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Be a Tourist in #YYC Part 2

Posted on July 31, 2016

Last week we brought you 10 ideas for your staycation. #yyc is bursting with summer fun, so this week we have 9 more to add:  1. The music scene: Calgary has a happening music scene in the summer. Music Calgary and the Calgary Folk Fes…

Be a Tourist in #YYC

Posted on July 23, 2016

Lonely planet describes Calgary as a complex place with, “single-origin home-roasted coffee, new bars, boutiques, restaurants and entertainment venues exhibiting color and experimentation.” Is that the Calgary you experience living her…

9 Green Summer Fun Ideas for Kids

Posted on July 18, 2016

Now that stampede’s over, kids are going to need other ways to stay occupied. Here are 5 ideas to keep the fun rolling with the Earth in mind: 1. Stay local: Sticking around #yyc keeps carbon emissions low, and kids can learn about the…

Whether you’re on the grounds, or out and about elsewhere in #yyc, here are some tips for greening your Stampede experience: 1. Get your Stampede Essentials: Visit London Drugs right on the grounds for your Stampede essentials such as …

10 Tips to Green your Summer Roadtrip

Posted on July 2, 2016

Summer’s upon us and so is the urge to get away from the city and explore new places. There’s always less impact on the environment the closer to home you stay, but there are still things you can do to be green on the go.  Here are 10 …