Excellent record store, very reasonable pricing on used records and very friendly service. My…read morefavorite vinyl store in Calgary

First stop on the vinyl break, and made it just in time before closing. They were setting up for a…read moreshow so all the bins were moved around and couldn't really get the full experience. HUGE selection of new vinyl going the gamut of genre. I found a Jesu record I've been looking for so was pretty happy about that. Not a lot of used vinyl, which is what I was looking for. Guy behind the desk was helpful.

I've been here several times over the last few years. This…read moreis the closest theater to where I stay. It's not great, and the Aue Claire mall always seems sad and abandoned to me. The seats are old, small and the cup holders hit your knees. The concession stand is nice as are the employees. The picture is fine, but nothing amazing, as is the sound. I come here for convenience not because it's the best.

My friend and I went to watch Guardians of the Galaxy 2. There is a booth in the front to buy…read moretickets but there isn't any staff in said booth. We went to the concession stand to inquire where to buy movie tickets. You can either use one of the machines at the front or buy your movie ticket and snacks at the concession stand. I've never been to this theatre before and found it quite small with the seats hardly at an incline. It was good that the theatre was not full or else I may not be able to see over someone sitting in front of me (since I'm short). In terms of parking; we parked on the street about a block away.

3.5* An annual…read morefireworks competition here in Calgary that takes place at Elliston park. where different countries put on a fireworks show choreographed to music. On the grounds there are cultural tents, and food tents showcasing each country. I was happy to find Guarana at the Brazil food tent and my new discovery is a bag of dingdong from the Philippines tent! haha. Away from the food tents there are snack stands that sell mini donuts, corn dogs, lemonade, popcorn, ice cream, etc... $15 for admission at the door but there are also intervals for pre-sale tickets starting from $7.50 and the close to the date, the closer to $15 it gets (check their website)! Bring your lawn chairs, bug spray, and blanket and set up a place for yourself on the grass. They allow you to bring your own water, food, & snacks. On the grounds, water is $3 / bottle, and the food ranges in price from $4+, avg being $10 / plate. I usually go with my friend and her family. We walk around the grounds, eat some dinner/snacks, and just chill and wait for the fireworks show. Basically we spend a whole evening from 6pm until maybe 1030/11 ish. The show is usually around 30-40 mins long and begins when it gets dark (between 9-10pm). Yeah it's in the sketchier side of town but there are cops everywhere who stop traffic for pedestrians, and close the roads after the show for people to walk back to their cars. We usually park in the surrounding neighborhood and walk. It started off small potatoes and it keeps growing! :)

The festival itself is ver good and several events and activities for children but the shuttle bus…read moreservice is the worst I have ever used. Tonight August 15, 2019, we needed to wait around 90 minutes until one bus was able to take me to the Marks warehouse parking lot with my wife and two small kids, some other families and senior couples needed to wait even more. No organization at all and only one lady from the staff was trying to provide support without success. Again the festival is great, but do not even try to use the authorized festivals Parking lots. Respectfully Daniel Hernandez

What a great zoo !!! Can't imagine a young family visiting it in only one day as it's a huge zoo,…read morewe visited in October and easily took us over 2 hours to visit. A must see as so many beautiful animals.

Typically is held during the first week of August from around noon to well into the evening…read more They're pretty busy most of the time, but the lines REALLY start forming in the evening, and things did start running out on the day we went. Location seems to vary depending on what they can arrange during that year, so you'll see that they have their location on their website and Instagram as TBD. Watch that, not Yelp. Yelp has them down at 200 Barclay Parade SW Calgary. However, when we went, it was at Lot 6 - 311 8 St SW, Calgary. But as their location changes, so do the parking. We were INCREDIBLY lucky with a parking space right across the street from them. It really was a case of the earlier the better. Entry is free, you pay for food by buying "sampling tickets" which are $1 each and can be bought beforehand online. They also had special sales and contests for free tickets and other goodies held on their Instagram during the days leading up to the event. Each individual stall will have a board up listing how many tickets each item is, which is typically 2 to 7 and we saw most items being 3 to 5. The stalls range from restaurants, bars, bakeries, and food trucks, and they're getting more popular every year. As aforementioned, a lot of the popular dishes (and you'll be able to tell which those are) ran out. If you really want something, better get it sooner than later. Once you're there, you may want a table. Be sure to look further INTO the grounds themselves. There were a lot of people crowding and waiting on the tables at the front, closest to the most obvious entrance. They completely missed the picnic tables, chairs, and tables further inside. The stalls dedicated to alcoholic drinks have their own aisle with standing tables. They also have a dedicated pamphlet that has all the available stalls and their individual menus, which were SO convenient. Definitely 10/10 on foresight because that definitely cut down on the scrambling. They were really on top of keeping their trash cans from overflowing as well. Would also advise bringing Tupperware, wet wipes and napkins, and maybe a bag. Not so much solely for just the Taste of Calgary, but these tend to be useful in general for food festivals. I can confirm that there were dishes here where you needed a wet wipe afterward. Tupperware is great for taking home what you didn't finish. A plastic baggy is useful as a personal trash bag for throwing away things when you're walking and eating, while a normal bag dedicated to just your packed leftovers is good if you are a tourist traveling to more than one place that same day (like us). On a personal note, we're from California, so our/my perspective is a bit skewed. We have lots of food festivals and events in the Bay Area, all of which tend to be VERY EXPENSIVE. This may not be 626 or Foodieland, but it was a big enough festival that we were already in awe about not being charged an entrance fee or having to wait at least half an hour in line just to get in. You would not believe the amount of adulation we made about how cheap everything was, especially considering how the conversation rates at the time. It was the most PERFECT way to start our vacation, especially since we couldn't stay in Calgary very long. So if you're also only in Calgary for a day or two (having flown in) before you're driving out somewhere else (probably Banff), this is the one event you have to go to. XD

