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 The Calgary version of Disneyland |
245033 Range Road 33 Calgary, AB T3Z 2E9 Canada +1 403 240 3822 http://www.calawaypark.com/ |
Although not quite as large as Disneyland, Calaway Park offers more than enough fun attractions to keep youngsters happy and active for a full day. The vaguely Flintstones-style theme park offers rides to suit all ages, with a special area just for toddlers. A corkscrew rollercoaster, log flume ride, bumper cars, boats and several other whirling, twirling and plunging attractions make kids squeal with delight, and their parents turn green. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Play the coulees |
Highway 2A and Milligan Drive Calgary, AB T1S 1A5 Canada +1 403 938 5522 / +1 403 938 4455 (Pro Shop) http://www.darcyranchgolf.com/ |
The course is located just south of Calgary's city limits and is set above, over and often along ranchland coulees—mini valleys carved by ancient creeks and rivers. Trees are sparse, with the challenge instead being rolling terrain and well-protected landing areas and greens. The course plays anywhere from 5,600 to 6,900 yards, with a slope rating as high as 130. The club is considered one of the better public tests in the area. Check the website for fees and other details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A natural treasure |
Box 2780 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary, AB T2P 0Y8 Canada +1 403 297 5293 http://www.fish-creek.org |
Canada's largest urban park stretches some 20 kilometres from the T'suu Tina Reserve at 37th Street to the Bow River's banks in the east, covering much of the southern breadth of the city and dividing established and newer suburbs. Running along shallow, winding Fish Creek, the park is a labyrinth of walking and cycling paths, peppered by groves of mature trees and open meadows. The park features no organized recreational grounds, with day usage intended instead for walking, cycling, blading or picnicking, although tobogganing is popular in the winter. Stables are at one end of the park, and at the far east and south end is the man-made Lake Sikome beach and swimming area. In between are endless acres of largely unspoiled land, where visitors often spot deer or beaver. Archaeological work indicates the Fish Creek valley has been used extensively by humans for more than 2,000 years. To protect this unique area, the province declared it a park in 1975. The Fish Creek Environmental Learning Center, at the west end of the park, is intended primarily for school groups. At the east end, the Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Center, a small bakery cafe, and a more upscale sit-down restaurant, dubbed The Ranch, greet visitors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Among Canada's best |
1 Heritage Pointe Drive, RR1 Calgary, AB T0L 0X0 Canada +1 403 256 9192 http://www.heritagepointe.com |
Ranked in the Top 25 golf courses in the country, this beautiful beast of a course is open to the public but adopts the "country club for a day" approach to service; golfers are pampered from the moment they pull into the parking lot. Players are sent out over two of the three nines, with 18 holes winding through the Pine Creek coulee and another nine built up top the 'Desert Nine'. This is Calgary's most expensive public course, but few golfers question the fees given the quality and challenge of the day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Canadian west experience |
Site 2, Box 6, RR 1 Calgary, AB T0L 1W0 Canada +1 403 931 3245 / +1 877 931 3245 (Toll Free) http://www.homeplaceranch.com/ |
West Canada has more to it than just the warm, Chinook winds. Arrive at this ranch, about 20 miles outside Calgary to store up memories of fun-filled days in the wild. Right from an airport pickup to rich, satisfying BBQ meals, the hosts aspire to make your trip a success. A day at the ranch begins with a breakfast spread that prepares guests for a plethora of vigorous activities. Saddle up for a half-day trail ride over marvelous, rolling greens, or grab a rod and try your luck at the numerous fishing spots. It doesn't matter if you are a novice—the horses are well-trained to carry you about. Meals are taken by campfires, to be followed by long walks around the creek while observing the wranglers in action, or playing games with other guests. For those eager for some pampering after a day with the stable-hands, an outdoor hot tub offers respite. At the end of the day, one can't help but want to stay on, which is why the hosts have come up with all-inclusive packages to suit your needs. Check out the website for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Play by the Bow |
17215 McKenzie Meadows Drive Calgary, AB T2Z 2T9 Canada +1 403 257 2255 http://www.mckenziemeadows.com/ |
Set in a basin below the ever-expanding South Calgary suburb of McKenzie, this course runs alongside the Bow River and while those famed waters are never in play, there are plenty of ponds on the layout to feed balls. One of the newest public access courses in the city, the 6,500-yard layout was designed to challenge players of all levels, but frustrate none of them. Warm up at the driving range or refresh at the clubhouse, which is complete with pro shop and lounge. Greens fees are CAD45. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enjoying Calgary's waterways |
6531 Bowness Road Northwest Calgary, AB T3B 0E8 Canada +1 403 202 8490 / +1 800 656 8288 (Toll Free) http://www.rockymountainpaddli... |
Looking for small adventure? This paddle company offers daily excursions on rivers in Calgary and Kananaskis Country. The full-day and half-day float trips include lunch and transportation, and are accompanied by experienced guides. The two-hour historic tours are ideal for seniors, families and the disabled. Calgary and its surroundings are blessed with beautiful mountains and rivers. This is a perfect way to experience them. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Year-round recreation |
Wintergreen Road Calgary, AB T0L 0K0 Canada +1 403 949 5100 |
Families can play year-round at this ski and golf resort that is located west of Calgary, on the outskirts of Bragg Creek. The resort offers entry-level skiing and boarding, with ten runs, five lifts and tows, and a snowboard park. In the summer months, the lower slopes and flats are an 18-hole championship level golf course with tight spruce forests and a ball-eating 12-acre lake. Ski lift tickets top out at CAD13 for a day of skiing or boarding; summer greens fees are CAD40-50. Review © 2007, Wcities |