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Find out what two of Calgary’s most interesting poets, Wakefield Brewster and Sheri-D Wilson, have been up to lately and dig into some numbers on the significance of Calgary’s arts sector. Plus, expert advice from a fly fisher, as well as the latest restaurant and shop openings.

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t seems like a very long time that we’ve been on pause and now after the long strange summer (how many weeks was the school break? 83?) we’re even more ready than usual for autumn and the “return to normal” that it brings.

That said, the promise of normal, even the definition of “normal,” is elusive right now. And in so many ways, we won’t and indeed shouldn’t, go back to how things were before.

In addition to the changes brought about by the pandemic and the economic effects of both COVID-19 and the continued slump in oil prices, the Black Lives Matter protests have helped to encourage many companies and individuals to examine their biases and processes and make much-needed change to support social justice.

At Avenue we are trying to diversify our sources and contributors and ensure that we are listening to the questions and feedback from our community of readers and collaborators. It is an ongoing and necessary process to evolve.

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Are you an Alberta maker? Find out more about our upcoming conference to help you grow your business — MadeinAlbertaAwards.ca For us, that starts with looking at how we select the stories we cover and the businesses and organizations we highlight. In this issue, we celebrate the winners and runners-up of the second annual Made in Alberta Awards (starting on page 23).

While it wasn’t a question that we asked in our entry forms, a number of BIPOC- (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour) owned businesses are among the companies featured here. And all of the products, across 10 categories, are of course made in Alberta.

We know that many of you have long been interested in supporting local makers and retailers and that is why we started the Made in Alberta

Awards. Supporting Alberta businesses helps grow and diversify our economy. While locally crafted birdhouses and amazing things to eat won’t replace the GDP of the oil industry, buying local does keep dollars in our communities and helps support the growth of real and rewarding jobs.

Avenue is also a local business — one that has operated in Calgary for 25 years. As local businesses continue to struggle, we expect the advertising that has supported Avenue will also continue to decline. The business model that many Alberta magazines, including Avenue, was built on depends on high oil prices and free distribution in busy restaurants and shops. It’s a model that is unlikely to continue working as it has in the past. And so we’re asking you to subscribe to Avenue — get the magazine to your door, get invited to subscriber-only launch events (online for now) and help ensure our continued coverage of Calgary for all.

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hile the season for fly fishing runs from about April to October, for Paula Shearer, the owner and operator of PS On the Fly Outfitters, it’s a year-round activity. Shearer, who is also a Fly Fishers International-certified casting instructor, leads guided tours on the Bow River and Southern Alberta streams. Here she shares some insights into this storied pastime.

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DETOURS What is fly fishing?

“Fly fishing is using a specialized weighted line to cast the lightweight hook that imitates insects or baitfish. Many insects come from the water, so they are a key food source for fish. The insects hatch and come out of the water. These immature insects, called nymphs, live in the water — wet flies mimic nymphs and go below the water surface. Dry fly fishing is where flies float on the surface of the water. People like dry fly fishing as you see the fish take your fly.

How did you get into it?

“I remember early mornings fishing with my dad and uncles when the mist was still coming off the lake.

At 11 years old, I started fly fishing alone. Now I joke with my dad and uncles that I take them fishing. I’m

in prairies, foothills and into the mountain streams. You just have to have to get out and explore to find the fishable water. Rainy Ridge [on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide] is unique. The lakes on top of the mountain are one of the few places in Alberta to fish for Golden trout.” the one untangling their flies and teaching them how to cast better.”

How long have you been fishing, and what changes have you seen?

“I’ve been fishing since I was a young kid. When I was younger, I never saw women fly fishing. But in the last seven years, I’ve seen lots of women on the water. Online and social media posts are driving other women to give it a try.”

Who are your clients?

“It really is a family thing. Young and old. I’ve [guided] one of my regulars with his son, daughter, dad and wife.”

What do you catch?

“My specialty is trout — bull, cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout.”

Where are your favourite spots?

“We don’t call out spots because it adds pressure to certain areas. There are fish all over, they can be found

What would you like every fly fisher to know?

“I educate people on fish handling because we don’t want to overstress the fish; we want the fish to only be out of the water for a few seconds. It’s also important to respect regulations and river closures so that fish can spawn without being targeted.

The better we look after our fish the longer we can enjoy the resource for years to come.” —As told to Diane Bolt

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heri-D Wilson’s new book and online exhibition YYC POP: Portraits of People is her legacy project as Calgary’s most recent Poet Laureate emeritus. The concept is at once simple and complex: Calgarians (current and former) write word portraits of fellow Calgarians without using their names.

“I immediately thought about portraits,” says Wilson of conceiving the project. “Often, writers write about themselves, and I wanted to see what would happen if people looked outside themselves and saw everyone else’s contribution.”

A call for submissions yielded 200 works, of which 77 poems and works of creative prose were chosen by a jury. Each work includes a literal portrait of its author by artist Kelly

PEOPLE WORTH POETIC WORDS Sutherland. The book includes notable figures like Jann Arden, Mayor Naheed Nenshi, each of Calgary’s Poet Laureate and others, as well as a few first-time authors.

“There are really well-known people writing in the book and also

people that it’s their first time writing a poem or being published. There are people written about that are really, really well-known and also people who are not well-known,” she says.

Wilson says that part of the spirit of the project is inclusivity, so when

it came time to narrow down the submissions, it didn’t feel right to omit anyone. That’s why she also launched an online exhibition to showcase every other submission.

“The people who are not in the book still get to be seen and heard and highlighted as an important voice in the city, so that no voice is more important than any other voice,” says Wilson.

YYC POP also had a second run of submissions following the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic from students of all ages — “from 6 to 120 years old,” quips Wilson.

This second round will be published online early this month.

The book is out now through Frontenac House and an online launch event will take place September 26th. Learn more at sheridwilson. com. —Colin Gallant

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Openings ACTUALLY PRETTY GOOD Our Daily Brett, which moved its market and café into a new location earlier this year, has opened a pizzeria in its former Bankview space. Try thin crust pizzas like The Duke (featuring charred pineapple, rosemary chili bacon, red onion and smoked cheddar) with an order of pizza frite with salted caramel dip for dessert.

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PAPER LANTERN Spend your next night out at this new subterranean Vietnamese tropical bar in Chinatown. Paper Lantern’s food menu features dishes like caramelized pork belly skewers, mango salad and chicken roti Vietnamese subs all made from family recipes, while the cocktails are carefully crafted with house-made syrups and a special ice program.

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akefield Brewster became the poet in residence at The Grand in February, 2019, nearly two decades into his career. It’s been a tumultuous time, not only for the city as we’ve gone through the pandemic, but also for the theatre, which rebranded itself as The Grand in late 2018 after its previous operating company, Theatre Junction, disbanded, and then was forced to temporarily close due to COVID-19. Fittingly, Brewster describes his process as “writing your way to wellness.”

Brewster, who describes himself as a “PoEmcee” — his own portmanteau of poet and emcee — moved to Calgary in 2006 and quickly rose to prominence as one of the city’s most energetic and accessible spoken word artists.

“Toronto’s poetry scene, spoken word scene, was so crowded. I came out here and my impact was — boom — immediate. The city allowed me to grow and has given me so many options. There was room to move — physically and artistically,” says Brewster.

Brewster’s spoken word style is energetic, it requires movement — from him or the audience.

He is a renegade who oozes energy. Each of his powerful verses simultaneously flows through an audience with ease while pummeling each individual member in their seat.

Brewster has made a living off of being an accessible artist, performing everywhere from

classrooms and theatres to political fundraisers and pharmaceutical conventions. COVID-19 has changed that landscape.

“With COVID, I am restricted to social media and recordings,” he says. “It has been a difficult time for everyone. But I will continue to write my way through it and emerge from this cocoon of creativity stronger.”

Brewster’s latest poem BLACKOUT is dedicated to his late friend Patrick Shand Jr. and Shand’s family. According to a 2004 inquest, Shand died in Ontario of accidental restraint asphyxiation after being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by a security guard. Brewster says that’s partly why the death of George Floyd impacted him so deeply and helped inspire BLACKOUT. It’s a powerful homage and a call to action for everyone in light of the Black Lives Matter movement. The performance was recorded on The Grand’s stage floor and, while some of Brewster’s signature energy is slightly subdued in a video format, the raw recordings still provide a plethora of life and passion. The new recordings will be available on YouTube and on all of Brewster’s social media channels.

“If there is any event put on by The Grand where a poetic component is warranted, there I’ll be. A mixed performance night, there I’ll be. If they need someone to speak on behalf of The Grand in a lyrical way, there I’ll be. Basically, I’m a vocal smoking gun — whenever poetry is needed, I’m there,” he says of his role. —Travis Klemp

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BY THE NUMBERS When COVID-19 took Calgary by storm it immediately became clear that the arts sector would be tested.

We spoke to some local organizations — as well as Calgary Arts Development — to learn about their impact on the city and some specific challenges and triumphs they have experienced during the pandemic.

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million people attended Calgary arts activities in 2019, per Calgary Arts Development (CAD) artists were hired in Calgary in 2019, a 15% increase over 2018, per CAD

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tickets, worth an approximate total of $50,000, were donated back to Calgary Opera for events cancelled due to COVID-19, not including paid tickets transferred to later shows

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We love local and now more than ever supporting local businesses and makers is a vital way to help our province thrive. This year, the Made in Alberta Awards highlight winners and runners-up across 10 product categories including food, drink, craft, fashion and more. You’ll be sure to find something that you’ll love to eat, drink, give or enjoy yourself.

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BLADE FLEX f rom Blade Flex MADE IN EDMONTON

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Joe and Matt Hamill’s Red Shed malts are an unsung hero of Alberta’s craft beer scene and the evolution of agricultural tradition in their family.

