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Best Geocaching Spots In Calgary & How To Get Started
Getting outside is always a refreshing escape from our daily routines, offering a chance to breathe in fresh air, soak up some sunshine, and reconnect with nature. But once you’ve set foot in your local park, you might find yourself wondering how to make the most of your time there.
Best 25 Outdoor Activities To Do In Calgary This Summer
Did you know Calgary averages nearly 2,400 hours of sunlight each year?! It’s the sunshine capital city of Canada, and we want to help you take advantage of it. If you’ve lived here for any time at all, you know our summers go by fast. Between work, road trips, adventures
Experience Self-Care In The Southwest With Local Business Owner Evi Pupuleku
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. Spending time outdoors offers countless benefits, from boosting our mood with fresh air and natural light, to improving our physical health
All The Amenities, Activities & Adventures In Prince’s Island Park
In the late 1800s, Prince’s Island Park was home to a Calgary sawmill until the city pushed to preserve green spaces and enhance the quality of urban life in the 1950s. It was then transformed into a public park, and slowly revitalized the riverfront as it gained popularity year after
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 The Cliffsides Of Bowmont 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
