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Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person, with her debut novel, My Person and in conversation with Paula Turcotte.This special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s 2026 Imaginairium (Oct....
Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows in 2020. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person to celebrate My Person, her debut novel, in conversation with Paula Turcotte. This special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s...
Step into the shadows of one of Calgary’s older neighbourhoods on this chilling walking tour through the East Village.Discover the untold stories behind the city's original red light district, where brothels, bootleggers, backroom deals and riots once shaped the streets. As we explore hidden corners, you'll hear tales of vice, scandal and conflict that reveal...
Embark on a family-friendly adventure at the Alberta Biodiversity Festival—an immersive experience where fun meets conservation to celebrate and protect our province’s natural wonders. Join us on September 11-13, 2026 for the next festival. From the beautiful grasslands to the iconic boreal forest, Alberta’s natural landscapes are diverse and captivating. This festival empowers visitors with...
YYC DataCon 2026 brings together practitioners, leaders, and builders working with data in the real-world.As data systems increasingly shape decision-making across organizations and society, the work behind them carries real responsibility. From analytics and machine-learning to data platforms and governance, the choices made by data teams have lasting impact on people, products, and outcomes.This year’s...
Embark on a family-friendly adventure at the Alberta Biodiversity Festival—an immersive experience where fun meets conservation to celebrate and protect our province’s natural wonders. Join us on September 11-13, 2026 for the next festival. From the beautiful grasslands to the iconic boreal forest, Alberta’s natural landscapes are diverse and captivating. This festival empowers visitors with...
Begin your journey into wine with the WSET Level 1 Award. Perfect for beginners, this wine course offers foundational knowledge and engaging wine classes.For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while...
Free. All ages and abilities welcome.Please register.Participants are invited to create a short scrapbook focusing on a memorable social event/party they attended, with the guidance of the artists and participating peers. We will share stories as we create the books, swap crafting tips, and support the making of the books as small event time capsules.
Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on...
Dig into the real events behind classic films and modern blockbusters to find out what’s reality... and what’s pure Hollywood. Sometimes, the truth really is stranger than fiction! Have you ever wanted to know the real story behind movies based on true events? The reality is that these films often blur the lines between fact...
Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high-energy, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether your child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free programs offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.Delivered...
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