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UNIQUE THESE LOCAL PRODUCTS MAY NOT EASILY FIT INTO ANOTHER CATEGORY OF OUR AWARDS, BUT THEY’LL FIT RIGHT INTO YOUR HOME OR LIFESTYLE.

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DIRTY WORK DISHCLOTHS

BY BOLDFACED MADE IN CALGARY

$7 boldfacedgoods.com These compostable cellulose and cotton cloths add fun to cleaning.

Choose from more than 100 designs with cheeky word play on each such as “Clean me up before you go, go” or “Another one wipes the dust” to cheer you up while you clean up. Now you’ve got 99 problems but a cloth ain’t one.

HANDS-FREE TOWEL

BY ONEBERRIE MADE IN PINCHER CREEK

$40 oneberrie.ca The bamboo terry and cotton flannel Oneberrie hands-free towel keeps parents connected to kids and reduces bath time tears.The towel hangs from the parent’s neck and swaddles the child, keeping baby calm and parent dry — making them a necessity for young families of all types.

LUXURY BABY PLAYMAT

BY COCO BEAN MADE IN COCHRANE

$280 coco-bean.ca Coco Bean’s luxury baby playmats come in a range of patterns and are made of a thick foam for babies to lay on. The raised edges allow kids to safely play with the five handmade toys that are included with each order.

UWINEMAKER BY UWINEMAKER MADE IN CALGARY

$170 uwinemaker.com UWinemaker eliminates all of the extra, confusing equipment, heavy lifting and mess involved with traditional home winemaking kits. This all-in-one kit consolidates the wine-making process into a single tank and also speeds up the process, getting your homemade wine on the table faster.

—T.K.

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BEAUTY THESE PRODUCTS COMBINE LOCAL INGREDIENTS AND LOCAL INGENUITY TO BEAUTIFUL EFFECT.

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JACKED SHAMPOO BAR BY JACK59 MADE IN EDMONTON

$18 (other bars, $17 to $20) jack59.ca The sustainable, biodegradable Jacked shampoo bar is infused with caffeine and scented with essential oils like cedarwood and peppermint. Made for men, Jacked is a shampoo, body wash and shave bar allin-one. The company also offers several other bars for a variety of hair types — all pH balanced to align with hair’s needs.

TOOTHPASTE TABLETS

BY CHANGE TOOTHPASTE MADE IN EDMONTON

$5 to $25 changetoothpaste.com Change Toothpaste founders Damien Vince and Mike Medicoff consulted with a dentist to create this safe, effective, waste-reducing product. Packaged in a compostable pouch rather than a landfillbound plastic tube, the tablets work their magic with just a quick bite down and a wet toothbrush.

HYALU RONIC RUBY S E RU M by P u ra Bota ni c a l s MADE IN EDMONTON

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ura Botanicals Hyaluronic Ruby and director Lane Edwards. “The ruby adds Serum has a hidden treasure an energetic mineral infusion that is proinside. It’s not the lightweight tective and increases circulation.

WINNER hyaluronic acid that provides The serum, handcrafted in Pura’s clean a long-lasting moisture lock — tailorbeauty lab in downtown Edmonton, made for Alberta’s dry climate. Nor is it the which opened in 2015, was inspired by rare, naturally sourced gromwell root, which The Wizard of Oz. “It’s my favourite movie,” repairs skin and offers the serum its signature pink Edwards says. “Dorothy uses her ruby slippers to lemonade hue. It’s not even the combination of mul- liberate the oppressed people of Oz, and our whole tifunctional natural botanicals, including restorative brand is about self-empowerment. Now, more than bilberry and soothing cucumber nor the addition of ever, people are taking the time to look after themantioxidant-rich vitamin C — although all of these selves. We’re skincare, but we’re spirit care, too.” ingredients are “gems” in their own right and magic In line with Pura’s focus on sustainability, cuswhen combined. The treasure in the serum is quite tomers can repurpose their rubies into jewellery or literally a jewel — a sustainably sourced ruby placed refill their empty serum bottles at the beauty lab and inside each handblown Italian glass bottle. keep their rubies in place.

“We felt it was really important to immerse the “It’s not just a throwaway product,” Edwards says. ruby in the formula,” says Pura Botanicals founder “It really does keep on giving.”

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SOAP BY FIELD KIT MADE IN CALGARY

$10 fieldkitco.com Field Kit’s soap comes in two formats: a four-ounce half cylinder that is smooth and easy to grip, and a chocolate barsized travel soap that can be snapped off into pieces for easy use and portability.

Beautiful and function in both sizes, the soap comes in a variety of natural scents — think bergamot and ginger and more.

ALL-NATURAL SKIN OILS BY ELLIE BIANCA MADE IN CALGARY

$45 to $90 elliebianca.com Ellie Bianca is passionate about nourishing the skin with sustainable earth-friendly ingredients while also empowering women through ethical sourcing, profit sharing, education and more. The company’s all-natural skin oils reflect these values in a luxurious blend of 12 balanced oils, including shea oil from Africa and vitamin E. —M.B.

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IR ENE RAS ETTI by Irene Rasett i MADE IN CALGARY

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rene Rasetti got her start in fashion during an eight-year stay in Milan, Italy, where she attended the fashion design school L’istituto Marangoni before working at Versace and Gianfranco Ferré as a designer. After returning to Canada, she took a natural dyeing workshop at the Alberta College of Art + Design (now AUArts) that set her on her current course.

“I loved how every piece would come out differently and that there was no real structure to it. It was very organic,” she says. “There was something about the connection between nature and creating with nature that really felt nice to me. I started getting into using flowers and weeds and pigments and incorporating those things into creating colour on cloth that kind of led into making garments again.

There was something that translated there, like that there was beauty in decay and relinquishing control over the result of something being perfect.”

Rasetti launched her eponymous line of naturally dyed garments, which today includes robes, slip- and wrap-dresses, scarves and tops all made of natural-fibre fabrics, in 2015. After her production assistant does the pattern drafting and sewing, Rasetti tackles the one- to four-week process of preparing and dyeing the fabric in her Calgary home studio. She generally uses an eco-printing or bundledyeing technique, incorporating flowers and plant matter largely sourced from her own garden and Calgary florists to bring dreamy shades of pink, orange, purple, grey, brown and more to the garments, as well as leaf and plant prints.

The final result is always one-of-a-kind, producing a piece that is as much art as it is fashion.

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AURUM RING BY B HEER JEWELLERY ORIGINALS MADE IN COCHRANE

Starting at $3,000 bheer.com Bayot Heer’s custom Aurum rings capture the beauty of the prairie landscape. To create these eye-catching bands, Heer alloys the golds, then forges them and finally solders the layers of four to six colours of 18 karat gold — yellow, orange, red, peach, green and white. Customers can further customize with a sprinkling of diamonds.

THE KARMEN JUMPSUIT BY GUS SLOAN MADE IN EDMONTON

B LUF F POCKET BLAZER IN FLORALZ SE RI E S: P RA I RI E ROZ E

by Anneke Forbes and Nat a l i e G e r be r Stu d i o MADE IN CALGARY

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“We respect each other as artists and value the same things in our business: a luxurious quality but also a bit of a sustainable ethos,” says Forbes. “The concept of small, slow business that is intentional and authentic, I think we both live those. And we just connected as artists and as friends.”

Elegant yet modern, the Bluff Pocket Blazer in Floralz Series: Prairie Roze is a high-quality, meticulously crafted garment.

Gerber’s beautiful rose print fabric — a nod to Alberta’s provincial flower — was inspired by connection and place. “The way that I could explore

place was through the things that I can see and the things that are around me. Those things that are natural to our environment and that have been here longer than us,” Gerber says. Gerber starts her prints by hand drawing the image that she then turns into a pattern and layers digitally before silkscreening it by hand using a water-based print system.

Forbes, who is known for her structured winter coats and leather jackets, used the finished fabric to create a made-to-measure silk-lined blazer for her line. Forbes’ attention to detail is particularly on display in eye-catching details like the blazer’s bound buttonholes, covered buttons and inside chest pocket. The blazer style is also offered in at least six additional colours.

Together, the pair have created a striking wardrobe staple that showcases the strength of Alberta’s design talent. —A.W.

$220 gussloan.com Created with input from a company giveaway winner, the Karmen jumpsuit has a vintage-meets-modern vibe with flowy pant legs, coverall-style straps and pockets. Available in a wide range of sizes (XS to 3X), customizable inseam length and sustainable fabric choice — this jumpsuit is destined to be a favourite of many.

LUXURY ROBES BY MONOGRAPH MADE IN CALGARY

Starting at $90 shopmonograph.ca Monograph’s luxury robes capture the sophisticated side of loungewear.

Monograph founder Natasha Mansueti handmakes each robe with moisturewicking lyocell fabric. Available in kneeand floor-length options in 15 colours, they’re equally fitting as a treat for yourself or as gifts for a bridal party.

MALIGNE COAT BY LUMBERJILL APPAREL MADE IN EDMONTON

$365 lumberjillapparel.ca LumberJill Apparel created the Maligne coat to balance style and practicality. The red buffalo flannel plaid coat includes well-developed features like a Sherpa fleece lining, thumbhole cuffs, a three-piece hood and more. LumberJill is passionate about manufacturing locally and the coat gets its name from Jasper’s Maligne Canyon. —A.W.

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Starting at $16 chiteacompany.com Chi’s Tea Company keeps it honest and delicious with its lineup of loose-leaf tea blends. Each blend contains a variety of herbs and spices hand-blended with high-quality tea leaves — no added flavours or fillers included. The Cosmic Spice Chai, the company’s flagship blend, combines black tea with nine spices for a zingy flavour that is delicious served hot or cold.

