Day Trips

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

Find Santa on the top of a mountain this Christmas! From November 17 to December 30, 2018, Banff Gondola is hosting a Mountaintop Christmas, with all the wonder and magic you can hope for. Santa will be visiting until December 23, 2018, and you’ll ...Read More

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

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

  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 is a carving demo, ...Read More

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

Glenbow Ranch is a great natural space located about five minutes outside of Cochrane. The park is an ideal place just to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, with almost 30 km of trails throughout the park. (The main paved pathway is part ...Read More