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Calgary
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What holiday events or shows do you look
forward to every year?
All of the craft fairs Calgary has to offer. One
of my favourites is the Spruce Meadows
International Christmas Market (page 41)—
walking around with hot cocoa, purchasing
thoughtful gifts and seeing the odd reindeer.
I also enjoy Bearspaw Christmas Market
(page 41) for the gift you can’t find anywhere
else. The Nutcracker from Alberta Ballet
(page 34) is a must.
Where are some good places to go for
hearty comfort food on a cold day?
The Nash (page 51); eat-in or whole
chicken take-out with all the fixings. If I am
staying downtown, I go across the street to
Plowshare (page 53)—the tomato soup and
grilled cheese is the best I have ever had.
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What is a good outdoor winter activity to
do in Calgary?
Skating downtown at Olympic Plaza
(page 34), skiing at WinSport (page 34)
or going snow tubing. The Calgary Zoo is
a winter wonderland with Zoolights (page
38). If you need equipment we have Nomad
Mobile Gear Rental (page 38)—they bring
everything right to your home or hotel room.
What’s your best tip for tackling holiday
shopping in Calgary?
I enjoy holiday shopping all of November
and December. I find visiting Calgary’s major
shopping centres like The Core (page 46)
and CrossIron Mills (page 46) inspiring and
festive. I also enjoy boutique shopping in
Inglewood.
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What’s something you would recommend
to visitors that you don’t get asked about
very often?
Our local wine shops like The Cellar
(page 47) and Willow Park Wines (page 47)
offer wine tastings and events. A popular, fun
activity is locked rooms; there are many in
Calgary and the feedback is always great for
team building or for a group party.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017
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