AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO EATING YOUR WAY THROUGH ALBERTA
Explore Canada’s wild side
Alberta’s old west heritage means that often, the province can (mistakenly) get written off as a meat-and-potatoes type of place. Which is a shame, considering Alberta’s lush agricultural diversity. There are the golden flatlands and endless wheat fields of the prairies and the snowy peaks and icy glacial lakes of the Rocky Mountains. From those landscapes come foraged mushrooms and heritage grains, world-class Alberta Wagyu, and award-winning whisky.
11 FABULOUS NEW BARS TO TRY IN 2025
From sleek rooftop lounges with skyline views to hotel speakeasies serving next-level cocktails, 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for bar-hoppers. Whether you’re after cutting-edge mixology or vibey atmospheres, these box-fresh openings are guaranteed to raise your spirits – literally.
Ski season is about to get lot more stylish when luxurious new speakeasy After Eight launches in Calgary this year. Hailing from the stable of Darren Maclean, founder of Calgary’s acclaimed Shokunin, Nupo and Eight, this intimate spot will be accessed via a hidden door off the lobby at the Alt Hotel Calgary East Village.
CALGARY’S NEW HIDDEN EIGHT-SEAT SPEAKEASY WILL OPEN SOON, HERE’S HOW TO SNAG A SPOT
A new parlour-style speakeasy is opening in Calgary, and it will take some fast fingers to score a reservation.
If you’re a foodie in Calgary, you’ve probably heard of EIGHT. In this tiny dining room, which holds just eight diners at a time, guests experience a multi-course menu that aims to showcase Canadian cuisine in a fresh and innovative way.