Coming back to Calgary

[SickBastard]

Me and my GF are taking a trip to Edmonton and Calgary for a few days this august long weekend. I havent been to calgary since I lived there in 92-94. WHat are some good places to visit?

What about edmonton? Never been there so we will be going to west edmonton mall, but what else?

[C4S]

Edmonton ? only place to go . is the big mall ! many new store, and upgrade now !

where r u from ? Winnipeg ?

Calgary .. of course, Chinook, many new pstores too ! ( I am sure many beyond members will ask u to go to Race City ! )

Do more shopping ! and save your P.S.T. !

http://www.discoveredmonton.com/

http://www.discovercalgary.com/

:)

[H4LFY2nR]

Originally posted by C4S
Edmonton ? only place to go . is the big mall ! many new store, and upgrade now !

Ya but how much of it is still open now that the roof caved in?

[blinkme_210]

Originally posted by H4LFY2nR


Ya but how much of it is still open now that the roof caved in?

Too bad you don't even know half the story. Nowhere in the mall did the roof cave in. Drainage pipes from the roof lead throughout the ceiling of the mall, and there was so much pressure that it burst near the Ice Palace. Just went there today, only about 5 stores aren't open, all of which are crappy stores anyways. All the popular clothing stores like Banana, Tristan & American, Gap, Underground, Urban, Club Monaco are far away from where the pipes burst.

[xrayvsn]

If you're up in Edmonton during the August Long weekend, you should go to the Heritage Festival in Hawrleak Park. Lots of stuff to see, and really good food.

If you're around on the Friday night, then the Taste of Edmonton may still be open. Its downtown, and you buy tickets, and sample some of the food from various restaurants around the city. Heritage Festival is hands down the better thing to go to, though.

The mall is OK. You can find pretty much everything you want under one roof. I imagine all stores will be open by August. Maybe even the FCUK store will be open by then!

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by SickBastard
Me and my GF are taking a trip to Edmonton and Calgary for a few days this august long weekend. I havent been to calgary since I lived there in 92-94. WHat are some good places to visit?

What about edmonton? Never been there so we will be going to west edmonton mall, but what else?

-mall
-waterpark (bring swimsuit)
-valley zoo is beat
-cool fountains and shit at the legislature
-pyramid greenhouses are beat unless ure a plant freak
-science centre is ok
-never been to fort edmonton, but its probably beat
-edmonton queen (cruise boat in river valley) is old and beat
-just chillin ion the river valley is cool.

[xrayvsn]

Having a few beers in a patio on Whyte ave is good too.

If you really want to go to a zoo, go to the Calgary zoo. Edmonton's zoo blows, unless you like a really old train ride for the kids.

I agree with GTS Jeff about the other "site seeing attractions". The waterpark at the mall is expensive, unless you can get some coupons, or know some people who work at the mall or something. Check with the motor association if you're a member. They sometimes have deals.

[Hakkola]

Jeff, I'm surprised you didn't suggest the "grill 'n chill"

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by Hakkola
Jeff, I'm surprised you didn't suggest the "grill 'n chill" hahahaha yea dont forget the grill n chill!!

anyway, if u want to save on the waterpark, go during a weekday (less ppl) and go after 6 (or whatever it is) so u get the "end of the day" discount. ull still have enough time to do all the slides and stuff.

[jdmakkord]

I agree on the Heritage Festival, went around 4 years ago with the ex, and had a great time. Nice park, and tonnes of food from all different cultures. Good times for sure, if the weather cooperates.

[SickBastard]

Thanks for all the info guys. We plan on visiting the calgary zoo and some of the malls there. Plus we are bringing our dog so we can venture around for some parks. Plus maybe visit some old friends along the way.

Any drag racing events that week?

[Seanith]

Sport Compact Challenge is on on saturday from 5pm -1am on saturday, and secret street is on friday night. both at race city :)

[CKY]

in calgary?!?! where else but the red mile on a friday or saturday night!!

[H4LFY2nR]

Originally posted by blinkme_210


Too bad you don't even know half the story. Nowhere in the mall did the roof cave in. Drainage pipes from the roof lead throughout the ceiling of the mall, and there was so much pressure that it burst near the Ice Palace. Just went there today, only about 5 stores aren't open, all of which are crappy stores anyways. All the popular clothing stores like Banana, Tristan & American, Gap, Underground, Urban, Club Monaco are far away from where the pipes burst.

Whoa calm down it was just a question. All I was told was that the roof leaked/broke over top of the ice rink.:drama:

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by CKY
in calgary?!?! where else but the red mile on a friday or saturday night!! theres still a red mile?

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
theres still a red mile?


hes just living in the past...doesnt not wanna let go of the heritage...


It's 17th now again...

[SickBastard]

Woo hoo leave tomorrow morning. :)