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Weekly Goose 122
Good morning!
Did you know? The Calgary Stampede is home to the world’s largest rodeo and one of the largest music festivals in Canada. It also brings in over one million visitors every year and more than 100,000 people per day!
Speaking of festivals, another one of our favourite festivals in Calgary is the Calgary Folk Music Festival, which is held in late July in beautiful Prince’s Island Park. As you’ll notice below, there are still two more days to nab early-bird pricing!
But without further ado, enjoy the 122nd edition of the Weekly Goose, which features videos about Vancouver restaurants, the best free things to do in Vancouver, a travel guide to Calgary, and More!
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Travel Videos
In our latest video, we showcase five of the best restaurants in Vancouver for all budgets, including one of their latest fine-dining spots, a cheap and quick breakfast place, one of their most iconic restaurants, and more!
Sponsor Spotlight
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The Calgary Folk Music Festival returns to Prince’s Island Park from July 27-30. The festival is an unforgettable weekend with 70 groundbreaking musical icons, food trucks and artisans, all-site licensing and a family fun zone. Featuring diverse genres of folk, americana, blues, alternative rock, hip-hop, jazz and more — there’s a sound for every ear, every year, big or small. Plus, kids 12 and under get in for free!
Early bird tickets are soaring away soon. Get your tickets by June 9 and save big! Head to calgaryfolkfest.com to learn more.
Travel Guides
Our latest travel guide dives into the best free things to do in Vancouver whereas our Calgary travel guide will help you figure out what to do in YYC this summer…
Beaver Bites
Travel news in Canada.
We’ve travelled all over the world and although shocking, it doesn’t really surprise us that the Canadian government has issued a US travel advisory that warns of the growing risk of mass shootings.
Speaking of being shocked, we’re very surprised that Vancouver’s Wreck Beach is not on this list of the best nude beaches in the world. However, Canada did make the cut thanks to the Toronto Islands.
Speaking of listicles, these are supposedly the best botanical gardens in the world. We’re pretty sure some amazing Canadian gardens got overlooked, but one didn’t - The Montreal Botanical Gardens.
Wait, another listicle? You got it! We love exploring the world as much as we love exploring Canada, so if budget is no issue, here are 15 amazing not-budget-friendly eco hotels from around the world. If you want to stay in Canada, Newfoundland’s Fogo Island Inn made the list as well.
We’re quite used to forest fires in Alberta and BC but now Nova Scotia is also home to an out-of-control wildfire. It’s now the largest in the province’s history and is still burning out of control. If you happen to be travelling to Nova Scotia, you may want to change your plans depending on where you’re going. On the bright side, Canada is a world leader in wildfire management, so let’s hope it ends soon.
Move over Montreal and Vancouver - Calgary is getting much more bike-friendly. Calgarians will now have a chance to make their daily commute easier and test e-bikes at two major CTrain stations. Riders will have access to a total of 60 e-bikes and will be able to ride free for the first 10 minutes of their journey once every day.
Photo of the Week
Looking down at Jasper National Park, Alberta.