VILLAGE LOCAL NON-ALCOHOLIC STOUT BY VILLAGE BREWERY MADE IN CALGARY

KOM BUCHA by Tr u e Bü c h Ko mbu c ha MADE IN CALGARY

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Louisa and Conrad Ferrel During peak production months, True WINNER took an extended trip to Büch now makes between 15,000 and China. Conrad lives with a variety of food 20,000 bottles a week. intolerances and allergies and found relief True Büch uses a blend of black and from his symptoms with kombucha, a fermentgreen tea, adds cane sugar and then ferments its ed tea packed with probiotics that has been popular kombucha with the use of a SCOBY (symbiotic culin China for centuries. ture of bacteria and yeast) and finally adds natural When the couple returned home, they couldn’t ingredients to create a variety of flavours. find a local company making kombucha, so they Giving back financially is an important part began making their own. of True Büch’s business model and the company As kombucha became a mainstream drink in partners with eight local organizations including North America, demand for their product grew and Mealshare, Camp fYrefly and The Alice Sanctuary. in just five and a half years True Büch went from “As we grow, we will have more partners and a single farmers’ market stall to being carried by continue to give back a good chunk of our bottom about 550 retailers across Canada. In recent years, line into the communities that have helped us grow. the company has added several employees, and two That’s what we are built on,” says Brooks. —S.S. 32

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$12 for a four-pack of tall boys villagebrewery.com Village Brewery proves that non-alcoholic doesn’t need to mean non-flavourful beer.

The Village Local NonAlcoholic Stout is the second non-alcoholic offering from the beloved local brewery.

Made with Alberta malted barley, this stout has notes of chocolate and roasted coffee, giving beer drinkers a lighter option (it’s just 70 calories) without sacrificing on taste.

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T WO BEAN BREW

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hen it comes to craft spirits, there are plenty of unique products on the market, but figuring out what to actually do with these products

can be tricky.

“If you make a really unique liqueur with some random berry, it might taste delicious, but if no one knows how to use it, they’re probably not going to buy it,” says Nathan Flim, who owns The Fort Distillery in Fort Saskatchewan with his wife Kayla.

Their desire to make a unique product that is still familiar and approachable for consumers is partly what drove the team at The Fort Distillery to create Two Bean Brew coffee liqueur.

“People know what a coffee liqueur is,” says Flim.

“There are a couple of other coffee liqueurs out there and they all sort of taste the same: syrup with a bit of coffee in it. We wanted to make something a little different.”

Two Bean Brew contains no syrups or artificial flavours. Instead, Fort’s head distiller, Julia Le, uses raw ingredients and infuses them into a house-made alcohol. Fort Distillery sources the coffee from Fort Saskatchewan café and roaster Cafe Bench, and chocolate made by Delicacies Valley in Calgary for the liqueur. Le also uses demerara sugar instead of white sugar for a more mellow sweetness and rounds out the liqueur with a hint of vanilla.

When it’s served over ice, Two Bean Brew has a clean coffee flavour reminiscent of an iced coffee. It also mixes beautifully in cocktails and is amazing poured over vanilla ice cream.

“Everybody who tries it loves it,” says Flim. —S.S.

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SOUR CHERRY POMME-PEAR

BY LEKKER CIDER MADE IN CALGARY

$4.50 to $5.50 per can lekkercider.com You won’t find apple flavorants or concentrates in this cider. Instead it’s made from five varieties of fresh-pressed apples sourced from the Pacific Northwest and driven back to Calgary by the husband and wife duo who founded Lekker in 2018. Sour Cherry Pomme-Pear is also blended with Montmorency cherry and pear juices for an off-dry, tart flavour.

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SINGLE MALT WHISKY BATCH 003 BY EAU CLAIRE DISTILLERY

FRUIT ‘N FUNK KOMBUCHA COCKTAIL BY BURWOOD DISTILLERY

MADE IN TURNER VALLEY

$95 eauclairedistillery.ca Eau Claire Distillery became Alberta’s first craft distiller to produce a single malt whisky when this spirit launched in 2017. Made using Albertagrown malted barley, it is placed in new European oak barrels and ex-bourbon barrels and stored for at least three years — a requirement to be called whisky in Canada — giving the spirit a complex flavour with hints of vanilla and caramel and an oaky finish. —S.S.

MADE IN CALGARY

$19.50 for a four-pack burwooddistillery.ca Burwood Distillery teamed up with Happy Belly Kombucha in 2019 to craft a premium canned cocktail. This hard kombucha pairs the spicy botanicals and citrus pop of Burwood Gin with the crisp and tropical Pineapple Hops Kombucha from Happy Belly for a refreshing and naturally sweet sipper.

JAM ROCK BY THE ESTABLISHMENT BREWING COMPANY MADE IN CALGARY

$18.50 for a four-pack establishmentbrewing.ca This refreshing kettle-soured beer takes its name from the blackberry puree added during the fermentation process to give it a jam-like flavour and body. The brewers also add vanilla for a natural sweetness balancing some of the tartness of the beer. It’s easy to see why this is one of the brewery’s bestsellers.

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CRAFT THESE FINELY CRAFTED ITEMS DEMONSTRATE THE CARE AND ATTENTION OF ALBERTA’S ARTISANS. WINNER

BIRDHOUS ES by Home Twe et Ho me MADE IN CALGARY

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alph Giebelhaus took up woodworking in 2017 to fill some free time while he was undergoing cancer treatments.

Shortly after investing in two saws and a compressor, he built his first birdhouse — a simple structure he decorated with stones he collected from his front yard.

“It just came out of the blue, it really did,” says Giebelhaus. “I’ve had people ask me ‘What gave you the incentive?’ And I say, ‘I’m really not sure. I was just so bored at home watching TV.’” The new hobby would have remained just that if his brother hadn’t convinced him to bring the birdhouses to a market in Marda Loop. After reluctantly agreeing, Giebelhaus says he was surprised to sell out of his five birdhouses within an afternoon.

Since then, his process has evolved. Giebelhaus — who is now cancer free — takes hikes throughout southern Alberta, gathering stones, calcified mushrooms, driftwood, cattails and other natural components to give his houses their trademark natural aesthetic. Giebelhaus scorches the plywood base and cedar roof of each birdhouse before decorating them with his foraged finds. He says he doesn’t tend to preplan the look of the exterior design, so each birdhouse turns out entirely one-of-a-kind.

The natural look has proven to be popular. Giebelhaus says customers often take their time finding just the right one for them. But in terms of the ultimate client for any birdhouse, Giebelhaus says feedback informs him that birds quickly gravitate toward the real estate, often moving in just a few days after the houses are put on display. —N.K.

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ARTISAN HANDBAGS

BY THE NOBLE HERD MADE IN CALGARY

$399 to $1,299 thenobleherd.com The Noble Herd turns whole cowhides into eye-catching artisan handbags. The line of small cross-body, canteen cross-body and full-sized handcrafted handbags include Brazilian hairon-hide cowhide, Italian leather and high-quality hardware, culminating in elegant designs full of cowboy charm.

HORSE HAIR RAKU PLATE

BY ARIES EARTH POTTERY MADE IN CAROLINE

$175 to $250 ariesearth.com First fired in an electric kiln, the second firing in the raku kiln gives these plates their name and distinct look — the potter applies horsehair to the red-hot dish, leaving a permanent carbon mark. Once accented with willow or dogwood branches, the decorative plates serve as a custom keepsake or memorial for a beloved equine companion.

NEEDLE FELTING KIT

BY THE FIBRE ARK MADE IN MILLARVILLE

$16 to $32 thefibreark.com Few products can claim to be “made from scratch” quite like The Fibre Ark’s Needle Felting Kit. Designed by artist Bethany Harris and her mother, the kits use wool from Shetland sheep and alpacas raised on their family’s Millarville farm and include everything needed, including step-by-step instructions and tutorials, to ensure even novice needlers can create an adorable sculpture. —N.K.

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FOOD THESE TREATS TELL A TASTY STORY ABOUT ALBERTA’S MAKERS. DUZ U DAT E S by Du zu Date s MADE IN CALGARY

$4 to $19 duzudates.com

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CRAFT CHOCOLATE BARS BY GOLDIE MADE IN CALGARY

$8.50 goldiechocolate.com All seven varieties of Goldie chocolate bars start from carefully selected and ethically sourced cocoa beans, which the company then roasts, cracks and winnows in-house.

Then the Goldie team grinds the beans with other organic ingredients, tempers and molds the chocolate. The result is an all-natural bar that tastes as good as it looks.

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BEYOND BEER GOURMET COOKIES BY CORISE MADE IN CALGARY

$6 to $9 corise.ca CoRise Beyond Beer Gourmet Cookies turn leftovers into a main event by giving the grain used in beer making a second life after brewing.

CoRise partners with Calgary microbreweries to gather and repurpose leftover barley and wheat, dehydrating and milling the spent grains to create a delicious, sustainable and environmentally conscious treat unlike any other.

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uzu Dates’ story starts with founder and CEO Lorena Prakash’s 2012 trip to Dubai, where she first tried gourmet filled dates in a boutique.

Prakash became obsessed with the elegantly presented treat. As the supply she’d brought home to Calgary from her trip ran out, she searched for them locally with no results. So, in 2015 she started Duzu Dates — naming the company after an ancient Mesopotamian god of food and vegetation.

Five years later, Prakash’s passion for dates lives on. Now Duzu’s small team works through an intense process to ensure each date has the potential to win over non-believers.

The Duzu team pits each medjool date by hand then fills it with almonds (Decadent Date; Dream

PURE MAPLE SYRUP

BY UNCLE LEE’S BEES

CARAMUNCHIES BY CARAMUNCHIES

MADE IN CALGARY

MADE IN EDMONTON

$15 facebook.com/uncleleesbees Our province may lack sugar maples but Uncle Lee’s Bees has found a way to produce top notch syrup regardless.

The company’s beekeepers use sap from boxelder maple trees to produce this distinctly Albertan syrup. As far as we can tell, Uncle Lee’s is the only Alberta company making maple syrup commercially, and its production has had to expand year-over-year to meet the growing demand.

