Bowness Park, always one of our favourite parks for family fun, has added an interesting new option to get you outside and active this winter: rent an ice bike! Calgary is the first city in Canada to offer ice bikes, traditional bikes mounted on a sled-like platform. They are available
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Outdoor skating is a highlight of winter for many Calgarians. In addition to Community Outdoor Skating Rinks all over the city, multiple outdoor skating areas are maintained by the City of Calgary and are free to use. These rinks are weather-dependent, typically open mid-December through February, except for the Olympic
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There’s lots of winter outdoor fun to be had in Okotoks, and getting your family out to play makes the winter a lot more pleasant! They have plenty of outdoor ice rinks, including ice trails, and you can find more information here. Okotoks Ice Rinks and Trails: Website: www.okotoks.ca

Calgary is an ideal place for outdoor skating in the winter especially when a Chinook rolls in and the temperature warms up. […]

The North Glenmore Ice Trail generally opens in December, offering a free and fun destination for Calgarians during the winter. You’ll be able to skate over 730 metres of connected track, through North Glenmore park, with an attached skating rink located in the centre. Benches, picnic sites and portable washrooms will
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Are you hoping to get out and enjoy active winter fun this year? Skating helps you make the most of winter because there are plenty of locations to lace up and it’s often free or very affordable. Calgary is ideal for outdoor ice skating, especially when a chinook rolls in
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What do you do when the temperature creeps above zero on a Saturday and there’s a new skating rink in town? Well, you grab your daughter and your niece and (finally!) head down to the University District to check out this cool new park that everyone is talking about! Being
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The University District has opened Central Commons Park. This 3-acre park includes a skating rink, fire features and more. They often have special events. Central Commons Park: Where: Central Commons Park (Nestled between Borough Bar & Grill and Banquet Bar in University District) Address: 4019 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB Website: www.myuniversitydistrict.ca

What was that Team Canada slogan during the Sochi Olympics? #wearewinter Sure, and winter lives here, too. I get it. But it doesn’t make me feel much better about scraping ice off the car and going outside when it hurts to breathe. Instead, I’ll curl up in my blanket in
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