Charity Quick

Charity Burpee Quick lives in Calgary with her husband and 3 kids. She loves reading by a quiet fireplace, travelling, taking the kids on adventures, and coffee, lots and lots of coffee. She spends her days planning trips around the world.

Is it a scavenger hunt? Is it an outdoor escape room? Is it a puzzle? Whatever it is, it’s the best way to reignite your interest in being a tourist in your own town! Mystery Town Tours turns an ordinary city into a challenging ...Read More

Oh, sweet summer, how I love thee. The warmth of the sun, a good thunderstorm, the long, light evenings, and playing outside. Of course, I also hear certain requests on a continuous loop. “Can we have . . . friends over, another snack, a ...Read More

From the rolling prairies, to the soaring majesty of the Rockies, to the world-renowned Calgary Stampede, Calgary has become a tourist destination that is famous around the world. Many people who visit Calgary include a trip to Banff National Park (and if they don’t, ...Read More

I’ve never been a morning person. When I had kids, well-meaning people told me I’d get used to the interminable sleepless nights. Well-meaning people are right much of the time (the years really do fly by, even while the days drag on), but they ...Read More

“Come in, We’re Awesome,” said the sign on the front door. We hauled the bikes and helmets out of the back of the van and stomped in through the newly-fallen snow. The kids were quiet as they took in their surroundings: ramps, jumps, tracks, ...Read More

I have a confession to make. I dread birthday parties. The decorating, the food, the happy little faces looking to me to see what amazing activities I have planned . . . I could definitely live without it. But the problem is this: I ...Read More

Fall is a beautiful, if too short, season in Calgary. We try to make the most of it, as busy as we are, because the weather can be pleasant and the foliage is simply lovely. So, this past weekend I found myself, with my ...Read More