Scrollio Rolled Ice Cream – permanently closed

Scrollio Rolled Ice Cream

Address: 1107 17 Ave SW    https://www.facebook.com/scrollio17/ Season: Year roundSeating: A few tables and benches inside, benches outside.Special Diet Options: Dairy-free vegan coconut ice cream baseIce Cream: Thai rolled ice cream (chocolate, vanilla or dairy-free coconut) with various toppings and mix-ins Scrollio, located along 17th avenue, is one of the new to Calgary, Thai-style rolled ice … Read more

Our Lady of the Evergreens Playground

Our Lady of the Evergreens Playground

Location:  mapCommunity: Evergreen – 322 Everridge Dr SWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I think it would be more fun at an older age because the monkey bars were too high”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the fire pole, and the saucer swings and the spinny tree thing [large rope spinner]”Robbie’s Review … Read more

Public Art Scavenger Hunt Printable

Public Art Scavenger Hunt

Make going for a walk a little more interesting with this public art scavenger hunt. This list was designed to be used in Calgary but should work pretty well in other cities as well. Download the pdf below to use as is or you can modify it to make it your own by downloading the … Read more

The Canadian Wilds and the Penguin Plunge at the Calgary Zoo

The Calgary Zoo was extensively damaged in this year’s flood. The Island area (which contains the playgrounds, and many of the animal exhibits) remains closed. The re-building is expected to take years to complete. The Northern areas of the Zoo have reopened and there is still a lot to see at the zoo. The Penguin Plunge, Prehistoric Park and Canadian Wilds are all open and definitely worth a visit.

Nellie Breen Park Playground

Nellie Breen Park

Location     map Community: Inglewood – 14th St and St. Monica Ave SEParking: Free Street Parking Gordie’s Review (18 months old – from our first review) – Walking over the ropes was fun!Gordie’s Review (4 years old) – Both spinners. And the slide.Nicky’s Review (16 months old) – Really liked the spinner. Age Range: All ages.Ground … Read more

Corpus Christi School Playground

Location    map Community: Thorncliffe– 54 ave & Thorndale Place NWParking: Free street parkingNote: This playground is next to a school. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Gordie’s Review (3 years old): “What was the best part of the park?” “Sliding!” Age Range: 3-10 years.Ground Cover: Pea gravel Shade: Mature trees on the … Read more