It all started on a small apartment balcony, mid-pandemic. Stephen and Austen - roommates, friends, and Calgary locals--were sitting on their porch, reflecting on how much their city had grown since high school.
Stephen, then a business student, and Austen, a recent grad working in the restaurant scene and moonlighting as a photographer, found themselves deep in conversation about one thing: Calgary's hidden gems.
"What if we gave personalized tours around Calgary? Not just any tours--custom experiences based on what people love. We'd drive them from place to place, show them the best of the city, and Austen could take professional photos along the way."
It was a simple idea with a big heart: help people discover the real Calgary, without the stress of planning, parking, or asking strangers for photos. From that porch conversation, SeeLocal was born.
Over time, the idea evolved into the app you see today. But the core mission has stayed the same: connect people to the soul of the city--one curated experience at a time.
Stephen founded SeeLocal with a simple belief: some of the best experiences are right in our own backyard. Passionate about community, local business, and Alberta tourism, he created SeeLocal to help people discover unique experiences while supporting the operators, artists, guides, and entrepreneurs who make Alberta special.
Logan leads the technology behind SeeLocal, helping turn the vision of a more connected Alberta experiences marketplace into reality. He is responsible for the development, infrastructure, and systems that power the platform, ensuring operators and customers have a seamless experience from discovery to booking. Passionate about building scalable technology and solving complex problems, Logan works closely with the team to create the tools and features that help more people discover unique local experiences across Alberta.
Not sure which experience is the best fit?
Book a quick 15-minute call with Stephen Hoppen, founder of SeeLocal, and we'll help you find the right experience based on your interests, group size, budget, and goals.
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