Located on the 2nd floor, Open Studio, is essentially the Creative Kids Museum for older kids. Kids can make build, create, explore and experiment. My kids are still a bit young to get the most out of this area (my oldest is 6) but they still find something interesting whenever we are there. They have a … Read more
In addition to the Creative Kids Museum and Open Studio, and the Brainasium Outdoor Park, the Telus Spark science centre has three permanent Galleries: Energy and Innovation, Earth and Sky and Being Human. Here is an overview of some of the things inside the exhibits. Energy and Innovation Located on the main floor of the … Read more
The Zoo Island is split up into roughly 3 areas: Destination Africa, Eurasia and the Conservatory. If you are planning on seeing the tigers which is at the furthest point from the bridge, it can be a good strategy to start there and then work your way backwards. Destination Africa In the African Savannah building … Read more
Not sure what you’re going to do with your kids when they’re out of school during Winter Break? Here are 17 ideas to help you avoid cabin fever this year. 1. Calgary Christmas Light Displays Calgary’s Christmas light displays go until at least the end of the year and many continue into the new year. It makes … Read more
When you think of Christmas, what springs to mind? Snow? Skating? Hot chocolate, shopping, visits with Santa? Well, Banff has all of that and more – with incredible scenery to boot. Here are my favourite things to do with kids at Christmastime in Banff. ACTIVITIES Skating Lace up and spend some time on the ice, … Read more
Photos with Santa are a Christmas tradition in many households including my own. Some years the pictures turn out great and sometimes they don’t. This post is an illustrated guide to getting the best photos with Santa you can every year. My friends and family have kindly supplied me with some photos to round out … Read more