Saskatoon berry season is mid-late July in and around Calgary. Here’s where you can pick this plentiful purple berry near Calgary.
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Taking Your Kids To The New Snow Valley Aerial Park At Rainbow Valley Campground
Here’s what you need to know about bringing your kids to the new Snow Valley Aerial Park. From booking tips to experiential reviews, these tips will guarantee you have a great day.
Calgary Daytrips: Tracing Alberta’s Roots On The Cowboy Trail
Take a daytrip along the Cowboy Trail and celebrate all Alberta has to offer from steak, to nature, to cowboys, to foothills, to oil, to arts, to food. The heart of Alberta’s history is along this road.
ROAD TRIP: Itinerary For A Fun Family Weekend In Medicine Hat
There are lots of things to do when you spend a family weekend in Medicine Hat. It’s just a 3 hour drive to get away from it all, relax, unwind, and explore. Here are some family friendly things to do in Medicine Hat.
13 Things To Do On A Daytrip From Calgary To The Drumheller Valley
When going on a daytrip from Calgary, you can spin the compass in any direction and find adventure. The most popular options are mountains to the west, or badlands to the east. It’s a coin…
Extending Winter With The Longest Ski Season In Canada at Sunshine Village
Even when it’s warm in Calgary, there is snow at Sunshine Village. We took a chance at extending winter for a weekend escape to ski with the whole family.
Mountain Biking Trails In Canmore For Kids And Families
If you’re looking for mountain biking trails in Canmore, having a lot to choose from is the only issue. There’s hard core trails, and a wide choice for kids and families who want easy terrain, or some fun in the pump track.
A Train Ride On The Alberta Prairie Railway Through The Badlands
I took the boys for a ride on the Alberta Prairie Railway from Stettler to Big Valley. It reminded me of old train rides with my Grumps, except back in the day, our trains didn’t get robbed.
The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum In Torrington, Alberta
The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torringont, Alberta is absolutely wonderful. A great example of community spirit combining with kitsch and creating something worth a smile.
K Country Daytrip: Allen Bill Pond / Elbow Falls Before And After #YYCFlood
K Country has changed since the #YYCFlood of 2013. Allen Bill Pond, one of the cutest fishing spots is no more. A popular picnic spot at Elbow Falls has been destroyed. Here are some before and after pics of the devastation in K Country.
Where To Go On A Daytrip From Calgary? Let A Geocache Be Your Guide
If you can’t decide where to go on a daytrip from Calgary, turn on your geocaching app and let the treasures be your guide. You never know what you’ll find when you head off the beaten path just a little bit.
Where To Go Outdoor Ice Skating In Banff And Lake Louise
We took some time from the Christmas holiday to go for a skate and slide in Banff. There is nothing more spectacular, than strapping on some blades and going for a skate in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Maybe It Was Something I Ate #19: Elvis Burger At Marv’s Classic Soda Shop
A visit down the Cowboy Trail must include a lunch break in Black Diamond and a visit to Marv’s Classic Soda Shop. It is everything you loved about the 50s.
Seen In Calgary #16: The Nanton Candy Store
Nanton Candy Store | Nanton, Alberta | July 21, 2013 [twitter]I’m cheating, I didn’t see it in Calgary, but I did see it in Nanton. Anytime you make a bolt south of the city for…
ROAD TRIP: What Is There To Do In Picture Butte?
[twitter]Picture Butte rhymes with cute, not butt. Still, I call it Picture Butt. I thought the boys would think it cute to head out to a place where you “take a picture of your butt,”…
Kid Friendly Hikes Near Calgary: Grotto Canyon
[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…