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    20+ eats and treats you can get on your birthday in Calgary

    Getting another year older is a celebration and what better way to commemorate the occasion than with free stuff! These birthday freebies will help make your special day even better. Here’s how to get your hands on these free items,…

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    Golden Skybridge: Touch the sky 426 feet in the air

    Calling all adventure seekers to the Golden Skybridge! This new adventure attraction first opened in 2021 and is perfect for those seeking the fresh mountain air, scenic views and some thrill-seeking action that will get your heart pumping. Located in…

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    Monday Motivation: Be like Janis Joplin

    “Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got. There is no yesterday, no tomorrow, it’s all the same day.” – Janis Joplin

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    How to help support local Calgary restaurants survive the pandemic

    Now’s the time to support Calgary restaurants! Food is the fabric of our society both fulfilling a basic physical need and as a social connector to gather friends and family. What better way to get to know others than breaking…

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    Where to get hot chocolate bombs in Calgary

    Hot chocolate bombs are the hottest confection treat to hit our Instagram feeds in 2020. The delicious cocoa treats are delicious fun. If you haven’t seen what it is, check out the video below: I made another hot cocoa bomb…

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    What an Open Top Touring ride in Banff is like

    Cruise the mountains in style with Open Top Touring Open Top Touring is the newest excursion to hit Banff National Park and you’ve probably never seen anything like it! You’ll get to drive around in style in their vintage-inspired open…

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About Me

Irene Seto

Hi guys! My name is Irene Seto and I am the writer behind Mint & Heritage. I’m a born-and-raised Calgarian so that makes me a bit of a unicorn right?! I’m also left-handed, a Taurus sign and an Ox on the Chinese Zodiac so I feel like my bull-headedness is beyond EXTRA, and a lover of all the cute bunnies that populate Calgary city parks. #LetsLeadLadies

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You won’t find more passion✨, energy 🤹and t You won’t find more passion✨, energy 🤹and talent anywhere else like @cirquedusoleil’s latest big top 🎪 show KOOZA! It’s been thrilling audiences all month including myself - I absolutely loved this show! If you want to see all the Cirque acrobatics and tricks, then this is the one for you. The show is still on for two more weeks so get your tickets before they leave town! 
^hosted #yycevents #yycthingstodo #calgaryevents #stampedepark #yycnow #yyctoday #cirquedusoleil #cirquegram #kooza #yyctheatre #yycarts #acrobatic #circusartist #aerialsilk
You’ve probably driven past this hidden gem of a You’ve probably driven past this hidden gem of a garden 🌸and never even realized it’s there. This is Reader Rock Garden, one of the most beautiful green spaces 🌺🍃 in Calgary. It’s right next to Macleod Trail near the Stampede. You can’t see it from the road so it’s easy to miss. 

I love coming here for my lunchtime walks because it’s so nice to find some respite in this little urban oasis tucked away in the inner city. It’s never overly busy and there are lots of birds 🪶and bees 🐝 to keep you company. #yycparks #urbanoasis #calgaryparks #hiddengarden #secretgardens #yycnow #yyctoday #yycnature #albertanature #yycphotography #albertawildlife #walkthroughthepark #citypark #gardenfresh
Can you hear how excited everyone is on this ride? Can you hear how excited everyone is on this ride? 🥰 @flyoverlasvegas is a super cool immersive flight ✈️ ride that takes you right into the heart of the action. You’re not just watching a screen, the ride will tilt and move you along with the show - you’ll even get splashed 💧and hit with different scents 💨along the way. It’s a full 4D experience! 

