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Where To Spot Awesome Blossoms In YYC This Spring
Spring is one of the most highly anticipated seasons, but also one of the most unpredictable. Every year, Calgarians optimistically wait for the winter snow to melt, so they can break out the patio furniture and start preparing their gardens. However, the arrival of spring in Alberta is rarely smooth.
Ethical Birdwatching Tips & Where To Go In Calgary
Between towering skyscrapers and growing subdivisions, Calgary boasts an abundance of thick forests, thriving wetlands and winding rivers, making our bustling city also home to many different kinds of wildlife. For decades, birdwatching has been a popular pastime for nature enthusiasts, as our feathery friends migrate, nest and breed right
Know Before You Go: 6 FAQs About Drinking Alcohol In Calgary’s Public Parks
Whether it’s a hot summer’s day, a crisp fall afternoon or a cool winter evening, sometimes it’s nice to relax with an adult beverage in hand. However, not everyone here in the city has a backyard, balcony or private outdoor space to enjoy this freedom. In 2021, the City of
Wander Through This Cliffside Natural Park In Calgary’s Northwest
Arguably one of the most diverse landscapes in our city, you’ll find a little bit of everything in Bowmont Park. This long greenspace runs along a tall bank of the Bow River in Calgary’s northwest, providing spectacular views of both the city and the distant mountains. In fact, this area
Follow These 7 Adventure Principles To Leave No Trace
Picture this: You’re surrounded by tall trees as you meander along a winding path, with crisp morning air filling your lungs and the crunch of gravel underfoot. Whether you’re adventuring in one of our Calgary parks or on a remote mountain trail, you smile and sigh as you take in
Meet Kyle Agapi, Indigenous Fancy Feather Dancer & Calgary Community Advocate
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. Today we live in a fast-paced world, constantly dividing our time and attention to play different roles in our lives, managing
11 Frozen Waterfalls You Must See Near Calgary This Winter
It’s no secret that we live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Venture any direction from Calgary, and you’ll find grassy prairies, ancient hoodoos, wide-open spaces and towering mountain peaks. But heading west will lead you to some truly magical formations only viewable at certain times
Chase Away The Winter Blues With These 8 Seasonal Calgary Tips
The winter season often lacks sunlight, opportunities to get outside and key nutrients, making you more susceptible to the blues. Shorter days and colder weather can be a trigger for many people to start feeling down, or initiate their Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In fact, 35 percent of Canadians report
Where To Cross-Country Ski In & Around Calgary, Alberta
With Alberta’s shorter sunlight hours in the winter, it can be tough to get outside or enjoy the outdoors. But you know spending more time outside has incredible health benefits for your mind, body and soul. From increasing your vitamin D to reducing stress, any time spent in nature can
