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Partner Feature: Two Small Men With Big Hearts Moving Co.

Moving can be stressful, end of story. When you’re taking something like this on, it’s helpful to have a team in your corner who can get the job done well. We like to turn to @twosmallmencanada, as they go above and beyond to reduce stress and bring the right amount of heart to every job. With VIP moves, you get “white glove service.” From the friendly moving teams to plastic wrapping things individually, everything is done right and efficiently. 🚚 This is enough to put anyone at ease.

The Company

Two Small Men is a Canadian-based moving company that puts you at the centre, your move, your needs and your milestones. Community comes first, and they demonstrate this with their dedication to celebrating and supporting various organizations and causes like Wood’s Homes and The Boys and Girls Club of Calgary. To see their full roster of partners, click here.

Current service specializations include: local moves, special item transport, long distance moves, storage services and packing services. No matter what your question is, Two Small Men has the answer, and so many of these are covered in the Moving Tips section of their website (moving checklists, blogs, you name it).

Common Questions

How much does moving cost? Do moving companies charge travel time? Will I be charged extra for moving furniture up and down stairs?

What do all of these questions have in common? They’re covered in Two Small Men’s The 5 Moving Questions We’re Asked Most Often blog, which you can find here. It’s definitely worth a look regardless of if you’re tackling your first move or 15th move!

What We Think

Our favourite part of the moving process through Two Small Men is the Move Concierge. They ask all about things like bicycles, fragile art, area rugs, storage lockers and supply needs. Need some boxes or tape? These can be delivered to your house. It just makes moving that much easier. As a client of ours, this VIP treatment is available to you, making your home sale or purchase easier.

Send us a note at office@lesliemethot.ca if this is something you’re interested in. We want to make the transition as easy for you as possible.

A Guide to 6 of the Best Weekend Spots in Hillhurst

Hillhurst is Calgary’s neighbourhood by the water – the Bow River, that is. Spending time in this neighbourhood during the summer often involves cooling off in the river, perusing the local shops and walking through the quaint surrounding neighbourhoods of Kensington and Sunnyside. 

10th Street

The neighbourhood’s Kensington Road and 10th Street are two of the most bustling local streets with great shopping and restaurants. From cooking classes to espresso cafes, 10th Street has an abundance of opportunities to keep you busy on your day out on the town. Brooklyn Clothing, Hot Wax, Kismet, The Rocket, Sunnyside Natural Market, Ridley’s Cycle, The Beehive and Sunnyside Art Supplies are just some of the shops within walking distance of the river. 

Riley Park

Kensington not only has some amazing local boutiques and businesses, but it also has an incredible green space called Riley Park. To say that the park is bustling at all times is an understatement. There is truly a sense of community when you’re here. Fun fact, Riley Park often hosts Cricket games, which are a rare sight in Calgary! 

Kensington Wine Market

This is our favourite place to get wine, beer, spirits and gifts in the Kensington, Hillhurst and Sunnyside area, primarily due to its more small-batch offerings. Since its official opening in 1992, the locale has now grown from a small team of four to 20 dedicated beer, wine and whisky experts. They’re famous in the Whisky community, as they import some of the rarest bottles from Scotland. Don’t forget to drop by Peasant Cheese to pick up some world class cheese…COMTE anyone?! 

Deville Coffee

Calgarians have nothing but good things to say about the new Deville Coffee Kensington location, which recently opened during winter 2021. The new opening has lived up to the expectations of Hillhurst residents who were concerned about the closing of the Starbucks flagship store back in 2019. This coffee shop is owned and operated by individuals who live in the communities they operate in, and all of their beans are small-batch roasted and direct-trade.

The Naked Leaf

This is seriously one of the best tea shops in town due to its extensive selection of tea and tea accessories. This shop’s commitment is focused on the community and bringing tea consumption back to its roots—all-natural and unhurried. Walking into The Naked Leaf is an experience all on its own, from choosing your tea to packing it up, one that we very much welcome. If you’re looking to buy an amazing tea blend, look no further than this little tea shop. Jonathan Kane, The Naked Leaf’s owner, readily recommends the smoked maple as an inviting and inventive tea for the cooler months. 

Looking to buy or sell in Hillhurst? Let’s grab a coffee! Get in touch with us by emailing office@lesliemethot.ca.

Bridgeland Neighbourhood Guide

Bridgeland is an inner-city Calgary neighbourhood with one of the most incredible views of the river and the downtown core. Centrally located with a tight-knit community feel, Bridgeland is the ultimate destination for those seeking out an artisan coffee, gourmet pizza or homemade ice cream. 

Our 5 Favourite Spots in Bridgeland

General Block Building

The General Block building is home to three of Calgary’s most well-known food establishments: Village Ice Cream, Phil & Sebastian and UNA Pizza. Bordering on Murdoch Park, this building is a local destination all-year round. These three restaurants have some of the best offerings in the entire city—we recommend the earl grey or coffee ice cream from Village, the maple Hoopla donut from P&S and a 4-maggi pizza from UNA. On top of all of this, the building’s amazing design was created by local building developer, RNDSQR, with community unification in mind.

Murdoch Park

Situated in the heart of the action. Murdoch Park serves as a place for summer picnics, get togethers and workout sessions. In the summertime, Bridgeland Yoga holds their “Yoga in the Park” at Murdoch, a by-donation yoga class series that brings Calgarians together from across the city. The park’s distance from all of the local eateries makes it a prime spot to watch the sunset or view the Calgary skyline at night. We love hopping over to UNA Pizza for a delicious piece of pizza pie and spending the rest of the day in the sunshine.

Made by Marcus

If you thought one ice cream shop wasn’t enough, try two! The Bridgeland-Riverside area is also home to Made by Marcus, one of Calgary’s most inventive ice cream shops. This shop is one of four Made by Marcus locations, all of which are lined up out the door all year round (yes, winter too). If you’re looking to do a taste test of all the Bridgeland ice cream, the lemon curd blueberry and sea salt and goat milk caramel flavours are fan favourites. In addition to their classic flavours, Made by Marcus creates some of the best and most interesting flavours for every season.

Lil’ Empire Burger

Lil’ Empire is a burger joint that is fashioned after the iconic roadside burger institutions that are native to southern California. Here, you can find some of the best hot dogs, dirty fries and burgers in the city. Their Bridgeland location has seen tremendous support, and we believe this will continue for years to come. Even better, you can stop by one of the local ice cream places after snacking on one of Lil’ Empire’s offerings for the ultimate summer day. 

Bridgeland Market

During the summer months, a stop at the Bridgeland Market is a highlight and always a necessity. It’s important to know that the market is more than just a grocery store—it’s a cafe, flower shop and well-curated market, all in one! Our idea of a perfect day involves a delicious charcuterie board, iced coffee and an abundance of snacks, which you can find all at the Bridgeland Market. 

Are you selling or buying in Bridgeland? Let’s grab a coffee – get in touch with us by emailing office@lesliemethot.ca.