City Categories: Outdoor Play
Family Adventures in the East Village
The East Village, Calgary’s coolest neighbourhood welcomes both outdoorsy and culture-loving families to explore its secrets. History comes alive while meandering through its walkable streets, exploring restored heritage buildings and getting up close and personal with nature.
Summer Staycation
It’s easy to have a staycation in Vancouver, the hard thing is choosing from the amazing options on our doorstep. So don’t go anywhere—stay in Vancouver for the best fun this summer.
9 Canada Day Celebrations in Ottawa
There’s no better place to be than our nation’s capital on Canada Day. The only challenge is picking which party to attend. Weigh your options carefully with our handy guide to July 1 in Ottawa.
Eco-Odyssée Outdoor Park in Wakefield
Eco-Odyssee’s main feature is a complex maze of paddle boat trails made for exploring. Paddle through to learn about the area’s plants and animals, and for a gentler option, we love their Wanderer adventure—a two-hour gentle float around the park. Older kids will love the Discoverer or Observer paths, which provide a more advanced navigation challenge, as well as some Amazing Race style clues to decode and solve.
Ride On: Cycling Paths in B.C.
We might be partial, but Vancouver is the best place on earth to ride a bike. Here are a few great bike paths and trails to explore with your budding cyclists.
THE CLASSROOM GARDENER
Victory Gardens and Room to Play are thrilled to offer a brand new comprehensive school garden program! Our 14 month program engages students and teachers in hands on, inquiry based cross curricula…
STRATA NOISE:DEFENDING THE RIGHT TO PLAY OUTDOORS
In my neighbourhood, kids knock on doors to ask if so and so can come out to play in an ongoing giant game of capture the flag, manhunt or soccer. I know our neighbourhood is unique and special in …
Top 10 Spring Activities For Kids #pinterest #spring
Okay it’s not quite spring and won’t be for another few weeks. Here in BC though the weather is sunny, kids are playing and it’s never too early to jump into some spring activities for the kids to enjoy. Here is our pinterest round-up of the top 10
Our Calgary Family Winter Activity Bucket List
The New Year is upon us and with it, more opportunities to spend quality time together as a family. Before you get too caught up in old routines, be sure to check out one of these family-friendly events.
Where to Play
Active playtime has many benefits for both kids and parents. Lucky for us the list of places to go to wear the troops out this fall just got longer with Origins Parkour, Extreme Air Park, and Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment. Whether you are restless in Richmond or in Vancouver or just looking for a new birthday party spot or day trip destination, we’ve got you covered.