by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Winter Sports
December 2020 was a month full of new outdoor venues opening up. Ice bikes in Bowness Park, and new ice trails in Bowness & North Glenmore Parks. And of course, the center of this post, a new cross country ski trail in Calgary. Iβve written extensively about cross...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Winter Sports
I’m sharing all outdoor rinks in Calgary with photos and detailed descriptions so you can go have fun outside in winter. When we moved to Calgary in 2012, I remember asking a Canadian girl what Calgarians do during long and cold winters. She told me: βWe stay...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Winter Sports
Experience the winter bucket list in Calgary and go ice skating at Bowness Park Lagoon. It’s the most scenic outdoor rink and you’ll have a blast! Weβve been living in Calgary for several years but havenβt visited Bowness Park until we started a family....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Exploring cities
Zoolights in Calgary is a special yearly event when the Zoo transforms into a magical sparkly place for six weeks. The year 2021 marks 25 years of this Calgary holiday tradition. More than 2 million lights decorate the alleys of the Zoo while you can drink hot...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Travel Tips
Now that you have your Banff itinerary ready, itβs time to get packing. Weβre answering one of the most asked questions from visitors. What should I pack for Banff? With so many outdoor activities in Banff National Park, the task might seem daunting if youβve never...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Travel Tips
The most popular Canadian national park is undoubtedly Banff. With millions of yearly visitors and hotel prices in hundreds per night, it makes you wonder if itβs possible to visit Banff on a budget, right? You bet it is! And Iβm spilling out all the details right...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Water Activities
Our Moraine Lake guide will help to plan your trip in all 4 seasons! Including local tips, you won’t find elsewhere (believe me, I checked) about transport, camping, biking, hikes, and more. Moraine Lake in Banff National Park often makes the list of the most...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Exploring cities
Summer in Calgary might be short, but itβs also (usually) very hot. Take advantage and explore the largest city of Alberta with our guide of 45 things to do in Calgary in summer, including many fun day trips at the end. The greatest thing about summer is the...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Blog, Canada, Wildlife and Nature
Canadian wildlife is usually the number one reason people visit the magnificent nature. Watching wild animals in their element creates life-lasting memories. Canada is the second largest country in the world, with a diverse nature and mostly uninhabited landscapes....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Biking, Blog, Canada
Beat the crowds and explore the mountains on a bike. From easy lake rides to intermediate lookout rides, youβll be amazed by all the bike trails in Banff. Exploring biking trails around Banff was our everyday pleasure when we moved from Slovakia to Banff in Canada. It...