Nolancrest Heights Castle Playground

Nolancrest Castle Playground - Calgary, AB

Location   mapCommunity: Nolan Hill – Nolancrest Heights by Nolancrest Green NWParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old): “I liked climbing on the castle.”Nicky’s Review (3 years old): “I liked the slide.”Robbie’s Review (6 months old): Not quite as much shade as I would like for Robbie. Age Range: 2 years-10 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Shade: there … Read more

Calgary Farmyard Review (Calgary Corn Maze)

Calgary Corn Maze

Everything you need to know before you visit Calgary Farmyard in Calgary, Alberta. Location:  284022 Township Road 224, Rockyview, Alberta (just South East of Calgary)       https://www.calgaryfarmyard.com/ Parking: free parking lot Gordie’s review (6 years old): “The cow train!”Nicky’s review (3 years old): “I liked the rat rollers.Robbie’s review (8 months old): Enjoyed being … Read more

Visiting Heritage Park – All you need to know

Location     http://www.heritagepark.ca/Address: 1900 Heritage Drive S.W. Gordie’s Review (6 years old): “What was the best part?”  “Riding on the Steam Engine!”Nicky’s Review (3 years old): “I like the boat swings” Season: The historical village is open from Mid-May until early October. Gasoline Alley is open year round. Day Pass Cost: Adult – $26.25, Child (3-6) … Read more

Currie Barracks Airport Playground – Calgary, Alberta

Currie Barracks Airport Playground

Currie Barracks Airport Playground has a great imaginative theme and is one of Calgary’s best playgrounds. Location    mapCommunity: Curie Barracks – 2953 Battleford Ave SWParking: free lot parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old): What was your favorite thing? “the big slide!”Nicky’s Review (3 years old): “the long slide”Robbie’s Review (7 months old): the swings Surrounding Park Area: … Read more

Peter’s Drive-in – In search of Calgary’s best ice cream

Peter's Drive-In - In search of Calgary's Best Ice Cream

Address:  219 – 16 Avenue NE Season: Open year roundSeating: No indoor seating. There are many picnic tables in the area surrounding Peter’s and the parking lot.Special Diet Options: None.Ice Cream: Soft serve ice cream.Other frozen treats: They also serve milkshakes and pints of ice cream.Other options: Burgers, hot dogs, fries and onion rings. Peter’s Drive-in is … Read more

St. Patrick’s Island Park

St. Patrick's Island Park - Calgary, AB

Location    (maps at the end of the post)Community: East Village – 1300 Zoo Rd. NE (you can access it by car through the parking lot on the South side of the Zoo along Zoo Rd)Parking: Pay lot parking Park Features: Playground, washrooms, river wading area, large hill for tobogganing, plaza, picnic areas, pathways. Overall: St. … Read more