by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, People and Culture
Global Fest is an annual family-friendly cultural & fireworks festival that lights up the sky and features a dance program, interactive games, and world-class fireworks by pyro artists. Global Fest has entertained locals and visitors for 20 years, and its...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 9, 2026 | Blog, Canada, Winter Sports
Ice skating at Olympic Plaza is an iconic Calgary holiday experience. With a giant Christmas tree in the middle, lights all around the rink, and a view of Calgary Tower, it’s the prettiest rink in Calgary. Here’s our review so you know what to expect when...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada
This is your ultimate guide to the best playgrounds in Calgary. Choose from fully accessible playgrounds with unique features, fun themes and creative play structures. Parents always look for fun play spaces for their kids, am I right? We found the best playgrounds in...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada
Capitol Hill Dinosaur Playground has many unique climbers, swings, slides, and even sandboxes with toys. Here’s our review, so you know what to expect when visiting (+more family-friendly activities at the end). I drove past the Capitol Hill Dinosaur playground...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada
East Village Playground has climbers and slides for all levels, chairs and tables for parents to relax in, and Bow River and another indoor playground nearby; it’s a great spot year-round. Here’s our review, so you know what to expect when visiting (+more...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 12, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Wildlife and Nature
Between Purcell Mountains and the Canadian Rockies lies Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch, where you can get close to a herd of buffalos. It’s a highlight of any trip to Golden, and in this blog post, I’m sharing with you what the visit looks like and what you can expect....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada
Rotary Park Playground & Spray Park is the perfect combination for a summer day. The Spray Park provides lots of fun water spraying fixtures, and the playground has climbers, slides, swings, and even trucks to play with. Here’s our review so you know what to...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada
Prince’s Island Park Playground is a lovely cowboy & train-themed playground in Calgary’s downtown. With bike paths, Bow River, and another indoor playground nearby, it’s a great spot year-round. Here’s our review so you know what to expect when visiting...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada
Prairie Winds Spray Park and Wading Pool is the perfect summer spot in Calgary. Sprinklers, a giant wading pool with a lazy river and a playground with a zip line close by is fun for kids of all ages. One of our goals this summer was to visit new family-friendly...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jul 3, 2026 | Blog, Canada
Sikome Lake in Fish Creek Provincial Park is Calgary’s ultimate summer destination for families. With warm shallow water, plenty of playgrounds and shade, it’s an amazing beach spot. We visit Fish Creek Provincial Park often, whether for biking in summer...