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Bring some extra sweetness to your winter and spend February searching for Calgary\u2019s best concoction during the annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. Participating Calgary eateries are featuring signature hot chocolate drinks, created specifically for this event, and customers can vote online to determine who has the best. Partial proceeds from each drink sold go to Calgary Meals on Wheels.<\/p>\n

YYC Hot Chocolate Fest:<\/h2>\n

Date<\/strong>: February 1 – 28, 2026
\nVenue<\/strong>: Various locations across Calgary
\nWebsite<\/strong>:\u00a0www.yychotchocolate.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bring some extra sweetness to your winter and spend February searching for Calgary\u2019s best concoction during the annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. Participating Calgary eateries are featuring signature hot chocolate drinks, created specifically for this event, and customers can vote online to determine who has the best. Partial proceeds from
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