Day Trips

Picnic in Kananaskis Country | Elbow Falls

Elbow River, at Elbow Falls, Kananaskis Country

Since winter had pretty much been non-existent this year, we decided this past weekend to go for a picnic to Elbow Falls in Kananaskis. Elbow Falls is a great little walk for small children but since there is snow still on the ground, the walk ways are closed but there is quite a bit of [...]

Big Hill Springs Provincial Park: Who Knew? This Place Is Great!

Big Hill Springs Provincial Park

My husband and I agreed, the only agenda we had for the Labour Day weekend, was to spend time together. We had a great summer, filled with lots of activity and visiting with friends and trips with family. But now it was time to hang out, uninterrupted, as a family.[...]

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park: Our First Visit To Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

glenbow ranch provincial park

The Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park officially opened its “doors” to the public August 9th. I have been anticipating the opening of this park for a very long time. I first heard about its development over four years ago and I am thrilled the wait is finally over! [...]

Kananaskis Country

Over 4,000 square kilometres of protected mountain park located southwest of Calgary. Kananaskis Country (known as K-Country to locals) is a year-round playground. Activities include dog sledding, alpine & nordic skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking and fishing to name a few. [...]

Kayben Farms

Kayben Farms Climbing Wall

Kayben Farms’ Sunshine Adventure Park is a refreshing place to take your kids for a delightful day of fun in the sun, about 10 minutes south of the city. [...]