$7 to $7.25 caramunchies.com Self-described “professional snacker” Alysia Lok created Caramunchies as an allencompassing craving solution, using homemade salted caramel to bind crunchy Cornflakes into a sweet-and-salty combo. Additional flavours include chocolate and coconut amaretto and chai tea latte (with tea from Edmonton’s The Noble Table). Caramunchies are a step above your average late-night snack.

MACARONS BY OLLIA MACARONS MADE IN CALGARY

Date), candied lemon (Ruby’s Date with Passion) or mixtures including pistachios, lavender, honey and and hemp seeds among other delectable ingredients. Most varieties of Duzu Dates are enrobed in chocolate from Calgary’s Cococo, then decorated with pink Himalayan salts or edible rose petals and finally packaged by hand. The result is a nutritious treat that still satisfies a sweet tooth.

As Duzu Dates continues to grow a following, Prakash says challenging preconceived notions remains a highlight of the job.

“That’s my favourite part — seeing people’s faces light up and almost having them experience dates for the first time, even if they’ve had them before,” says Prakash. “Then I feel like they’ve experienced it like I did when I was in Dubai.” —N.K.

$2 for regular macarons, $8 to $9 for macaron mini cakes byollia.com Ollia Macarons have grown into a Calgary staple through delectable signature flavours and seasonal creations.

Ollia’s mission doesn’t stop with its own macarons and mini cakes — the company’s popular Macaron 101 Baking Class and new Macaron Kits extend its philosophy of creating a parenthèse enchantée (enchanted moment) beyond its own kitchen. —N.K.

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FOOD GLOBAL FLAVOURS AND ELEVATED ESSENTIALS WILL WOW YOU WITH DELECTABLE INTERPRETATIONS OF LOCAL INGREDIENTS.

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BODACIOUS TOMATO KETCHUP BY HONEY BUNNY INC., MADE IN GUY

$8.50 honeybunny.ca Have you heard the buzz about this organic, glutenfree ketchup? It’s made with honey! Bodacious Tomato Ketchup has found a ravenous fanbase — more than 100,000 lbs have been produced since 2008. Its slim packaging makes it easier to fit in the fridge or take on a trip, too.

BUNDNERFLEISCH BY VALBELLA GOURMET FOODS MADE IN CANMORE

D U MPLINGS by Ho ne st Du mpl i ngs MADE IN EDMONTON

$15 per bag honestdumplings.ca

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ay Ma moved from Shanghai to distributor Uproot Food Collective.

Edmonton in 2007 to pursue Honest Dumplings pack a lot into these a law career, but in 2014 pivexceptional little parcels. The minimalist WINNER oted to the food business and packaging and silky-soft wrappers natuco-founded Honest Dumplings with her rally coloured by veggies and spices are tech-exec husband Chris Lerohl. Six years what most people notice first, but it’s when and some major business moves later, the pair you bite into the symphony of flavour and has sold more than a million craveable dumplings. texture inside that the dumplings truly sing. Honest Lerohl says he and Ma knew they struck gold Dumplings offers classic options like the traditional early. “I remember the first customer and the first pork with edamame and shrimp, and more fusion-y time we ever sold something at a farmers’ market — varieties like ginger beef and butter chicken. There’s we were blown away that we sold out of everything.” even a suite of vegan options that rival their meaty The company now has a 7,000-square-foot counterparts in complexity of flavour. manufacturing facility, a team of 18 employees and If you’re making your first Honest Dumplings major distribution in both Alberta and British Copurchase, try a “carnivore” or “herbivore” variety lumbia. It has also merged with South Island Pie Co. pack. Before long you’ll be rooting for the company and is a founding member of gourmet local food to sell a million units more. —C.G.

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$30 per kilogram valbellagourmetfoods.ca European bündnerfleisch has been a top seller at Canmore’s Valbella Gourmet Foods for the last 40 years.

Valbella rubs the meat with a secret spice blend then saltages it for 30 days, smokes it and finally dries it for up to nine months. The resulting treat is like an alpine take on beef jerky, except better.

FRESH RAVIOLI BY PASTA DEL PELLEGRINO MADE IN CALGARY

$5 to $13 pastadelpellegrino.com Italian-Argentinian-Canadian entrepreneur Francisco Gugliotta makes her exquisite fresh pasta by hand using Canadian flour and Alberta cheese. She makes many kinds of pasta, but the fullest expression of her craft is ravioli. Each of the four varieties contain complex flavours.

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LEISURE GET READY TO PLAY STRONGER AND BETTER WITH THESE ALBERTA-MADE ATHLETIC PRODUCTS. STEAK, STOUT AND GRUYÈRE PIE BY PIE JUNKIE MADE IN CALGARY

$9 piejunkie.ca Pie Junkie’s single serving meat pies bring together quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Here, the heft of Canmore Brewing’s stout and the unbelievably buttery pie crust balance with the tender Alberta flank steak and tangy gruyère cheese. A post-meal nap isn’t required, but seconds might be.

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ELEVIIA DOORWAY PULL-UP BAR BY DUONAMIC TECHNOLOGY MADE IN CALGARY

$129 to $156 duonamic.com Duonamic Technology designed the Eleviia doorway pull-up bar to fit into any standard door frame. The compact workout essential can be carried in a backpack or carry-on luggage – making it the perfect travel workout piece that can be taken anywhere. So now if you’re fit enough to do pull ups (or simply aspire to be), you can do them anywhere. —T.K.

HUMMUS BY MOTHER MAY I BAKE MADE IN CALGARY

$7 mothermayibake.com Working by hand with quality ingredients, food blog and dip-making enterprise Mother May I Bake has created a strong, classic hummus that also serves as foundation for bolder concoctions. They’re all great, but make sure to try the baked falafel variety — chickpeas two ways never tasted so good.

BLADE F LE X by Bl a d e f l ex MADE IN EDMONTON

$199 bladeflex.com PAVANE CHEESE BY DANCING GOATS FARM MADE IN ACME

$7 to $10 per 150 grams dancinggoatsfarm.com This goat cheese is light in flavour, firmer than you may expect and a feast for the eyes due to an aging process where ash locks in moisture and adds colour. Named for a processional European dance, it is equal parts old world elegance and contemporary Albertan agriculture. — C.G.

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flex. When his hours of physiotherapy and rehab yielded ladeflex changes the way athletes maintain only temporary results, he wanted another, more their bodies and perform at the highest permanent resolution. level and is changing the posture and WINNER “It felt like I was going to physio and taking one rehabilitation landscape. step forward and two steps back,” says Nolt. “This The posture-training device helps retrain muscle product helps you maintain the progress you make in memory and support postural muscles around the your rehab without having to wait a week to get back to shoulders, neck and back. That’s great for slouchy office the physiotherapist.” workers, but professional athletes have also taken notice.

The Bladeflex looks a bit like a backpack without the pack, Derek Nolt, the owner and operator of Bladeflex, works with the Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton CFL team devel- with two arm straps and a piece that stretches across the shoulder blades to pull the shoulders back and elongate the neck and oping specific training exercises to pair with the Bladeflex. back. It can be worn while at your desk or during exercise and Nolt’s own experience with shoulder injuries and a physicomes in multiple colors. —T.K. cally demanding carpentry career led him to create the Bladeavenuecalgary.com

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DECOR THE WINNER AND RUNNERS-UP IN THIS CATEGORY PROVE THAT INTENT AND PROCESS ARE KEY IN CREATING SOMETHING WORTH LIVING WITH. GU ITAR S TANDS by Natu ra l Co l l e c ti o n MADE IN CALGARY

$549 naturalcollectionstands.com

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he best functional objects are as beautiful as they are useful. That’s the guiding principle behind Natural Collection, a handcrafted instrument stand company based in Calgary.

Operated out of Caleb Blake’s garage, Natural Collection began as a hobby but has grown into a business.

The company produces performing stools, wall hangers and floor stands for guitars and ukuleles.

The guitar stands are made from raw walnut or maple — Blake’s favourite woods — that he cuts, fastens, sands, glues and finishes with oil before he adds a soft, renewable type of cork for protective padding. All told, it takes about 12 hours of labour, or 52 repeats of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird,” to make each stand.

Blake, a guitar player, says the durability and design of Natural Collection’s work sets it apart. Typically mass-produced as a near-afterthought, the average guitar stand is a victim of planned obsolescence and made with no regard for aesthetic pleasure.

Natural Collection’s stands are meant to last a lifetime and Blake’s creations bring out the natural beauty of the wood. The curvature of the stands and the luminous sheen covering the rich grain possess a sensual quality.

“I’ve had a couple people say ‘wow, I never thought a guitar stand could be so sexy.’ That right there hits the nail on the head for me,” says Blake.

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FURCULA DINING TABLE

BY IZM MADE IN EDMONTON

$6,000 to $12,000 izm.ca The Furcula dining table’s shape is inspired by a bird’s breastbone (the Latin word for which gives the table its namesake). A near-imperceptible parabola along the tabletop’s underside invites the eye to take in the table’s entire form rather than get caught on any one element.

BARN WOOD DOORS

BY TWO BIRDS FURNITURE MADE IN OKOTOKS

$400 to $900 twobirdsfurniture.ca Two Birds Furniture dismantles old barns and creates beautiful doors in an array of sizes and styles that can be used for entryways, to divide rooms or even as feature walls. Regardless of the style and customizations chosen, every door comes with a postcard that tells the story of the barn it came from.

SKATEBOARD BOWL

BY ADRIANMARTINUS MADE IN CALGARY

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$200 to $700 adrianmartinus.com Like AdrianMartinus’s ‘R5’ table that made runner-up in last year’s Made in Alberta Awards, this bowl is made from reclaimed skateboards.

Each bowl requires 10 boards and 10 days to craft, and the unique building and laserengraving process means no two have the exact same appearance. —C.G.

