Day Trips
Pulling Out all the Big Roadside Attraction Stops
Go Big or Go Home! On our recent trek back from camping in Cold Lake, we decided to take our time and check out some of the large roadside attractions in the area. It added a few extra miles and hours to our trip, but it made for a fun
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Celebrate International Dark Sky Week: Visit a Dark Sky Preserve
We’re so used to it. Street lights, traffic lights, business signs, billboards, car lights, security lights. When you start to make a list of all the nighttime lights that we see in towns and cities across Canada, it adds up quickly! All of this lighting is considered light pollution. Being
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Get Ready to Wibit at Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash
One of central Alberta’s favourite lakes is ready to add to the summer fun with the new addition of the Wibit Sylvan Lake Aqua Park! The aqua park will feature interlocking inflatable modules and is the first of its kind in Alberta! The Wibit inflatables are one of the hottest trends
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Five ways to have an Artful weekend in Edmonton
Who says once you have children, you can’t take in the arts? Festival City, aka Edmonton, has so many great cultural spaces and places for families. Whether you like sampling a rainbow of macaron flavours, a creating art in a major gallery or staying in an arty, design-focused hotel Edmonton
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7 Ways to Walk on the Wild Side in Calgary
What kind of thrill seeker are you? Whether you are interested in watching wild animals at the Calgary Zoo or taking a wild ride at Calaway Park, there are plenty of ways to walk on the wild side in Calgary. And just for you, we’ve collected seven of our favourites!
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oTENTiks at Elk Island National Park
My four year old stands on the sturdy Muskoka chairs ringing the (unlit!) campfire and shouts “I love you nature!” Not to be out done, the seven year old performs a jumping high kick and channels his inner rock god with a screechy “Thank you ELK ISLAND!” Thankfully there are
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Four Awesome Places for Date Night With Kids in Edmonton
Setting aside some special one-on-one time with your child is so important because it gives your child an opportunity to have his/her mom or dad all to themselves. Giving your children undivided and positive attention, whether they are three years old or in their teens, is one of the best
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It’s almost Back to School Time! Here are Some Great Edmonton Field Trips!
If you are looking for an exciting Edmonton field trip opportunity for your class, you’ll have no shortage of options in the Capital region. Here are just a few of the places where your students will learn something new while creating lasting memories with their peers: The Art Gallery of Alberta:
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48 Hours of Fun in Sylvan Lake
Yes you can make a vacation out of a weekend getaway! Here’s how to make the most with only 48 Hours of Fun in Sylvan Lake. For parents with memories of carefree good times at the sleepy lakeside town, Sylvan Lake holds some pleasant family fun surprises. Don’t get me
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Get Out of Town! 5 Epic Edmonton Day Trips
It’s no secret that the economy hasn’t been robust lately, but that hasn’t dampened Edmontonians enthusiasm for travel. If you are short on funds, short on time, or just looking for a change of pace for you and your kids during this summer, here are five epic day trips that
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