This is just a little sneak peek of the Iceland adventure. Flyover really brings their movies to life for an 8-minute ride you’ll never forget. I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I went to check this out. You will have a great time! In addition to the Las Vegas strip, you can also find Flyover locations in Vancouver and Iceland. 
Thank you so much to @flyoverlasvegas for hosting me on this wonderful experience 😍. #flyover #cinema4d #flyoverlasvegas #lasvegasblvd #lasvegaslocals #thingstodoinvegas #lasvegasevents #lasvegaslife #lasvegasnevada #soarin #flightride #immersiveexperience #immersivetheatre #yycinfluencer #yycbloggers #coolrides #lasvegasstrip
LAS VEGAS DUMP 🪩👯‍♀️ What happens in V LAS VEGAS DUMP 🪩👯‍♀️ What happens in Vegas, ends up on Instagram lol. I know I have a lot of Sphere footage here, but it’s honestly so amazing to see in person. It’s literally larger than life, I can’t believe this thing got made. It does so many cool patterns, but it kept showing us the tennis ball 🎾 the majority of the time we saw it 🤣. #lasvegasstrip #lasvegasblvd #lasvegasfoodie #lasvegasfood #hellokittyaddict #vegasnight #girlstrips #bellagiofountains #lazyriver #highroller #lasvegassphere #strangerthingsstore #yycinfluencer #yycbloggers #yycblogger
BEAKERHEAD is celebrating 10 years of weird! There BEAKERHEAD is celebrating 10 years of weird! There will be tons of cool stuff happening all weekend long like  BODY, an immersive nighttime installation. It’s making its North American debut and Calgarians are the first to get to see it! It’s created by U.K. group ‘Walk the Plank’ and takes participants through different parts of the human body including the brain, the heart, lungs and more. I loved the creative way it used art, science and technology to create such a cool way to learn, explore and think about our own biology and how it works. This @beakerhead activation is at Millenium Park behind the Mewata Armoury and you can find more at Contemporary Calgary and other locations as well. Check their website for full details. #beakerhead #stemlearning #yycartist #yycart #yycarts #calgaryarts #yycthingstodo #yycevents #calgaryevents #yycfestivals #downtowncalgary #yycnow #yyctoday #sciencelover #scienceisfun #scienceiscool
I think that it’s 5 o’clock somewhere 🥂 ! H I think that it’s 5 o’clock somewhere 🥂 ! Here are some of my suggestions to enjoy a beverage or two:

@vinroomyyc (featured in this video) has an amazing rooftop ☀️patio so get up there while it’s still open! They do happy hour all day Sunday which is where I love to go for a glass of 🍷sangria.

@verandayyc has the most wide-ranging cocktail menu I have seen lately at very affordable prices. They got everything from beertails, kombucha coolers, and craft cocktails too. I really enjoyed the Garden Party cocktail 🍹 for its fruity burst of flavours.

I am loving that many places now have non-alcoholic options 🍸on their menus so non-drinkers can partake as well. @thebarchouette has amazing options - their “zero a-peel” has all the makings of a quality craft cocktail just without the booze.

Drop your favourite drink of late below! I’d love to hear what you’re trying. 
#yycdrinks #yyccocktails #yycrestaurants #craftcocktail #zeroproof #zeroproofcocktails #yycsmallbusiness #supportlocalyyc #fruitydrinks #patiotime #yycthingstodo #calgaryrestaurants #cocktailgram #happyhourtime #cheers🥂 #its5oclocksomewhere
I can’t believe I’ve lived here my whole life I can’t believe I’ve lived here my whole life and never made it out to the Hoodoos before! They’re only 90 minutes away from Calgary, not too far from Drumheller proper. It’s been on my to-do list forever, but sometimes I feel like it’s easy to overlook the stuff close to home for something more exotic like Hawaii or Japan (also on my to-do list lol). So I’m glad I finally got to see Alberta’s badlands in person. Next up on my never-been-to-Alberta list is Waterton. 🤞🏼Hope to make that happen in the next year or two 🙃

#albertaviews #albertatourism #badlands #hoodoos #hoodoo #yycnow #yyctoday #explorealberta #drumheller #albertalife #canadianbadlands #abparks #followyourfeet #ventureout
Put a deep-fried potato 🥔in front of me and I w Put a deep-fried potato 🥔in front of me and I will absolutely devour it! These three dishes do the perfect mix of crispy and potato-y (is that a word? 🤣). Make sure to check them out while they are still on the menu:

💛@nativetonguesyyc These crispy potatoes get smashed and are served with a garlic aioli, quest fresco and cilantro

💛 @thebarchouette Fry them and fry them some more and then fry them one more time just for good measure! The aged Gouda mayonnaise just enhances these potatoes perfectly.

