Day Trips
Splurge Close to Home This Year: Canmore is a World-Class Destination
November 2018 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 in Scotland, his lineage
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The “Other” Canadian Badlands – Discovering the Fossil Safari Tour at Dinosaur Provincial Park
August 2018 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 north of Brooks, Alberta.
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When You Don’t Want to Drive: Transportation from Calgary to Banff
June 2018 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, they should!); a trip
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Snowshoe, Mountaintop Yoga & Spa | Where to Find Bliss in Banff National Park
January 2018 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 girlsā weekend in Banff National Park. No husbands
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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Located NW of Fort Macleod, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is aĀ UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site that preserves and representsĀ one of the world’s oldest, largest, and best preserved buffalo jumps. Your family can learn about 6000 years of Plains Buffalo culture through exhibits, programming, and walking trails. This unique site, less than 2
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Marv’s Classic Soda Shop in Black Diamond
Looking for somewhere new to take the kids for lunch orĀ a treat? Make a little road trip to Black Diamond for an old-fashioned soda shop experience that your whole family will love. FeaturingĀ ice cream (including carbonated ice cream!), sweets, home-made burgers & fries, Marv’s offers a complete 50’s soda shop
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Hiking With Kids: Troll Falls in Kananaskis
June 2012 After my recent discovery of an awesome new hiking book, Take a Hike with your Children from Tots to Tweens in the Canadian Rockies,Ā I couldn’t wait to take our family for our first official hike. On a lazy Sunday afternoon, we decided to hike to Troll Falls in
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Picnic in Kananaskis Country | Elbow Falls
This article was written in February 2012 Since winter had pretty much been non-existent this year, we decided this past weekend to go for a picnic to Elbow Falls in Kananaskis. Elbow Falls is a great little walk for small children but since there is still snow on the ground,
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Big Hill Springs Provincial Park: Who Knew? This Place Is Great!
My husband and I agreed, the only agenda we had for the Labour Day weekend, was to spend time together. We had a great summer, filled with lots of activity and visiting with friends and trips with family. But now it was time to hang out, uninterrupted, as a family.[…]
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park: Our First Visit To Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
The Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park officially opened its “doors” to the public August 9th. I have been anticipating the opening of this park for a very long time. I first heard about its development over four years ago and I am thrilled the wait is finally over! […]
