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Vulcan · 08-02-2013, 03:00 AM

The Westward Inn in Calgary at 12th Ave. W and Centre St. It had one of the largest beer parlours in the City. These beer parlours were huge and the waitresses could make $100 an night in tips which was good in the day. Of course they had to wear an onion on their belt. Now I think it's called the Hotel Arts and it still has a bar. Good times, all the beer parlours had free entertainment, bands or strippers and cheap beer. Is the Stampeder still open? It's at McLeod and 39th. The T&C should be still going as well. Bowness Hotel still there. It's pretty old.

08-02-2013, 03:00 AM	#35
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	The Westward Inn in Calgary at 12th Ave. W and Centre St. It had one of the largest beer parlours in the City. These beer parlours were huge and the waitresses could make $100 an night in tips which was good in the day. Of course they had to wear an onion on their belt. Now I think it's called the Hotel Arts and it still has a bar. Good times, all the beer parlours had free entertainment, bands or strippers and cheap beer. Is the Stampeder still open? It's at McLeod and 39th. The T&C should be still going as well. Bowness Hotel still there. It's pretty old. Last edited by Vulcan; 08-02-2013 at 03:15 AM.