Another cute little local café discovered, another LOLO gift redeemed, and another great excuse to get out and explore our beautiful city!
I have to say, I am absolutely loving these little LOLO adventures. Who doesn't love a free treat? But as much as I enjoy the gifts themselves, I think my favourite part is getting out and about in Calgary, discovering local businesses, and supporting the wonderful people who make our community such a great place to live.
This time, our LOLO adventure brought us to Apprentice Café in Ramsay, Calgary — and what a lovely local spot to discover!
A Little Café With a Lot to Love
Located in the Ramsay neighbourhood, Apprentice is a cozy café serving up chef-crafted breakfast sandwiches, specialty drinks, and artisanal small-batch ice cream. The best part? It's all made in-house with care!
There's something special about businesses that put thought and creativity into what they offer. From a delicious breakfast sandwich to a carefully prepared specialty drink or a scoop of homemade ice cream, local cafés like Apprentice give us another reason to slow down and enjoy the little things.
And the views are pretty wonderful, too! With Calgary's beautiful city scenery as a backdrop, it's a lovely reminder that there are so many hidden gems waiting to be discovered right here at home.
Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to grab breakfast, a delicious drink to brighten your morning, or a sweet treat to finish your day, discovering places like this is part of what makes exploring Calgary so much fun.
I love that a simple LOLO redemption can turn into an opportunity to try somewhere new. Sometimes we drive past local businesses without realizing what we're missing. Having a reason to stop, walk through the door, and experience what they offer is a wonderful way to get to know our city a little better.
What Is LOLO? Locals Supporting Locals!
If you've been following my blog or social media, you've probably noticed that I've been sharing quite a few LOLO adventures lately!
LOLO is a client appreciation program through CIR Realty designed to connect clients with participating local businesses while celebrating the people we work with.
Registered clients have the opportunity to enjoy a FREE gift or treat every month from a different participating local business!
It's a fun way to discover new favourites, enjoy a little surprise, and help support the small businesses that make Calgary and the surrounding communities unique.
The program's gifting zones have been divided into three areas to help connect clients with participating businesses in their region:
North Calgary
South Calgary
Cochrane
Each month brings a new opportunity to explore, enjoy, and support local. And who knows? You might just discover your next favourite café, shop, or treat along the way!
Why Supporting Local Matters
For me, real estate has always been about more than buying and selling houses. It's about people, relationships, and community.
Calgary is full of entrepreneurs who pour their time, energy, and passion into creating something special. When we choose to support local businesses, we're helping those businesses continue to grow and contribute to the neighbourhoods we call home.
That's one of the reasons I love LOLO so much. It gives us a little nudge to get out, explore, and appreciate what's right here in our own backyard.
Want to Join the LOLO Fun?
If you're a Russell Realty client and would love to be added to the LOLO program to receive a free monthly gift or treat, and and we will get you signed up.
Let's keep discovering local gems, supporting small businesses, and enjoying a few surprises along the way.
Because a free treat is wonderful, but the connections and community behind it are even better!
Russell Realty with CIR Realty — Locals Supporting Locals, one little adventure at a time. ❤️