OUR D O ORS A RE OPEN Amica Aspen Woods is pleased to announce our doors are once again open to friends, family, and guests. While we have long awaited this day, we have done so with caution and with a priority – always – on the health and safety of our residents and team members. We are now welcoming visitors on an appointment basis and look forward to showing you what life at Amica is all about.

Contact us for more information or to book a visit.

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ince March, many of us have spent more time in our neighbourhoods than ever — sticking close to home in social isolation at first and, as business in the city resumed, not venturing as far as we might normally.

Even at the best of times, with more than 208 neighbourhoods in the city, it’s impossible for anyone to know them all well. Our annual Best Neighbourhoods list is a starting point that we hope makes you look a bit differently at what the city’s neighbourhoods

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offer and gives you a peek beyond the communities you know.

It’s not hard to find a good place to live in Calgary; every neighbourhood in the city has a range of offerings for its residents. A lot of what makes a neighbourhood great is highly personal. Many of us want to live close to family or friends, in the neighbourhood we grew up in, or close to work. Or, we just love the look of a particular home on a particular street or the feeling of a place. All that aside,

B Y D I A N E B O L T A N D K Ä T H E L E M O N I L L U S T R AT I O N B Y M A R I A H E R G U E T A

OUR ANNUAL DATA-DRIVEN LOOK AT THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN CALGARY

this is our data-driven approach to ranking Calgary’s residential neighbourhoods. We use city-wide data from the City of Calgary and other groups for our calculations.

Our annual Best Neighbourhoods survey asks respondents to rank the most important characteristics of a great place to live. This year’s survey closed just as we headed into the pandemic lockdown. Despite that, the characteristics seem more relevant in our current state.

This year, park space and pathway-system access ranked in the top two spots followed by high Walk Score and easy access to grocery stores. Most notable in this year’s results was that proximity to a lot of restaurants dropped significantly for the second year in a row.

Having lots of restaurants was ranked 11th in making a neighbourhood great — just after having lots of trees.

While the top two spots were taken by perennial high scorers Brentwood (number

one last year) and Varsity (number one in 2017), there were also some new appearances in the top 20.

Because Crescent Heights, Sunnyside and Hillhurst all scored so highly and are so close together we focused on that area of the city in our reporting. You’ll also find here our top 20 list and top-ranked neighbourhoods in some of the most important characteristics.

Even more data and reporting is available at AvenueCalgary.com. —K.L.

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TO P 2 0 NEIGHBOURHOODS 1 Brentwood 2 Varsity 3 Crescent Heights 4 Sunnyside 5 Bridgeland/Riverside 6 Dalhousie 7 Hillhurst 8 Bowness 9 Acadia 10 Edgemont 11 Huntington Hills 12 Inglewood 13 Lake Bonavista

TOP 10 NEIGHBOURHOODS BY THE NUMBE R S

14 Riverbend 15 Altadore 16 Dover 17 Eau Claire 18 Signal Hill 19 Thorncliffe 20 Mount Pleasant

B R E N TWO O D Population (2019 Census): 7,267

Density (residents per square kilometre): 2,506 Park access points: 31 Walk Score: 53 Engagement score: 142 Transit Score: 60 Trees per sq.- km: 993

VA R S I TY Population (2019 Census): 12,874

M O ST I MORTA NT CH ARACT E RI S I TI CS 1 High proportion of park space 2 Good access to the pathway system 3 High Walk Score 4 Good access to supermarkets, grocery stores and food markets 5 Strong community engagement 6 Good access to major roads 7 High Transit Score 8 High number of public recreation facilities 9 Close to a retail shopping district 10 Lots of trees

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Density (residents per sq.-km): 1,893 Park access points: 45 Walk Score: 49 Engagement score: 116 Transit Score: 59 Trees per sq.-km: 1,043

C R ES C ENT HEI GHTS Population (2019 Census): 6,620

Density (residents per sq.-km): 4,138 Park access points: 14 Walk Score: 76 Engagement score: 92 Transit Score: 69 Trees per sq.-km: 1,713

S U N N YSI DE Population (2019 Census): 4,230

Density (residents per sq.-km): 4,230

Park access points: 18 Walk Score: 75 Engagement score: 96 Transit Score: 74 Trees per sq.-km: 2,212

BR I DGEL A ND/R I VE RSID E Population (2019 Census): 6,835

Density (residents per sq.-km): 2,278 Park access points: 32 Walk Score: 67 Engagement score: 48 Transit Score: 66 Trees per sq.-km: 1,140

DA L HO USI E Population (2019 Census): 8,940

Density (residents per sq.-km): 2,709 Park access points: 37 Walk Score: 48 Engagement score: 86 Transit Score: 64 Trees per sq.-km: 1,213

HI L L HUR ST Population (2019 Census): 6,558

Density (residents per sq.-km): 3,123 Park access points: 12 Walk Score: 75 Engagement score: 169

HIGHEST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT POINTS

Walk Score measures the walkability of a neighbourhood based on the percentage of daily errands that can be accomplished on foot in the area. Walk Score is a private company based in Seattle, Washington, that provides a complete list of Walk Scores, Transit Scores and Bike Scores for Calgary neighbourhoods on its website.

Community engagement means a lot of different things to a lot of different people and a lot of what it means is subjective. Yet our aim was to create an engagement score based on objective measures available comprehensively for the city’s many neighbourhoods.

One aspect of community engagement that can be measured is neighbours’ opportunities to run into each other. The more neighbours see each other out and about in their community, the more likely it is that they meet and then become involved in their community.

To create our engagement score we collected data on access to libraries, parks, playgrounds, community halls, schools and more. We took into consideration the percentage of dog owners with the thought that the more dog owners there are wandering a community’s streets, the more likely it is neighbours might chat casually with one another.

Our engagement score is definitely a substitute for other qualitative measures of community involvement such as friendly neighbours who are actively involved in helping each other. But we think it’s a pretty good substitute.

1 Beltline 91(tie)

1 Huntington Hills 196

1 Downtown Commercial Core 91 (tie)

2 McKenzie Lake 182

3 Lower Mount Royal 88

3 Lake Bonavista 170

4 Downtown West End 87

4 Hillhurst 169

5 Cliff Bungalow 85

5 Pineridge 163

HIGHEST WALK SCORE Transit Score: 72 Trees per sq.-km: 1,610

BOWNES S Population (2019 Census): 11,150

Density (residents per sq.-km): 1,991 Park access points: 34 Walk Score: 38 Engagement score: 134 Transit Score: 44 Trees per sq.-km: 985

ACA DIA Population (2019 Census): 10,520

Density (residents per sq.-km): 2,697 Park access points: 36 Walk Score: 53 Engagement score: 131 Transit Score: 51 Trees per sq.-km: 1,785

EDG EM ONT Population (2019 Census): 15,395 Density (residents per sq.-km): 2,333 Park access points: 50 Walk Score: 25 Engagement score: 113 Transit Score: 40 Trees per sq.-km: 1,177

MOST TREES 1 Queens Park Village 5,531 trees per sq.-km 2 Eau Claire 4,242 trees per sq.-km 3 Erlton 3,041 trees per sq.-km 4 Garrison Green 2,443 trees per sq.-km 5 Rosedale 2,418 trees per sq.-km avenuecalgary.com

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I N N E R - C I T Y I DY L L THE NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES OF CRESCENT HEIGHTS, SUNNYSIDE AND HILLHURST HAVE EVERYTHING CALGARIANS WANT. ccording to the poet Robert Frost, “good fences make good neighbours.” But the adage doesn’t seem to apply to the communities of Crescent Heights, Sunnyside and Hillhurst — ranked 3rd, 4th and 7th respectively on our 2020 Best Neighbourhoods’ list. These neighbourhoods seem to flow seamlessly one into the next.

These northwest communities are lauded for their proximity to downtown, walkability, arts and culture, abundance of parks and the entertainment, dining and shopping offerings — Kensington Village shopping district, which straddles Sunnyside and Hillhurst, is often mistaken for a neighbourhood all its own.

As some of the oldest communities in Calgary, these neighbourhoods also have a storied and wellestablished feel with towering elm trees and heritage buildings.

Edged by the Bow River to the south, McHugh Bluff to the north and set between Centre Street N. and 10th Street N.W., Sunnyside was settled by homesteaders in the 1880s and incorporated into the city in 1904. Immediately to the west of Sunnyside, Hillhurst was established in 1914 and shares the 10th Street N.W. border, runs north to 16th Avenue and south to the Bow. While Hillhurst and Sunnyside are two separate communities for the purposes of most City of Calgary data collection, they are often seen as one and the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association encompasses both.

Artist and long-time Hillhurst resident Patricia Dawkins sits on the community association’s planning committee. She and her husband moved to a home in Sunnyside in 1974 when Dawkins was 23 years old. They later moved to Hillhurst and have lived in their current home on Memorial Drive for more than 36 years.

“This was the hip place to live. It was where all the artists, art students and hippies lived,” says Dawkins. “We wanted to live there too, because we were all those things.”

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COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS Lola, across from Rotary Park. institution located nearby. The university shares the When people think of Crescent Heights, the campus with SAIT and has two professional gallery first thing that often comes to mind is the mansion spaces, Illingworth Kerr Gallery and Marion Nicoll row along Crescent Road N.W. and McHugh Bluff.

Gallery, and nine student-run exhibition spaces.

Next door, the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium The neighbourhood is perhaps best known for the spectacular vista of the city, mountains and river is home to Alberta Ballet, Calgary Opera, and the that can be seen from the bluff. But Neill says there’s stage for many of the city’s top performances. a diversity of economic backgrounds in Crescent On and around Kensington Road N.W., you’ll find a vibrant shopping and entertainment district. Heights.

“There are apartment buildings and single-family There’s no shortage of yoga, spin and boxing studios homes and townhouses,” says Neill. “Artists and and retail, restaurants, bars and coffee shops — musicians and students live in the community. It’s an Higher Ground, a fair-trade, eco-forward café has engaging mix of people and we’re all connected.” been a mainstay on Kensington Road since 1982.