💛 @milpayyc These fried fingerling potatoes go so well with the macha mayo and lime seasonings 

Which potato dish is calling to you? 🍽️
#yycfood #yycfoodie #yycfoodies #yycrestaurants #yycsmallbusiness #yycsupportlocal #meetmeon17th #yycnow #yyctoday #calgaryfoodie #friedpotatoes #potatos #patatasbravas #papasfritas #shoplocalyyc
Stop saying ‘oh we should do this’ 💁🏻‍ Stop saying ‘oh we should do this’ 💁🏻‍♀️or ‘we really need to get the girls together’. Just do it already! Commit and pick a day whether it’s a coffee date or flying to another city. Prioritize your female friendships 👯‍♀️ as they are the glue that will make you appreciate your life so much more. And the girls trip will be way cheaper than therapy 🤪🤣
#girlstrip2023 #lasvegasfood #lasvegastrip #vegastime #vegastrip #travelwithfriends #femalefriendship #girlganggoals #travelwithlove #girlsnightout💃 #yycinfluencer #yycbloggers
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You won’t find more passion✨, energy 🤹and t You won’t find more passion✨, energy 🤹and talent anywhere else like @cirquedusoleil’s latest big top 🎪 show KOOZA! It’s been thrilling audiences all month including myself - I absolutely loved this show! If you want to see all the Cirque acrobatics and tricks, then this is the one for you. The show is still on for two more weeks so get your tickets before they leave town! 
^hosted #yycevents #yycthingstodo #calgaryevents #stampedepark #yycnow #yyctoday #cirquedusoleil #cirquegram #kooza #yyctheatre #yycarts #acrobatic #circusartist #aerialsilk
You’ve probably driven past this hidden gem of a You’ve probably driven past this hidden gem of a garden 🌸and never even realized it’s there. This is Reader Rock Garden, one of the most beautiful green spaces 🌺🍃 in Calgary. It’s right next to Macleod Trail near the Stampede. You can’t see it from the road so it’s easy to miss. 

I love coming here for my lunchtime walks because it’s so nice to find some respite in this little urban oasis tucked away in the inner city. It’s never overly busy and there are lots of birds 🪶and bees 🐝 to keep you company. #yycparks #urbanoasis #calgaryparks #hiddengarden #secretgardens #yycnow #yyctoday #yycnature #albertanature #yycphotography #albertawildlife #walkthroughthepark #citypark #gardenfresh
Can you hear how excited everyone is on this ride? Can you hear how excited everyone is on this ride? 🥰 @flyoverlasvegas is a super cool immersive flight ✈️ ride that takes you right into the heart of the action. You’re not just watching a screen, the ride will tilt and move you along with the show - you’ll even get splashed 💧and hit with different scents 💨along the way. It’s a full 4D experience! 

This is just a little sneak peek of the Iceland adventure. Flyover really brings their movies to life for an 8-minute ride you’ll never forget. I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I went to check this out. You will have a great time! In addition to the Las Vegas strip, you can also find Flyover locations in Vancouver and Iceland. 
Thank you so much to @flyoverlasvegas for hosting me on this wonderful experience 😍. #flyover #cinema4d #flyoverlasvegas #lasvegasblvd #lasvegaslocals #thingstodoinvegas #lasvegasevents #lasvegaslife #lasvegasnevada #soarin #flightride #immersiveexperience #immersivetheatre #yycinfluencer #yycbloggers #coolrides #lasvegasstrip
LAS VEGAS DUMP 🪩👯‍♀️ What happens in V LAS VEGAS DUMP 🪩👯‍♀️ What happens in Vegas, ends up on Instagram lol. I know I have a lot of Sphere footage here, but it’s honestly so amazing to see in person. It’s literally larger than life, I can’t believe this thing got made. It does so many cool patterns, but it kept showing us the tennis ball 🎾 the majority of the time we saw it 🤣. #lasvegasstrip #lasvegasblvd #lasvegasfoodie #lasvegasfood #hellokittyaddict #vegasnight #girlstrips #bellagiofountains #lazyriver #highroller #lasvegassphere #strangerthingsstore #yycinfluencer #yycbloggers #yycblogger
BEAKERHEAD is celebrating 10 years of weird! There BEAKERHEAD is celebrating 10 years of weird! There will be tons of cool stuff happening all weekend long like  BODY, an immersive nighttime installation. It’s making its North American debut and Calgarians are the first to get to see it! It’s created by U.K. group ‘Walk the Plank’ and takes participants through different parts of the human body including the brain, the heart, lungs and more. I loved the creative way it used art, science and technology to create such a cool way to learn, explore and think about our own biology and how it works. This @beakerhead activation is at Millenium Park behind the Mewata Armoury and you can find more at Contemporary Calgary and other locations as well. Check their website for full details. #beakerhead #stemlearning #yycartist #yycart #yycarts #calgaryarts #yycthingstodo #yycevents #calgaryevents #yycfestivals #downtowncalgary #yycnow #yyctoday #sciencelover #scienceisfun #scienceiscool
I think that it’s 5 o’clock somewhere 🥂 ! H I think that it’s 5 o’clock somewhere 🥂 ! Here are some of my suggestions to enjoy a beverage or two:

