Tag: things to do in Calgary

  • Things To Do With Your Kids For Halloween In Calgary

    Things To Do With Your Kids For Halloween In Calgary

    Although we’ve been inundated with more snow this fall, I’m optimistic that weather is going to improve for Halloween. Halloween is a fun time of year with kids. You get to dress them up in adorable costumes that potentially have to somehow fit over a snowsuit and you get to watch them devour candy at…

  • Things To Do With Your Kids – The Watcher Woods

    Things To Do With Your Kids – The Watcher Woods

    I’ve mentioned before about how we love to spend time in Fish Creek Park. There’s so much to explore and it’s great for casual walks, aggressive mountain bike rides and everything in between. I’ve written about our favourite places, how to get to the ice caves and now I want to tell you about a…

  • Things to do with your kids: Hiking Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

    Things to do with your kids: Hiking Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

    There are lots of great hikes for kids in Calgary and this one is perfect for all levels of ability. If you’re looking for a great way to get outside with your kids just beyond the city limits then I definitely recommend checking out Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area. Location: At HWY 22X and…

  • Heritage Park and The S.S. Moyie

    Heritage Park and The S.S. Moyie

    We spend a great deal of time at Heritage Park. It’s truly my favourite place to be in the summer and we have every intention of spending a great deal of time there this summer. This year is even more exciting because the S.S. Moyie is back! Enter to win a free annual pass!

  • Things To Do With Your Kids: Fish Creek Park Ice Cave

    Things To Do With Your Kids: Fish Creek Park Ice Cave

    Directions and information on the Fish Creek Park Ice Caves and Ice Falls

  • Things To Do With Your Kids: Tumble Time – Lake Bonavista

    Things To Do With Your Kids: Tumble Time – Lake Bonavista

    Most kids love running around and being active and Clara is no different. Recently she gave us a heart attack by doing her first ever somersault… off the couch on to the floor. By sheer luck she landed on a pillow and giggled and laughed at discovering a new way to move her body, while…

  • Things To Do With Your Kids: Hiking – Brown-Lowery Provincial Park

    Things To Do With Your Kids: Hiking – Brown-Lowery Provincial Park

    Location: The trailhead is located off of Plummers Road, just south of Priddis. Make sure to bring a map as cell service is spotty and there are no road signs along the way. Elevation Change: 143 m Duration: 4.8 km (took us 2 hours roundtrip with a stop at the top for a picnic) As…

  • 16 Things To Do For Free With Your Kids In Calgary

    16 Things To Do For Free With Your Kids In Calgary

    Summer is here which means the days are longer and there is more time to pack things into the day. While Clara and I love doing things like going to Heritage Park , if your budget is a little tight heading there for the day can be a bit pricey. With the help of some of…

  • Things To Do With Your Kids: Heritage Park

    Things To Do With Your Kids: Heritage Park

    I have always loved Heritage Park and now that I have a kid of my own, Heritage Park is one of the best things to do in Calgary. For as long as I can remember there’s something about the old timeyness of it that really speaks to me. Don’t believe me? When Dashing Wife and…

  • Things To Do With Your Kids: The Calgary Tower

    Things To Do With Your Kids: The Calgary Tower

    I recently wrote an article for Calgary Tourism titled 10 Reasons To Love The Calgary Tower, as 2018 marks its 50th anniversary. Built to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday in 1967, construction wrapped up in 1968. Now, 50 years later, it stands as an iconic and recognizable symbol of the city’s past and present. A key landmark…

  • Things To Do With Your Kids This Long Weekend

    Things To Do With Your Kids This Long Weekend

    Weekends are a great time to get away from the hassles of the week and spend time with the family. Long weekends are even better as they provide that little extra time to let you recharge your batteries. I’ve written about a number of things that are great to do all the time, like swimming,…