Author: Muriel Schmidt

Are There A Lot Of Filipinos In Calgary?

Calgary is home to over 75,000 Filipinos making them the fourth largest Filipino community in Canada. Which Canadian city has the most Filipinos? Toronto (274,760), Vancouver (133,925), and Winnipeg are the metropolitan areas with the most Filipinos (77,305). Winnipeg has the largest percentage of Filipinos per capita (9.9%), followed by Yellowknife (6%), Calgary, and Vancouver, […]

Is Calgary Scenic?

Whether it’s rolling farmlands to the east or majestic mountains to the west, Calgary has the scenic lookout you are craving. Not to mention, there are some pretty spectacular city views right in the middle. Is Calgary Canada beautiful? Calgary is the urban gateway to Western Canada, one of the most beautiful regions in North […]

Where Is Transit Free In Calgary?

The downtown portion of the C-Train which travels along 7 Avenue is known as the free fare zone. It is free to ride either C-Train route between 3rd Street East and 11th Street West along 7 Avenue, but a fare must be purchased if traveling outside of the downtown area. Which train stations are free […]

Where Is Fargo Filming In Calgary?

According to Downtown Calgary, filming for the anthology series will be taking place in or outside a high-rise on Fifth Avenue Southwest between Fourth and Fifth Street Southwest. Is Fargo filming in Calgary? The popular TV show “Fargo” is back in Calgary to film Season 5. Brock Skretting with Keep Alberta Rolling joins Global News […]

Are There Foxes In Calgary?

Red foxes live all across Alberta. Are there red foxes in Calgary? I recently found a Red Fox den in the city of Calgary. There are five kits, and although I didn’t have my camera when I found them, I returned later and was able to get a couple of photos before the adult spotted […]

What Are Houses Made Of In Nova Scotia?

Building Materials – Wood, Brick and Stone 77,955 (99.4%) wood-frame. What is Nova Scotia best known for? The province of Nova Scotia is famous for its high tides, lobster, fish, blueberries, and apples. It is also known for an unusually high rate of shipwrecks on Sable Island. The name Nova Scotia originates from Latin, meaning […]

Which Communities First Lived In Calgary?

History The Calgary area was inhabited by pre-Clovis people whose presence has been traced back at least 11,000 years. In 1787, David Thompson, a 17-year-old cartographer with the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) spent the winter with a band of Peigan encamped along the Bow River. What were the first communities in Calgary? Today, the First […]