Nicholas Sharkey

Nicholas Sharkey is many things: a writer, poet, photographer, and explorer. Born in Australia, Nic moved to Calgary to find new vistas as well as follow his passions and live a purposeful life. Here, he found a second home, one that has since stimulated the artist in him and led to some of his most productive moments as a professional photographer. Today, Nic runs his own photography studio in Calgary, and can often be found immortalising the beauty of our city in photographs. In his spare time, he likes to do the same thing with words, either by writing poems or reviewing Calgary’s finest establishments and businesses for us. He is also a dedicated hiker and aims to hike all of Calgary’s and Alberta’s trails one day.

15 Patios You Can't Miss on Stephen Avenue Walk

15 Patios You Can’t Miss on Stephen Avenue Walk

When you hit up Stephen Avenue Walk in Calgary (or, as locals call it, 8th Avenue), it’s all about soaking in that patio vibe. Look around, and every restaurant or café seems to be rocking some outdoor seating.  But here’s the deal – with hotel visitors mixing with folks taking forever lunches or slipping out

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Top 5 Dealerships for the Best Used Trucks in Calgary

Trucks are the best vehicles for hardcore adventures and errands, if and only if you have a big enough budget to afford one. But with the best used trucks in Calgary, you’ll be able to get the same benefits for lower prices. However, buying second-hand trucks possesses risks such as getting something of low quality

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The 6 Shops for the Best 3D Printing in Calgary

Before building a new house or machine, models and sketches used to be the best ways to visualize it. But with the latest innovations, you can now use the best 3d printing in Calgary to test your designs too before fabricating them in the actual intended materials. However, 3D printing is still one of the

Top 16 Things To Do in Calgary When It’s Raining

Top 16 Things To Do in Calgary When It’s Raining

Ever find yourself itching for a good time, only to have the weather rain on your parade? Living in Calgary, those rainy days don’t have to dampen your spirits anymore!  Instead of resigning yourself to boredom while waiting for the clouds to clear, we’ve compiled a lineup of fantastic activities to elevate your indoor experience

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Top 5 Shops with the Best Roadside Assistance in Calgary

Our cars may be machines, but like people, they are also prone to unforeseen moments of weakness. In the dark and hopeless moments when your car suddenly breaks down, the best roadside assistance in Calgary can just save you. Roadside assistance is different from towing services: with roadside assistance, the service is done on the

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Feast in the Northeast: Calgary’s Must-Try Restaurants

Stuck in the city’s northeast and not sure where to go for some grub? To spare you from a similar dilemma, we’re spilling our secrets to our fellow foodies on the best restaurants in northeast Calgary today. Whether you’re tired of the same old mundane lunch from the nearby deli or simply craving a culinary

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9 Music Schools for the Best Violin Lessons in Calgary

Learning to play the violin, the hardest string instrument to play, can seem daunting. But with top instructors with the best violin lessons in Calgary, you’ll surely play the fiddle flawlessly in time. We’ve already gone ahead and ranked the best violin teachers in town and compiled the potential costs for this musical education. You

The Top Dog-Friendly Patios in Calgary

The Top Dog-Friendly Patios in Calgary (All canine-approved!)

Imagine taking your dog for a nice walk. Suddenly, you hear your stomach rumble, and as fate would have it, you spot a nice restaurant or cafe ready to welcome you with open arms! However, you’re suddenly struck with a troublesome dilemma: they don’t extend the same warmth to your dog (yes, even on their