FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Afrikadey!

Aug 4-9 at various venues, featuring music by Habib Koite, Emmanuel Jal, Nike Davies, as well as art, literary readings, drum workshops, dancing, entertainment. 234-9110

www.afrikadey.com

Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival

May -Sept featuring music, dance, films, opera, visual and literary arts, exhibitions, new media events.

www.banffcentre.ca/events

Brown Bag Lunch Series

Wednesdays, June 18-Sept 3 from 11:30am-1:30pm featuring a variety of performers at Olympic Plaza.

Calgary Folk Music Festival

July 24-27 Prince’s Island Park w/ 60+ artists including Sam Roberts, Be Good Tanyas, Josh Ritter, Handsome Family, Sonny Landreth, Charlie Musselwhite, James Blood Ulmer, Great Lake Swimmers, Carolina Chocolate Drops and more. 233-0904.

www.calgaryfolkfest.com.

Calgary Fringe Festival

Aug 1-10 in Inglewood. A non-juried, uncensored artistic event w/ local, national and international theatrical productions alongside street performers, musicians, film and outdoor stage events.

www.calgaryfringe.ca

Calgary International Blues Festival

Aug 7-10, Pumphouse Park. Featuring Fabulous Thunderbirds, Canned Heat, Savoy Brown, Buckwheat Zydeco, E.C. Scott with Horns, Lou Pride & the Rooster Blues Band, Pauzie Johnson and more .

www.calgarybluesfest.com.

Calgary International Children’s Festival

May 20-24, in and around the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts and featuring world-class performances from Mali, Australia, USA, England, Israel & Canada.

www.calgarychildfest.org

Calgary Stampede

July 4-13, Stampede Grounds w/ performers including Lifehouse, Finger Eleven, Puddle of Mudd, Natasha Bedingfield, Dierks Bentley and more.

www.calgarystampede.com

Calgary Summer Antique Show

Aug 15-17, Spruce Meadows

www.antiqueshowscanada.com.

Canada Day

July 1, Prince’s Island Park, Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park & Fort Calgary.

Canmore Children’s Festival

May 16 & 17, Camore Collegiate High School grounds w/ KOOL, Norman Foote, Michael Berends, Captain Jack, Checkerboard Guy, Hunt Family and more.

www.canmorechildrensfestival.com

Canmore Folk Music Festival

Aug 2-4, Centennial Park, Canmore w/ Ache Brasil, Keola Beamer, John Boutte & Paul Sanchez, The Alison Brown Quartet, The Duhks, Eliza Gilkyson and more.

(403) 678-2524.

www.canmorefolkfestival.com.

Carifest

June 7-14 at various venues, featuring Caribbean music, food, comedy, parades, art and more.

774-1300

www.carifestcalgary.ca

Dragon Boat Festival

August 8-10, North Glenmore Park, spectator seating, family activities, contests, cultural presentations.

www.calgarydragonboat.com

4th Street Lilac Festival

May 25, 4th St SW, 11am-6pm, featuring live music, retail vendors, beer gardens, more.

www.lilacfestival.net

Festival on the Bow

Aug 30 & 31, Eau Claire Market

Live music by local talent and BBQ.

www.bbqonthebow.com

Global Fest

Aug 15-23, festival of multicultural pavilions coupled with a nightly international pyromusical fireworks competition in the Greater Forest Lawn area. 569-9679

www.globalfest.ca

Greek Fest

June 20-22 featuring entertainment, belly dance lessons, food. Hellenic Community Centre. 246-4553

www.calgaryhellenic.com

Expo Latino

Aug 22-24 at Prince’s Island Park, featuring Latin bands, dance, food, art, workshops. 271-2744

www.hispanicarts.com

Fairy Tales International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

May 27-June 5, Plaza Theatre

www.fairytalesfilmfest.com

Kensington Sun & Salsa Festival

July 20, 11am-5pm at Kensington Road & 10th St. NW

www.visitkensington.com/sunsalsa.htm

Marda Gras

Aug 10 in Marda Loop, entertainment, flea tables, kids’ activities. 685-LOOP

www.mardaloopbrz.com

Mayor’s Environment Expo

June 3-5, Municipal Building Atrium, hands-on interactive booths, displays and theatre.

