Awesome Outdoor Swimming Pools In Southern and Central Alberta

Henderson Outdoor Pool - Lethbridge

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

Nanton Playground

Nanton, AB – 22nd Ave (Highway 2) & 18 St
This is one of the best playgrounds I’ve seen outside of Calgary. It’s right off the highway with plenty of parking. Gordie loved running over the sand and climbing on the firetruck climber. This would be a great stop if you are in the area or on the road.

Short Calgary Day Trips (less than 1 hour from Calgary)

Heading North Airdrie Airdrie is less than half an hour from Calgary making it an easy trip particularly from the North end of the City. Airdrie Parks & playgrounds Airdrie has some lovely parks including many awesome playgrounds.   Airdrie’s regional park Chinook Winds, has a spray park, playground and skate park all in one area. … Read more

Things to do with kids in Airdrie

Airdrie is less than half an hour from Calgary making it an easy trip particularly from the North end of the City. Things to do 1. Visit some of Airdrie’s Awesome Playgrounds 2. Iron Horse Park Iron Horse Park has been operating in Airdrie for a few years now offering rides on miniature (1/8 scale) trains … Read more

Beiseker Playgrounds and Station Museum – Beiseker, AB

Beiseker is a small town about 45 minutes North East of Calgary with a population of less than 1000 people. It offers two nice playgrounds and the Beiseker Station Museum. Grasslands Playground Located just off the highway in a new development along Clover Cres and Grasslands Way This playgrounds features a nice climber with slides, … Read more