Reader Rock Gardens

Reader Rock Garden

Location         http://www.readerrock.com  – Map at the bottom of the postAddress: 325 25 Ave. S.E.Parking: Free lot parking Park Features: Rock garden paths, gazebo, Reader’s Garden Cafe (lunch and brunch times) Overall: This park was formally used by William Reader while he was Calgary’s parks superintendent (1913 – 1942). The park is in bloom … Read more

Birchwood Park Natural Playground – High River

Birchwood Park Natural Playground - High River

Location: 1st Avenue and 1st Street SE – High RiverParking: Free lot and street Gordie (7 years): “I really liked that climbing thing back there”Nicky (4 years): “I liked the slide kind of, and that thing I was trying to do.”Robbie (18 months): loved going up and down the hills Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: pea gravel, mulch and … Read more

Things to do with the kids in High River – Alberta Staycation

Things to do with kids in High River

You don’t have to go far to have a fun filled family vacation. We’ve been exploring Alberta to check out the family friendly attractions that are right in our own backyard. High River is only a 30 minutes from the south end of Calgary, making it a perfect distance for a day trip. We spontaneously decided … Read more

Eau Claire–Kids Zone Indoor Playground

Eau Claire Kid Zone

200 Barclay Parade SW (Downtown) – Inside the food court
This indoor play space is pretty unusual. It was developed through a partnership with the Emmanual Foundation (who installs recycled playgrounds to places in the world where children would otherwise not have access) with the help of GPI Outdoor Designs Inc and CDC Recreation Inc. It’s basically an outdoor playground moved inside.

Aspen Crossing Train Excursions – Review

Aspen Crossing Train Excursions

Location: Southeast of Calgary – 1 km west of Mossleigh, AB on Highway #24 http://www.aspencrossing.com/ The Station Inside the station there is a gift shop with all kind of interesting and different things for sale. They also have a garden centre specializing in new and native prairie plants. Nearby housed in two old train cars, is a restaurant. … Read more