Ray’s local guidebook
City/town information
Calgary hosts the Calgary Stampede (and will be open in 2021!), and offers great shopping, restaurants and tourism.
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Calgary
Calgary hosts the Calgary Stampede (and will be open in 2021!), and offers great shopping, restaurants and tourism.
Chestermere boasts a wonderful sandy beach and boating.
Rent a paddleboard, kayak, or paddle boat from the local shop!
Choose to shop at 2 large grocery store chains (Safeway or No Frills), many amenities, and lakefront restaurants are available.
Chestermere
Chestermere boasts a wonderful sandy beach and boating.
Rent a paddleboard, kayak, or paddle boat from the local shop!
Choose to shop at 2 large grocery store chains (Safeway or No Frills), many amenities, and lakefront restaurants are available.
The town of Strathmore is a 25 minute drive.
Canada Day is celebrated in Kinsmen Park and the town hosts the annual Strathmore Rodeo each August.
Strathmore
The town of Strathmore is a 25 minute drive.
Canada Day is celebrated in Kinsmen Park and the town hosts the annual Strathmore Rodeo each August.
Sightseeing
Nationally acclaimed Banff National Park is just a 1.5 hour drive away. Go hiking, bathe in the natural hot springs, and enjoy the views from many restaruants. There is something for everyone in Banff!
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Banff
Nationally acclaimed Banff National Park is just a 1.5 hour drive away. Go hiking, bathe in the natural hot springs, and enjoy the views from many restaruants. There is something for everyone in Banff!
World Class Zoo.
Plan to spend the day at the Calgary Zoo. There are Canadian Wildlife, Butterfly atrium, African exhibit and much more.
The kids will love 2 playgrounds on site.
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I-Calgary Zoo
World Class Zoo.
Plan to spend the day at the Calgary Zoo. There are Canadian Wildlife, Butterfly atrium, African exhibit and much more.
The kids will love 2 playgrounds on site.
TELUS Spark
Great place for kids of all ages.
How the West Was Once.
Heritage Park is great for adults and kids alike.
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Heritage park
Heritage ParkHow the West Was Once.
Heritage Park is great for adults and kids alike.
Just a 12 minute drive from our place, visit this farmyard to play and pet the animals. Great for families.
Besides the animals
, there are 35 attractions including a corn maze , zipline, jumping pillows (our kids favorite) and more! Spend 3+ hours here.
www.calgaryfarmyard.com
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Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm
284022 Township Rd 224Just a 12 minute drive from our place, visit this farmyard to play and pet the animals. Great for families.
Besides the animals
, there are 35 attractions including a corn maze , zipline, jumping pillows (our kids favorite) and more! Spend 3+ hours here.
www.calgaryfarmyard.com
Shopping
Boasted as Alberta's largest shopping mall, with 200 stores and the famous "Bass Pro Shop" which is an experience in itself!
Just 25 minute drive.
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CrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron BlvdBoasted as Alberta's largest shopping mall, with 200 stores and the famous "Bass Pro Shop" which is an experience in itself!
Just 25 minute drive.
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailSome of the best shopping is found at Chinnok mall.
Neighbourhoods
This is our family's favorite place for picnic on a Sunday afternoon
Dip your toes in the river, or bring your fishing gear.
McKinnon Flats
214046 Range Rd 274This is our family's favorite place for picnic on a Sunday afternoon
Dip your toes in the river, or bring your fishing gear.
Food Scene
Dairy Queen
215 Shawville Blvd SEThe closest place for a delicious Blizzard, or burger!
Iconic Canadian coffee!
Also seves doughnuts, sandwiches and soups.
10 minute drive from our location.
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Tim Hortons
1211 12 Ave SWIconic Canadian coffee!
Also seves doughnuts, sandwiches and soups.
10 minute drive from our location.