February 2012 Since winter had pretty much been non-existent this year, we decided this past weekend to go for a picnic to Elbow Falls in Kananaskis. Elbow Falls is a great little walk for small children but since there is snow still on the ground, the walk ways are closed
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Over 4,000 square kilometres of protected mountain park located southwest of Calgary. Kananaskis Country (known as K-Country to locals) is a year-round playground. Activities include dog sledding, alpine & nordic skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking and fishing to name a few. […]

Ah, winter in Calgary – cold and snowy. Perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Unless it’s not, of course, because the only thing that’s sure in this city is the capricious nature of our winter weather, and most of us love the comparatively balmy Chinook winds! Whether or not we
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May 2011 Reality: 1 Fantasy: 0 But I wouldn’t want it any other way or Why hiking with a 4-year old requires an adjustment to expectations After countless weekends filled with errands, appointments and lots and lots of visitors, the May long weekend arrived to an agenda filled with, by
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Find great places to cross-country ski in the beautiful country around Calgary. Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Over 85km of cross-country ski trails. Park at the Pocaterra parking lot for groomed trails, a heated hut and washrooms.Click here for a current Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Cross-Country Ski Trail report. Kananaskis Where:
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Winter in the mountains is picturesque, snowy, and completely magical. If you are looking for a break from the every day and a place to create enchanting family memories, head to Kananaskis and visit Boundary Ranch this Christmas. It is a wonderful way to entertain your kids during the holidays
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Who said you need to stick to city streets for Halloween trick-or-treating fun? Head to Camp Cadicasu this fall for Trick or Trail! Open to all ages and all athletic abilities, Trick or Trail at Camp Cadicasu brings you Halloween fun for the whole family. Only a short drive away,
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February 2016 Family road trips are not just for summer. Some of Southern Alberta’s best destinations lie within easy driving distance of Calgary and you can do lots of them in a weekend.  But where to go? We’re so glad you asked! High Times in the Rocky Mountains This area, which you
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June 2011 My family loves camping and we try to do as much of it as possible. While we like to venture far and wide, there are times when we just want to get out of the city and not drive forever to do it. Fortunately for us all there
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Anchor D has everything from short day rides, family-friendly weekends in the saddle, or even week-long adventure rides, they have a horseback experience for everyone. […]