How Bad Are Winters in Calgary Really?
Imagine waking up to minus 30 degrees, scraping ice off your windshield for ten minutes and wondering why anyone would willingly live somewhere this...
Can You Live in Calgary Without a Car?
Calgary has a funny way of making you think you need a vehicle for absolutely everything.
Want groceries? Drive.
Meeting friends across the city? Drive.
Need to...
Pros and Cons of Living in Alberta
Alberta has become one of those places people keep talking about when they’re tired of expensive housing, crowded cities and feeling like their paycheque...
Is Peyto Lake Worth the Drive From Calgary?
Some places look so perfect in photographs that you start wondering how much editing was involved.
Peyto Lake is one of them.
The water is an...
Is Waterton Worth Visiting for One Day From Calgary?
Six hours of driving for a day in the mountains.
It sounds like a lot, especially when Banff and Canmore are much closer to Calgary.
But...
Can You Sleep in Your Car in Banff?
Spending $300 on a hotel room just to sleep for eight hours doesn’t sound particularly appealing.
Especially when you’re visiting Banff, where the mountains are...
Do You Need Winter Tires to Drive to Banff?
Every fall, the same question starts appearing in Calgary Facebook groups.
Do I need winter tires to drive to Banff?
Someone says no because they’ve been...
Can You Camp for Free on Crown Land in Alberta?
Somewhere west of Calgary, there is a person sitting outside a camper with a million dollar mountain view, a cold drink and absolutely no...
Where to Stargaze Near Calgary Without Driving All Night?
Calgary has a funny relationship with the night sky.
Drive 30 or 40 minutes in the right direction and the city glow begins fading behind...
Which Hot Springs Near Calgary Are Actually Worth the Drive?
There is something deeply satisfying about sitting in hot water outside while the air is cold enough to make steam roll off the pool.
Alberta...