Day Trips

Fun in the Field With an Aspen Crossing Train Excursion

Calgary Events Day Trips, Special Events

Make a trip out to Aspen Crossing (near Mossleigh) for a memorable train excursion adventure. Families will enjoy a relaxing train ride through the prairies and a stop to play games with the kids, before boarding the train back. Make sure you don’t get ...Read More

Come Meet Your Neighbours at Alberta Open Farm Days

Calgary Events Day Trips, Food & Drink

On August 15 – 16, 2020, you can experience Alberta Open Farm Days! Alberta Open Farm Days are about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn more about the farmers ...Read More

Kids Go Free With the Family Experience at the Banff Gondola

Calgary Events Day Trips, Special Offers

Experience a world of adventure and beauty at the summit of Banff’s Sulphur Mountain with the Family Experience at Banff Gondola, daily from June 26 – September 7, 2020. The Family Experience at the Banff Gondola offers a mountaintop adventure and free admission for ...Read More

Glacier Skywalk: It’s OK to Look Down!

Calgary Events Day Trips, Major Attractions

The Glacier Skywalk, located near the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre (which is one hour from Jasper or two and a half hours from Banff), gives guests a one-of-a-kind mountain experience. This marvel of engineering allows visitors to walk out on a glass-floored walkway ...Read More

Kayben Farms

Calgary Events Day Trips, Farmer's Markets, Major Attractions, Playgrounds

Kayben Farms’ Sunshine Adventure Park is a refreshing place to take your kids for a delightful day of fun in the sun, about 10 minutes south of the city. [...] ...Read More

Camping in Alberta is Coming Soon! Alberta Parks Camping Relaunch

Calgary Events Camping Near Calgary, COVID-19, Day Trips, News & Reviews

Camping reservations at Alberta Parks campgrounds relaunched on May 14, 2020, and as part of the stage 2 relaunch on June 12, 2020, more campsites will be opened. Continue to follow all Alberta health guidelines when visiting the parks and prepare to be as ...Read More

Royal Tyrrell Museum (Drumheller, AB)

Calgary Events Day Trips, Museums

The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller boasts an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and exhibits on prehistoric life. Where else can your child dig for dinosaur bones and actually find them? [...] ...Read More

Breathtaking Scenery and Happy Kids: A Rewarding Adventure at the Columbia Icefield

Charity Quick Day Trips, News & Reviews

The Columbia Icefield opens for the season on June 19, 2020, weather and social distancing dependant. National Geographic has called it one of the most scenic drives in the world. We were happy to agree as we drove from Banff to begin our short ...Read More

The Best That Winter Has to Offer at Banff SnowDays

Calgary Events Day Trips, Special Events

Did you know that the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival is actually just one part of an even larger winter festival?? Hard to believe, I know! Banff SnowDays is a fabulous annual festival with special events happening throughout Banff National Park between January 15 and 26, 2020. It brings to ...Read More

Celebrate Winter at the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival

Calgary Events Day Trips, Special Events

Lake Louise’s Ice Magic Festival offers you the sublime experience of walking through a winter wonderland and witnessing the making of some amazing ice and snow art. The first 3 days feature the International Ice Carving Competition and the second weekend offers more fun, and ...Read More

Day Trips

Fun in the Field With an Aspen Crossing Train Excursion

Come Meet Your Neighbours at Alberta Open Farm Days

Kids Go Free With the Family Experience at the Banff Gondola

Glacier Skywalk: It’s OK to Look Down!

Kayben Farms

Camping in Alberta is Coming Soon! Alberta Parks Camping Relaunch

Royal Tyrrell Museum (Drumheller, AB)

Breathtaking Scenery and Happy Kids: A Rewarding Adventure at the Columbia Icefield

The Best That Winter Has to Offer at Banff SnowDays

Celebrate Winter at the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival

How to Survive the Airport when Travelling During the Pandemic

Jasper Park Lodge | Jasper’s Best Family Resort is Open for Business

Wild Blueberries, Hiking and Whale-Watching in Saguenay Lac St-Jean