While others try to get anything that is modern, the owners of Elk & Oarsman think differently. The only modern things here are the LCD flat screens that are necessary for watching sporting events. Vintage sporting equipment is hanging on the wall just right to numerous old photos. The quantity of wood would be enough by itself to create an authentic mountain pub feeling, but the stone fireplace makes everything clear from the moment you step in. The HooDoo lounge is one of the best places [...]
Every July, sleek Calgary skyscrapers look down on colorfully chaotic scenes, as business suit gives way for western outfit and citizens join genuine cowboy in a 10-day celebration of the cow town heritage of the city. Known amongst the greatest outdoor shows on the planet, Calgary Stampede provides bronco busting, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding and chuck wagon racing. If its activities you are looking for then hiking and biking at Fish Creek Provincial Park, Millennium Park’s [...]
Edmonton is worth seeing from all angles. A great culture, a beautiful architecture and many more make Edmonton a city for all. There are large numbers of concert halls, music venues and theatres. It also houses the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Another thing worth seeing is the long queue of festivals, which are celebrated all throughout the year. For this reason only, it is called the ‘City of Festivals’. It also houses some of the most beautiful parks in the country. The river [...]