[twitter]Grotto Canyon Trail Length: 4.5 km return (2-3hrs) Elevation Gain: 200m Age Appropriate: 5+ We hiked Grotto Canyon as part of our weekend camping at Bow Valley Provincial Park. It’s just a few kilometres away…
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Kid Friendly Hikes Near Calgary: Troll Falls
[twitter]Troll Falls – Kananaskis Country Trail Length: 3.2 km return / approx 90 minutes Elevation Gain: 40m Age Appropriate: this hike is stroller friendly making it great for all ages Next to the Grassi Lakes…
Rocky Mountain Hikes: Ha Ling Peak
Ha Ling Peak Trail Length: 6 km return (1-2hrs up, 45-90mins down) Elevation Gain: 819 m Ages: Kids with serious skills and determination (10+) Ha Ling Peak is a part of Mount Lawrence Grassi hovering…
Rocky Mountain Hikes: Lake Agnes Teahouse
[twitter]Lake Agnes Tea House Trail Length: 7k return / 2-3hrs Elevation Gain: 385m Ages: Good for kids 5+ (saw some younger ones, but this is a *real* hike, and they should be keeners) There are…
Kid Friendly Hikes Near Calgary: Grassi Lakes Trail
[twitter]Grassi Lakes Trail Trail Length: 3.3km return / 90 minutes Elevation Gain: 165m Age: great for all ages, depending on which trail you choose. When looking for a hike to do with young children in…
Calgary Kid Friendly Hikes: Waterfall Valley in Bowmont Park
[twitter]Waterfall Valley – Bowmont Park Trail Length: 1 km / approx 1 hour Elevation Gain: 50m Age Appropriate: 2+ There are many places to utterly escape in Calgary. You don’t need to go all the…
Calgary Kid Friendly Hikes: Griffith Woods
[twitter]Griffith Woods [map] Trail Lengths: 2 km – 8 km Elevation Gain: 0m Age Appropriate: All ages, the trails are stroller friendly Packing up for a kid-friendly hike in Calgary is a great way to…
Calgary Kid Friendly Hikes – The Weaselhead
[twitter]I have no idea what exactly a weaselhead is. In Calgary, The Weaselhead, is the western end of the Glenmore Reservoir where the Elbow River meanders amongst a swampy marsh. In fact, this is the…
Calgary Kid Friendly Hikes – Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
[twitter]Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park [map] Trail Lengths: 2.3 km – 25 km Elevation Gain: 120m Age Appropriate: Hiking 4+, Cycling 6+ Opened August 9, 2011, Glenbow Ranch is Alberta’s newest Provincial Park. The land was…
Calgary Kid Friendly Hikes – Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
[twitter]Big Hill Springs Provincial Park [map] Trail Length: 2.3 km / approx 1 hour Elevation Gain: 20m Age Appropriate: 2+ Big Hill Springs is located between parkland and foothills natural regions; the main attraction is…
Tee Time #12: Golf in the Rockies at Brewster’s Golf Kananaskis Ranch
Sitting on the first tee at Brewsters Golf Kananaskis Ranch, with Mount Yamnuska towering in the distance, you can’t help but pause your swing and take the scenery in.
The Best Campsite At Redstreak Campground In Kootenay National Park
Kootenay National Park is a popular and quick escape from Calgary. It hugs the border between BC and Alberta and features many great hikes and backcountry camping experiences. The best campsite in Kootenay National Park…
Rocky Mountains Hiking In Alberta: Canyon Creek Ice Cave
The Canyon Creek Ice Cave Trail in Kananaskis Country, Alberta is a unique adventure in the Rocky Mountains. It’s got fossil hunting, mountain biking, scrambling, and spelunking!
Why Type 2 Diabetes Puts You At Risk For Kidney Disease
What is your risk for kidney disease? Take a simple quiz to assess, and make a plan to talk to your doctor about your kidney health and type 2 diabetes.
More Than 25 Places To Stop Between Calgary And Vancouver
You don’t need to drive from Calgary to Vancouver as fast as you can. It’s more enjoyable if you take your time and stop at all the things. Check these out!
5 Calgary Spring Road Trips And What To Eat Along The Way
Here are some great spring road trips you can take around Calgary – along with things to eat when you’re out. The weather might not be the best, but the food will be.