Recreation centres are great places for families to stay fit and have fun together. Work out with weights or cardio machines while your kids play in childcare or go for a swim or a skate … there are lots of different options in the city, and that’s especially great when
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Are you hoping to get out and enjoy active winter fun this year? Skating helps you make the most of winter because there are plenty of locations to lace up and it’s often free or very affordable. Calgary is ideal for outdoor ice skating, especially when a chinook rolls in
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Vivo is a large LEED Gold Accredited Facility that finished a huge renovation in 2023. It’s a bright, comfortable, inviting space for a wide range of spontaneous and structured activities for individuals and families of all ages and abilities. Facilities include a climbing wall, fitness centre, gymnasiums, ice rink, an
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The City of Calgary has a number of indoor arenas, many of which have public skating, pick-up shinny, parents and tots, and seniors skating. Check your preferred arena for the schedule. Note: there are many other indoor arenas in Calgary that are not run by the city. Check communities near
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What was that Team Canada slogan during the Sochi Olympics? #wearewinter Sure, and winter lives here, too. I get it. But it doesn’t make me feel much better about scraping ice off the car and going outside when it hurts to breathe. Instead, I’ll curl up in my blanket in
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January 2018 Calgary families, especially those in the northwest, the wait is over! The Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge is open on January 15, 2018. This large facility will provide a wonderful service for Calgary families, and it’s a great place to get moving and spend time together. Amenities
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