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What's it like to go dog sledding in the Alberta Rockies? We spent a day with Mad Dogs & Englishman Inc to find out!
Filmed by Tim Carlielle and Bruce Williams. Edited by Jayne Carlielle.
Yesterday we finished filming our upcoming Spotlight Calgary feature about dog sledding in the Alberta Rockies! Stay tuned for more cute doggos.
Exploring with for an upcoming video feature about stand up paddle boarding around Calgary. What a sunrise! .calgary
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Throwback to one of our favourite Spotlight Calgary features from last year. Hunter Valley Adventures will give you one of the best whitewater rafting experiences Alberta has to offer! There is still time left this summer and they have some great sales on right now, so check out their page and get out there while there's still time.
Hunter Valley Adventures offers a whitewater rafting experience like no other. Located on the upper Red Deer River in a beautiful wilderness environment, this is a perfect opportunity to disconnect for a day and experience Alberta's unparalleled outdoor beauty from a completely different perspective. The river is a perfect mix of exciting rapids and calmer flat-water that allow visitors to relax between the adrenaline and look around at the wildlife and scenery. Occasionally, you might even be lucky enough to glimpse a bear in the trees watching back as you float by! Hunter Valley Adventures also has lodging available in the form of rustic cabins and cozy cookhouse where you can warm up and kick back after a day on the river. Thanks so much to Hunter Valley Adventures for letting us film their awesome outfit!
Music: www.taketones.com
Crafty Cocktails is Canada's first and only monthly subscription box that provides you with hard to find ingredients and step-by-step recipes to make craft cocktails. We're excited to be featuring this innovative company, based right here in Calgary! Thanks, Crafty Cocktails for letting us film with you.
One of the great things about Calgary is the variety and abundance of wildlife in and around the city. And fortunately, the Alberta Institute of Wildlife Conservation is there to help when our furry and feathered friends are injured or orphaned. AIWC is a non-profit society and accredited veterinary hospital committed to preserving the legacy of wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation and release. Filming this Spotlight Calgary feature was an amazing experience! Thanks so much Institute for Wildlife Conservation for opening your doors and letting us meet some of your patients and staff.
Have you seen our latest feature about yet? See the full story about this family ranch live now over on IGtV!
Stay tuned for our upcoming video feature about the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation! We’re super excited to share the work of this incredible organization.
Located about an hour south of Calgary is a small family ranch with a legacy dating back four generations. The cattle here are grass-fed from birth to harvest and raised in a way that is low-stress for both the animals and the land. It was a pleasure creating this feature about Trail's End Beef. Thank you so much for welcoming us onto your beautiful ranch and for the wonderful work you do!
Videography: Tim Carlielle
Editing: Jayne Carlielle
Music: taketones.com
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Here’s a teaser of our upcoming feature about the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation! This fantastic organization is an accredited vet clinic specifically dedicated to helping injured and orphaned wildlife. Can you name these cute baby animals?
Thanks, for letting us feature your awesome work!
We're pleased to present our latest featured organization. Fair Trade Calgary is a not for profit organization that seeks to promote the use and sale of fair trade products in Calgary. Thank you for allowing us to feature the outstanding work you do for the Calgary community, Fair Trade Calgary!
Soccer Without Boundaries is a Calgary non-profit organization that breaks down barriers and creates inclusion through soccer outreach activities focused on newcomers to Canada. By giving children and youth a place where they feel they belong, it allows them to develop important leadership and teamwork skills. Soccer Without Boundaries was recently the recipient of a provincial Anti-Racism Community Grant for their outstanding work in the community.
The Canadian National Bouldering Championships were held at Bolder Climbing Community in Calgary on March 3rd. Athletes from across Canada came to compete by climbing a series of unique bouldering problems and scoring points by completing the most problems in the fewest attempts. The energy at this competition was incredible and with bouldering officially appearing in the 2020 Olympics for the first time ever as an Olympic sport, we will no doubt see some of these amazing athletes representing Canada on the world stage. If you haven't tried bouldering, definitely make a trip out to Bolder Climbing Community for an epic time, or look out for the next competition!
We had a great time shooting this most recent feature about ice climbing in the Alberta Rocky Mountains with Ridgeline Guiding out of Canmore. Would you give this a try?