As in many older neighbourhoods in Calgary, “Everything that you need, you can pretty well get redevelopment is happening. The Tigerstedt Block, a to by walking. There are restaurants, and shopping, and the shoe repair shop and Hillhurst Hardware on small strip of stores along Centre Street between 8th and 9th avenues that’s just a short walk from China10th Street are some of the oldest businesses in the town and the downtown core, is in line for a facelift neighbourhood,” says Dawkins.

Cynthia Mazereeuw, board chair for the Hillhurst with a plan to build multi-family residential and retail properties. It’s currently home and Sunnyside Community Asto an eclectic mix of independent sociation, moved to Sunnyside businesses such as local favourite about four years ago after accepting “EVERYTHING THAT Sought and Found Coffee Roasters. a position with Norfolk Housing YOU NEED, YOU CAN “There’s a cool little eatery Association, a non-profit offering called Tokyo Street Market and the affordable and mixed income housPRETTY WELL GET Tigerstedt Flea Pop Up Market that ing in the area.

TO BY WALKING.” features rotating artists, but the plan “What I love about [this area] PATRICIA DAWKINS is to take it all down and redevelop is that you get people from all it,” says Neill. “I’m just hoping that socioeconomic backgrounds and they put back in the same kind of you get all ages — every point in life cool stores we have right now.” is represented,” says Mazereeuw. “It feels like there’s A common thread that links all three communialways somewhere to find like-minded people.” ties is the level of community engagement. Neill Mazereeuw hits up the Bow River pathway at recently spearheaded the Community Action Team least once a day with her pug, Daisy, and loves the with an aim to get residents engaged and provide area’s abundant green spaces. a platform for them to create their own events and “You get all of the joys of city life but also nature, which is pretty rare,” says Mazereeuw. “Edinborough projects in the community such as curbside concerts and art installations. Neill worked with local artist Park is a hidden gem in Sunnyside and there’s an ice Laurel Dziuba to design an intersection mural near rink there in the winter. You can also cross Peace her home at the junction of 3 Ave. and 1 St. N.E. Bridge and get over to Eau Claire in minutes.”

“We are right by the park and have some famous Crescent Heights shares the 4th Street N.W. border with Sunnyside and stretches to Edmonton Trail neighbourhood dogs, so I sent her some photos and she based the design on them. She drew the design on its eastern edge. North to south, the neighbourout on the pavement, and then we had about 70 lohood stretches from 16th Avenue to the Bow River. cal residents come out and help paint it.”

This area was incorporated as a village in 1908, It’s this kind of community engagement and annexed in 1911 and became a neighbourhood in enthusiasm that blurs the boundaries between 1914. Last year, Crescent Heights Village was designated the City’s newest Business Improvement Area these three neighbourhoods. While many resito help boost local business. dents accept that gentrification and development Sandra Neill, director at large with the Crescent will happen, there is a commitment to proceed Heights Community Association, moved to the with care and consideration so that the signature neighbourhood about seven years ago. She lives with flavour of these communities will thrive for years her son Landen and their miniature Labradoodle, to come. —D.B.

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The Calgary Curling Club formed in 1888, arrived in Sunnyside in 1953 and was rebuilt in 1976 after a fire. The club isn’t sure when it will reopen, but a typical year brings winter classes for ages seven and up. There are several leagues for curlers looking for some friendly competition. More of a spectator?

Hit up the lounge and have a bite to eat — the food gets rave reviews. 720 3 St. N.W., 403-283-8381, calgarycurlingclub.com

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Founded in 2004 by sisters Carolyne McIntyre Jackson and Jodi Willoughby, Crave has since expanded to six locations — four in Calgary and one each in Edmonton and Saskatoon. In addition to serving up classic, gluten-free and vegan cupcakes, the flagship store on Kensington Road also hosts decorating classes, pop up shops and events. 1107 Kensington Rd. N.W., 403-2702728, cravecupcakes.ca

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The Green Line LRT is still years away, but it has already spurred an overhaul of this historic area. Crescent Heights Village is home to some 100 businesses. Parking, art, added trees, plus pedestrian-friendly and traffic-calming measures are just some of the potential plans of the city’s newest BIA. 403-701-7686, crescentheightsvillage.ca avenuecalgary.com

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runch’s whole is greater than the sum of its two parts. Some would even argue that it’s the greatest meal of the week.

This portmanteau feast brings together the sweet-and-savoury best of both worlds and adds unique dishes all its own. Not to mention the flexibility for sleeping in late or the acceptability of imbibing in broad daylight over eggs. Boozy coffee? Mi-

mosa? Check and check.

Mostly a weekend ritual, brunch gives diners good reason to shed the comfort of bed and robes and venture out in any weather for sustenance, caffeine and catching up. Alternatively, many restaurants on this list now offer pickup and delivery.

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Mexican chilaquiles bowl at Blue Star Diner.

THE COUP WHY YOU SHOULD GO You won’t miss the meat

Vegetarians, vegans and omnivores alike can come together at The Coup with no one missing out. Smoked tofu and tempeh, meaty mushrooms and golden-yolked organic eggs make for tasty bases in the creative dishes coming out of the kitchen.

924 17 Ave. S.W., 403-541-1041, thecoup.ca

CHIX EGGSHOP WHY YOU SHOULD GO Breakfast sandwiches and brunchy booze

With a sizable drink menu, Chix Eggshop in the East Village clearly knows brunch means booze. Sangria, bubbles, mimosas and margaritas are all on offer. Half the menu is dedicated to brunch on a bun, so while there are menu items that call for cutlery, you’re better opting for something handheld.

624 6 Ave. S.E., chixeggshop.com

DEANE HOUSE WHY YOU SHOULD GO Impeccable food in a historic house

B LU E S TA R DI N E R WHY YOU SHOULD GO Big breakfasts with Tex-Mex flair

The large menu makes decisions difficult, but you can’t go wrong with any of the Mexicaninspired dishes, from the huevos rancheros to the breakfast burritos. Combine that with a front-and-centre local ingredient focus and the casual, chill vibe and you have a good start to a Saturday or Sunday.

809 1 Ave. N.E., 403-261-9998, bluestardiner.ca

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Like being welcomed into a home, Deane House is warm and inviting with the refined decor matched only by a curated menu of pastries, parfaits and traditional dishes. Look beyond the eggs to find the unexpected: raw oysters and vegetable-centric sides showcasing Alberta produce.

806 9 Ave. S.E., 403-264-0595, deanehouse.com

DINER DELUXE WHY YOU SHOULD GO Comfort food that accommodates

Cast your eye across the menu and just about every place it falls is a dish that the whizzes in the kitchen can make gluten-free. Yes, even the fried chicken, fish and chips and anything else coming out of the deep-fat fryer is safe for celiacs.

804 Edmonton Trail N.E., 403-276-5499; 106 Mahogany Centre S.E., 587-482-9979; dinerdeluxe.com

DONNA MAC WHY YOU SHOULD GO Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options

Donna Mac shines with the kitchen’s deft touch with vegetables and dishes that cater to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets. The restaurant has recently reconceived its brunch offerings to include casual-but-clever dishes in an American diner revival style.

1002 9 St. S.W., 403-719-3622, donnamacyyc.ca Queens Breakfast Cocktails makes brunch worthy of royalty.

GALAXIE DINER WHY YOU SHOULD GO Retro diner flair

It’s a thin strip of a restaurant with barely enough room to accommodate the tiny kitchen, line of tables and seats at the counter, which inevitably means there will be a wait.

But the kitschy vibe, robust dishes and quick service make it worthwhile — not to mention the endless coffee refills while in line.

1413 11 St. S.W., 403-228-0001, galaxiediner.com

QUEENS BRE AKFAS T CO CKTAI L S WHY YOU SHOULD GO Decadent takes on classic dishes

The adage is to eat breakfast like a king, so Queens is a good place to go. With a nod to Europe in terms of cooking technique, ingredients and approaches, this spot offers dishes as rich as the name suggests.

Benedicts, topped with Spanish chorizo or wild boar bacon, perch atop plush croissants, while a house omelette comes with black truffle salsa.

3927 Edmonton Trail, 403-764-0878, queensyyc.com avenuecalgary.com

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YE LLOW DO OR BI STR O WHY YOU SHOULD GO A better buffet in a different way

Buffets are typically rife with disappointment, but the bistro in Hotel Arts serves up a version that shouldn’t be bypassed. The offers are always evolving, but expect to see egg-based dishes, fruit and fresh pastries that reflect the season. At press time, Yellow Door was offering a new “tabletop buffet” similar to a prix-fixe experience with four courses, juice and coffee, plus a-la-carte options like the famed sourdough pancakes.

119 12 Ave. S.W., 403-206-9585, yellowdoorbistro.ca

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A historic gabled house tucked along the edge of Fish Creek Park offers sweeping views of nature, but the plates coming from the kitchen will have you focused on the table. It’s not the usual fare, but rather expect to be pleasantly surprised by menu items like an asparagus-and-prosciutto plate, meaty mushrooms on rich brioche and a potato dish prized for being cooked in duck fat.

For those who prefer the sweeter side of the brunch equation, Monki has your back. Waffles come with fruit and a shot of melted chocolate, the pancakes echo of the campfire favourite, s’mores. If that isn’t enough to tempt the sweet tooth, you can opt for a breakfast fondue with your choice of dip, from dark and white chocolate to matcha, Earl Grey or pink.

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1301 10 Ave. S.W., 587-352-7131; 1420 9 Ave. S.E., 403-453-3171; monkibistro.ca

OEB WHY YOU SHOULD GO Breakfast poutines

It’s a short name for a restaurant with a long menu, so the hardest part should be choosing what to order.

But with almost a dozen versions of breakfast poutine, it’s more a question of which dish with duck-fat fried potatoes, cheese curds and brown butter hollandaise looks best. From cold-smoked salmon to beef short ribs or bison chili, the pickings are anything but slim.

