Pulse
What Calgary is talking about — straight from social feeds.
Reddit · 858 posts
All Reddit →A new playground called The Lookout just landed in Sky Ranch in Cochrane and they're looking for 100 kids to test it out. If you're in the area with little ones, could be worth checking.
Jeromy walked the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada in 2022 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary — 4,300 km in 172 days (way longer than the marathon-a-day plan). He's screening the documentary next month and donating proceeds to the charity.
Calgary tech is on a run. The sector has been posting North America's fastest growth for three years and counting — way ahead of the usual suspects like Vancouver and Toronto.
Word spreading that the Subway franchisee next to Mugs Pub on the Red Mile takes worker tips when you pay by debit or credit — staff confirmed it. That's rough; if you're tipping there, heads up.
Accident involving a pedestrian at Elbow Dr and Riverdale Ave SW — northbound lane is backed up with at least one lane closed. There's also a stalled vehicle south of the scene. Hope everyone's okay.
Westbound Stoney Trail just before the bridge is a mess right now — vehicle flipped on its side, EMS on scene, one lane open. Traffic's backing up bad; if you're heading that way, find another route.
YouTube · 10 posts
All YouTube →The Inglewood Night Market is live right now with local vendors, food stalls, shopping, music, and people soaking up a Calgary summer evening. Streets are packed and the vibe is unreal.
Calgary Chinatown Street Festival is live right now with traditional performances, colorful decorations, vendors, and incredible food. Someone just posted a full 4K walking tour of the whole vibe.
Carifest 2026 brought the full Caribbean energy to Calgary this weekend — colorful costumes, live music, dancing, food vendors, and massive crowd celebrating the city's vibrant Caribbean culture. The festival captured the kind of summer vibe that makes YYC's cultural calendar special.
A real estate guy posted a video breaking down which Calgary homes are basically unmortgageable now — certain older builds, specific locations, financing nightmares. Worth watching if you're thinking about buying.
Downtown Calgary was absolutely packed Wednesday night—outdoor patios full, people everywhere, the whole entertainment district buzzing. Summer nights hit different when the weather cooperates.
Calgary AfricFest is on right now — live performances, music, dancing, cultural displays, local vendors and food celebrating African culture. walk through and catch the energy of one of Calgary's vibrant summer festivals.
