CALGARY GREAT DATE ITINERARY
It's a beautiful day and you're looking to impress your beautiful date. But with so many places to explore in the Calgary region, it can be tough narrowing down to an itinerary that will make your sweetie swoon.
A sure-fire winning start to the day begins with a delicious steaming latte at Caffe Beano before exploring the many galleries and installations that make up the 4th Street Art Walk. Afterwards you'll be hard-pressed not to detour along 17th Avenue, where you'll find some of Calgary's hippest stores, including Gravity Pope, Megatunes and Purr.
If you're feeling a bit peckish, stop for lunch at Kyoto 17, where the menu features reasonably priced sushi and Japanese food or Brava Bistro, which serves up some of the city's most scrumptious meals.
If you want to ride love's natural high, think about booking a balloon tour. Rainbow Balloons Ltd offers scenic flights over Calgary and the surrounding area - if it's in your budget spring for the Sweetheart rate and enjoy a ride reserved for two - followed by a traditional champagne brunch. Allow four hours for this unforgettable aerial adventure.
For a more down-to-earth summer getaway pick up a raft at Mountain Equipment Co-op and embark on a lazy afternoon float down the Bow River. Start your river adventure at Bowness Park and spend a couple of hours relaxing and enjoying the river's natural beauty as you drift towards Prince's Island Park in the City's core. Pack a change of clothes before you depart and stay on the island for dinner at the River Café, one of Calgary's top spots for dining or venture into the city to Capo or Teatro, which should not disappoint.
As the sun sets on your perfect day, watch it disappear from the observation deck at the Calgary Tower before hitting 17th Ave for a nightcap at Ming or stop by the Kensington Wine Market for a bottle of your favorite libation, grab a blanket and watch the sunset at Nose Hill Park - voted as Calgary's Best Public Place To 'Do It'. Do whatever is up to you.
-- Cori Ferguson
