Treasure Chest=money in your pocket....
by cybercutie
Every year in Calgary people sell a treasure chest book, which is about 600 pages of coupons of everything from ski waxing, to pedicures, to free meals, to hotels in Banff...guaranteed you will find a Calgarian who either has one or knows someone who does. These books are $40, but no one uses all the coupons in there, especially the ones catered to tourists, so if you have some connections, you can get a hold of one of these babies and save a pretty penny...most people would be glad to give you the coupons to hotels in Banff or Gondola rides...turst me, these books are huge...
My friends and I used a coupon for a hotel in Banff one time, and ended up spending $13 Canadian a night for a hotel right by the main strip...it paid for itself right there...
As well, it has coupons for fast food to casual to elegant dining, and it is always buy one entree, get one free...
so, if you are coming this way, and you aren't a Carney or have a mullet, I can make sure to hook you up with a coupon or two (first ones free, then once you are hooked it gets pricey)...:)
Designed by Children for Children
by penumbra
It’s not a tourist attraction, but if you’re driving along Shaganappi Trail and see a building that looks like it might be an amusement park constructed with giant children’s blocks, then you’ve come across the new Alberta’s Children’s Hospital . Originally, the architects proposed a standard brick building, but when the kids were allowed to make some revisions, the building took on a more interesting style. The novel design is intended to reduce stress and promote healing. I know it works for me. Even after watching the building being built for several years I can’t help but smile when I drive by.
Address: 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW
Shaking hands Calgary Style
by scottishvisitor
We found this comical and nearly life sized statue on 8th. Avenue. Caricature in appearance and a bit out of body shape it depicts two elderly gentlemen shaking hands - I have search the web but still can't find any information on its history. It probably has none and is just a fun statue of two old bankers shaking hands on a closed deal. If I'm wrong feel free to tell me!!
Packing List
by juniperjune
Ok, if you are going during the Calgary Stampede, I pitty you! It always rains! The weather is nice before and after, rarely during.
You can expect any type of weather in Calgary. Because you are so close to the Mountains, the weather is WEIRD! It snowed in August one year when I was there! The summer nights are crisp, as it is very dry and no humidity to keep the moisture in the air. The summer days are not as hot as the more humid climates in Canada. It did not seem as hot as Montreal :( The wind is a bit stronger, go further south, and it gets pretty strong.
In the winter, we get Chinooks. This is warm air that comes in from the Mountains. Look south, and you will see an arc forming on the horizon. The warm air pushes up the clouds. It can snow at 6 am, and be 15 degrees C by the time you come home from work.
Bust a Session
by penumbra
Shaw Millennium Park is one of the largest outdoor skateparks in the world and it’s free. Although largely concrete, it is surrounded by grass and trees to give it a more park-like atmosphere. The park provides different areas so that novice through to expert can be challenged and enjoy the facility.
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