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January has come and gone and another month is here! As always, we hope you had an exciting few days but now it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Not sure what to do this time around? Here are 10 things to do in Calgary this week.
Hungry? Check out La Poutine Week! This year’s event will span 14 days and will see a ton of Calgary restaurants whipping up their best and cheesiest creations so don’t miss it!
When: Wednesday, February 1st – 14th, 2023
Where: Participating Restaurants
It’s back and sweeter than ever! The annual YYC Hot Chocolate Festival kicks off this week with a ton of restaurants and cafes around the city participating. You can hit one, hit a couple, or hit them all, the city is your oyster.
When: Wednesday, February 1st – February 28th, 2023
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There’s nothing cuter! This week, head over to the Calgary Zoo for the annual Penguin Walk a weather-permitted event that will warm your heart this chilly season.
When: Until Mid-March (weather depending)
Where: 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Time: 10:30 am
Cost: $29.95+
Bundle up, lace your skates and head out! Olympic Plaza, one of the city’s favourite ice rinks, is open to the public – but it won’t stay frozen over forever! Check it out and enjoy, folks!
Where: 228 8 Ave. SE, Calgary
Time: 6 am – 11 pm
Mamma Mia! This week Calgarians can check out Jubilation Dinner Theatre’s ABBA-themed musical based on the band’s beloved music. For more information or to get your tickets now, check out the link above!
When: Until March 25th. 2023
Where: 1002 – 37th Street SW Calgary
Cost: $69.95+
Headed to the mountains? Why not enjoy some time sipping and skating at Alberta’s Lake Louise! From now until mid-April, check out Alberta’s magically delicious ice bar and grab a cold one!
When: Until mid-April (weather permitting)
Where: 111 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, AB
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Can’t get enough of Canada’s greatest game? This month, you can also watch as the Calgary Hitmen take on the Regina Pats at the Scotiabank Saddledome!
When: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Where: 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $16+
Meant to “tell the diverse stories of the Chinese community in early Western Canadian history,” Heritage Park’s newest exhibit We Were Here: Stories of Early Chinatown features art, photos and so much more. Check it out and enjoy!
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: $14.95
Winter is in full swing and with a nip in the air and snow on the ground, we’re ready to hit the hills! This February, bundle up and check out 10 of the best toboggan destinations in the city!
Feeling competitive? Let loose at Potion Putt an exciting mini-golf pop-up Inspired by a wonderful world where magic, beasts and humans coexist. Good luck and have fun!
When: Until February 28th, 2023
Where: Springbank Links Golf Club – 25 Hackamore Trail, Calgary
Cost: $15
And there it is, friends! 10 things to do in Calgary this week. It’s sure going to be a busy one!
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