Tobogganing in Calgary: Royal Oak Hill (NW)

This article was written in December 2012

This popular tobogganing hill is tucked away in the northwest community of Royal Oak. It kind of looks like a big hill plopped in the middle of an even bigger field. Although the hill is completely surrounded by field, there is a designated sledding area that is clearly marked by signs on the north side of the hill. The natural snow drifts make little jumps where our 7-year-old spent most of his time aiming to soar over them. They were big enough to provide a bit of a thrill for our fun-loving boy but not big enough to be treacherous.

Tobogganing in Calgary – Royal Oak Hill Review:

Steepness: Our 7-year-old had no problem hiking up and sledding down the hill by himself.
Obstructions: A wide open space makes this a great place to toboggan without worrying about hitting any trees.
Popularity: The tobogganing hill in Royal Oak seems to be a local favourite. There were a number of people enjoying the hill the day we went and the snow was packed from all the previous sledders.
Parking: There is ample street parking close to the hill.
Age Range: All ages.
Amenities: There are no bathrooms nearby but the Royal Oak Shopping Centre is less than 5 minutes away. If you work up an appetite, nearby Smashburger makes a mean burger and they have an awesome kids menu.
Overall Impression: Our kids loved it! This hill is perfect for families with small children. The hills are not too long or steep and there are some gorgeous 360-degree views of the surrounding area on the top!
Address: 50 Royal Birkdale Drive NW, Calgary AB