Day Trips
Alpine Roller Coaster, Aerial Adventures, and MORE at Canyon Ski Resort
The Canyon Ski Resort gives you a reason to head to Red Deer this summer! There’s a family adventure to enjoy, with the Canyon Coaster, the Adventure Park, and Summer Tubing. The Canyon Coaster opens on May 16, 2026. The Adventure Park opens on May 31, 2026, and Summer Tubing
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Have a Blast at Discovery Canyon on the Red Deer River
Go for a drive, and on a beautiful day in the Red Deer area, check out Discovery Canyon, with wonderful, outdoor water play. With a lazy river and a beach area, there’s something for everyone! This free play area features: natural river-fed bubbling pools of water tube floating trickling rivulets
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Connect as a Family Through an Immersive Indigenous Tourism Alberta Experience
Alberta families are encouraged to look for ways to authentically educate their children on Indigenous culture and the true history of Canada outside of a formal classroom setting by engaging with Indigenous tourism operators across the province. Land-based learning activities provide the opportunity to both physically and spiritually connect to
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Find A Winter Escape in Banff: This is the Last Season For Nightrise at Banff Gondola!
Find a winter escape in Banff this year. We’re not talking about escaping winter, we’re talking about embracing it! It’s all about the magic of a snowy landscape, the crisp mountain air, and cozy visits by the fireplace. When even the air sparkles, you know it will be an enchanting
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Save Money and Explore Our Province With Experience Alberta’s History Pass
Save some money while you explore museums and interpretive sites throughout Alberta! The Experience Alberta’s History Pass provides unlimited regular admission to provincially operated historic sites, museums and interpretive centres. The pass is good for one year from the date of purchase and is an excellent, affordable way to learn,
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Stand Up Paddleboarding in Calgary
by Tanya Koob August 2013 (Updated 2025) Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest-growing sport around the world right now for good reason. It’s easy, there’s a low learning curve, and most people can jump on a board their first time out with no previous experience or lessons. It’s also
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Kirk’s Alpaca Farm
Kirk’s Alpaca Farm, about an hour’s drive from Airdrie, is a unique day trip idea for families. Of course, they have alpacas to visit and feed, and you can even pet baby alpacas! Their gift shop is filled with products made from alpaca fibres, from socks to teddy bears, and
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Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
Address: Located 13 km south of Longview, on the corner of Highways 22 and 540, just 1 and 1/2 hours southwest of Calgary.
Telephone: 1-800-568-4996
Website: Bar U Ranch Website
Book a Magical Getaway with Charmed Resorts
Add some magic to your next family getaway with Charmed Resorts! This unique combination of luxury glamping and classic storybook themes offers the perfect holiday escape for family members young and old. PLUS you will soon be able to enjoy even more fairytale fun with a second Alberta location coming
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Discover Calgary With the Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt
Maybe you’re looking for a date night or a family day. Do you need an idea for a birthday party or special occasion or do you just need to get out of the house? The Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts might be just what you’re looking for! This app-led scavenger hunt
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