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 1. Il Nido Country Inn

3010 Donald Upper Rd
Golden, BC V0A 1H1
(250) 340-8544

Category: Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star rating
  7/11/2011 First to Review

Well, hello amazing log cabin in the beautiful mountains of BC!  I have seen some log cabins in my time and this is a stunner.  You are greeted by a super friendly couple (they have a dog contained in the outdoor pen and a cat in the main part of the…More »

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 2. Jacqueline Suzanne's Bistro & Antiquities

1219 9 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0S9
(403) 266-1005

Category: Canadian (New)

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/21/2011

Alright, Jacqueline Suzanne's gets an update to a solid five stars.  My spouse and I decided to revisit JS's for our recent anniversary dinner.  At this point, my expectations were very high and we both were very satisfied, as we had yet another…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    6/4/2011

    I experienced my most romantic dinner here, seated on the upper level of the restaurant.  The food… Read more »

 3. Bowness Park

8900 48 Ave NW
Calgary, AB T3B
(403) 268-2300

Category: Parks

4.0 star rating
  9/8/2011

Are you kidding me?  How have I not been to this hidden oasis?  How have my Calgary friends not suggested this place to me?  I had to attend a business meeting here and I was in shock.  It's just beautiful.  Lots of water within view, trees and open…More »

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 4. Calgary Tower

101 9 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1J9
(403) 266-7171
3.0 star rating
  10/7/2011

The view can be particularly amazing when the mountains are visible and the glass floor is cool.  In my opinion, the fee is slightly overpriced considering there really isn't much to do up there but sight-see.  It's nice to take visitors and a fun…More »

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 5. The Fairmont Palliser

133 9 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 2M3
(403) 262-1234

Category: Hotels

3.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

The Oak Room is the Palliser's upscale lounge, where I enjoyed over-the-top martinis.  I sat at the bar with friends and was equally entertained by watching the bartender put together our ridiculous beverages.  I felt I should have taken a photo of…More »

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 6. The Wedding Pavillion

10817 W Valley Rd SW
Calgary, AB T3B 5T2
(403) 288-9558
3.0 star rating
  8/9/2011

Definitely a beautiful venue and convenient in that it's a one stop shop for a wedding.  The ladies restroom is elegant too.  It's not a fantastic location if you need to take a cab home.  Other than the beauty, nothing else stood out in my mind as…More »

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 7. Nose Hill Park

5620 14th St NW
Calgary, AB T2N

Category: Parks

4.0 star rating
  8/9/2011

The park is full of variety - hills and flat areas, calm and windy areas, eye candy (i.e. fit men getting in their workout for the day), wildlife (I've seen many deer and one porcupine), paved walkways to grassy paths, and almost no scenery to…More »

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 8. The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald

10065 100 Street Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5J 0N6
(780) 424-5181
4.0 star rating
  8/29/2011

I attended a wedding reception held in the Wedgewood Room, which is absolutely gorgeous.  The entire presentation, from tables to chandelier, is one of the most elegant I've seen.  We had access to the terrace as well, which is also lovely with great…More »

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 9. Con Boland Gardens

Edmonton, AB

3.0 star rating
  8/29/2011 First to Review

I just attended a wedding ceremony here and it's beautiful.  The fact that it's medium sized is great, as I feel it is more intimate.  

Be warned that to ward off mosquitoes, Con burns a small but smokey fire, so you do smell a bit if it crosses paths…More »

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 10. Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse

603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd
Victoria, BC V9C 1E6
(250) 478-5849

Category: Museums

3.0 star rating
  7/16/2011 First to Review

These National Historic Sites are worth a visit.  The entry fee is nominal and I was there for hours.  I'm not into war history but checking out the fortress is still interesting.  The views of the mountains and harbor make up for it even if you are…More »

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 11. Bellagio

3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
USA
(702) 693-7111

Categories: Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  10/15/2011

I had a luxurious stay at Bellagio and am in awe of the decor throughout the hotel.  The views from my room were stunning.  It was just a bonus to have watched 'O', being the best Cirque show I've seen, and eaten at the Buffet, which also is the best…More »

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Location

Calgary, AB

Yelping Since

June 2011

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A Safeway vanilla cake with lots of buttercream icing.  Yes, that's my meal.

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