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Children are off on Spring Break this week, and activities to keep them busy don’t have to cost a lot. We have put together a list of some free activities below to bring your family hours of fun! Make and Take at Mastermind Toys – March 21-25, 2022. Free toy making workshop for your kids to learn to build a …
Fun Indoors Activities for Families in Calgary We find ourselves in the middle of Winter once again! With temperatures dropping into negative double digits, the kids are stuck at home and starting to jump off the walls. What can you do? If you’re not quite ready to head outside for cold weather activities in the snow, Calgary offers many indoor …
The use of the following items must meet Calgary’s Community Standards Bylaw for your safety and enjoyment, as well as your neighbours: Backyard fire pits Outdoor fireplaces Wood burning ovens Chimeneas There had recently been a fire ban advisory issued on July 16 due to poor air quality in Calgary, which was then lifted on July 21. Always check if a Fire Ban is …
Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart (CAH) connects children, youth, and families living with disabilities with inclusive and accessible sport and recreation programming in the City of Calgary. Programs are offered either as an adapted sport and recreation program for children and youth with a disability or an inclusive program for children and youth of all abilities. Visit this link …
In the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people choose to explore the beauty of nature outdoors to avoid the danger of getting infected indoors, including many newcomers to Canada. Knowing how to stay safe from avalanches during the spring season is crucial when you explore the Albertan mountains! What is an avalanche? Avalanche is when a mass of ice …
We have a free outdoor program offering you and your families an opportunity to learn how to canoe! This program is open for all to join, regardless of their status in Canada. The free 6-week New Canadian Canoe Program runs from May 18 to June 24 and will teach participants how to safely enter and exit the canoe select safety …
Did you know Calgary has trails specifically for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing? You may find some trails to do so in the following places: West Confederation Park – Foothills Nordic Ski Club, in partnership with The City is exploring the opportunity to provide cross country skiing. South Glenmore Park – maintained by Calgary Parks. Typically trackset on Wednesdays. Bowness Park – maintained by Calgary …
Based on the new provincewide public health measures & restrictions announced on December 8, some services offered by the City of Calgary are being temporarily impacted. Public Transit Bus services and C-Train are open but running with a reduced number of trips and frequency. Get the latest updates on changes to Calgary Transit service. Watch our Smart Tips video and …
In Calgary, Elbow Island Park is located near the community of Mission in Southwest Calgary. Currently, some permanent, functional artworks done by local/national artists are being built into the existing park infrastructure. This new area of artwork is called ‘The Wandering Island’. It will feature 6 pieces of art including: The Staircase – Caitlind r.c. Brown & Wayne Garrett Ephemeral …
Banff’s Mount Norquay is welcoming skiers already starting October 24! The Oct. 24 kickoff to the season is the earliest in the ski hill’s 95-year history. Mount Norquay will be open seven-days-a-week and all visitors will be required to pre-purchase lift tickets. But, reducing the spread of COVID-19 is still a priority. Once you arrive to the ski area, there …