Mount Royal College’s Shakespeare in the Park

July 3-Aug 23 at Prince’s Island Park, 7pm nightly, 440-6374

www.mtroyal.ca/conservatory/sitp

Pride Festival 2008

June 1-8

www.pridecalgary.ca

The Calgary Jazz Festival

June 24-29, various venues throughout the city w/ Dave Brubeck Quartet, Wynton Marsalis, Alice Russell, Naturally 7, Duane Andrews with Boyle, Kelly Lee Evans, Pink Martini and more.

www.calgaryjazz.com

ReggaeFest 2008

August 14-16 featuring Steele, Souljah Fyah, Brinsley Forde, Jason Wilson and Tabarruk, Aktivate, JFK and the Conspirators, and more. Shaw Millennium Park.

207-1633

www.CalgaryReggaeFestival.com

Sled Island Festival

June 25-28 featuring Jose Gonzales, Gutter Twins, Elliott Brood, Modern Man, Of Montreal, Wire, Deerhunter, Mogwai, Jonathan Richman and more.

www.sledisland.com.

Slurpee Cup

Aug 23, 10th annual CJSW ball hockey tournament for charity.

220-3902

www.cjsw.com

Taste of Calgary

August 7-10, Eau Claire Market, international food and beverage festival.

293-2888

www.atasteofcalgary.com

Virgin Festival

June 21-22 featuring Stone Temple Pilots, The Tragically Hip, Matthew Good, City and Colour, Stars, The New Pornographers, The Flaming Lips, Three Days Grace and more.

www.virginfestival.ca/calgary

MOUNTAIN PARKS

Banff National Park

Canada’s first national park, with stunning scenery, an abundance of wildlife and numerous recreational opportunities, spans 6,641 square kilometers of mountains, valleys, rivers, forests and meadows. Camping reservation service available online. (403) 762-1470

www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/

Kananaskis Country

A 4,144-square kilometre, four-season, multi-use recreation area 90 kilometres west of Calgary. K-Country includes Peter Lougheed, Bow Valley and Bragg Creek Provincial Parks. Also encompasses Sibbald, Barrier Lake, Ribbon Creek, the Elbow River and Sheep River Valleys, and the Highwood and Cataract areas. Visit the website for links to camping and recreational opportunities.

