Calgary Locals Share Why They #LoveYYC

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Calgary Locals Share Why They #LoveYYC

Discover all the reasons locals #LoveYYC with portraits by Calgary photographer Asim Overstands.

What do you love about Calgary? The sunrise over the Peace Bridge? Burgers and shakes at Peter’s Drive-In with your family? Dancing the night away under the late summer sun at a music festival? There’s so many reasons to #LoveYYC and we each have our own reasons to celebrate the city.

Photographer Asim Overstands (@asim_overstands) asked everyday Calgarians why they love Calgary. From artists and students to entrepreneurs and musicians, their answers are inspiring and will remind you of all the reasons you #LoveYYC.

Check out all the reasons locals love to call Calgary home.

Andy Nguyen

“I would inject our kind and compassionate community into other cities. People who visit from other Canadian cities always say that Calgarians are so welcoming, warm, and approachable.”

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Any Nguyen

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Lindsay Larsen

Lindsay Larsen

“Calgary offers a strong sense of community. This city has a large variety of kind, genuine people; every city needs kindness and ambition to thrive. Calgary is full of motivated professionals, from all ages, a variety talent and a desire to aim higher.”

 

Brooklyn Mori-Sanchez

“Boogie’s Burgers! You can taste the magic! It’s my comfort food, chill and go-to place to bring visitors to Calgary.”

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Brooklyn Mori-Sanchez

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Michelle Vu

Michelle Vu

“I think as an adult looking back, I'm very grateful to have been able to grow up in a culturally diverse and accepting city. I love that it's part of everyday life and that I have rarely ever felt discrimination of any kind. I love the fact that my parents who came here as refugees, where able to make it a new home and make many new friends over thirty plus years.”

 

Josh Sandulak

“I remember flying over the city after a really challenging trip overseas and seeing the rolling green hills and that warm summer light as the sun peaks out from behind the mountains. The only thing I could think about was this overwhelming feeling of "I'm home. Finally. There's nowhere else I'd rather be right now. I love this place."

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Josh Sandulak

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Robin Turner

Robin Turner

“Sunshine in Calgary and Sunshine in Banff National Park where after 1.5 hours driving it is possible to be snowboarding throughout a time period that extends beyond 6 months of every year.”

 

Nadine Richards

“If I could I would inject the sense of community that Calgary has into every other city in the world. I’ve always found comfort and pride in Calgary because people truly care about each other and our city overflows with love and kindness.

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Nadine Richards

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Sean Guevremont

Sean Guevremont

"Coming out here from Montreal was the best decision I have ever made besides marrying my wife. We moved here 10 years ago, right out of University (Go Stingers!), and this beautiful city has so much to offer. Mountains, great people, endless opportunity and in the last 5 years or so...some amazing food and a growing culture.”

 

Ivy Troung

“The friendliness. There's something so genuine and honest about Calgarians that's unprecedented.”

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Ivy Troung

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Chris Amat

Chris Amat

“Calgary has always been "home", it's where I grew up but it took me a very long time to really fall in love with the city, only as of recently have I really felt like this is where I belong. With the nature of my job I travel quite a bit and after spending extended amounts of time away I started to really love coming home, there is something comforting about getting on a flight back to Calgary. I am fortunate to be surrounded by a great community of friends and family.”

 

Jordan Haque

“I love the Zoo so much that I take my parents every month.”

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Jordan Haque

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Marlo Brausse

Marlo Brausse

“I truly felt the heart of Calgary when I opened my business in 2013 and was welcomed with open arms. The connection I have with others and the energy of entrepreneurs in Calgary is unlike anything I have experienced.”

 

Stephanie Nguyen

“A Calgarian is someone who is confident, and knows what they want! My strong personality and appetite for success is what makes me a true Calgarian.”

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Stephanie Nguyen

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Wanda

Wanda

“Johnston Canyon is my favorite place to hiking all season especially winter where the waterfall is partly frozen during water still fall. It is so beautiful.”

 

Akeam Francis

“When I started to put myself out there working for free for low income families and single house hold and seniors house and the love I felt from everyone is when I started falling head over heels with Calgary.”

 

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Akeam Francis

#LoveYYC celebrates everything that makes Calgary an awesome city. Get out of the house, try something new, visit old favourites, and celebrate #LoveYYC.

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