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Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres

Start March off right with some good family fun, entertainment and some east-coast tradition at the annual Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres.  This two-day weekend event hosts multiple of dance and folk music from French-Canadian, Metis and First Nations folk music, dance and tasty foods from local businesses.

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As reported on the Visit Calgary website, “The Maple Festival is a unique experience that has become a must see event of March in Calgary. In a genuine and charming atmosphere, come celebrate an Eastern Canada tradition at the historical village of Heritage Park. Discover French-Canadian, Metis and First Nations folk music and dance, participate in circus and crafts workshops, find delectable local products at the new Sugar Market, have family fun with outdoor activities, ride in a horse-drawn hay wagon, enjoy a traditional maple shack meal and don’t forget to taste a delicious maple taffy on snow.”

No plans for the weekend?  Take in the event for some good fun.  For more information and to purchase your tickets, please check out the Calgary Maple Festival website, here.

Does this event not fit into your weekend schedule but are still looking for things to do?  Check out WHCA website to see the centre’s events, activities and ice time availability.

St. Valentine’s is Back

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!  I hope the love is felt throughout yourself and environment throughout today.

Have you forgotten to book a restaurant or planned dinner for your significant other?  Let me help save the day so this year’s Valentine’s is the best yet.    Below, I have collected some of the best restaurants in the city to have a romantic evening on the town.    I have collected my suggestions off of Trip Advisor and Yelp to help pinpoint where I would take my partner.

  1.  The Rock –  Steakhouse, Burgers & Deserts – 1446 17th AVE S.W. – 403 454 0242
  2.  The Nash –  American, Canadian, Vegetarian & Gluten Free options – 403 984 3365
  3.  The Himalayan – Himalayan & Nepalese  – 403 984 3384
  4. Cassis Bistro – French, European & Gluten Free options – 403 262 0036
  5.  Blink Restaurant & Bar – Canadian, French & Wine Bar – 403 263 5330
  6.  Deane House – Contemporary, Canadian & Vegetarian friendly – 403 264 0595

Do you want to see what else Calgary has to offer for some extraordinary dinning options not just for Valentine’s Day but throughout the year?  Check out Calgary’s best restaurants on Yelp and Trip Advisor.

What are your favourite dining locations in the city?  Are you a restaurant expert and want to share your favourites?  Comment below!

Spread the Love

We, as people, should always showcase care, love, appreciation and respect to our partners, friends and strangers, but February 14 or St. Valentine Day is the annual traditional day when we show such emotions to our loved ones.  It’s a special day where extended efforts are passed along, flower shops empty, chocolate & candy is given and often, a date night to a beautiful restaurant for dinner is had.

Growing up, Valentine’s Day was one of my favourite days in school as we all got to exchange Valentine’s cards, candy and often had a movie afternoon.  I, as a child, did not have much knowledge of the day and sadly that continues today.

As reported on the History Channel website, “The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition….”

DID YOU KNOW?! “Approximately 150 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas.”

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Have you been procrastinating and still have no idea what to do for the evening?  Here are some of my traditional and non-traditional gifts and date ideas.

Dinner date at a fine dining restaurant – Take a chance and try something different.  Go to a restaurant that one wouldn’t normally go to.  Experiment with the type of food that you would usually eat.  Have fun with not only showing your love to your partner, but build a memory that is original to your life.
Stay-in, order-in and pretend it is the weekend – Why not create a romantic evening at home?  Set out tea-lights or other candles.  Getting a bouquet of flowers?  Why not take a couple of the pedals and lay them around the house?  Order in your favourite food, play some video or board games, throw on a movie and watch one’s favourite shows.  This will be a relaxing but romantic way to just spend time together.
Take an evening walk – Bundle up and choose a favourite park, path or area in the city and go for a late night walk.  The cool fresh air is the perfect excuse to cuddle up or hold hands.  Enjoy the sights and sounds of wilderness, while appreciating the connection and presence of each other.
Head out for a treat – If you and your significant other decided to take it easy and just enjoy each other’s company, why not enjoy it with your favourite treat.  Head out for ice cream or pick up your favourite snacks to share together on the couch.
Take a weekend vacation – Is Valentine’s Day too commercialized for you?  Why not take the traditional ‘love’ day and make it a weekend event.  Head of town to your favourite tourist destination and spend a weekend together.  What about going ice fishing?  There are so many non-traditional ways to have fun on Valentine’s Day, so have fun with it.

Of course, these are just a couple of simple ideas that I had.  I try to do something different every year, so it’s important to let the readers know that they can too.

What do you do on Valentine’s Day?  Do you celebrate more traditionally or do you like breaking the molds of it?    Tell us what you do to celebrate the day.