(403) 678-5508

http://www.tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/index.asp

CITY PARKS

Bowmont Park

Silver Valley Blvd & Silver Crest Dr NW

Bowness Park

8900-48 Ave NW

Confederation Park

off 10 St N at 24 Ave NW

Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail

access north on 45 St SW to Spruce Dr

Nose Hill Park Natural Area

off 14 St between John Laurie & Berkshire Blvds NW

Riley Park

800-12 St NW

Prairie Winds Park

off Castleridge Blvd NE

Griffith Woods

off Discovery Ridge Close SW

Lindsay Park

2225 Macleod Tr SW

North Glenmore Park

via 37 St SW or Crowchild Tr S

Prince’s Island Park

1st Ave & 4th St SW or Memorial Dr & 3 St NW

River Park

off 14A St between 38 Ave & 50 Ave SW

Sandy Beach & Natural Area

down the hill from 14 St & 50 Ave SW

South Glenmore Park

off 90 Ave & 24 St SW

Stanley Park

42 Ave & 1A St SW

Weaselhead Natural Area

off 37 St & 66 Ave SW

Beaverdam Flats Park

off 18 St at 66 Ave to Lynview Rd SE

Carburn Park

off 18 St at Rivervalley Dr to Riverview Dr SE

Elliston Regional Park

17 Ave & 60 St SE

Fort Calgary

9 Ave between 6 & 7 St SE

OUTDOOR POOLS

Bowview

1910-6 Ave NW

Highwood

25 Holmwood Ave NW

Mount Pleasant

2310-6 St NW

Silver Springs

Silverridge Cl. & Silverridge Dr NW

South Calgary

3130-16 St SW

Stanley Park

4011-1A St SW

Forest Lawn

1706-39 St SE

Millican-Ogden

69 Ave & 20A St SE

OUTDOOR TENNIS CLUBS

Calgary Tennis Club

1445 16 St SW, 244-5302

www.calgarytennisclub.com

Elbow Park Tennis Club

800 34 Ave SW, 287-2450

www.eptc.ws

Mount Pleasant Tennis Club

117 4 Ave NE, 276-3013

mountpleasanttennis.com

PUBLIC GOLF COURSES

Confederation Park

3204 Collingwood Dr NW, 974-1800

Lakeview

5840-19 St SW, 974-1815

Maple Ridge

1240 Mapleglade Dr SE, 974-1825

McCall Lake

1600-32 Ave NE, 974-1805

Richmond Green

2539-33 Ave SW, 974-1820

Shaganappi Point/Valley

1200-26 St SW, 974-1810

MINI-GOLF COURSES

Wackyputt,

Kart World Family Fun Centre, 5202-1 St SW

RCGA Golf Centre

710-15 St SE

Stone Creek Adventure Golf

999 Country Hills Blvd NE

Mulligans Island

Calaway Park

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Calgary Farmers’ Market

H6 Currie Barracks, 244-4548, Fri & Sat, 9am to 5pm, Sun, 9am to 4pm year-round

www.calgaryfarmersmarket.ca

Cochrane Ranche

Hwy 1A & Hwy 22, 851-0562, Sat, 9am-1pm, June 2 – Sept 29, Sat 9am-1pm

Crossroads Market

1235-26 Ave SE, 291-5208, Fri, Sat & Sun, 9 am to 5 pm, outdoor farmer’s market summer only/indoor market 9 am to 5 pm year-round

Millarville Farmers’ Market

Race Track, 931-2404, Sat from 8:30 am to noon, June 14- Oct 4

CITY ATTRACTIONS

Calgary Zoo

1300 Zoo Rd NE, open from 9 am to 5 pm

www.calgaryzoo.ca

Calaway Park

Amusement park west of Calgary on the TransCanada Hwy

www.calawaypark.com

Canada Olympic Park

247-5617, open 8am-9pm (hours vary per sport/event — call for details)

www.canadaolympicpark.ca/summer

Fish Creek Provincial Park

Offers a variety of public education programs to share more about parks and protected areas, cultural and natural history, wildlife, and the environment, 297-7927

www.tpr.alberta.ca/parks/fishcreek

Fort Calgary Historic Park

Open 9am-5pm, 290-1875

www.fortcalgary.com

Heritage Park

1900 Heritage Dr SW, 268-8500

opening May 17 weekends only, then daily starting in July

www.heritagepark.ca

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

9th Avenue and Sanctuary Road SE, a 32-hectare federally designated bird reserve offering the public four kilometres of walking trails, natural history education courses and guided nature walks, 221-4500

www.calgary.ca/parks/naturecentre/

Kart World Family Fun Centre

5202-1 St SW, 253-8301

Shaw Millennium Park

1220-9th Ave SW, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Lessons available through Calgary Parks & Rec during July & Aug, 268-3800 to register.

Telus World of Science

701-11 St SW, 268-8300, open from Mon-Thur, 9:45am-4pm, Fri, Sat, Sun & holidays 10am-5pm

www.calgaryscience.ca

ORGANIZATIONS

Jim-Bows Archery Ltd.

