Banff with Kids – The Insider’s Guide to Banff

Banff with Kids

Thanks to Katie and her family for this guest review! There are very strict rules about who can live in Banff, so true “insiders” are relatively rare. Luckily, I was able to get my hands on a couple of them before our recent trip to the mountain town. They gave me the low-down on some of Banff’s lesser-known attractions, … Read more

Treehouse Indoor Playground – Calgary

treehouse indoor playground

Location    map     http://treehouseplay.com/calgarynorth/ Address: 3337-34 Avenue NE Gordie’s Review (5.5  years old)– “I liked the games. And the climber”.Nicky’s Review (2 years old) – “The slide!” Cost: $7.95 – 1 year to 3 years old, 4 and up – $11.95 Monday-Thursday. $2 more Friday-Sunday.Value pack with 12 tokens $9.95 – 1 year to 3 years old, 4 and up – $13.95Adults … Read more

Visiting the Calgary Zoo

Calgary Zoo

Location                    http://calgaryzoo.ca/Address: 1300 Zoo Road NE Annual Passes: 3 levels of membership are availableParking: $10 per day. Included with Engage and Inspire level memberships. Food Services: Over the winter only the Kitamba Cafe/Kitamba Java and Penguin Cafe are open, you can also pack a picnic lunch and eat it inside. … Read more

Joso’s Play and Learn Centre – South – West Springs

Joso's Play and Learn Centre - South - West Springs

Location           http://www.josos.ca/ 505 – 722 85th Street SW Gordie’s Review (6 years)– “I liked the ride on cars.” [plasma cars]Nicky’s Review (3 years) – “I liked the tunnel.”Robbie’s Review (9 months) – Enjoyed the bouncy exersaucer Cost: $6.99 for the first child 12 months and older; $2.99 for first child under 12 months; $4.99 for additional … Read more

Cityscape Music Park Playground – Rotary-Mattamy Greenway

Cityscape Music Park

Location    mapCommunity: Cityscape – Northern end of Cityscape Drive NEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old): What was your favorite thing? “I liked the music stuff.”Nicky’s Review (3 years old): “That thing I went round and round and round. That seat.”Robbie’s Review (9 months old): Liked playing with the musical stations with assistance. Surrounding Park Area: … Read more

Fort Calgary Interpretive Centre and Sunday Brunch

Fort Calgary

Location:     http://www.fortcalgary.com/750 – 9 Avenue SE Gordie’s review (6 years old): I liked brunch the best.Nicky’s review (3 years old): I liked the pink hat and the red hat.Robbie’s review (9 months old): Lots of things to look at. Easy to get around in a stroller or baby carrier. Day Pass Cost: Adults $12, Youth (7-17) … Read more