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Local Pet Services You Need To Know About

If you’re traveling with your dog, you will definitely want to know about these services! Maybe your dog gets muddy at the dog park and needs a bath, or you have all-day plans and need someone to do a mid-day walk. Check out our recommendations for doggie day care, pet sitters, and groomers in the…

Keeping Warm In Calgary

It’s getting chilly, so keep warm with our favorite eats and drinks around town! Hot Chocolate: Waves View this post on Instagram Catching up with a Chilliwack #Hospice #Volunteer today at @wavescoffeegarrison I've had the pleasure of getting to know a handful of our community volunteers. Hearing their story and getting to know them has…

Joining NaNoWriMo In Calgary

If you’re participating in National Novel Writing Month while visiting Calgary this month, you’ll love writing in some of these great places across the city! Hotel Business Center View this post on Instagram Calgary's newest hotel is opening soon! Extended stay with modern suites and many on-site amenities. Can’t wait to host our first guests!…

Escape In Calgary

Are you a top-notch puzzle solver? Try an escape room in Calgary for a fun bonding experience and the opportunity to prove your mettle at solving puzzles before time runs out! Trapped View this post on Instagram This weekend celebrate Halloween by playing our Jack the Ripper escape room 👻🎃🦇 There's nothing more in the…

Easy Fall Recipes For Your Hotel Room

If you’re staying with us for a while, you don’t need to eat out every night! Our rooms come with a complete kitchenette, giving you access to a refrigerator, cooktop, and dishwasher, as well as cooking utensils, so you can cook complete, well-balanced meals in the comfort of the hotel. Try some of these great…

Ghosts Of Calgary

Calgary is an extremely haunted city, so if you’re intrigued by the supernatural, you’ll love hearing about some of the local ghosts! The Zoo Bridge Boy The bridge near Calgary Zoo may be gone but the spirits linger. In 1946, a 6 year old boy named Donnie Goss was lured under the bridge by a…

Get Spooked!

Calgary loves Halloween, so visit some of the best haunted houses around! Field Of Screams View this post on Instagram Sleep with 1 eye open💀 #97days until we return for our 24th season #theoriginal #fos #fieldofscreams #fieldofscreamspa A post shared by Field of Screams (@fieldofscream) on Jun 4, 2016 at 7:01am PDT Visit Cobb's Adventure...

Coming Up: Oktoberfest

Celebrate Germany’s most beloved festival right here in Calgary! Oktoberfest is popular all around the world, and Calgary puts its own spin on the festivities. The event began in Bavaria, Germany as part of nobility wedding celebrations, and after being repeated for the noble couple’s first anniversary, became a yearly event. As time passed, the…

Must-See Museums In Calgary

If you’re a history-lover, you’re not going to want to miss some of our favorite museums! Battalion Park View this post on Instagram Battalions no 113 51 137 151 – Dedication to the heroic efforts of Albertan soldiers during WWI. #traveltheCHUNiverse #canada #calgary #alberta A post shared by Ee Chun Tan (@eechuntan) on Sep 17,…

The Best Restaurants For Date Night

Make sure you’re eating only the best when you indulge in a date night in Calgary! Rouge View this post on Instagram It’s Fish Friday! How does this dish fit the bill? @darnell1010’s Poached Ora King Salmon | Potato Fondant | Roasted Sunchokes, Creamed Leeks |Lemon Aioli | Crunchy Seeds #fishfriday #salmon #new #onthe #menu #yyceats…

Coming Up: Party In The Park

If you’re a fan of rock music, you don’t want to miss Party In The Park! Taking place at Winsport Arena on August 31st and September 1st, the concert is going to bring out some of the best classic rock performers! The Lineup Saturday, see George Thorogood and the Destroyers (“One Bourbon One Scotch One…

Coffee In Calgary: Where To Go

Whether you’re here on business or here vacationing with the kids, there’s something everyone wants to start the day with! You can, of course, get coffee at the hotel – both from the comfort of your own room or from the on-site restaurant – but the very act of going for a cup of coffee…

Coming Up: Country Thunder

If you’re a country music fan, you do not want to miss this amazing music festival! August 16-18 The three-day Country Thunder music festival is huge, featuring some of the biggest names in country music, as well as food, shopping, and more! Music Three whole days of amazing performances! Friday kicks off the festival with…

Executive Residency By Best Western Calgary City Is Now Open!

August 7, 2019 Our hotel is officially open and accepting guests! We invite you to join us and experience our comfortable rooms, our stunning view of the city, and our indoor pool, as well as the various other amenities we offer for your comfort. Rooms Since we hope guests will feel comfortable during both short…