4416-5 St NE, 250-7713

www.jimbowsarchery.ca

Alberta Disc Golf

Played at Forest Lawn, Baker Park, Park 69 and Centenary Park. discgolf@shaw.ca

www.albertadiscgolf.com

Alpine Club of Canada

A club providing members of all skill levels with rock, snow and ice climbing courses as well as regular climbing outings, bouldering sessions, social events and more. (403)678-3200

e-mail: acccalgary@hotmail.com

www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/calgary

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

A 4800-acre day use area dedicated to the protection of wildlife and the provision of conservation education. Available for conservation education, hiking and the enjoyment of nature. Access by appointment. (403) 931-1042

e-mail: info@crossconservation.org

www.crossconservation.org

Apollo Calgary

Provides a positive and fun environment through sport and social activities within the community.

www.apollocalgary.com

The Banff Centre

for Mountain Culture

The Banff Centre promotes understanding and appreciation of the world’s mountain places and creates opportunities for the international mountain community to share experiences, ideas and visions. Program highlights include: Banff Mountain Photo Competition, Book Festival, Film Festival and Summit. (403) 762-6675

e-mail: mountainculture@banffcentre.ca

www.banffmountainfestivals.ca

Bow Waters Canoe Club

BWCC offers paddlers an extensive tour schedule, lessons, activities and social events. Winter activities include backcountry and nordic skiing. 235-2922

e-mail: bwcc@telusplanet.net

www.bowwaters.org

Calgary Balloon Club

Actively promotes the sport of ballooning in the community.

www.calgaryballoonclub.org

Calgary Canoe Club

The CCC offers recreational, educational and competitive canoe and kayak programs. Boats and equipment are available to members as well as for rent to the public. Located on the north shore of Glenmore Reservoir. 246-5757

e-mail: cccweb@telus.net

www.calgarycanoeclub.com

Calgary Field

Naturalists’ Society (Nature Calgary)

A society which encourages the appreciation, study, observation, and protection of the natural world through field trips, meetings and publications.

e-mail: naturecalgary@cfns.fanweb.ca

www.naturecalgary.com

Calgary Hash House Harriers

A sociable running and cycling club which caters to all levels. 254-9014

www.onon.org/asm

Calgary Kayak Club

CKC provides a loose framework for Calgary paddlers to organize kayak-related events. Organizes winter water polo and Kananaskis Whitewater Festival in May.

e-mail: dampyak@yahoo.com

www.calgarykayakclub.com

Calgary Lawn Bowling Club

1238 -16 Ave SW, 245-4341

Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance

CMBA promotes advocacy, education and stewardship of the land which cyclists use. Group rides, road trips and trail days available to members.

e-mail: info@cmbalink.com

www.cmbalink.com

Calgary Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts

An all-season outdoor club offering hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, cycling, backpacking and other outdoor activities. 214-7500

e-mail: mailbox@corehike.org

www.corehike.org

Calgary Outdoor

School Consortium

The COSC consists of the Kiwanis Club of Calgary, Rocky Mountain YMCA and the Silver Creek Ranch. It offers high quality outdoor programs (residential and day trips) to 12,000 students per year. 777-7117

e-mail: nkelba@telus.net

Calgary Parks & Recreation

Calgary Parks & Recreation offers outdoor pursuits and natural history programs as well as information on natural areas, outdoor recreation activities and Calgary’s pathway system. It also provides organizational and program development services for non-profit organizations. 537-7563

e-mail: kforster@gov.calgary.ab.ca

Calgary Pathway Advisory Council

Established in the spring of 1989 at the request of Calgary City Council, CPAC represents all Calgary pathway user groups and advises on issues of pathway development, maintenance and management. 537-7560

Calgary Regional Trail Riders

CRTR promotes safe, enjoyable trail riding. Activities also include club socials, camping, parades and equestrian education. Host of the Alberta Children’s Hospital charity ride.

e-mail: admin@calgaryregionaltrailriders.com

www.calgaryregionaltrailriders.com

Calgary Roadrunners Club

Offering group training, running clinics and fun runs for distance runners of all ages and abilities.

