Day Trips

The Beauty of Alpenglow at the Banff Gondola {Giveaway}

Calgary Events Contests & Giveaways, Day Trips, News & Reviews, Special Events

Alpenglow – a reddish, pinkish, purplish light in the last minutes of the day spreading across the mountaintops like a coy blanket. It doesn’t last long, but Alpenglow leaves you in a state of wonder. On Friday and Saturday evenings you can enjoy the ...Read More

Easter Bunny Visits Lake Louise Ski Resort Over Easter Weekend

Calgary Events Day Trips, Easter, Special Events

The Easter Bunny will be visiting his friend Griff the Grizzly at Lake Louise Ski Resort over Easter weekend (April 19 – 21, 2019) and is sure to be bringing some treats to hand out! Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny and Griff the ...Read More

Kids Go Free With the Family Experience at the Banff Gondola

Calgary Events Day Trips, Special Events

Experience a world of adventure and beauty at the summit of Banff’s Sulphur Mountain with the Family Experience at Banff Gondola, daily from October 9, 2018, to April 19, 2019. The Family Experience at the Banff Gondola offers a mountaintop adventure and free admission ...Read More

Splurge Close to Home This Winter: Canmore is a World-Class Destination

Charity Quick Day Trips, Kananaskis Country, Local Stories and Adventures, News & Reviews

King Malcolm III of Scotland was an intrepid warrior who ruled from 1058 – 1093. He came to power after killing the legendary Macbeth in battle, avenging the death of his father, Duncan. Credited by some with founding a dynasty that consolidated royal power ...Read More

The “Other” Canadian Badlands – Discovering the Fossil Safari Tour at Dinosaur Provincial Park

Charity Quick Day Trips, News & Reviews

What do you picture when I say “Badlands”? Is it hot, dry summers, rocks and dinosaur fossils, and maybe Drumheller and the Royal Tyrrell Museum? Well, keep going south along the Red Deer River Valley and you’ll come to the other Canadian Badlands, just ...Read More

Have a Blast at Discovery Canyon on the Red Deer River

Calgary Events Day Trips

Go for a drive, and on a beautiful day in the Red Deer area, check out the new and improved Discovery Canyon, which re-opened in June. With a lazy river and a beach area, there’s something for everyone! This free play area features: natural river-fed ...Read More

When You Don’t Want to Drive: Transportation from Calgary to Banff

Charity Quick Day Trips

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

Snowshoe, Mountaintop Yoga & Spa | Where to Find Bliss in Banff National Park

Melissa Vroon Day Trips, Festivals, Local Stories and Adventures, News & Reviews

During the holidays my sister-in-law Jen, and I sprawled on the couch and commiserated how baked we felt after the craziness of the season. Always up for an excuse to run away to the spa we conspired to have a girls’ weekend in Banff ...Read More

Wibit at Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash

Calgary Events Day Trips

Check out the Wibit inflatable park at Sylvan Lake, Alberta! Opened in 2016, Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash will take over as the biggest water fun at the lake, as Wild Rapids waterslides closed in 2016. An obstacle course on the lake is sure to provide ...Read More

Combine a Day Trip with History at the Cochrane Historical Museum

Calgary Events Day Trips, Museums

Cochrane Historical Museum opened its doors only a couple years ago and allows you to take a trip down memory lane. The museum is in the Old Davies Hospital, the town’s first hospital, built in 1909. The museum is located on the Cochrane Ranche Site, ...Read More