Food festivals fill the calendar with culinary celebrations. A buffet, a smorgasbord, a nosh up — call it what you want but August in Calgary offers up a delicious opportunity to sample the sugar and spice that makes the city so nice, which is the thriving culinary scene.
When considering the landlocked prairie beauty of Calgary, the first thing that comes to mind is not usually “boat racing.” And yet, every August, the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival makes waves on the banks of North Glenmore Park, bringing a unique sense of culture and community to the city.