228-0999

www.calgaryroadrunners.com

Calgary Rowing Club

North Glenmore Park, 249-2880

Calgary Ski Club

CSC offers recreational and social activities year-round such as downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking and cycling. Promotes education and safety awareness while having fun. 282-4122

e-mail: office@calgaryskiclub.org

www.calgaryskiclub.org

Calgary Slowpitch Society

291-2012

Calgary Sport & Social Club

Co-Ed sports league provider.

244-7529

email: info@calgarysportsclub.com

www.calgarysportsclub.com

Calgary Weekend Hikers

A casual members-only hiking club for all levels offering weekday, weekend and overnight trips.

www.calgaryweekendhikers.com

Calgary Yacht Club

Located on Chestermere Lake, CYC offers individuals and families a chance to enjoy the recreational, competitive and social aspects of sailing. 272-3300

www.cyc.ab.ca

Elbow Valley Cycle Club

A club offering bicycling events including day, weekend, and Wednesday evening rides, mountain bike trips, Golden and Silver Triangle tours, bike clinics, hiking and winter ski trips. Also acts as advocate for a better cycling environment.

www.elbowvalleycc.org

Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club

A club offering orienteering events for all age groups and fitness levels. Participants use a map and compass to navigate around a pre-set course while enjoying the natural environment along the way.

e-mail: info@orienteeringcalgary.ca

www.orienteeringcalgary.ca

Ghost River Rediscovery Society

Aims at empowering people of all ages and cultures to discover the natural world, the worlds between cultures and the worlds within themselves. 270-9351

www.ghostriverrediscovery.com

Hook & Hackle Club

A fishing club offering regular meetings, fly-tying classes, socializing, guest speakers and demonstrations.

www.hookandhackleclub.org

Hostelling International - Southern Alberta

An international organization which provides a network of safe, friendly and affordable accommodation and services to more than 5000 hostels in over 70 countries.

#203, 1414 Kensington Road NW, 283-5551

www.hihostels.ca/hostels/Alberta/SouthernAlbertaRegion/index/html

Outdoor Centre

The Outdoor Centre at the University of Calgary offers a variety of courses, programs, educational trips, repair services and a huge selection of top quality gear for all types of outdoor recreation.

2500 University Drive NW, 220-5038

www.calgaryoutdoorcentre.ca

Petroleum City Ski and Social Club

For 30 years this club has arranged camping, skiing, hiking, volleyball, social dining and many other activities.

e-mail: contactus@pscskiclub.com

www.pscskiclub.com

Rocky Mountain Ramblers

A club offering ambitious hiking and cross-country skiing trips as well as social events for outdoor enthusiasts. 282-6308

e-mail: info@ramblers.ab.ca

www.ramblers.ab.ca

Seniors Outdoor Club of Calgary

A year-round club that organizes outdoor trips for seniors. 270-7447

e-mail: soccalgary@yahoo.com

Single Volunteers Society

of Calgary

Serves the community through volunteer activities, and at the same time provides single people with the opportunity to meet in safe and non-threatening environments.

e-mail: svcal@usa.net

www.singlevolunteers.org/calgary

Skyline Hikers of

the Canadian Rockies

This non-profit organization provides annual guided hikes from established base camps in the Rocky Mountains. Also promotes appreciation and conservation of Canada’s national parks.

866-445-3774 (toll free)

e-mail: registrar@skylinehikers.ca

www.skylinehikers.ca

Trail Riders of

the Canadian Rockies

A non-profit organization providing guided horseback riding and teepee camping adventures in Banff National Park. Riding experience is not necessary. 874-4408

e-mail: trcr@trail-rides.ca

www.trail-rides.ca/howdytr.html

Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society

A non-profit society dedicated to the preservation of the Weaselhead area of Calgary. In conjunction with CFNS, this group offers a spring/fall series of walks in the Weaselhead. 252-6141

e-mail: hetheringtons@msn.com

Westwinds R/C Aviation Society

Society brings together fliers and builders into the sport of model aviation.

www.westwindsrc.com

To be included in Fast Forward’s 2009 Summer Guide, e-mail info@ffwd.greatwest.ca or phone 244-2235.