The City of Chestermere has a huge bike park that the whole family will love! Their goal is to create a safe and challenging bike park environment that promotes stewardship from users and provides a place for riders of all ages to develop their skills. Plus, it’s FREE. It’s a
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Sometimes family adventures call for some specialized equipment, but there’s no point in investing big bucks in stuff you’ll only use once. Gear rentals save you money and storage space and can also let you ‘try before you buy’. They’re also great for your out-of-town visitors who can’t bring all
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Summer 2022: Also known as the season of eating our way around Heritage Park. Quick! What’s the fastest way to get your kids interested in a family outing? The most fool-proof way to ensure a fun day? Whether you have toddlers or teens, a well-timed treat goes a long way. We
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What iconic Calgary attraction has provided families with time-travelling entertainment for nearly 60 years? Heritage Park, of course! We are rediscovering the park this summer, checking out the newest exhibits, such as Prospect Ridge and a new Veterinary Practice at the Nanton Livery Stable. We plan on relaxing over picnic lunches
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The room dims and the lock clicks shut. There’s a moment of silence. Now what? Escape rooms have become a popular activity for families, youth groups, and even business colleagues. It’s a simple concept: allow yourself to be locked in a themed room, and solve the riddles inside to undo
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July 2021 It’s the warm summer sunshine and the feel of the water beneath you. It’s the changing scenery and the chance to literally lay back and watch the world go by. If there’s a more relaxing way to spend a summer’s afternoon in Calgary, I’m not sure what it
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Perhaps when you’ve been walking or biking around town you’ve seen little boxes full of books in neighbourhoods all around Calgary. These Little Free Libraries are a really fun initiative that’s been popping up in cities all over North America. The concept is simple: you leave a book or two
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If you’ve driven anywhere near the downtown core in Calgary since the fall of 2018, you’ve likely seen the lime green bikes scattered around high-traffic areas. These bikes are part of a pilot project for dockless bike sharing in Calgary, a new mobility option to expand the public transportation system
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January 2019 I have always loved libraries, with their rows of books and the endless worlds to which you could escape. Growing up, I would walk down to our small-town library with my brother and cousins. We would confidently proclaim that we could read every book on a certain shelf over
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November 2018 With a clunk, my head hit the rock above me. “Thanks for testing that helmet,” our guide, Max, called back. “Still working!” I said. I’d “tested” it several times already. I refocussed on the rocks beneath my feet, and knees and hands. It’s a good thing I was
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