Info up front - I have only attended RMLL Lacrosse games at this venue…read more Large sitting area for spectators, so for popular games you can still always find a place to sit. Located in the SW, not walking distance from any coffee or eating areas. After attending games there for a few years - this season they had a concession open which was handy. The building is old and could use an update. There was some severe weather damage from a storm - seems to me that part of the roof caved in. Roof has been repaired and programming returned to regular schedule.

Mike's family has season tickets to Theater Calgary, so we end up seeing a few shows per season…read more We enjoy supporting the arts scene in Calgary. It can be a bit confusing to figure out where your seat is, but the ushers are friendly and knowledgable, so ask them to point you in the right direction. The seats are tight on leg room, so if you are a taller guy, you may want to try for an aisle seat. One of the new features that they are promoting this year is pre-purchased intermission drinks. In the past, long line ups would form at the concession kiosks, and unless you had the speed and stealth of a ninja, it was difficult to even purchase a drink during the 20 minute break. If you also had to use the washroom, you had to forget about even trying! Now, before the show starts, you can order and pay for your beverage. My favorite part is that during the intermission, they set out everyone's pre-purchased drinks on a big table with your name on them. Picking them up is completely honor system based - there is no checking of receipt or anything. The honor system may not work in some settings, but it seems to work well with the upstanding folks who attend theater Calgary! There are always a wide variety of topics for the plays each season, so check out the offerings... Something is sure to appeal to you! Review #9 of Yelp's 30 Day Review Challenge 2012

I was in Max Bell to watch the Walrus Debate - Calgary Cowbow Culture: Living Legacy? or Just…read moreHistory? I found it to be a great mid sized theatre with great acoustics. The maximum capacity is 750 people. The floor seating is in the middle and is surrounded by three balconies. My seat was G 101, which means that it was the first seat in the row on the left. The G 200 seats are in the middle of the row and the G 300 seats are on the right of the theatre. The acoustics were wonderful and there was no problem getting a view of the stage where I was from. The only complaint I have was that it was a little confusing when first entering the theatre. I wasn't too sure which door led to where and I can't remember them being marked well. However, the ushers were very helpful sorting this out. There is also a nice lobby space for patrons to congregate to once the performance is over. Calgary is lucky to have so many great, world-class theatres. Go see a show and keep art and culture alive in this city!

At 10 o'clock it was still light out, but the park began to light up. The crowd was primarily in…read moretheir 20s and the music got louder. The young adults moved quickly in packs around the park. Everyone was nicely dressed & behaved. The fireworks begin around 11ish. The carnival rides, games and food vendors were busy.

Ok so we caved and went to stampede this year "post-pandemic" and you know what? It was actually…read morepretty good!! Maybe it was the fact that not as many people went as in years past or maybe it was all the extra sanitizers and cleaners around, but it felt pretty safe, clean, and fun! We didn't do rides this time since we had gone to Calaway Park the day before but we did eat some of the carnival food including cotton candy, mini donuts, corn on the cob and lemonade. The food selection was pretty standard carnival food, nothing too out of the ordinary. The animals area was fun for kids, they got to pet some animals there too. The indoor market was majorly lacking. There weren't many vendors as in years past. I did run into Ashley Callingbull and took a selfie with her! :) the food court area indoors where they had the kitchen stadium had fun coloured seating and these giant seesaws for the kid's to enjoy. I also wanted to check out the new Indigenous village they have which was really cool. They had a bunch of vendors and so many big teepees. Unfortunately when I got to this part of the park the teepees were already closed and there were no people to interact with or learn from so that was a bit disappointing. The Northern tent had the vaccinated only party going on in there. To get in you needed to put your name on the wait list, show proof of your full vaccinations, and take a rapid test. We didn't go to this area since we were with the kids but I like the idea of them testing this methodology out. They reported later that only 18 people out of the 20,000 per day tested positive for the virus and were told to leave the ground and go isolate immediately. Overall Stampede 2021 was a decent comeback to this timeless event. I'm sure we will return again next year or in future years. Great event!

I absolutely HATE this league. I can't explain enough how…read moremuch the owners and managers DO NOT CARE about obligations to members EVEN some that have been around for 8+ years. You can sign up for Rec and be put in Rec plus or even higher where it is NOT FUN and you are DEFINITELY out of your league. I have asked MANY times for refunds and they can't because of "policy". YET, if you don't show up to play your games you will just get charged MORE $ for defaults, I've never seen a league that wants more of your money every second they can. I've tried over and over to be nice to owners, managers, and people and to JUST put me WHERE I SIGNED UP. I WANT TO BE IN REC NOT ANYWHERE ELSE because I know that's where I should be. I don't give an f*** about the terrible analytics that will tell me different. I would never tell someone to sign up for this league. SAVE YOUR $.

Our team has joined the Volleyball League on and off for few years…read more How CSSC works is every week teams go to different schools to play the games. It's actually very interesting to check out different school gyms, but the thing is most of the time they are too far. Like this season, we keep going to Evergreen and Shawnessy. Also most of the time the gyms have really low ceilings and the whole basketball thing is not removable. The teams there sometimes do not have the sportsmanship. During the seeding weeks they are like very new to volleyball, but after the seeding (3 weeks later) they become pro!

Rented these for a hockey wrap up party for our Timbits team. This was the BEST idea ever! We…read morerented a community hall and had the company deliver them. They arrived on time, had the riders ready to go and even stayed to ensure all the kids were having a great time! Each kid got a cute hat and a lasting memory of fun & happiness. This is a must for kids aged 3-10. Also, it was amazingly affordable compared to other events we've thrown or attended.

Cognito Escape Games is a great host. Not sure why it's not #1 or close to in this category. We…read moretried one room and literally couldn't wait to do another the following week. If they had a third room at this point, we would have gone three weeks in a row! Great rooms and great fun. A little pricier but worth it for the experience. Also need to pay upfront too - hopefully your friends pay you back :P

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.

This neighborhood gem is a no nonsense, no frills, honest fitness facility. I come here 2-3 times a…read moreweek to do my best Michael Phelps impression. The staff are friendly and the constant presence of lifeguards make me feel safe. The pool is clean although I've seen the occasional bandaid at the bottom. There's a constant flow of swimmers who take advantage of the lane swim times. There's a dive tank and a hot tub too. The gym is small but has what you need for a productive workout. I like building up a sweat and cooling down in the pool after. The change rooms could be cleaner but that's understandable because it's so busy. Just don't look at the floor. The lockers require quarters but some lockers are free for you to use your own lock. The rates are SO CHEAP compared to Vivo and YMCA. I bought a 30x pass that never expires for $170. That comes to just under $6/entry compared to $14 drop in at the aforementioned facilities. Drop in rates and 10x passes are also City of Calgary's website along with their pool schedules. If you're not close to Thornhill, other City of Calgary facilities are dotted around the city that offer the same rates.

This isn't my usual pool to go swim laps at but when Renfrew is closed, my two alternates are Bob…read moreBahan and here. I've been here in the daytime and also the evening and the attendance is quite varied. Some days it is very busy and others it's very quiet. The facility is a little bit older and not as well maintained as the other city pools. The centre does have a good sized weight room. The big disappointment is the change room facilities. They have a dark dingy feel to them. Water pools around the built in tiles benches, making you want to avoid the puddles. Now they do make the effort to clean them at the end of the night, but they could wait until the patrons have left so that they don't have to walk barefoot over cleaning solution on the floor.