You'll have to admit, putting on the Christmastime pounds was delicious. But now that you’ve decided to work off that shortbread, stuffing and mounds of mashed potatoes, these fitness stores can help make the payback smooth, if not painless.
No matter the weather, you can always enjoy a watery workout and have great family fun in a number of indoor public swimming pools. Whether it’s a City of Calgary recreation facility or a killer water park, these indoor pools are open to everyone.
With an around-town lineup of blues performances and a four-day shaker at Shaw Millennium Park, Calgary International Blues Festival runs from July 27 to August 2. This annual bluesy blowout also serves to remind Calgary music fans they can enjoy a regular medicinal dose of the blues at the following clubs, pubs and restaurants.
Does your bob need a little lift? Are your roots starting to show? Or worse yet, did you try to colour your hair at home? Lucky for you, Calgary’s downtown is full of salons that have their scissors sharpened, and a solution ready for every hair faux-pas or style requirement you could throw their way. These are the ones to check out. [Image credit: iStock.com/ruizluquepaz]
If your passion is for cooking but your skill set is limited to macaroni in the microwave, you might want to sign up for a specialized cooking class with some of Calgary’s greatest gourmet educators. Improve your kitchen skills and have fun in the process at these deliciously hands-on study sessions.
Whether you have two left feet but wanna shake it like a Polaroid picture, or you’re an experienced hoofer out to acquire new dance-floor moves, there’s a class for you. These dance schools offer instruction in footloose forms from two-step, salsa and jazz to popping, locking and hip hop.
Acupuncture is often employed in tandem with other traditional Chinese medical practices and is used in the treatment of a wide array of ailments and addictions. It’s commonly used in pain management, to treat everything from gastrointestinal complaints to respiratory and cardiovascular troubles as well as to alleviate allergies. Here are a few of the city’s top practitioners.
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, but being with child doesn’t necessitate giving up your exercise routine for the duration. There are plenty of pregnancy-focused fitness programs out there to help keep you active and healthy. These range from dance to personal training sessions to yoga classes, all designed specifically for pregnant women, meaning you won’t have to worry about your safety while working out.
Calgary’s many open mic nights are great fun for both the performers and patrons. Budding musicians and professional alike try out new songs and polish their acts at clubs and cafés, Always full of variety, the unpredictable assortment of musical hits and misses are all part of the charm of these entertaining evenings. Whether you’re a performer, patron or bit of both, you’ll enjoy these open mic events.
The festive season is just around the corner and that means it’s time to book holiday parties and Christmas dinners to celebrate. From cozy spaces for a family dinner to adrenaline filled adventures for the whole office, Calgary’s restaurants and venues have a lot to offer this holiday season. [Photo credit: Sarah Sussman]
Regardless of whether you’re looking to treat or trick this year, Calgary has plenty going on during Halloween weekend for the 18-plus crowd. Here are 10 Halloween parties to check out this year if you want to celebrate with a night out on the town.
Visiting a day spa is the perfect way to unwind and relax amidst of all of life's usual responsibilities. If you're looking for a place to spend the afternoon and let your stress melt away, head to one of these five fantastic luxury day spas in Calgary.