825 1 Ave. N.E., 403-278-3447; 110, 222 5 Ave. S.W., 587-352-3447; 2207 4 St. S.W., 587-356-6323; eatoeb.com

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TEN FOOT HENRY WHY YOU SHOULD GO Brunch served family style

Deciding between a sweet or savoury entree is one of the great brunch conundrums. As delicious as syrup is, who can commit to a whole homogenous stack of pancakes? At this hip hotspot, you don’t have to. Come with a group, order a variety of plates and embrace your culinary commitment phobia.

1209 1 St. S.W., 403-475-5537, tenfoothenry.com

NATIVE TONGUES WHY YOU SHOULD GO Tacos for breakfast

Any time is a good time for a taco and all of this taqueria’s traditional types are on offer for weekend mornings. If that feels a step too far, opt for any of the traditional Mexican breakfast options, like chilaquiles or huevos al horno.

Either way, those spicy salsas are sure to perk you up.

235 12 Ave. S.W., 403-263-94444, nativetongues.ca

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RIVER CAFÉ WHY YOU SHOULD GO Perfect patio

With a magical setting on Prince’s Island Park, River Café offers brunch with a side of escapism. When the weather warms, a spot on the patio is a must for enjoying eggs, housemade bread, Okanagan fruit and meat and vegetables from local producers. With the nearby river and green canopy above, it’s like dining at a mountain resort just a stone’s throw from downtown.

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S I DE WAL K CI T I Z E N WHY YOU SHOULD GO Shareable plates with Middle Eastern flavour

Offering veg-centric dishes rooted in Middle Eastern culinary traditions and flavours, it’s wise to brunch at the warm and welcoming restaurant in Central Memorial Park with those open to sharing. Past highlights from the menu include bright citrus salad spiked with mint and an earthy lentil stew redolent with spices — the advantage here is a chance to widely explore the oft-changing menu.

340 13 Ave. S.W., 403-263-2999, sidewalkcitizenbakery.com

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ALPINE EXCURSIONS Find your mountain calling in the Alberta Rockies with one of these classic fall adventures.

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There’s a reason packed parking lots are no rare site in Lake Louise.

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RIVER SURFING

K A N A NAS K I S R I V E R PETER LOUGHEED PROVINCIAL PARK

The Kananaskis River is home to one of North America’s premier river-surfing spots — Surf Anywhere’s man-made Mountain Wave. While definitely not recommended for beginners (Calgary’s 10th Street Bridge is a great place to conquer fundamentals), experienced surfers can take advantage of The Mountain Wave’s alpine flow adjacent to the Barrier Lake Visitor Information Centre.

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J O HN S TO N CANYON BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Johnston Canyon’s mellow grade makes it a perfect trail to explore with the kids in tow, offering waterfall views from catwalks at the lower and upper falls. From the upper falls, continue another 3.1 kilometres to the Ink Pots — seven bubbling mineral springs in a meadow bordered by mountains. Note that Bow Valley Parkway is currently closed to cars except for those with confirmed reservations at the Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows, so you’ll need to walk, bike or book to get to the canyon trailhead.

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P O CAT ERRA RIDGE KANASKIS COUNTRY

A hike at Pocaterra Ridge delivers a view that’s well worth the burn. Departing from Pocaterra Ridge parking lot, the ascent is made more beautiful in the fall as the larch trees along the trail turn brilliant yellow.

This hike is no secret, so head out early or midweek to avoid traffic on the trail.

Leashed dogs are allowed here.

BIKING

RO C KY MO U N TAI N LEGACY T R AI L CANMORE TO BANFF

More than 26 km of paved pathway connects Banff and Canmore on the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail. The trail runs from Canmore’s Travel Alberta Visitor Centre to the Bow Valley Parkway with rolling terrain, making it a demanding enough ride to break a sweat, but manageable enough to bring the kids along.

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nearby. Now building in the development’s second phase, Enclave at the Hamptons is continuing to add new value to the surrounding community 30 years after the Hamptons itself was first developed.

Another example of a rounded, best-of-both-worlds approach is The Parks of Harvest Hills. This north Calgary development by Cedarglen Homes combines the benefits of an esteemed area with the perks of a brand-new build.

Containing ample walkable parks, green spaces and an extensive path network, the community nestled within Harvest Hills is just a stone’s throw from amenities at the Country Hills Town Centre as well as major roadways like Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail.

Cedarglen marketing coordinator Janelle Twomey says the development was built with the intention of adding to the area in a meaningful way.

“We worked really closely with the City of Calgary, as well as existing residents in the area, to make sure that we were bringing something of value to all of the surrounding communities,” says Twomey, noting the construction

THE PARKS AND GREEN SPACES WITHIN THE PARKS OF HARVEST HILLS DEVELOPMENT INSPIRE FUN AND PLAY FOR FAMILIES IN THE AREA.

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of Harmony Park as one of the inspiring initiatives by Cedarglen. “Even though it’s a new community, we’re building a lot of amenities that the existing homeowners and the nearby communities can use.”

Boasting access to outdoor recreation features like tennis courts and

playgrounds in Harvest Hills Park and Harmony Park, plus builds that accommodate prospects of aging-inplace and sharing space with multiple generations of family, The Parks of Harvest Hills is a forward-looking endeavour that can be enjoyed to its full potential today.

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MAHOGANY

Fostering Community REGARDLESS OF WHERE homebuyers decide to settle, finding ways to make a community feel like home is of the utmost importance. While the warmth of true community can’t be faked, it can be fostered by bringing together diverse residents in a location that is purpose-built

LOCATED WITHIN MAHOGANY, WESTMAN VILLAGE IS A RESORT-STYLE, LAKEFRONT COMMUNITY THAT INSPIRES ACTIVE AND ENGAGED LIVING.

to feel fresh and exciting without sacrificing comfort.

Now an integral part of Calgary’s growing south, Mahogany shows how a new neighbourhood can quickly

become an established and welcoming environment through hosting some of the city’s premier retail and dining experiences while also making efforts to enhance community throughout.

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Largely contributing to its growing reputation is Westman Village on Lake Mahogany — a resort-style community from Jayman Homes built to accommodate residents in five distinctive lifestyle complexes, along with high-level local retailers and restaurants.

Options include flexible rentals at the Lyric lifestyle complex, lakefront options at Calligraphy, luxury condos at Reflection, 55+ active living within Odyssey, and independent senior living at the Journey Club. The range reflects a desire to create a diverse community where interaction is encouraged between residents.

“We saw an opportunity to do something really special,” says Wallace Chow, executive vice president in charge of Jayman’s multifamily division. “We feel it’s very important for people to connect with each other through the generations and understand what makes a community.”

Along with connection, Jayman aimed to bring the appeals of inner-city living to the suburbs while maintaining a sense of security. Westman Village has welcomed residents along with visitors from surrounding neighbourhoods to stop in for a latte at Analog Coffee, stroll the boardwalk along Calgary’s largest manmade lake or enjoy a steak dinner at the acclaimed Chairman’s Steakhouse.

The ambitious development is now nearing completion, with the last phase set to open this November. Now more than a decade past its launch, Mahogany has earned a reputation as an established, vibrant community, thanks in large part to Jayman’s approach at Westman Village.

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EXCEL’S STREAMLINED HOME-PURCHASING SERVICES BRING PEACE OF MIND TO BUYERS AND HELP ENSURE THEY FIND A HOME THAT FITS THEIR NEEDS PERFECTLY.

ALONG WITH THE changes to Calgary’s landscape, innovation around purchasing a home is also burgeoning within the city.

Excel Homes has worked over recent years to streamline home purchasing, doing away with complexities like navigating unclear pricing, mortgages, legal fees and moving-in dilemmas — and, in the process, tailoring the experience to fit buyers’ needs.

“Some people are simply just overwhelmed by the entire process,” says Excel Homes’ marketing manager Kristina Plank. “We’re here to guide, we’re here to help and we’re here to make it the best experience possible.”

Excel has rolled out a variety of initiatives to “simplify your journey home,” including online price transparency, which allows potential buyers to choose a lot and model, customize the floorplan and get a price quoted online. In addition, Excel has partnered with digital mortgage broker Ownest Financial for fast approval, Boyce Law to cover legal fees (not including disbursements), professional designers to help decorate through pre-selected interior packages and move-in concierge Virtuo to coordinate everything from transferring utilities to getting moving boxes.

Through available lots, which perfectly fit their revamped line of laned homes in Carington, Mahogany, Livingstone and more, Excel’s efforts in innovating the homebuying process makes finding your place in an emerging community a streamlined, made-to-fit experience.

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BY JENNIFER FRIESEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY JARED SYCH

ST RENGTHENING T HEIR ROOTS With the sharp eye of I Design it Interiors, Norma-Jean and Doug Risdon’s Strathmore home has been stylishly renovated to allow the couple to

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age in place and stay in the town they call home.

rom the massive living room windows overlooking wetlands behind their home, Norma-Jean and Doug Risdon often catch glimpses of deer, geese and sandhill cranes exploring the waters.

Just outside the front doors, Norma Jean recalls how the old railway would have run straight through their driveway to the Strathmore train station. She laughs, explaining how everyone used to come to town on Saturday nights and the kids would watch the train roll through.

Strathmore has always been home to the third-generation farmers, and they plan to keep it that way.

“Home is kind of where your heart is,” says Norma-Jean.

“And our home is in Strathmore, so we’re not going anywhere.”

With Norma-Jean turning 68 this year, and Doug 79, the couple converted their home to ensure it remains safe and comfortable as they age. In January 2019, Norma-Jean reached out to Deborah Cockx, owner of the Strathmore-based design firm, I Design it Interiors, and they began work in May of that year.

