Hiking is an affordable family activity and there are many trails near Calgary that provide a safe option for year-round outings. Many easy summer trails are wide and straightforward to follow even when they’re snow-covered. The ones below are generally well packed down through the winter, so you usually won’t need snowshoes.
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A winter urban walkabout is the perfect family outing as there is something for everyone. Christmas lights, sunrises, chickadees, wild Christmas trees and hot chocolate endings. Let’s walk!
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What makes winter magical for kids? Snow! What makes snow even better? It’s free! And there’s a million and one ways to play with it in your own backyard. You don’t necessarily have to reinvent the wheel, but there are ways to add a little sparkle to everyday outdoor play when the temperature drops.
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Storytime is a bedtime staple in most homes, a time to spark imagination and share healthy discourse between children and parents. But the season offers a unique opportunity to switch up the tales you read and focus on the magic of the holidays as winter settles in around us.
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