Find some Christmas magic only a short drive from Calgary and climb aboard The Polar Express Train Ride for a Magical Journey to the North Pole! Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Once onboard,
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This is a summary of some Remembrance Day services in the City of Calgary. You may also find smaller community-based services at the Royal Canadian Legions or community centres. Some services may be virtual or by invitation-only for 2021. This guide is accurate to the best of our knowledge at
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Come and enjoy the great outdoors at Kamp Kiwanis, but be sure to register in advance! Halloween Family Night Come and spend spooktacular quality time together at Kamp Kiwanis on October 30, 2021! The free Family Halloween Night is designed for all ages to come out to Kamp Kiwanis to
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When you live in a place as wintery and as well-situated as Calgary, it makes sense to embrace alpine winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. But the cost of outfitting a family can really add up – and you don’t always want to do the same runs at the same hill.
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The annual Okotoks Christmas Market is one of the most exciting events in the Foothills region, as it marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Bring your friends, invite your neighbours, and kick off your Christmas shopping at this fantastic event! The event will be held in two locations, from
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Okotoks sure knows how to get into the holiday spirit! Join them as they launch their annual light tour as part of Light Up Okotoks. The event includes the lighting of the community Christmas tree, live entertainment, wagon rides, a sugar shack, ice sculpture demos, cookie decorating, craft sales, late-night
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At the Field of Crosses, in place from November 1 to 11 each year, you can honour those who have fallen for our country. Each of the 3,500+ crosses erected on the north side of the Bow River – along Memorial Drive – is inscribed with the name, rank, regiment,
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Find Santa on the top of a mountain this Christmas! This holiday season, Banff Gondola is hosting a Mountaintop Christmas, with all the wonder and magic you can hope for. Santa will be visiting until December 24, 2021, and you’ll enjoy seasonal decorations, treats, and a perfect Christmas atmosphere. Besides
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The Festival of Crafts is one of Canada’s biggest holiday handcrafted shopping events, showcasing the very best that the Canadian handmade community has to offer. For four days, the BMO Centre at Stampede Park transforms into a magical marketplace featuring over 230 of Canada’s most talented artists, artisans, and designers showcasing
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As one of the many highlights of the Banff/Lake Louise Winterstart Festival, this special day features family-friendly, fun-filled activities including photos with Santa himself during the day. The day is capped off with the Santa Claus Parade of Lights at 6 pm on Banff Avenue and Carols in the park
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