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A Calgary woman hopes her twist on the drive-in theatre will help get people outside and highlight the city’s outdoors.

Mount Royal University student Briana Hamilton, 24, said she got the idea to set up a drive-in theatre for cyclists from her own love for the outdoors.

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“What better way to include what we have in the city to keep it outdoor and active, and support some great causes,” said Hamilton, who studies ecotourism and outdoor leadership. “I wanted to bring that fun back (of drive-in theatres) . . . but take the cars out of it and make it more focused on the outdoors.

And even if you can’t get there by walking or biking, anyone is welcome to attend.

“Biking is the way, but it’s not obligated. People can still just come to the park, walk in and enjoy the outdoors.”

Hamilton is charging $20 per person for the event, set for Sept. 13 at Heritage Park, where Into The Wild will be shown. All proceeds will go back to MRU’s Allan Derbyshire Student Award and Calgary’s Two Wheel View.