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SHEIN has officially made its first-ever pop-up appearance in Calgary, and just in time for Stampede season.

From July 2 to 13, the global fashion and lifestyle brand will bring two limited-time experiences to CrossIron Mills Mall: A flagship pop-up store and a western-inspired beauty bar. If you're into affordable summer fashion, beauty or just want to check out your favourite online retailer IRL, this is your chance.

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The Calgary Stampede 2025 is finally here, and if you're planning a visit to the city for the iconic festival — there's some things you need to know first.

The festival runs from July 4 to 13 this year, putting on the World's Largest Outdoor Rodeo, serving up some wild foods, and featuring some incredible events and live music. Calgary comes alive during the Stampede, and if you're a first timer, you're going to want to go prepared.

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This Alberta hike is near Calgary, and brings you to a massive suspension bridge, floating you high above a lush forest with mountain views. The tree-lined trail winds you through the woods, past serene lakes deep in nature and surrounding you with jagged peaks.

The hike is nestled in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, which is about an hour and 45 minutes away from the city of Calgary.

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If you're looking for ways to keep on learning but don't want to take on a degree, the University of Alberta offers a bunch of free university courses that'll have you studying up. You can learn more about a ton of different topics, from AI to dinosaurs, and they're online – so no need to go into a class either.

The university offers "online on-demand courses, also known as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)," which are designed to be taken at any time.

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Canadian Grand Prix season is here, and there's so much for Calgary's racing fans to enjoy, even if you can't make it to Montreal for race weekend.

Case in point: The Mobil Fast Tour will be rolling into four Mobil stations across Calgary, encouraging you to fuel up on race-themed merchandise.

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