Ian Doig 
The city’s got you down – and time (or money) is short? No problem. Your vacation is a short drive from home. Here, a few of Calgary’s best out-of-town weekend getaways for the summer. Dinosaur Provincial Park See: Hike the Badlands or take a fossil safari ($12) in the world’s … Read More
Today’s weather may be grim, but the summer’s young, and by the time the weekend hits, this chilly Monday will be ancient history. And you, sir, will need somewhere to cool off. Here, Calgary’s best public pools. Mount Pleasant Outdoor Pool This kidney-shaped neighbourhood pool lives up to its name, … Read More
You say kabob, we say kebab: Let’s eat the whole thing for lunch. No matter how you spell it, meat may be at its finest when it’s skewered and grilled. Here, Calgary’s top 10. 1. Atlas Specialty Supermarket & Persian Cuisine is known for koobideh (ground beef) and joojeh (marinated … Read More
For years, Calgarians craving Mexican eats were simply out of luck. Thankfully, a new generation of restaurants has arrived, displacing cheddar-choked quesadillas with sumptuous moles, tortas and authentic tacos. Here, Calgary’s best Mexican restaurants. Los Chilitos Taco & Tequila House Pair signature tacos ($5) with house-brand Tequila Corralejo at this … Read More
If your idea of Korean cuisine starts with bulgogi and ends with barbecue, you’ve got a whole world of flavours to experience. The good news: You don’t have to travel to Seoul to taste them. Here, Calgary’s best Korean restaurants. Sura Korean Restaurant Just a year old, Sura’s authentic dishes … Read More