This is the inside of a printing press, used for almost 30 years to print a daily newspaper here in Calgary. It was retired late last year as more publishing shifts towards digital. What an incredible piece of machinery!
How do you take advantage of the double digit winter days?
Have you been to the 1886 Buffalo Cafe in Eau Claire? Enjoy great food in a building that is over 100 years old and once belonged to the Bow River Lumber Company, founded by Peter Prince, after whom Prince’s Island Park is named.
@ 1886 Buffalo Cafe
The East Village of Calgary features some outstanding artwork by local artists. If you need something to do on this sunny winter weekend, consider taking a stroll along the river to check out some of the recent installations for yourself.
Fish Creek Provincial Park is the second largest urban park in Canada. In the winter, you can find a variety of wildlife here. It is also a top destination for birders.
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If you’re sick of Boxing Day shopping and you want to take a break from the city, a quick visit to Nose Hill Park offers great views and a quick refresh in nature.
Nose Hill Park is the 4th largest urban mark in Canada. Originally slated to become a residential development, a small group of Calgarians lobbied the city to protect the area. They were successful, and in the 1980s Nose Hill Park was created.
I never really got the name ‘Nose Hill’ until I flew over it for the first time, and then it made sense. From above, it sure does look like a nose!
Calgary's newest climbing gym is Calgary Climbing Centre's Rocky Mountain Location, featuring some huge walls, epic bouldering problems, speed wall, volume climb, kids park and even an outdoor climbing wall! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned climber, this place is a must see.
Music: www.taketones.com
Having a beer at the Cold Garden is like hanging out at your cool friends house. You can bring your family (dogs included!), there's lots of comfy places to sit, and the beer is cheap and good. This is an awesome business that adds a lot to the community. Come check it out!
Music: www.taketones.com
Hunter Valley Adventures offers a whitewater rafting experience like no other. Located on the upper Red Deer River in a beautiful wilderness environment, this is a perfect opportunity to disconnect for a day and experience Alberta's unparalleled outdoor beauty from a completely different perspective. The river is a perfect mix of exciting rapids and calmer flat-water that allow visitors to relax between the adrenaline and look around at the wildlife and scenery. Occasionally, you might even be lucky enough to glimpse a bear in the trees watching back as you float by! Hunter Valley Adventures also has lodging available in the form of rustic cabins and cozy cookhouse where you can warm up and kick back after a day on the river. Thanks so much to Hunter Valley Adventures for letting us film their awesome outfit!
Music: www.taketones.com
A one-of-its-kind facility in Canada, Move to Move is a movement training gym highly influenced by the Ido Portal Method, with a focus on class-based learning for a healthy lifestyle. The movement practices taught here features a combination of strength, mobility, martial arts, gymnastics, climbing and acrobatics, all tied together in a fun, playful setting. The classes involve lots of partner work and games that challenge participants physically as well as mentally. All age and ability levels are welcomed here and beginners are encouraged to try it out, as it truly is a universal approach to movement and healing. Bonar and Lea, the owners of Move to Move, are both highly influenced by their experience in Ido Portal. Although Move to Move is not an official Ido Portal gym, both Bonar and Lea are students under the Ido Portal method.
The McHugh House is a historic building in the Beltline Community of Calgary built in 1896 and still in use to this day. Currently, the McHugh House is a community and arts hub managed by the Beltline Neighbourhoods Association. In addition to preserving an important piece of Calgary's history, the McHugh House provides a space for events and organizations that operate in Calgary's Beltline District.
Located on the corner of 4th Street & 13th Avenue SW, Shelf Life Books is a literary bookstore that specializes in poetry, new voices, and local publications. The venue is a perfect place to spark dialogue, and a variety of events are hosted here to create and foster a literary culture in the community. Even if no formal events are scheduled, a visit to Shelf Life Books is always a colourful experience, thanks to the frequently rotating features and exhibits, and passionate staff who are always ready to talk books.
Frank Lake is one of the best birding destinations around Calgary. The wetlands complex and thick shoreline vegetation are home to a variety of birds, including waterfowl, shorebirds and marsh birds, as well as a host of other plant and animal species. In the spring, Frank Lake comes alive with the return of migratory birds to the area. This is a must-see destination for any nature enthusiasts in or around Calgary.
