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Calgary is full of great bars of all different types and provides a number of excellent choices. Here are the coolest bars you can visit in Calgary.

Milk Tiger Lounge

Many have said this hole-in-the-wall is similar to a New York City type of bar. It's a bit narrow and small, but once you get to a table, it's worth it. Milk Tiger Lounge provides an extensive cocktail list with plenty of great features.

The menu is full of excellent choices and this is a great place for music, as well. The lounge is open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Vin Room West

Located on the west end of town is the Vin Room West. It's perfect for wine and tapas for something lighter to eat. They have a large bar with wine dispensers and over 100 wines

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There is nothing wrong with wanting to go inside of a dining establishment and enjoying a nice meal with your family and friends. Sometimes, however, it is nice to go outside and enjoy a meal while soaking up the sun. Fortunately, there are lots of great places to enjoy a delicious meal on a patio in Calgary.

Original Joe's

Original Joe's is a casual restaurant that features what most would consider to be a traditional American style cuisine. It is a great choice if you are looking to soak up the sun with some friends while you enjoy some American food.

Merchants Restaurant & Bar

Merchants Restaurant & Bar is a newer addition to the more than 130 shops and places to dine in this vibrant district. Craft beers, hand-rolled pizza, and a

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The Best Ice Cream in CalgaryWhether you love to drink a milkshake or you prefer to indulge with a sundae or ice cream cone, there's an ice cream parlor for you in Calgary. Many excellent ice cream shops provide exactly what you're after. Here are the top places to help you fulfill your cravings.

Village Ice Cream

If you indulge with a sweet and cold treat, Village Ice Cream is one of the top choices in the city. They provide ten excellent flavors including Toasted Coconut, Maple Pecan, Huckleberry, Cardamom, Guide's Mint, Salted Caramel, Strawberry, Phil & Sebastian Coffee, Chocolate and Village Vanilla Bean. They also carry seasonal flavors.

Made by Marcus Ice Cream

For a truly local treat, Calgary residents and visitors head to Made by Marcus Ice Cream. This ice

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Healthy Restaurants in CalgaryThese days more and more people are becoming conscious of the foods they eat. The problem is sometimes it can be very difficult to find healthy options when dining out. The good news is several restaurants in the Calgary area cater to the healthy conscious diner. Here are a few healthy dining out options for you to try.

Blink

Blink is a very sophisticated and sleek restaurant. It is housed in a historic building and looks like many of the other upscale restaurants in the area. Their seasonal menu includes healthy options such as braised green cabbage and roast Arctic char. The food here is always prepared with top notch ingredients.

Veg-In YYC

Noticing that there were not as many options for plant-based meals in Calgary, the owners at

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What to Know About Thai Cuisine in Calgary - Image Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/oksidor/5762718050The culture is rich in Calgary, as they offer a variety of restaurants to satisfy anything that you may be craving. Among all the eateries that are offered, Calgary has three amazing Thai restaurants that were voted 2014 Best Thai Restaurants. Here is what makes each one of them stand out among the rest.

White Elephant

White Elephant gives a straightforward approach to preparing their cuisines. Although, the ingredients are clear, they blend together to make a very complex array of flavours. They have been voted the number one Thai restaurant, two years in a row, so it's no fluke that they won the top spot. They provide food that delivers amazing taste. Some of their dishes include ingredients such as, kaffir lime, lemongrass, fish sauce,

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Volunteering in CalgaryThe settling of today's Calgary in Alberta, Canada relied upon the ability of early homesteaders to support each other and create tight communities. Activities such as donating food or helping build a house are only some of the activities that were done in the past and continue to be volunteer opportunities today. Volunteerism is important to many of those who reside in or visit the city of Calgary.

Many non-profit organizations in Calgary depend on volunteers for events and on a regular basis. Whether you want to volunteer weekly or just once a year, there are plenty of places you can volunteer in Calgary. Here are some of the top choices for this year.

All are welcome to support their neighbors and the community of Calgary. However, those

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Home Technology Smart Gadgets That Save Money and Simplify Your LifeSmart technology for homes involves useful devices that not only simplify the art of living but also offer a high return on investment (ROI) for home owners. ROI is a business term referring to the ability to make money by investing in something, whether it is stocks, taking out a loan to start company or collecting antiques. Some great smart technology items homeowners should consider as high ROI investments include:

How Smart Technology Can Improve the Value of a Home

Some smart technology becomes a permanent installation in the home. This type of smart technology can become a bonus to home buyers who value energy efficiency and convenience. Examples of the types of smart features that can improve a home's value includes smart thermostats,

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Is Ghost Lake Haunted?Ghost Lake can be found right beside the town of Cochrane on Highway 1A, but is it really haunted? Are there ghosts in this lake and is it safe to swim in? Of course it's safe! The lake was actually created in 1929 when a dam was built where the Ghost and the Bow River meet. It was originally known as Dead Man's Lake due to a legend of a ghost that was haunting the lake and the area.

According to local lore, this ghost would prowl the valley by the river and collect the skulls of Blackfoot natives who lost in battle with Cree warriors. 1873, these lands were settled by John McDougall a reverend who eventually established a cattle ranch and mission near present day Morley, and soon after the Hudson Bay Company would establish a trading post in

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Where to Eat Game Meat in CalgaryCalgary's many restaurants are great for offering excellent game meat. You'll find flavour, great taste, and lean cuts like elk and rabbit. If you're looking for the top places in Calgary to enjoy game meat, here are the best choices.

The Lake House - 747 Lake Bonavista Drive S.E.

If you like slow roasted wild boar shoulder, bison cross ribs, seared northern caribou and crispy duck confit, try The Lake House on Bonavista Drive. It is a popular choice for game-lovers seeking high quality dishes served with gourmet side dishes amid an elegant environment. As one walks into the recently renovated space, an impressive glass encased wine cellar filled with award-winning labels leads to a magnificent 21-foot bar from the 1800s. The locally inspired

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An Explanation of Home Buying ContingenciesWhen buying a home there are contingencies that are often put into the contract. These mean that the sale will only go through if those conditions can be met. The most common contingencies for home buyers are financing, inspection, and appraisal. But there can be others, depending on the property in question, what the buyer is looking for, and what the buyer feels the seller may agree to. While a real estate agent can advise the buyer about contingencies that are common and that they may want to put into the contract, it's also important for buyers to have a good understanding what they are asking for or what they are waiving.

Common Home-Buying Contingencies

There are three home-buying contingencies that many home buyers include in their

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