Quote:
Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Well I hear you but I truly believe there is more to do in Calgary in January than watching Flames games. But if enough people feel that way then the city should be ponying up I suppose.
|
Honest question, from an entertainment perspective what else does this city have to offer in January on the level of the NHL? Bars and Restaurants? Maybe, but many would close without the Flames driving their business. 17th Avenue and Stephen Avenue would be ghosts towns without the Flames. Concerts? Practically none existent anymore because of the same issue. Theatre? Usually second rate garbage that comes through here.
Other than the Flames, what really is there to do here that you couldn't do in some City say size of Red Deer or Kelowna? Not everyone is content going for a walk in the mountains every weekend, and even if you were, it's hard to find accommodations and the ones are available are increasingly expensive.
As someone who is considering moving from Calgary, I honestly can't think of anything some of perspective smaller potential destinations don't have back East outside of professional sports and football, and even then I could drive to Boston in 6 hours and get my fix. Not so lucky here in Calgary.