Enjoy some amazing shots of dogs jumping into water in incredible slow motion..... Here's a throwback to the West Central Waterdogs Rock the Dock competition at Pet-a-palooza Calgary 2017!
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What's it like to go dog sledding in the Alberta Rockies? We spent a day with Mad Dogs & Englishman Inc to find out! Filmed by Tim Carlielle and Bruce Williams. Edited by Jayne Carlielle.
Yesterday we finished filming our upcoming Spotlight Calgary feature about dog sledding in the Alberta Rockies! Stay tuned for more cute doggos.
Exploring #ghostlake with @maddienesom for an upcoming video feature about stand up paddle boarding around Calgary. What a sunrise! @aquabatics.calgary 🎥 @timcarlielle #calgary #calgaryalberta #spotlightcalgary #yyc #yycfitness #calgarylife #calgarybuzz #calgaryisbeautiful #calgaryliving #djiinspire2 #zenmusex7 #standuppaddle #sup #supping #sunrisepaddle #ghostlakealberta #paddleboarding #drone #dronestagram #dronevideos
Crafty Cocktails is Canada's first and only monthly subscription box that provides you with hard to find ingredients and step-by-step recipes to make craft cocktails. We're excited to be featuring this innovative company, based right here in Calgary! Thanks, Crafty Cocktails for letting us film with you.
One of the great things about Calgary is the variety and abundance of wildlife in and around the city. And fortunately, the Alberta Institute of Wildlife Conservation is there to help when our furry and feathered friends are injured or orphaned. AIWC is a non-profit society and accredited veterinary hospital committed to preserving the legacy of wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation and release. Filming this Spotlight Calgary feature was an amazing experience! Thanks so much @Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation for opening your doors and letting us meet some of your patients and staff.
Have you seen our latest feature about @trailsendbeef yet? See the full story about this family ranch live now over on IGtV! #spotlightcalgary #calgary #calgarystampede #calgaryalberta #calgarylife #lifeincalgary #calgaryeats #calgaryfoodie #albertaranching #familyranching #trailsendbeef #happycows #yycbuzz #dailyhiveyyc #yycnow #yyclife #yycfoodie
Stay tuned for our upcoming video feature about the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation! We’re super excited to share the work of this incredible organization. @albertawildlife #calgary #calgaryalberta #yycnow #yyclife #calgarylife #aiwc #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #albertawildlife #albertaoutdoors #travelalberta #calgarywildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #spotlightcalgary #calgaryliving #albertalife
Located about an hour south of Calgary is a small family ranch with a legacy dating back four generations. The cattle here are grass-fed from birth to harvest and raised in a way that is low-stress for both the animals and the land. It was a pleasure creating this feature about Trail's End Beef. Thank you so much for welcoming us onto your beautiful ranch and for the wonderful work you do! Videography: Tim Carlielle Editing: Jayne Carlielle Music: taketones.com
Here’s a teaser of our upcoming feature about the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation! This fantastic organization is an accredited vet clinic specifically dedicated to helping injured and orphaned wildlife. Can you name these cute baby animals? Thanks, @albertawildlife for letting us feature your awesome work! #calgary #calgaryalberta #albertawildlife #calgarybuzz #wildlifeconservation #orphanedwildlife #babyskunk #flyingsquirrel #babyducks #babywildlife #babyanimals #spotlightcalgary #dailyhiveyyc #curiocitycalgary #yyc #yycbuzz
We're pleased to present our latest featured organization. Fair Trade Calgary is a not for profit organization that seeks to promote the use and sale of fair trade products in Calgary. Thank you for allowing us to feature the outstanding work you do for the Calgary community, Fair Trade Calgary!
Soccer Without Boundaries is a Calgary non-profit organization that breaks down barriers and creates inclusion through soccer outreach activities focused on newcomers to Canada. By giving children and youth a place where they feel they belong, it allows them to develop important leadership and teamwork skills. Soccer Without Boundaries was recently the recipient of a provincial Anti-Racism Community Grant for their outstanding work in the community.