3 years ago we went to Taste of Calgary. It was great fun for whole family. Different venders to…read moretry different cuisines and drinks. It was jam packed and took us long time to find parking. It's better to uber ride or take public transport. Long waits and lines to try the samples after paying with tickets. Plus venders are not consistent with sample size. They give plate full to some and just few bites to few. We were disappointed with the quantity they gave us for bang bang cauliflower as that batch finished, so we just got left overs, they could have told us to wait to give us full quantity. Overall a good experience. Have not been there from 3 years now, hopefully they have started managing it well.

Absolute WORST casino in the City if Calgary. Do Not go there. The bartenders are rude "Tim" no…read morethanks fir a tip, he expects it, no personality The Management are a$$holes, disrespect loyal customers they cater to Woke people, because they think they NEED to. Just disgusting service, personale and especially Management, "Lynne" IYKYK DO NOT patronize this place and give them your money. Horrific!

This casino SUCKS! DO NOT GO THERE! I am 18 years old and showed them my ID and my credit card with…read moremy name on it and they still denied my entry! As an 18 year old I'm legally allowed in there with my license proving I'm 18. They expect me to carry my passport as a second piece of 18. Why would I carry around the most important id I ever have. Unbelievable!

We used Cascade Limousine for our High School Graduation and it was one of the best experiences we…read morehave had. We rented the black hummer (recommended 22 passenger but we easily fit 25), it was gorgeous on the inside and out! Our driver was courteous (helping us all 25 of us in and out of the limo), was super laid back and went along when we changed our minds about photo locations. The owner was awesome and answered all my questions when I called about once a week for 2 months. Cascade also had the best price for a limo this size, very affordable and amazing service.

I wish I could give this company negative reviews. If you're planning a special event do not…read moreinclude this company in your plans. I booked a hummer limo for my son and his friends for grad and the limo pulled up with flashing lights, eye balls in the windscreen and "hummer daddy" across the rear window. The limo was looking quite rough. But initially I thought oh well they'll have fun still. Before my son and his friends were dropped off at BMO Center for their grad banquet, it broke down. The driver then told them to walk. At no point did the company call me to explain, offer an alternative or even tell me what happened. They just told the kids to get out and walk. The company hasn't even had the decency to yet provide me an explanation as to what happened and how they intend to make this situation right. Their claims of safety fail every box they claim to check. Unprofessional, unsafe and not worth your business.

With the demise of The Uptown, this is the last bastion for art house film lovers in the downtown…read morecore. Sure, the Cineplex in Eau Claire sometimes shows art house or indie flicks, but The Globe fills a niche in Calgary that I wish more theatres would cater to. The theatre is owned by Landmark, and they've outsourced some of their advertising to Cineplex, so you can actually check out a good chunk of the Cineplex Pre-Show here, which is ironic because the Cineplex location in Eau Claire doesn't even show that at their theatres. If you're on a budget, the best times to visit are during the weekends and catching a matinee (you save about $2.50 or so on admission that way), or visiting on a Tuesday as for $0.99 more than general admission ($10), you can get a popcorn/drink/candy combo. The Globe is on my list of theatres to check out every week whenever I'm in the mood for a film, because usually they've got quality stuff playing here. If you like films with a little bit more depth, give The Globe a try.

WOW!! I've been living in Calgary for one year and half, and I've never heard about this theater!!…read moreOne of my friend told me a documentary film called "this changes everything: capitalism vs climate" will be hold on it. So, I went by myself to the first show and I thought it might be empty or few people may attend, but I chocked because it was crowded and I barely found a chair, also the director was there. It was a great experience that I had and sure it'll not be the last one. Pros: Independent theater Cheap tickets Great movies No ads Cons: Online booking is not available Seats are without number

The Calgary Rowing Club is an interesting mix of really fit, really tanned instructors, really rich…read morepatrons who own their own sculling boats and pay exorbitant amounts for membership, and a rundown building from the 70s that probably hasn't been updated in any way. The Adult Learn to Row course was the reason I was there, and really loved it. While a bit pricey, it offers an experience nearly unattainable in Calgary, and it's a great way to spend a few summer evenings. I suggest taking any opportunity you might have to get in one of the boats here. The instructors are knowledgeable and have an overwhelming passion for rowing.

From the owner: We offer competitive and recreational rowing programs for adult and youth aged 12- 80+ through…read moreAdult Learn to Row programs, Corporate Rowing programs and Youth Camps among regular weekly programming. New members are always welcome.