“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard – Food is an intricate pathway of connection, a network linking us to our emotional and physical self, our family and friends, to local businesses and global growers. Food is an indulgence, a pleasure, a vital necessity, housing the power to both heal and […]
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Macaron 101: A Confection Class with Ollia Macarons & Tea
mac·a·ron noun: a small round cake with a meringue-like consistency, made with egg whites, sugar, and powdered almonds and consisting of two halves sandwiching a creamy filling. OLLIA MACARONS & TEA When it comes to the elusive french macaron, the popular Calgary based confectionery, Ollia Macarons & Tea, is a master. A dynamic French-Canadian duo, […]
Folk, Flavour and Fringe: A Local’s Guide to Summer Activities in Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, isn’t your average capital. It is a destination that beats to its own unique rhythm on a drum of cultural diversity. Home to roughly 1 million residents, Edmonton is a proud Canadian hub that boasts spectacular skyline views, a dark sky preserve, a world renowned festival scene and the largest urban parkland in […]
Horsing Around: A Night of Thoroughbred Racing in Edmonton, Alberta
“There is something about the outside of a horse, that is good for the inside of a man.” -Winston Churchill- There is something nostalgic about walking the grounds of a stable, the earthy mixture of dirt and hay, manes and tails. It is the sound of hooves, the neighs and the nickers. A blow of […]
Notes from the Hill: The Edmonton Folk Music Festival
THE EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL For nearly four decades, music lovers have been staking a claim on the hill of Gallagher Park in Edmonton, Alberta, making the trek numerous times over the four days of the legendary Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Held every year on the second weekend in August, Folk Fest is a hand […]
Adventures in the Air: The Snow Valley Aerial Park, Edmonton, Alberta
THE SNOW VALLEY AERIAL PARK, EDMONTON Those first unsure footsteps, shaking hands, a nervous but determined face, gentle words of encouragement…. and a zip-wire so fun it needs to be crossed half a dozen times before moving on. A mix of rainbows, platforms, adrenaline inducing pathways and strategically placed rest areas suspended high above the […]
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald: A Mother-Daughter Weekend in the Fairytale Castle of Edmonton
“Whether for business or pleasure, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has the attentive staff and luxurious accommodations to make your stay a graceful complement to the fun that abounds just outside our doors.” -Fairmont Hotel Macdonald- From the Edmonton River Valley it looms, a majestic combination of copper and limestone, radiating a romantic elegance in a tale that weaves […]
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald: Staying in the Jewel of Edmonton’s Skyline
A HOTEL WITH HISTORY: In July, 1915, the doors to a seven storey limestone and copper, chateau-inspired castle were opened. Luxury and charm spilled into the streets, enticing newcomers of Canada to settle in this Northern Alberta community. Guests dined beneath twinkling chandeliers hung from an ornate 24 foot ceiling, as notes of an invisible […]
Downtown Delights Food Tour: Indulging in Edmonton’s Diverse Cuisine Scene
“ Edmonton has a growing number of urban and nearby market gardeners, protein producers and food artisans making cheeses, sausages and specialty foods. Our chefs are bravely risking it all to start independent restaurants to showcase this bounty of local. We’ve reached a critical mass in awareness in local consumers ready to appreciate this and support […]
Visiting The Edmonton Ice Castle
Only a true Canadian would don four layers, 5 lb boots, a parka and a smile in order to fully embrace temperatures of minus 20 in which to explore frozen water. For fun. And pay to do so. So what exactly is that monstrous, cascading wall of winter that looms behind us? That would be the incredible work of the creative minds behind Utah-based Ice Castles. This is the second year for […]