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Parks Canada carried out a $150,000 survey and found what most people already knew: Canadians enjoy visiting parks. “Whatever the inspiration for it, enjoyment from the visit was almost universal at 94 percent, with the enjoyment of the natural beauty and scenery topping the list of parks visitors,” according to … Read More
Two weeks in Bora Bora might not be realistic for you this winter, but fun in the sun can be overrated. There are many world-class accommodation options within a two-hour drive of Calgary; any of them make celebrating the seasonal frost cooler than cruising on a catamaran. Here, five quick … Read More
Being a golf enthusiast requires reaching an understanding with everyone around you who doesn’t play the great game. This understanding states, “most areas of my personal life will suffer as I once again attempt to shave five strokes off of my handicap.” For Calgarians, some of the frantic pressure to … Read More
Now that Whistler has been transformed into a five ring circus, we’re heading to Canada’s second most famous ski town, a less-than-two-hour drive from Calgary. Sitting in Canada’s third-oldest national park, Banff is home to mind-melting landscapes, world-class dining and hordes of international coeds. Oh, and the skiing’s half-decent, too. … Read More
The infamous closing party for the ski and snowboard season at Banff’s Sunshine Mountain, The Slush Cup, is fast approaching. Held on Monday May 19, an estimated 6,000 spectators will converge on the mountain for the hill’s annual beach party. Extend your long weekend by a day or two so … Read More
