Guide: 5 must-haves for the perfect fall picnic in Calgary

The backyard fall picnic in Calgary is a time-tested outing that covers plenty of categories. It can be a perfect date night, a lovely way to catch up with friends, or even an outing by yourself to enjoy your own escape from the real world for a few hours.

Whatever your motivation, Calgary has a few great things to offer when it comes to fall picnics. With that in mind, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Strongbow to put together the guide for the perfect fall picnic in Calgary. Enjoy!

The set-up:

This could very well be the most important part of the picnic, but oftentimes it’s overlooked. Whether you’ve got a patio, a full backyard, or just a little private green space you’ve scouted out, setting it up with picnic vibes is a must. Hook yourself up with a space heater and some string lights and you’re off to one heck of a start.

The Outfit:

It’s the season of layers which means you have a few different clothing items you’ve got to decide on. After all, a picnic is a very Instagrammable thing to do, so you’re going to want to be flexing your fall best.

Check out local vintage favourite Velour Clothing Exchange for an old-school knit sweater and some classic Levi’s denim.

The Food:

The River Café on Prince’s Island Park has Calgary’s picnic basket scene covered nicely. It’s affordable, it’s simple to order, and it’s top-notch food. If you’re building your own basket, check out Peasant Cheese Shop take that charcuterie board to the next level.

The Drinks:

Now for the near-final touch on what is sure to be the perfect fall picnic in Calgary— the drinks! What you want is something that pairs perfectly with the charcuterie, the fall atmosphere, and the colourful surroundings.

That’s why we’re recommending the Strongbow Original Dry Cider. It’s unique, absolutely perfect for a crisp fall afternoon, and delivers a refreshingly bright taste. Honestly, you’ll probably want to pack a few because these go down very smooth.

The Blanket:

Oh, you thought we forgot about the blanket? No chance, peeps, we’ve got you covered on that too. Obviously, any blanket can become an outdoor blanket just by, well…taking it outside. That being said, you can pick up some affordable and convenient options at Canadian Tire.

Also, Chapters Indigo offers up outdoor blankets of all types. Plus, if you’re hitting up this Calgary fall picnic solo, you can always snag a new book to take along with you. Two birds with one stone, folks!

To make it even easier to have the perfect fall picnic, Strongbow is running a contest on our @curiocitycalgary Instagram page! You can win an awesome Strongbow Cooler Picnic Basket plus plenty of Strongbow to quench your fall thirst all season long. Just follow the contest instructions on the @curiocitycalgary Instagram post for your chance to win!

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