sports
Any sport where you can have a beer in one hand and a ball in another is a definite win. Bowling is one of those old-timey pastimes that’s still outrageously fun, so get your split, spare or strike at any of Calgary’s best bowling alleys and feel like the ultimate … Read More
If your New Year’s resolution involves saving dough – and exercising more – then you’re in luck: Here, the region’s best ski deals, so you can hit the slopes without breaking the bank. Mt. Norquay Regular lift ticket: $55 The deal: If you’re planning multiple visits, opt for the Norquay … Read More
The spirit of curling refers not only to the fact that the game must be played with integrity, as with any self-refereed sport; it refers also to the tradition of buying drinks for your opponents following a match. Indeed, the game, known to many as “chess on ice,” is to … Read More
For some, curling means dedication, focus and coordination. For us: drinking. After all, in what other Olympic sport is it custom to buy the losing team a round of post-game drinks? The biathlon? We think not. So, this winter, get out there and do a little sweeping. Here, the best places … Read More
Fixed-gear bicycles are more than just an essential hipster accessory; they’re also the best way to feel “at one” with your bicycle. Minimal moving parts means that maintenance is a breeze; the ride, however, isn’t always so easy: a fixed-gear bike means no coasting – even downhill. What’s more is … Read More
