Day Trips
Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash
Check out the Wibit inflatable obstacle park at Sylvan Lake, Alberta! The Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash is the biggest water fun at the lake, as Wild Rapids waterslides closed in 2016. An obstacle course on the lake is sure to provide excitement and laughter for everyone! Some Safety Restrictions: – All
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Have a Blast at Discovery Canyon on the Red Deer River
Go for a drive, and on a beautiful day in the Red Deer area, check out Discovery Canyon, with wonderful, outdoor water play. With a lazy river and a beach area, there’s something for everyone! This free play area features: natural river-fed bubbling pools of water tube floating trickling rivulets
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Alpine Roller Coaster at Canyon Ski Resort
There’s a new reason to go to Red Deer this summer! The Canyon Ski Resort has put in an Alpine Roller Coaster, and they open on May Long Weekend, so get ready to race through trees on a thrilling ride! The Canyon Coaster is over 1300 metres in length and
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Book a Magical Getaway with Charmed Resorts
Add some magic to your next family getaway with Charmed Resorts! This unique combination of luxury glamping and classic storybook themes offers the perfect holiday escape for family members young and old. PLUS you will soon be able to enjoy even more fairytale fun with a second Alberta location coming
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Save Money and Explore Our Province With Experience Alberta’s History Pass
Save some money while you explore museums and interpretive sites throughout Alberta! The Experience Alberta’s History Pass provides unlimited regular admission to provincially operated historic sites, museums and interpretive centres. The pass is good for one year from the date of purchase and is an excellent, affordable way to learn,
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Escape the Everyday and Experience a New Perspective With Nightrise at the Banff Gondola
December 2021 I don’t condone running away from your problems. Really, I don’t. But when it comes to surviving family life with teens through months of a pandemic, muddling through work, school, and online everything, and facing down the long winter nights, I fully support finding a way to escape, even
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Recapture the Wonder: A Family Christmas Weekend in Banff
December 2021 There really is a lot of pressure on the Christmas season. We want beautiful decorations and yummy food, perfect presents and fun family time . . . and we want all of that to bring us harmony, joy, and hope. I won’t deny these are worthy goals. But
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Discover Calgary With the Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt
Maybe you’re looking for a date night or a family day. Do you need an idea for a birthday party or special occasion or do you just need to get out of the house? The Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts might be just what you’re looking for! This app-led scavenger hunt
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Canada’s Largest Outdoor Stage – The Badlands Amphitheatre
Did you know that Canada’s largest outdoor stage is just an hour and a half northeast of Calgary? You may already be familiar with Drumheller, Alberta as being the dinosaur capital of the world. The Royal Tyrrell Museum, opportunities to dig for fossils, great hiking and campgrounds make this a
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Diary of a Staycation: Banff Mountain Adventures
In a year where we’re learning about disappointment, it’s time to add a splash of fun. When you can’t jump on a plane to visit beautiful far-off places, drive next door to visit the beautiful places on your doorstep. Travel with us to Banff, where we stayed at the Moose
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