Yes, we’re back and just in time to help you have the best summer ever. Read on for my curated summer hacks, plus an opportunity to win a $100 gift card for what’s sure to be Calgary’s hottest new restaurant. Did you win a pair of cool ALDO sneakers? Read on to find out. NOW IS THE TIME TO…. MAKE AND EXECUTE A SUMMER BUCKET LIST I’m stoked to… Cycle the Bow Valley Parkway in Banff. You can nab a bike or eBike from Black Diamond’s downtown rental shop at Banff Park Lodge. They have kid bikes, trailers (even for dogs) and paddleboards, too! Visit The Saskatoon Farm just outside of Calgary to pick up some flowers, fresh veggies and try their Mexican fusion restaurant. Get a real strawberry/chocolate milkshake from Hitchin Post Drive In, High River. Raft the Bow River again! Bike to Fish Creek Provincial Park and perhaps ride to Chestermere, then jump in the lake. Visit my lovely friends in Edmonton and hit a patio. Speaking of patios, this list of Calgary hotspots includes sun/shade info + daily specials. Infuse sunlight into my morning routine.  Instead of hauling my bike out to Banff, I'm renting from Black Diamond next time.
DRINK Fancy lemonade like this strawberry lemonade sipper. 
MAKE I made a similar strawberry rhubarb compote last week, but with honey instead of sugar. It’s delicious on oatmeal. Or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon. LEARN How to sneeze quietly during allergy season. To throw a cool birthday party. 3 Ways to find peace in an anxious world. To be less judgmental cuz research shows it’s a predictor of anxiety and depression.  With a few tweaks, you can elevate any celebration.
WEAR How fun are these affordable Retrostep sneakers from ALDO? I love my bright yellow pair! And if you’re NAME, you’ll love your own pair! (Congrats, Wanda B! You won my Instagram giveaway.)  Personally, I think bright yellow goes with everything!
DINE OUT I just tried the new brunch menu at Olea in Calgary. In a word, decadent! I went savoury, but next time I’m going sweet. TRAVEL Yes, your luggage is gross. Here’s how to clean it. 5 Ways to stay fit on vacation. Best places to cycle within 75 minutes of Calgary. One of my favourite trips last summer was to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Hit the link if you’re interested in an uncrowded, affordable mountain getaway with killer views.  Hike Bike Travel will show you how to cycle the Highwood Pass
BEST OUTDOOR POOLS My faves in Alberta and BC are… The massive outdoor pool at The Sutton Place Hotel at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Copper Point Resort in Invermere The Moose Hotel & Suites in Canmore Calgary’s Hotel Arts Victoria’s Oak Bay Beach Hotel (divine!) Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver (now with a new outdoor sauna!)  The pools at Victoria's Oak Bay Beach Hotel
GIVEAWAY (Yes, another!) Inspired by Spain. Beloved in Edmonton. BODEGA by Sabor is bringing Spanish tapas and vibes to Calgary. It’s the kind of place where sangria flows freely and dishes (grilled chorizo, Piri-Piri prawns, seafood paella) are made for sharing. Here's your chance to raise a glass and say ¡Salud! One lucky reader will win a $100 gift card to Bodega’s first Calgary location! To enter: reply to this email with either your favourite summer activity or feedback on what you’d like to see covered in a future newsletter. Do this by Monday, June 9, 2025.  Can't wait to inhale legit Spanish tapas when Bodega opens in Calgary next week.
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