Location mapCommunity: Airdrie – Hillcrest -Hillcrest Avenue and Hillcrest RoadParking: limited neighborhood parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I really liked the web climber”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked that bouncy thing.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): liked the baby swing the best Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: some shade from nearby trees Features: School-aged … Read more
Over the past couple years, we have been travelling around Alberta looking for awesome things to do with kids right in our own back yard. Cool Little Towns suggested we try out one of their new driving tours of Turner Valley, Black Diamond and Longview and it seemed like high time we hit the road … Read more
We’ve been exploring Alberta to check out the family friendly attractions that are right in our own backyard. Grande Prairie is about a 7 hour drive from Calgary or 4.5 hours from Edmonton. If you find yourself travelling up North with the kids, here are some ideas to make your stay a great one. Things … Read more
Location mapAddress: Oak Street – Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood ParkParking: Lot parking on site Surrounding Park Area: covered picnic shelter, skating on the lake, toboggan hill (north lake), trail loop Overall assessment: The first time we went to this playground, it wasn’t quite open yet. So on our next trip to Edmonton, we went back and am I … Read more
Address: 1819 High Country Drive NW – High River, ABParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “The water guns were awesome”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “It was fun but cold”.Robbie’s Review (18 months old): Loved the stream running to the drain Age Range: all agesFeatures: There are is a large section that has larger … Read more
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by IHG properties – as always, all opinions are my own. We love to travel as a family but with the loonie trending low, we have decided to cancel our annual US road trip this year in favour of destinations closer to home. My daughter had been asking and asking when we … Read more