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Calgary’s Top Outdoor Skating Rinks & Ice Trails
Ice skating is a Canadian tradition, and one of our favourite winter activities to get out of the house and into the outdoors. We go a few times every season, whether here in the city or out on a mountain lake. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, skating is
13 Best Parks To Catch A Winter Sunset In Calgary
Winter days in Calgary may be shorter, but there’s a silver lining to these early evenings: you don’t have to be out late to catch the sunset! With the sun dipping below the horizon as early as 4:30pm, you can wrap up your workday or afternoon errands, and still have
11 Winter Hiking Trails Less Than 2 Hours From Calgary
Winter hiking may be one of the most underrated activities. Unlike the busy summer season, cooler months promise quieter trails, empty parking lots and familiar landscapes blanketed by snow and frost. Imagine walking through snow-capped trees, discovering frozen lakes, gazing up at towering icefalls and breathing in fresh, crisp mountain
How To Build Healthy Habits That Last With Wellness Experts Nikki & Hayden
Parks Of Calgary celebrates the diverse people, parks, places and partners that make our city unique through community and collaboration. Let us introduce you to one of your neighbours. Building healthy habits can be a game-changer for our well-being, by creating structure and balance in our busy lives. Whether it’s
3 Ways Carrie Keats Balances Daily Life With The Outdoors (& You Can Too)
Parks Of Calgary celebrates the diverse people, parks, places and partners that make our city unique through community and collaboration. Let us introduce you to one of your neighbours. Even though we know how beneficial it is for our minds, bodies and souls to spend more time outdoors, it’s often
Elevate Your Outdoor Adventures With These 5 Local Businesses
When you’re out exploring Calgary’s parks, trails and greenspaces, why not add a dash of local flavor to your next adventure? Shopping within our local businesses is about more than just picking up a souvenir — it’s about embracing the spirit of our city and supporting the passionate makers, growers
10 Photo-Worthy Fall Larch Hikes In The Alberta Rocky Mountains
If you’ve lived in Alberta when summer rolls into fall, you’ve probably seen (or at least heard of) the iconic golden larches scattering our Canadian Rockies. The brief and fleeting season to watch these trees change from green to gold never starts on the same day, so you have to
9 Fall Walks To Experience Calgary’s Most Colourful Season
As the crisp autumn air rolls into Calgary, there’s no better time to get outside and surround yourself with an array of colourful leaves. Walking outdoors during the fall season is not just a feast for the eyes, but a boost for your overall wellbeing. Take in the golden hues,
Top 5 Must-Visit Island Parks In Calgary, Alberta
While Calgary is typically known for its extensive pathways, ample greenspaces and occasional views of the Rocky Mountains, it’s also centred around two major rivers. Despite being a land-locked province, the Bow River and Elbow River attract people year-round, with unique wildlife, rocky beaches, water activities, and, believe it or
