Do we have what it takes to be the best?

Here are some of the results of this year’s Best of Calgary poll, as provided by Fast Forward Weekly.

Best new trend:

1. Cycling / Bike commuting
2. Mayor Naheed Nenshi
3. Civic engagement

Worst new trend:

1. Jeggings
2. Hipsters
3. Dubstep

Best place to waste an entire day

1. Prince’s Island Park
2. 17th Avenue S.W.
3. The Ship & Anchor

Best free event

1. Lilac Festival
2. Stampede breakfasts
3. Sun and Salsa Festival

Best festival

1. Calgary Folk Music Festival
2. Sled Island
3. Lilac Festival

Most beloved Calgarian

1. Mayor Naheed Nenshi
2. Jarome Iginla
3. Lanny McDonald

Most embarrassing Calgarian

1. Stephen Harper
2. Rob Anders
3. Ralph Klein

Best local band

1. The Dudes
2. Zoo Lion
3. Braids and Woodpigeon at a tie

Best shopping district

1. 17th Avenue S.W.
2. The Core
3. Kensington

Best ice cream/gelato

1. My Favorite Ice Cream Shoppe
2. Amato Gelato Cafe
3. Fiasco Gelato

Best restaurant for a first date

1. Una Pizza
2. Tubby Dog
3. The Coup

Best place to feed a sweet tooth

1. Crave Cookies & Cakes
2. Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut
3. The Chocolate Bar

And finally…

Best local blog:

1. mikesbloggityblog.com
2. calgaryisawesome.com
3. happyurbanist.blogspot.com

Did I expet to see YAA on this list? Possibly. But regardless, we should give a big round of applause for all of this year’s winners (and losers as well). Just a side note, it seems that Nenshi is on a roll (Sexiest man, best local Twitter personality, hardest working, most beloved, best new trend… did I miss any?!) And on a final note, let’s keep it up Calgary!

To read more, go to http://www.ffwdweekly.com/article/life-style/best-calgary/the-best-and-worst-of-calgary-7627/