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 Wanna jump out of a plane? |
Beiseker Airport 45 minutes north-east of Calgary Calgary, AB T0L 0G0 Canada +1 403 947 3904 http://albertaskydivers.com/ dz@albertaskydivers.com |
This ultimate adventure company specializes in tandem skydiving, clients are firmly attached to staff members. The Tandem Master takes care of pulling the ripcord to allow clients to focus on screaming, praying, and otherwise "enjoying" the plummet. If simply hurtling to the ground at 200 km/hour isn't exciting enough, your master can add a few high-speed turns to further test your mettle. The Ranch also has jumping cameramen to provide video evidence for those back home. Group rates are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calgary Winter Festival |
Calgary, AB T2P 0S4 Canada +1 403 543 5480 http://www.calgarywinterfest.com/ calgarywinterfest@shaw.ca |
Originally conceived in February 1989 as relief to the year-long hangover Calgarians were suffering after hosting the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, this 11-day festival has grown into one of Calgary's favourite events. This celebration of everything snowy, frosty and cold, includes ice sculpture contests, human curling championships, music, clowns, winter crafts, snowboarding demonstrations and more. Most events are free and take place in various venues throughout the city. And in spite of the theme of the festival, many are held indoors or in heated tents. It is February, after all. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Adrenaline rush |
88 Canada Olympic Road Southwest Calgary, AB T3B 5R5 Canada +1 403 247 5452 (Park) http://www.coda.ab.ca info@coda.ca |
If you haven't felt a good adrenaline rush in a while, this thrilling, eighty-second bobsled ride down a track used in the 1988 Olympic Games is well worth the CAD45 price tag. Using a specially built bobsled that requires neither steering nor brakes, sledders rocket down the ice-covered track at speeds in excess of 90 kilometers per hour. It's all perfectly safe, but is sure to get your blood pumping again. For most, the first ride is enough, but if you're ready for more, the staff will help you gear up for a second run. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun for everyone |
5202-1st Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2H 0C8 Canada +1 403 253 8301 http://www.kartworldcalgary.com sales@kartworldcalgary.com |
Just try to be bored in this place. Kart World features Go Karts, an 18 hole computerized miniature golf course (it plays pranks on players at every hole), bumper boats (perfect fun for hot days), and a black-lit maze for Lazer Tag. There is also a picnic area, a video arcade and a snack bar. Kart World is happy to book parties for large groups, including corporate and birthday parties, and barbecues are available on request. This is a perfect venue for children and the childish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Phil Bacon |
 Get out and get active |
2500 University Drive North West Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Canada +1 403 220 5038 http://www.calgaryoutdoorcentr... outdoor@ucalgary.ca |
Whether your idea of outdoor adventure is a multi-day mountain expedition or an afternoon of in-line skating, the Outdoor Program Centre at the University of Calgary will have you outfitted. The centre offers everything from hiking trips to cross-country ski outings, first aid courses to bicycle repair clinics, and sea kayaking tours to avalanche survival training. Its rental department loans out equipment of all kinds, whether you need a camping stove or a canoe. Prices are reasonable and the staff seems to know everything about everything. Review © 2007, Wcities |