Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The ultimate insider's guide to Calgary Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide Appeals to both the local market (more than 1.3 million people call Calgary home) and the tourist market (nearly 7 million people visit Calgary every year ) Fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographs Pay homage to the city that birthed a wrestling dynasty. Search for sidewalk stamps and manhole covers. Eat prairie oysters (that's code for cow balls). Learn all about a flamboyant madam named Diamond Dolly. Fish - or surf- on a downtown river. Find a poem about a frog in a university stairwell. Listen for the carillon bells at lunch. Spot goats doing weed control in public parks. Discover these and many more hidden gems as the birthplace of ginger beef and the Caesar cocktail reveals to you why it's so much more than just home to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. 111 Places in Calgary That You Must Not Miss reveals to Calgarians and visitors alike the city's most interesting people, places and stories, some lurking off the beaten path and others hiding in plain sight. Join author Jennifer Bain as she takes you on a quirk-filled journey through the city that invites you to 'Be Part of the Energy'.