Calgary Explorer

Sometimes the best gift is helping someone slow down and relax ❤️

I brought my godmum to try the Japanese Head Spa at Aveira Spa, and she absolutely loved it.

✨ Deep scalp cleansing
💧 Hydration therapy
☁️ Warm steam treatment
💆‍♀️ Relaxing scalp massage

The entire experience felt calming, refreshing, and incredibly relaxing. Healthy hair starts at the scalp, but honestly, this felt just as good for the mind as it did for the hair.

If you’ve been feeling stressed or simply need some time for yourself, this is such a beautiful way to unwind.

📍 Aveira Spa & Wellness
5606A 4 Street NW, Calgary

⚡️ A thunderstorm at sunset? Not the end of the storm… sometimes it’s just the beginning.

As daylight fades, the atmosphere can shift in surprising ways. While the ground cools down, powerful winds above the surface can strengthen and feed storms with fresh warm, moist air.

The result? Storms that refuse to die — and sometimes become even more intense after sunset. 🌩️🔥

Nature never stops putting on a show.

🎥 Wait for the lightning…

Looking for sushi in Banff? 🍣

We stopped by during our Banff trip and I started with the Watermelon Sake Slush, which was absolutely delicious.

We ordered the Chicken Karaage, Chashu Pork Baos, Alberta Beef Tataki, and Crispy Avocado Rolls to share. My favourite item was definitely the Chashu Pork Baos.

If you're looking for a fun sushi spot in Banff, this one is worth adding to your list.

How the Bow River usually looks vs. how it looks today.

Days of rain, warm temperatures, and rapid snowmelt in the Canadian Rockies have dramatically changed one of Alberta's most iconic rivers. Water levels are rising, flood concerns are growing, and the famous turquoise color has temporarily disappeared.

Nature can change fast in the Rockies.

📍Calgary, Alberta 🇨🇦

Have you ever seen the Bow River like this?