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A Chocolate Lover's City Guide

Discover the city's top spots for handmade, homemade or custom-made chocolate

Shops & Services | October 2008 | By Ally McConnell and Sally MacKinnon

Dining on the Range

Calgary's dining scene is going back to its roots with locally grown produce and naturally raised meat

Restaurants | October 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Master Magician

Grand illusionist David Copperfield comes to Calgary for an evening of wonder, awe and mystery

Entertainment | October 2008 | By Laura Pellerine

Best in Cho

Where Calgary talks controversial jokes, politics, and hanging out with Cyndi Lauper with comedienne Margaret Cho

Entertainment | October 2008 | By Ryan Duncan

Shopping Gems

Your guide to the city's 10 best shopping districts

Shops & Services | September 2008 | By Laura Pellerine and Ally McConnell

Exploring Kananaskis

We uncover one of the province's best-kept secrets: Kananaskis Country, a mountain playground for adventurers

Attractions | September 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Eat, Shop, Play the Plus

Discover a maze of boutiques, eateries and walkways, 15 feet above the ground

The Essential City | September 2008 | By Andrew Mah

You Are Here: Eau Claire

Discover downtown's picture-perfect enclave, situated on the banks of the Bow River

The Essential City | September 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Theatre Preview

Sneak a peak at the fall theatre season, packed with skydiving brothers, an immortal Don Juan and a pair of Ernest aristocrats

Entertainment | September 2008

Finger Eleven Rides Back Into Town

Q&A with Rich Beddoe, drummer of Finger Eleven and guest on this year's Coca-Cola Stage

Entertainment | July 2008 | By Ally McConnell

The Entertainer

Rodeo clown Flint Rasmussen talks about his act, his sucess and what it's like working next to a raging bull

Entertainment | July 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

A Circus Life

How Cirque du Soleil's aerialist extraordinaire Christina Campolongo twirled her way into the spotlight

Entertainment | July 2008 | By Laura Pellerine

Real Chefs Don't Cry

How Heather Gould-Hawke became one of Calgary's few executive female chefs

Restaurants | July 2008 | By Andrew Mah

Calgary's Olympians

Meet local athletes on the road to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and discover the best places to get active in Calgary

The Essential City | July 2008 | By Laura Pellerine and Ally McConnell

Western Days

Get into the spirit of the Old West with these First Nations and cowboy attractions

Attractions | July 2008 | By Laura Pellerine

The Ultimate Calgary Experience

15 must-see attractions for a unique visit

Attractions | July 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Rodeo 101

A city slicker's introduction to the sport of rodeo

Entertainment | July 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

You Are Here: Stephen Avenue

Calgary's premiere pedestrian mall, with upscale restaurants, boutiques and turn-of-the-century sandstone buildings

The Essential City | July 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Brew in the Making

A tour of Calgary's Big Rock Brewery

Attractions | June 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Ice Cream Divine

Discover Calgary’s best spots for finger-licking-good ice cream

Restaurants | June 2008 | By Chloe Jones

Home Glam Part II: The Picks

Six "it" items from top home décor spots, chosen by local designer Alykhan Velji

Shops & Services | May 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

You Are Here: Mission

Once the site of a Roman Catholic mission, today home to funky shops and a medley of multicultural cuisine

The Essential City | May 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Trend Watch: Spas

We explore two trends in spas: wellness programs and medical aesthetics

Shops & Services | May 2008 | By Laura Pellerine and Sally MacKinnon

Spalendid

Calgary's 10 most unique spa treatments, plus 25 leading salon and day spas

Shops & Services | May 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon, Chloe Jones and Laura Pellerine

Home Glam Part I: The Trends

Style experts Steven and Chris dish on the latest trends in home décor

Shops & Services | May 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

5 Statues to Pose By

Five fun public art sculptures that will make your photos memorable

Attractions | May 2008 | By Chloe Jones

Bakery 411

Bakeries that give you more than one reason to ditch a carb-free diet

Restaurants | April 2008 | By Chloe Jones

Fitness Fanatics

Find spots in the city to get fit, whether you're looking for the latest gym equipment, yoga classes or an Olympic-sized swimming pool

The Essential City | April 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Calgary's Casinos

Whatever your game, Calgary has a casino to play it in, as well as live entertainment and a full range of drinks and food

Nightlife | April 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Marvellous Markets

A look at Calgary's specialty food markets

Restaurants | April 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Rock Homecoming

We chat with Juno nominee Tegan Quin (of Tegan and Sara) about the possibility of winning in her hometown

Entertainment | March 2008 | By Andrew Mah

You Are Here: The Design District

The former party district is reborn as a hotspot for art and home decor

The Essential City | March 2008 | By Sally MacKinnon

Calgary After Dark

Your guide to the city's top pubs, clubs and lounges

Nightlife | March 2008 | By Laura Pellerine and Sally MacKinnon

The Piano Men

Meet the men behind the keys of Aussie Rules' duelling pianos show

Nightlife | March 2008 | By Chloe Jones and Jennifer Hilliker

Brunch Roundup

Whether you call it breakfast, lunch, or the ever-popular brunch, we’ve gathered the best spots to enjoy the most important meal of the day

Restaurants | January 2008 | By Jennifer Hilliker

You Are Here: Chinatown

A vibrant community offering authentic Asian food, shopping and art

The Essential City | January 2008 | By Jennifer Hilliker

Emerson Drives Home

These days, Emerson Drive is one of country music’s hottest acts.

Entertainment | January 2008 | By Andrew Mah

Signature Dining

Readers vote for their favourite restaurants in Where Magazine’s Most Memorable Meal Awards

Restaurants | January 2008 | By Laura Pellerine and Jennifer Hilliker

Dine Differently

Memorable experiences at some of Calgary’s most unique restaurants

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Laura Pellerine and Jennifer Hilliker

You Are Here: Marda Loop

From army base to upscale eclectic: old meets new in one of Calgary’s hottest neighbourhoods

The Essential City | December 2007 | By Andrew Mah

Gifts with Glitter Pt I

An extraordinary guide to help you find that perfect gift

Shops & Services | December 2007 | By Laura Pellerine

Master Storyteller

A Q&A with CBC’s Raconteur Extraordinaire, a.k.a., Stuart McLean

Entertainment | December 2007 | By Laura Pellerine

First Person First Thursday

An inside look at the best arts night of the month

Museums, Art & Antiques | November 2007 | By Melanie Jones

5 Desserts to Blow Your Diet On

We've scoured the city for decadent, tempting treats to give your sweet tooth its just desserts

Restaurants | November 2007 | By Lindsay O'Reilly

Gifts with Glitter Pt II

More wonderful gift ideas

Shops & Services | November 2007 | By Laura Pellerine

Meet the Directors

Could Calgary become the next New York, London or Chicago of the performing arts world? Meet three talented imports who have made this their mission

Entertainment | November 2007 | By Andrew Mah

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