Olivia Piche

Oct 29, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Olivia Piche

Gliding down a mountain is exhilarating. It’s why so many of us love to hit the slopes. But, it also costs a pretty penny. A single-day lift pass can run upwards of $100 — and let’s not forget the price of equipment and the cost of the gas to get you there. Luckily, there are ways to make getting out to the mountains more affordable. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, here are some ways you can save a buck and beat those financial barriers.

Aug 27, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Olivia Piche

Made in Calgary$45confluencedistilling.caIn 2017, while sipping on an amaro-based spritz in Italy, Pheelan Mah and Ross Alger chatted with the owners of an Italian distillery and learned a lot more about the bittersweet herbal liqueur (amaro translates to “bitter” in Italian), including its history and creation. Many liqueurs fall under the umbrella of amaro, including the popular Aperol.

May 16, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Olivia Piche

On a year-round basis, Banff and the Bow Valley Corridor see millions of tourists come and go. And for good reason: the incredible scenery, natural environment and history of the area is ultimately compelling. But this popularity means that even backcountry areas are often crowded during the summer season, making it difficult to truly go off the beaten path.

Apr 20, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Olivia Piche

Every spring, thousands upon thousands of books are spread across dozens of tables for the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale. The 10-day event, which has been held at the Calgary Curling Club for the past several years, draws in crowds of readers who flock to the sale to browse and buy gently used books. This year’s sale runs from May 10 to 20 and will mark its 20th anniversary.

Apr 4, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Olivia Piche

Calgary has built a reputation as a film hub not only for its shooting locations, but also amongst film fans who like checking out a variety of festivals throughout the year. This spring, gather with fellow cinephiles and discover new filmmakers or watch films on the fringe. Whether you’re looking to try out new movie genres, celebrate good old-fashioned celluloid film or just catch a fun flick, here are some upcoming film festivals not to be missed.