Grand Trunkers

Here's a look at how Stampede Park has evolved over the past 10 years and what needs to happen to pay for the BMO expansion and the new arena as well as create a year-round mixed-use urban neighbourhood. Think hotels, residential development and main street.

Stampede Park mega makeover Is gaining momentum! — Everyday Tourist Calgary's Stampede Park has evolved into a year-round urban playground with numerous new buildings, major public artworks, youth campus and parks.

The net is back up at the park thanks to Zain, Rob and others. Looks great. Enjoy!

Looks like a perfect day in Calgary for Jane's Walk. Here is a virtual walkabout in my 'hood West Hillhurst that I posted in 2018. Probably time for an update. Wherever you live take some time to day to go for a walk in your neighbourhood

West Hillhurst: Portrait Of My Neighbourhood — Everyday Tourist West Hillhurst is about a 45 to 90 minute walk to Stephen Avenue depending on where you live and how fast you walk.  It is on the edge of the City Centre by my definition i.e. anywhere that is about a 30 to 40 minute walk from the middle of the Central Business District. &

Urban planners and population analysts once thought Baby Boomers would downsize in mass when they retired. But that didn't happen. Learn why? https://everydaytourist.ca/city-planning-101/why-seniors-love-their-big-homes

Why Seniors Love Their Big Homes! — Everyday Tourist For many seniors, their home must accommodate a mix of uses - daycare, food hall, library, fitness/music studio, craft room, garden shed and family museum.

The rink is gone so let the games begin. Soccer Baseball Lacrosse football badminton bocce ball. Sorry about the delay in removing the rink. Had to wait until the water evaporated which was delayed by the recent snow storms.

Learn more about Canada's SMALLEST public garden. https://everydaytourist.ca/wandering-canada/where-is-canadas-smallest-public-garden

Where is Canada's smallest public garden? — Everyday Tourist Spoiler alert, Canada's smallest public garden is in Calgary, Alberta. It is only 40" by 40" and is home to several different plants. It might even be illegal.

If you are headed to Victoria or know someone who is, here are some hidden gems to check out. From an off-the-beaten-path cafe on Cook Street to a parkade stairwell leading to the city's best viewpoint. From a hot chocolate that will remind you of Paris to funky pottery shop.

Victoria's Fun Hidden Gems: Chocolate, Licorice, Mugs — Everyday Tourist Calgary's Everyday Tourist's hidden gems discovered on a recent trip to Victoria BC from backyard cafe to 50 types of licorices to pottery studio and more.

Learn why this is a misquote and enjoy some Autumn photos from Calgary, Victoria and Southern Ontario. https://everydaytourist.ca/wandering-canada/autumn-when-leaves-become-flowers

Autumn when leaves become flowers — Everyday Tourist Calgary's Everyday Tourist shares his collection of photos of autumn leaves that looks more like flowers as well as questioning Camus quote re: Autumn leaves.

Did you know that Calgary's Carnegie Library is just one of 2,000+ such libraries around the world? Learn more about this amazing legacy. https://everydaytourist.ca/globe-trekking-international-travel/carnegie-libraries-an-amazing-legacy

Carnegie Libraries: An Amazing Legacy — Everyday Tourist The Everyday Tourist takes you on a tour of some of the 2,000+ Carnegie Libraries around the world, including the one he think is the most beautiful.

A big thank you to whomever installed the goal netting. It has resulting in more soccer fun in the park by teens.

It was a great Saturday at park. The playground was busy the basketball court was used until sundown by all ages. I also saw lacrosse, rugby, soccer and freebie being played. I am sure I missed some activities. And of course there were the dogs. Great to see the diversity of people and activities.

There is fun intergeneration hockey game happening this afternoon at Grand Truck Park. Great to see all ages having fun. Thanks Todd for making this happen and flooding the rink regularly.