Alberta · Family Fun Canada

Escape From Real Life at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge

Jen Mallia Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews, Spas October 8, 2018

A visit to the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge might be the perfect escape from real life. Sitting in the dwindling sun, before the mosquito hordes hit full bore, my husband reaches across the bench for my hand. “Let’s move here.” Birds chirping in the ...Read More

Rodeo Fan? 3 Ways to Get Excited for the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Central Alberta

Family Fun Canada Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews September 26, 2018

The Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) heads to Red Deer from October 30 to November 4, 2018. For six days, Westerner Park will play host as the best Canadian rodeo competitors square up for one final showdown: the chance to be crowned national champions. Yee-haw! ...Read More

Look Up! Look Waaay Up for Tree Top, Mountain Top, & Zip Line Aerial Adventures Across Canada

Jacqueline Louie Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Quebec August 27, 2018

Looking for an adrenaline-filled, action-oriented adventure? Here are a few aerial adventures across Canada where the hair-raising fun is guaranteed: Victoria & Nanaimo: WildPlay Element Park “The great part about this park is that even though you’re in an urban setting, you get a ...Read More

Historic Mount Royal Hotel in Banff Re-Opens After Fire Showcasing the Fabulous Restoration

Family Fun Canada Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews July 11, 2018

The Mount Royal Hotel in Banff suffered a devastating fire in 2016 and has emerged from the ashes, restored to its historical glory in a thoroughly modern way. One night during dinner a few years ago, my husband looked at me and ...Read More

Alpine Club Huts: A Comfortable and Convenient Alternative to Camping

Jacqueline Louie Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Travel Tips June 4, 2018

When Sandy and Tom Fransham bring their daughters Danika, 10, and Reese, 7, into the mountains, they’re showing them what a healthy lifestyle is all about, and sharing in all the joy and fun of being outside together, staying at an Alpine Club hut. ...Read More

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Family Fun Canada Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews, Ontario, Quebec May 16, 2018

“Driving is a life skill, and we give our students the first step in that process.” Think about your first experience in the driver’s seat. Maybe it was on the farm, behind the wheel of a tractor. Did you go out with one of ...Read More

Rivers, Rocks, and Rattlesnakes?! Why Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park is a Natural Playground

Charity Quick Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews April 20, 2018

Our Montana friends, just south of the border, call it Big Sky Country for a reason. In the summer, the land stretches quietly out in front of you, with gently swaying fields of grasses and brilliant blue sky as far as you can see. ...Read More

Sip or Ski, Glide or Grub, Rossland, BC is a Holiday Gem in the Kootenays

Miranda Post Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews, Ski Hills March 12, 2018

Standing at a bar, snow pants on, hair dishevelled, goggles icy, I’m waiting for a strong beverage and grinning from toque-covered ear to toque-covered ear. My friend and I have spent the day carving our way through fluffy powder, giggling at the shin-deep snow ...Read More

7 Family-Friendly Adventures for Your Winter Holiday in Banff and Lake Louise

Adele Paul Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews, Ski Hills January 8, 2018

Craving a mountain getaway this winter? Think cozy log cabins with alpine vistas and delicious food and craft beer served by the fire after a day of skiing on powdery slopes. Think snow-capped peaks, hot tubs, fresh mountain air, and the feel of the ...Read More

Canada’s Got (Public) Art! 6 Iconic Art & Architecture Pieces That Inspire

Jacqueline Louie Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Manitoba, Ontario November 27, 2017

Cool public art and architecture is a drawing point for many travellers, an educational tool for young visitors and their families. It’s a wonderful way to learn about the world. Here are some fun artistic and architectural attractions to check out in cities across ...Read More