Calgary has a lot of different recreation centres that offer more than just a pool for families including things like public skating, open gym times and sometimes even climbing walls. Note: If you are going for something specific (particularly the water slides as they are not always in operation), it is a good idea to … Read more
Jayman BUILT invited us to check out the Jayman BUILT Aquatic Centre at the Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre in Cochrane. I had heard great things and it definitely did not disappoint. Address: 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, AB https://www.slsfamilysportscentre.com/ Cost (Dec 2019): Day Pass – Family $25 (unlimited dependents up to age 22), Child $8, … Read more
This list contains the best swimming pools in Southern and Central Alberta that are open for public swimming. These aquatic centres offer much more than your basic lap pool – waterslides, spray features, lazy rivers and more! Do you know of a pool that should be on this list? Please let me know! Airdrie – Genesis Place … Read more
Minor hockey is great program but not a perfect fit for every family and every child. And sometimes you just want to make sure your kid actually likes it before you commit to a full year. When I looked around I was surprised to find how many other options exist. Your nearby community centres can … Read more
Thanks to the City of Calgary for sponsoring this post! Winters in Calgary can be long. Although I love taking the kids outside to play in the snow, toboggan or go skating, we still end up a little stir crazy. But you don’t have to just suffer through the kids bouncing off the wall this … Read more
These pools are more than just your average pools. You may also be interest in reading about Calgary’s outdoor swimming pools. 1. The Abbey Centre’s – Outdoor Aquatic Centre – Blackfalds, AB A little over an hour and half North of Calgary This pool has everything you could want – a large leisure pool with … Read more