“We want to stay in this house in a way that is very userfriendly as we age,” says Norma-Jean. “I’ve seen some of the transformations that Deborah has been able to make, and I wanted to use local people that I felt I could put my complete trust in.”

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THIS PAGE The main-floor kitchen of the Risdon home was completely renovated for aging-in-place, leaving 60-inch turnaround spaces for wheelchairs and added frontfacing appliance controls for ease of usage.

OPPOSITE, FROM TOP Maintaining a sense of country living was important to the Risdons, so I Design it Interiors ensured that furniture never blocked views of the backyard wetlands.

Norma-Jean, 68, and Doug Risdon, 79, started a renovation in their Strathmore home last spring. Their new, open entrance is full of light and open space to ensure accessibility as they age.

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he renovation required moving a wall, adding windows, and completely overhauling the kitchen and bathroom in order to allow space for the

changes needed.

“This renovation was looking at right now as well as the future,” says Cockx. “We spent weeks researching details … We spoke to different resources for safety and getting the right information to get the construction right.”

Adding light was a major factor to mitigate the possibility of vision loss, so Cockx’s team expanded and added windows throughout the main level, as well as LED lighting and box-lit cupboards. They even selected reflective paint colours.

Cockx planned the kitchen meticulously to allow space for wheelchair turnaround points and appliance access. Behind the French doors to the pantry, an automatic light turns on and the Lazy Susan unfolds with the door.

With the possibility of needing wheelchairs or a caregiver, Cockx designed the bathroom with added light, a seat, an adjustable hand-wand and other accessibility features.

The shower door swings both in and out with thermostatically controlled taps on its exterior.

“Bathing can be a very difficult task for seniors, either on their own or with assistance,” says Cockx. “By having the controls outside the shower, you can go in when it’s the perfect temperature.”

As a long-time collector of antiques, Norma-Jean had an assembly of character decor items to use in the design.

The home was designed to reflect the couple’s history, blending traditional styles with modern textiles. Ceilings and walls feature shiplap boards as a stylish callback to the Risdons’ farm life, and flashes of blue and yellow keep the space alive.

“There’s herringbone tile in the front entryway that looks like old barn board,” says Norma-Jean. “I was just in awe when we walked in the house and saw it done for the first time. I wanted a look that was going to look good in 10 to 15 years, and Deborah was able to make that happen.”

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“ T H I S R E N O VAT I O N WA S L O O K I N G AT R I G H T NOW AS WELL AS THE FUTURE.” DEBORAH COCKX, I DESIGN IT INTERIORS

FROM TOP To maintain a traditional style, designer Deborah Cockx kept the majority of the Risdons’ furniture — including Norma-Jean’s father’s oak dining table — while adding bolder textiles.

The bedroom and ensuite bathroom were methodically designed with added space and light to accommodate for the possibility of having a caregiver or moving a wheelchair into the shower.

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HOW TO BALANCE MODERN AND TRADITIONAL STYLES When designing for the Risdons, Deborah Cockx melded their traditional styles and antique furniture with chic, modern textiles to create rooms that weren’t too masculine or too feminine.

Here’s a few tips from her on how to get this look yourself.

LET A LITTLE LIGHT IN “We opened walls, added windows and skylights and used a neutral colour palette for our walls because we wanted a space that felt bright, but still warm and inviting.”

FOLLOW THE 80/20 RULE “We had 80 per cent of the design materials be traditional and 20 per cent were modern. We applied the same rule with colour. Norma Jean’s go-to color is blue so you will find it in every room, making the space feel balanced and cohesive.”

MIX IT UP “It’s important to avoid sets of furniture. It’s much more interesting and pleasing to the eye to have a mix of furniture and styles. In this design, it was about mixing old with new by adding texture and organic elements with shiplap, wood floors, natural stone, forged iron and brass elements. We also paired an antique table with modern chairs with a bold pattern, and Mission-style recliners with rattan wing backs chairs.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Using bold textiles and the colour blue as a unifying element for the design, the powder room is complete with a bold blue flower-print wallpaper.

Complete with her antique roll-top desk and her father’s lawyer bookcases, the newly designed and organized study is Norma-Jean’s favourite room in the house.

This design connects interior and exterior by mixing natural textures and organic elements. Use of natural stone and forged iron blends the elements together.

To prepare for aging eyes, NormaJean said she “wanted light in every corner.” By using white, reflective paint and adding windows, the previously dark hallways became easy to navigate.

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SOURCE Interior design by I Design it Interiors, 403-934-0719, idesignitinteriors.ca Kitchen cabinets custom from West Side Finishing, E, 202 Canal Court, Strathmore, 403-934-0523, westsidefinishing.ca Black leathered countertops from Laporte Surfaces, 9, 7635 44 St. S.E., 403-225-0488, laportesurfaces.com Island quartz is Cambria from FloForm Countertops, 1605 32 Ave. N.E., 403-291-1155, floform.com Herringbone marble backsplash from Universal Slate International, 3821 9 St. S.E., 403-287-7763, universalslate.com Cabinet pulls from Restoration Hardware, Southcentre Mall, 403-271-2122, restorationhardware.com Range hood by Hammersmith Custom Metal Crafting, 4, 4357 14 St. N.E., 403-230-9348, hammersmithcustommetal.com Island light from Robinson Lighting and Bath, 4120 Blackfoot Tr. S.E., 403-245-8637, robinsonco.ca Bar stools from Home Evolution, 7133 11 St. S.E., 403-7684427, home-evolution.com.

Candles, vases, eucalyptus and console table from Pottery Barn, CF Chinook Centre, 403-259-2100, potterybarn.ca Entryway mirror from Crate and Barrel, Southcentre Mall, 403278-7020, crateandbarrel.ca Wall clock from Cartwright Lighting & Furniture, 7301 11 St. S.E., 403-270-8508, cartwrightlighting.ca Dining room hutch from Cricklewood Interiors, 6626 Centre St. S., 403-258-0050, cricklewoodinteriors.com Dining chairs and side chairs from Home Evolution Chandelier from Restoration Hardware Living room area rug from Pottery Barn Mission-style chairs from La-Z-Boy, 7300 11 St. S.E., 403-2591000, la-z-boy.ca Throw and accent pillows from Potter Barn Vases from Crate and Barrel Powder room wallpaper is Black Edition Ruva - Ink from Stewart Drummond Studios (now closed) Wicker accessories from Pottery Barn Vases from Silk Plant Warehouse, 6108 Centre St. S., 403252-8282, silkplantwarehouse.ca Marble floor tile from Tierra Sole Ceramic Tile, 4000 106 Ave. S.E., 403-259-3467, tierrasol.ca Bed from Cricklewood Interiors, bedding from Pottery Barn and accent pillows from Bondars, 6999 11 St. S.E., 403-253-8200, bondars.com Night tables from Ashley HomeStore, three Calgary locations, ashleyhomestore.ca Table lamps from Structube, numerous Calgary locations, structube.com Ensuite glass doors from Cascade Glass, 515 42 Ave. S.E., 403-243-8510, cascadeglass.ca Foyer chandelier from Cartwright Lighting & Furniture. Window

by Tim’s Glass, 145 Orchard Park Rd., Strathmore, 403-9345804, timsglass.ca Fireplace from Costco, multiple Calgary locations, costco.ca Wallpaper from Stewart Drummond Studios (now closed)

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WORK OF ART

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Akin, 2019 ARTIST

C U R AT E D B Y K AT H E R I N E Y L I T A L O

Fluke with assistance from Five8 and Fléo.

MEDIA

Aerosol and bucket paint on brick.

SIZE

75 feet high by 60 feet wide.

LOCATION

1039 17 Ave. S.W. (west-facing wall).

NOTE

One of 16 murals commissioned for the 2019 Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) Festival.

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ragments of diverse young faces intermingle in a column of light within swirling ribbons of colour in this eight-storey-high street mural. They coalesce into a radiant triple portrait with a message for our times. Akin is a refreshing work of urban art with an intelligent dose of spatial complexity and social engagement, wrapped up with remarkable craftsmanship.

Consider each figure’s gaze and gesture to unravel how Montreal artist, Fluke, cleverly unifies them as a composite character and a metaphor for interconnection. The blue backpacker looks up. The central woman faces you head-on as she reaches for her hoodie. The woman in green glances sideways. Their combined perspectives fuse the past, present and future. Spatial relationships shift. Your eye makes connections that join the characters. A ribbon’s edge suggests an eyebrow; the hand 82

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that tugs the hoodie might belong to either of the women; the blue fellow’s hand could be one of their shoulders; the nebula behind the green woman doubles as her flowing Afro.

Born to Polish immigrants in Montreal, Fluke’s first language was neither English nor French. When teens introduced him to graffiti at age 9, he quickly grasped the power to communicate across cultures visually. He’s the kind of artist who learns by observing and doing — and thinking. He saw the potential of building a fair and honest business, and founded Ashop Productions, a custom street-art workshop and artist-representation agency for urban artists that has earned international acclaim during the last decade. Fluke slowed his own artistic production down as he put energy into the business but powered up his game in 2017 when he created a tribute mural for his friend, the late hip-hop musician Paul Frappier, a.k.a. Bad News Brown.

Fluke’s imagery and techniques have roots in graffiti, but his approach is about community building. In the nineties, he learned to manage colour when the range of paints in the local hardware store was limited to five basic colours. Now, he optimizes monochrome to achieve photographic effects.

Spray-painting freehand one compartment at a time with a section of the pre-planned design in hand, Fluke achieved meticulous detail and tonal consistency while harnessed on a mechanical lift that took him 85 feet in the air. With the support of the crew who accompanied him, Five8 and Fléo, he accomplished the colossal mural in 15 days.

There’s a long line of art — from spraypainted stencilled hands in prehistoric caves to contemporary graffiti — that carries two essential messages: “I am here,” and “The moment is now.” In this mural, Fluke adds, “We are in this together.”

PHOTOGRAPH BY ASHOP PRODUCTIONS

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