offered throughout the week, so while the kids play, join a swimming lesson, rock wall climb, group fitness session or calming yoga class.
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Flavourful Variety at Golden Jade Palace
Can’t decide if you want to eat seafood, dim sum or hot pot? Then head to the Golden Jade Palace, less than 10 minutes from Lewiston in Panorama Hills, where you can feed all your Asian cuisine cravings. The seafood menu features dishes like stir-fried fish and curry prawns to a selection of lobster and crab offerings cooked to your preference. The dim sum is loaded with a choice of dumplings, sticky rice, BBQ pork buns and more. There’s also hot pot on the menu, so bring a group of friends and order a variety of dishes to try.
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Dipping Good Treats at La Diperie
Ice cream and dessert connoisseurs rejoice: La Diperie is your sweet treat haven. With 30 Belgian chocolate dips, over 20 different toppings, and more ice creams, cakes, milkshakes, mini donuts and other treats, there are plenty of excuses to visit more than once. Just 10 minutes from Lewiston in the Country Hills Town Centre, La Diperie also has vegan ice cream and sorbet options. Try the signature soft serve ice creams like The Montrealer, which is dipped in Belgian maple chocolate and topped with Skor bits.
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A Culinary Journey At Chennai Spices
Indulge in the tantalizing tastes of South Indian cuisine at Chennai Spices. A 10-minute drive southwest in Hanson Ranch, this casual restaurant has a selection of vegetarian appetizers and main dishes, loaded samosas and combo meals. There’s also a full kids menu. The dosa dishes, a popular street food in India that’s similar to a crepe, are a customer favourite. The savory options include vegetarian and non-vegetarian including egg, masala, chicken and plain.
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Jump and Ride at Livingston Pump Track
Zip, coast and master your first jump all at the Livingston Pump Track, a quick three-minute drive from Lewiston. The track features jumps and loops for all experience levels, including a smaller track for beginners and a more advanced section with deeper rollers and berms for more experienced riders.
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Walk to Four Neighbourhood Parks
Soak in Lewiston’s fresh air, warm weather and scenic beauty and visit one or all four local community parks. Each park space offers a variety of recreational and outdoor activities, including playgrounds, pickleball and basketball courts, seating areas and trails. Lewiston Park has a playground featuring a 16-foot-high giant tree structure called Branch Out. With two connected slides, climbing nets and surrounding nature, it’s sure to keep your kids entertained.
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Soulful Soups at Seoul Gamasot
Discover the flavours of Korea with authentic dishes of warm soups and hearty stews at Seoul Gamasot. “Gamasot” in Korean refers to a large iron cauldron, similar to a slow cooker, that is used for rice, soups and stews and adds an earthy and delicate flavour. Located 10 minutes away in the Creekside Shopping Centre to the west, the handcrafted dishes are sure to transport your tastebuds to Korea with every bite. The menu offers a selection of savory ox bone soups, meaty stews, steamed or braised vegetables and meat, and bibimbap rice bowls. Try the hot pot if you’re visiting with friends, which can serve up to four people.
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Explore the Neighbourhoods at CrossIron Mills
A caveman holding a coffee in a block of ice, duelling cowboy statues ready for a showdown and abstract sculptures all await during a visit to CrossIron Mills. A 10-minute drive from Lewiston, the mall is Alberta’s largest single-level shopping centre, with over 200 diverse stores. It features six “neighbourhoods,” each themed with elements that reflect the best of the West and Alberta’s natural beauty, including fossil, ranch, entertainment and resource neighbourhoods. Keep an eye out for the seasonal sales.
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Bounce and Play at Big Fun Inflatable Park
Whether you have kids or want to feel like a kid again, Big Fun Inflatable Park has 23 different inflatable and colourful attractions for all ages– you can bounce inside a gumball machine or slide out of a shark’s mouth. The indoor inflatable park, down the road from CrossIron Mills, is perfect for a family outing, a bonding event with coworkers or a birthday party. After bouncing around, visit the arcade or fuel up at the licensed restaurant.
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Spa Day at Joy Skin Studio
You don’t need to head downtown or even out of town to treat yourself to a spa day. Joy Skin Studio, a five-minute drive west in Carrington Plaza, offers skin treatments and facials, including Korean facials, which emphasize exfoliation and massage, and brow shaping services. The studio provides permanent makeup services if you’re interested in even longer-lasting results. Techniques used include semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing, resulting in fuller eyebrows, a filled-in hairline, or a natural-looking lip blush.
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Skate and Sculpture at the Carrington Skate Spot
Bring your skateboard, roller blades or scooter and take a turn around the scenic Carrington skate spot, which is a seven-minute drive west of Lewiston. The plaza-style design caters to all ages and skill levels with a variety of quarter pipes, ledges, stairs and a central volcano. The park features a towering metallic canopy sculpture, which looks like a strand of aspen trees and lights up at night time. Similar, smaller sculptures are dotted around the skate spot alongside benches to sit and relax. There’s also a playground nearby with ziplines and climbing structures for kids.
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Year-Round Festivities at New Horizon
New Horizon Mall, located next door to CrossIron Mills, and a 10-minute drive from Lewiston, hosts year-round events and festivities for all ages. Experience different cultures, music and traditions from around the world at the World Folklore Festival, take in over 400 tables of crystals, jewellery, beads, gemstones and more at the Rock N’ Gem Show, or bring the kids for a magical day of all things Disney during the Disney Fall Festival. Seasonable celebrations are also hosted at the mall, from Christmas markets to the annual Stampede Breakfast for Dinner event.
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Award-Winning Pizza at Tipsy Pig Kitchen + Bar
The owners of the Tipsy Pig Kitchen + Bar, located about 10-minutes east in Evanston Towne Centre, were inspired by their Italian-born mother to create homemade and handcrafted menu offerings made fresh in-house. The family-owned and operated restaurant is known for its pizza. The dough is made fresh daily and, alongside classic pepperoni and cheese, gourmet toppings include mac and cheese, pulled pork and Montreal smoked meat. Try the Big Tony gourmet pizza for a taste of Italy with housemade Italian sausage crumble, hot banana peppers and pineapple.
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On a Roll at SkyCastle Roller Rink
Get your groove on and bust out those old-school moves at the SkyCastle Roller Rink in New Horizon Mall. The spacious skating rink hosts themed nights, including throwback ’70s and ’80s skates. If you need a break between loops, the venue also has a games area and a restaurant so you can refuel before lacing up and rolling on. Don’t worry if it’s your first time roller skating, or the first time in a while, as visitors can book a lesson with an instructor.
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