@vinroomyyc (featured in this video) has an amazing rooftop ☀️patio so get up there while it’s still open! They do happy hour all day Sunday which is where I love to go for a glass of 🍷sangria.

@verandayyc has the most wide-ranging cocktail menu I have seen lately at very affordable prices. They got everything from beertails, kombucha coolers, and craft cocktails too. I really enjoyed the Garden Party cocktail 🍹 for its fruity burst of flavours.

I am loving that many places now have non-alcoholic options 🍸on their menus so non-drinkers can partake as well. @thebarchouette has amazing options - their “zero a-peel” has all the makings of a quality craft cocktail just without the booze.

Drop your favourite drink of late below! I’d love to hear what you’re trying. 
#yycdrinks #yyccocktails #yycrestaurants #craftcocktail #zeroproof #zeroproofcocktails #yycsmallbusiness #supportlocalyyc #fruitydrinks #patiotime #yycthingstodo #calgaryrestaurants #cocktailgram #happyhourtime #cheers🥂 #its5oclocksomewhere
I can’t believe I’ve lived here my whole life I can’t believe I’ve lived here my whole life and never made it out to the Hoodoos before! They’re only 90 minutes away from Calgary, not too far from Drumheller proper. It’s been on my to-do list forever, but sometimes I feel like it’s easy to overlook the stuff close to home for something more exotic like Hawaii or Japan (also on my to-do list lol). So I’m glad I finally got to see Alberta’s badlands in person. Next up on my never-been-to-Alberta list is Waterton. 🤞🏼Hope to make that happen in the next year or two 🙃

#albertaviews #albertatourism #badlands #hoodoos #hoodoo #yycnow #yyctoday #explorealberta #drumheller #albertalife #canadianbadlands #abparks #followyourfeet #ventureout
Put a deep-fried potato 🥔in front of me and I w Put a deep-fried potato 🥔in front of me and I will absolutely devour it! These three dishes do the perfect mix of crispy and potato-y (is that a word? 🤣). Make sure to check them out while they are still on the menu:

💛@nativetonguesyyc These crispy potatoes get smashed and are served with a garlic aioli, quest fresco and cilantro

💛 @thebarchouette Fry them and fry them some more and then fry them one more time just for good measure! The aged Gouda mayonnaise just enhances these potatoes perfectly.

💛 @milpayyc These fried fingerling potatoes go so well with the macha mayo and lime seasonings 

Which potato dish is calling to you? 🍽️
#yycfood #yycfoodie #yycfoodies #yycrestaurants #yycsmallbusiness #yycsupportlocal #meetmeon17th #yycnow #yyctoday #calgaryfoodie #friedpotatoes #potatos #patatasbravas #papasfritas #shoplocalyyc
Stop saying ‘oh we should do this’ 💁🏻‍ Stop saying ‘oh we should do this’ 💁🏻‍♀️or ‘we really need to get the girls together’. Just do it already! Commit and pick a day whether it’s a coffee date or flying to another city. Prioritize your female friendships 👯‍♀️ as they are the glue that will make you appreciate your life so much more. And the girls trip will be way cheaper than therapy 🤪🤣
#girlstrip2023 #lasvegasfood #lasvegastrip #vegastime #vegastrip #travelwithfriends #femalefriendship #girlganggoals #travelwithlove #girlsnightout💃 #yycinfluencer #yycbloggers
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