The Canadian National Bouldering Championships were held at Bolder Climbing Community in Calgary on March 3rd. Athletes from across Canada came to compete by climbing a series of unique bouldering problems and scoring points by completing the most problems in the fewest attempts. The energy at this competition was incredible and with bouldering officially appearing in the 2020 Olympics for the first time ever as an Olympic sport, we will no doubt see some of these amazing athletes representing Canada on the world stage. If you haven't tried bouldering, definitely make a trip out to Bolder Climbing Community for an epic time, or look out for the next competition!
We had a great time shooting this most recent feature about ice climbing in the Alberta Rocky Mountains with Ridgeline Guiding out of Canmore. Would you give this a try?
Fish Creek Provincial Park is the second largest urban park in Canada. In the winter, you can find a variety of wildlife here. It is also a top destination for birders. #Calgary #calgarylife #calgaryphotographer #calgarybuzz #fishcreekpark #calgaryparks #calgaryism #calgaryisbeautiful #Calgaryliving #calgaryarts #calgaryevents #wildlife #calgarynow #explore #albertaparks #explorealberta #calgaryhomes #explorecalgary #travelalberta #explorealberta🇨🇦 #spotlightcalgary #calgarybusiness #calgaryeats #calgaryphotography #calgarywedding #calgaryweddings #calgaryart
Having a beer at the Cold Garden is like hanging out at your cool friends house. You can bring your family (dogs included!), there's lots of comfy places to sit, and the beer is cheap and good. This is an awesome business that adds a lot to the community. Come check it out! Music: www.taketones.com
Hunter Valley Adventures offers a whitewater rafting experience like no other. Located on the upper Red Deer River in a beautiful wilderness environment, this is a perfect opportunity to disconnect for a day and experience Alberta's unparalleled outdoor beauty from a completely different perspective. The river is a perfect mix of exciting rapids and calmer flat-water that allow visitors to relax between the adrenaline and look around at the wildlife and scenery. Occasionally, you might even be lucky enough to glimpse a bear in the trees watching back as you float by! Hunter Valley Adventures also has lodging available in the form of rustic cabins and cozy cookhouse where you can warm up and kick back after a day on the river. Thanks so much to Hunter Valley Adventures for letting us film their awesome outfit! Music: www.taketones.com
A one-of-its-kind facility in Canada, Move to Move is a movement training gym highly influenced by the Ido Portal Method, with a focus on class-based learning for a healthy lifestyle. The movement practices taught here features a combination of strength, mobility, martial arts, gymnastics, climbing and acrobatics, all tied together in a fun, playful setting. The classes involve lots of partner work and games that challenge participants physically as well as mentally. All age and ability levels are welcomed here and beginners are encouraged to try it out, as it truly is a universal approach to movement and healing. Bonar and Lea, the owners of Move to Move, are both highly influenced by their experience in Ido Portal. Although Move to Move is not an official Ido Portal gym, both Bonar and Lea are students under the Ido Portal method.
The McHugh House is a historic building in the Beltline Community of Calgary built in 1896 and still in use to this day. Currently, the McHugh House is a community and arts hub managed by the Beltline Neighbourhoods Association. In addition to preserving an important piece of Calgary's history, the McHugh House provides a space for events and organizations that operate in Calgary's Beltline District.
Located on the corner of 4th Street & 13th Avenue SW, Shelf Life Books is a literary bookstore that specializes in poetry, new voices, and local publications. The venue is a perfect place to spark dialogue, and a variety of events are hosted here to create and foster a literary culture in the community. Even if no formal events are scheduled, a visit to Shelf Life Books is always a colourful experience, thanks to the frequently rotating features and exhibits, and passionate staff who are always ready to talk books.
Frank Lake is one of the best birding destinations around Calgary. The wetlands complex and thick shoreline vegetation are home to a variety of birds, including waterfowl, shorebirds and marsh birds, as well as a host of other plant and animal species. In the spring, Frank Lake comes alive with the return of migratory birds to the area. This is a must-see destination for any nature enthusiasts in or around Calgary.
Enjoy some amazing shots of dogs jumping into water in incredible slow motion..... Here's a throwback to the West Central Waterdogs Rock the Dock competition at Pet-a-palooza Calgary 2017!
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