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Copper Point Resort | Year-round Family Fun in Invermere
November 2015 As my husband and I basked in the sunshine at Copperpoint Resort in Invermere, we watched our kids bob in the pool, taking turns to see who could hold their breath the longest underwater. At the same time Calgary was recovering from a random (and not uncommon) August
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Outdoor Enthusiasts (and Wanna-Be’s) Rejoice! Cabela’s Is Now Open in Deerfoot Mall
October 2015 There’s a new outdoor sports retailer in town! As of October 15th, Cabela’s has opened a 70,000 square foot retail location in Deerfoot Mall. I am familiar with this store from visiting the Kalispell, Montana location and I love it. Whether you really need new gear or not, it’s
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Superstar Snowbirds Guaranteed to Impress at Wings Over Springbank
July 2015 Wings Over Springbank is running this weekend at the Springbank Airport just off Highway 1 west of Calgary. I have never been to an airshow before and we thought going to Wings Over Springbank would be a perfect way to spend some family time together on a gorgeous
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My AeroAdventure: Meeting the Planes & Pilots of the “Wings Over Springbank” Airshow
July 2015 Ask my husband how I feel about air travel, and I bet he will tell you that flying (in a plane; learning how to do it myself would be pretty awesome) ranks high on my personal Top 10 List of Least Favourite Things to Do. I never let on to my kids,
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The 5 Best Family Campgrounds in Southern Alberta
The May long weekend is coming up soon and the camping season will officially launch for another summer. Don’t despair though if you haven’t decided where to go yet or if you haven’t finished making all of your reservations. Many provincial park campgrounds still have openings through the summer and
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Mountain Cultures: Ski, Snowboard and Adventure Sports Gear
January 2015 One of the best things about living in (or visiting) Calgary is the amazing view of the Rocky Mountains and the knowledge that they are just a short drive away. Together with the beautiful parks in the city, the enormous natural areas of the foothills, and sparkling local rivers and lakes, they
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Christmas Fun at Winterstart Festival in Banff
December 2014 Coming from a city that suffered a snowstorm in September, calling a December festival “Winterstart” might seem a little disingenuous. However, going by the blizzard during the kickoff weekend of the Banff-Lake Louise Winterstart Festival on November 29th, 2014, we think it’s fair to say winter is well
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We Can’t Glow Without You – Airdrie Festival of Lights
December 2014 Two short years ago, we celebrated our first Christmas in Calgary. As newcomers to the city, we decided to track down a list of must-do and must-see holiday events of the season. On every list we could find, Airdrie’s Festival of Lights was commonplace. For all of you
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If It’s Convenience and Sustainability You’re After, SPUD Delivers
I have a love-hate relationship with the grocery store. Fine, maybe tolerate-hate is a better way to describe it. If I can go without my kids, plug in my headphones and do my big, weekly trip, it’s bearable. But I dread those days when I discover we need a few
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Biking the Bow River Pathway with Kids
July 2014 I’ve always known the Bow River Pathway to be a popular commuter route for cyclists heading downtown to work. Beyond that, I was curious if one of Calgary’s most popular pathways would be suitable for a leisurely family bike ride, or if my five year old son would
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