Emerson Road Playground – High River

Emerson Drive Playground

Location: Emerson Rd SW – High River, ABParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): What was your favorite thing? “Playing with my new friends”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “The slide. It was a little bit fun and a little bit scary.”Robbie’s Review (18 months old): He thought this climbing structure was great but it did … Read more

Birchwood Park Natural Playground – High River

Birchwood Park Natural Playground - High River

Location: 1st Avenue and 1st Street SE – High RiverParking: Free lot and street Gordie (7 years): “I really liked that climbing thing back there”Nicky (4 years): “I liked the slide kind of, and that thing I was trying to do.”Robbie (18 months): loved going up and down the hills Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: pea gravel, mulch and … Read more

Things to do with the kids in High River – Alberta Staycation

Things to do with kids in High River

You don’t have to go far to have a fun filled family vacation. We’ve been exploring Alberta to check out the family friendly attractions that are right in our own backyard. High River is only a 30 minutes from the south end of Calgary, making it a perfect distance for a day trip. We spontaneously decided … Read more

Aspen Crossing Train Excursions – Review

Aspen Crossing Train Excursions

Location: Southeast of Calgary – 1 km west of Mossleigh, AB on Highway #24 http://www.aspencrossing.com/ The Station Inside the station there is a gift shop with all kind of interesting and different things for sale. They also have a garden centre specializing in new and native prairie plants. Nearby housed in two old train cars, is a restaurant. … Read more