Calgary has a huge number of outdoor rinks most of which are run by volunteers and all of which are free to use. Some of these rinks are strictly for pleasure skating (no pucks or sticks) others are full on hockey rinks. City of Calgary Outdoor Rinks The city of Calgary also maintains 7 outdoor … Read more
When I was looking for great places to Toboggan in Calgary, I was surprised to find out that downhill tobogganing and sledding in Calgary parks are only allowed on designated toboggan hills. There are 18 such hills this year (a new hill has been added in McKenzie Towne in 2014) located throughout Calgary.
I love featuring some of the great places to visit with kids right in our own backyard. So when we were invited out by the Town of Strathmore for a tour of their town I didn’t have to think twice. Strathmore is located 25 minutes from the east side of Calgary along the TransCanada making … Read more
Calgary has a brand new bike park in South Glenmore Park! The bike park is a pump track set up. The track is set up in an asphalt circuit. Instead of peddling, the hills create an ‘up and down’ pumping motion. This lets you work on basic skills of carrying momentum, balance and speed to … Read more
Looking for an activity to brighten your neighbourhood? Here are our three picks for simple things to do with the kids to make a positive impact in your community. 1. Painted Rocks/Kindness Rocks Spread some love with kindness rocks, or just colourful painted rocks. Leave them for people to find while they are walking around … Read more
Update May 2020: The City’s disc golf courses are open to those wishing to play disc golf under the following conditions: play needs to be modified so that participants will not touch or handle the same disc, and maintain a two-metre distance at all times (including the elimination of accidental contact). New to Disc Golf? … Read more