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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RO5iE, a robot roller coaster, has opened at TELUS Spark! A new and permanent feature at Spark, RO5iE was created by the German robotics company, Kuka, and BEC Rides. This is Canada’s first robot roller coaster and it gives Calgarians a pay-to-play opportunity to experience a ‘revolution in recreation’. There
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Preschool is about making new friends, enjoying storytime, and playing games in the gym. It’s learning your ABCs and discovering the world through play. No matter where your child’s interests may be developing, preschool is an enjoyable step in their journey of life-long learning. Many childcare centres also offer preschool-type activities
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There’s a new regional park at the northwest edge of Calgary, adjacent to the Bearspaw Reservoir with the Bow River to the west and south. Haskayne Legacy Park is 126 hectares of traditional western ranchlands that will preserve and protect the ecological and human heritage in the area. You’ll enjoy
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There’s a new Sport Court close to the downtown core! You’ll find this new park in the northwest corner of Century Gardens, enhancing the opportunities for play with a circular court design that includes three half courts, designed for 3×3 basketball. Century Gardens Sport Court: Where: Century Gardens Address: 826
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The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) holds periodic evening open houses and public events. If the sky is cloudy, they cannot operate the telescopes, so check the website for sky conditions and updates before heading out. There are also sometimes Milky Way Nights you can check out. Upcoming events: August 11, 2023;
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The Harvie Passage is a popular area of the Bow River among paddlers and rafters. It reopened in 2018, after being closed since the 2013 flood. The passage consists of a high water channel, for skilled paddlers and a low water channel for novice paddlers. Calgarians can now enjoy: Increased
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The Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs are a community space filled with beauty. Open from sunrise to sundown all year long, the gardens are maintained by local gardeners and volunteers and offer a serene oasis in the city. Make sure to stop by the Labyrinth when you go. Botanical Gardens
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B-LINE Bike Park is closing as off April 30, 2024. Do you or your kids love to ride bikes? Bike riding is an incredibly popular past-time in Calgary, as we have so many beautiful trails and parks to discover. And now you can visit B-LINE Indoor Bike Park! B-LINE Bike
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The Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers Market is located at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association (HSCA). They are an Alberta Approved, year-round market and are inside the HSCA, or in the side parking lot depending on the season. They run on Wednesdays from 3 – 7 pm. Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers Market: When:
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