5 food events in Calgary this week: February 12-18

Love is in the air this week, but even if you're not heading out for a romantic dinner, there are still plenty of fun food events to be had in Calgary.

From $1 pancakes to a giant hot chocolate festival, here are some of the best food events to check out this week.

It's time for the YYC Hot Chocolate Festival, so you'll want to plan the stops of your choice. Over 100 different vendors across the city will be creating their own hot chocolate creations throughout the month of February.

When: From February 1 to 29, 2024
Where: Various locations in Calgary

If you love a good pancake (and let's face it, who doesn't?), Sunset Grill is hosting its annual Pancake Tuesday fundraiser where its signature buttermilk pancakes are on sale for just $1. The event raises money for the Canadian Cancer Society.

When: February 13, 2024
Where: Sunset Grill locations in Calgary

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Okotoks Food Tour

If you want to escape the city, you can explore the Okotoks food scene on this tour. During the tour, you'll discover great dining options while learning all about the best coffee shops, snacks, and businesses in downtown Okotoks. You definitely won't leave hungry.

When: Every Saturday
Where: Okotoks Town Plaza
Price: $85.88 per person; buy tickets here

Help yourself to a hearty breakfast of buttermilk pancakes and waffles, eggs Florentine, charcuterie and cinnamon bread pudding at Heritage Park's Wainwright Hotel.

When: Every Sunday
Where: Hotel Wainwright – Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary
Price: $33 per person

Take a tour of the brewery

If you want to see behind the scenes what it takes to brew your favorite beer, this brewery tour is for you. You can also try some of the beers while you're there.