It’s the time of the year when we start thinking about sweaters and snow. You know summer is over when pumpkins are everywhere. It’s okay, It’s time.
Posts tagged winter
Seen In Calgary #35 : Snow In Summer
You will see snow in summer in Calgary. It has happened. It will happen. It does happen. September 8, 2014 it snowed. It’s summer. And we got dumps of it.
How I Used Twitter To Negotiate The Best Deal On A Spring Break Vacation
If you want to negotiate the best deal on your next vacation, take to Twitter. Simply asking the providers for a price match deal works, and they’ll fight for your business. See how I pitted the travel agencies against each other in a Twitter war that scored me the best deal.
Where To Go Outdoor Ice Skating In Banff And Lake Louise
We took some time from the Christmas holiday to go for a skate and slide in Banff. There is nothing more spectacular, than strapping on some blades and going for a skate in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Seen In Calgary #26: Hoar Frost Along The Bow River
Winter is rough on the prairies, but it’s pretty. Hoar frost is a special treat after a cold clear night. All the branches become glinted in crystals.
Seen In Calgary #23: Cloud Making Machines
The clouds on the prairies come in many shapes and sizes. Mix in a downtown skyline and it looks like they come from cloud making machines.
Seen In Calgary #22: Snow That Glitters
I don’t like winter. I’m a spring and fall kinda guy. I like the crisp air and bright colours, but you can keep the snow thank you very much. My kids, however, have a very different perspective on snow. I love that having kids changes my perspective and lets me see things from a different angle. Like, for example, snow.
Seen In Calgary #8: Spring Break
Zacharie and Charlie | Cougar Ridge | March 10, 2013 [twitter]As the rest of Canada revels in the cherry blossoms, and flowers bursting from a winter slumber, Calgary is just getting ready for the “real…
Troll Falls Is The Best Hike For Kids Near Calgary
[twitter]Troll Falls – Kananaskis Country Trail Length: 3.2 km return / approx 90 minutes Elevation Gain: 40m Age Appropriate: this hike is stroller friendly making it great for all ages It doesn’t matter the season,…
First Time Snowshoeing With Kids In Jura Creek Canyon
[twitter]Jura Creek [map] Trail Length: 7km (We only did 2 km return and were out
Where To Go Outdoor Skating In Calgary
Winter is here and if you want to go outdoor skating in Calgary, there are hundreds of rinks to choose. From storm ponds, to small lakes, to outdoor rinks. Here’s a guide to the best.
Ice Magic Festival At Lake Louise
Ice skating on Lake Louise and a chance to meet the ice queen in her castle? That’s the Ice Magic Festival at Lake Louise
Calgary Daytrips: What To Do In The Winter In Banff
[twitter]Banff is just a quick 75 minute drive from the west side of Calgary and it’s an easy escape for a half day visit with the kids. When the chinooks are blowing in town and…
How To Stay Warm During A Calgary Winter | Singing Tweets Video
[twitter] Simply, one of the most epic and effective uses of social media you’ll ever see. The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra asked the twitter people of Calgary how they’d stay warm during a Calgary winter. The…
Why Being A Calgary Weatherman Sucks
[twitter]They say the weather in Calgary is unpredictable. Sure, you can see the pictogram forecast on your 6 o’clock news that says it will be sunny and 17 for the next 7 days, but that…
Zacharie Learns To Skate
The greatest gifts children can give are their “firsts.” The first solid food. The first smile. The first crawl. The first step. The first word. The first bike.