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Category: Vacation Ideas

10 TIPS FOR A BUDGET-FRIENDLY FAMILY VACATION

Bitten by the travel bug, but aren’t sure how you’re going to afford it this year? A great family vacation doesn’t have to break the bank! Here are a few easy tips to make your family’s travel budget stretch a little further. Make a real budget and stick to it. A lot of us “guesstimate” Read More

K-Country With Kids

by Stacie Gaetz I have lived in Calgary my whole life, but I am still in awe of the tranquil beauty of the mountains located only an hour from our bustling city of more than 1 million people. Teaching our children to appreciate the beauty of nature has always been a family value for us. Read More

Family Fun in “Kidifornia”

We had the opportunity a couple of weeks ago to enjoy the Vancouver International Children’s Festival courtesy of Kidifornia, a new initiative by Visit California, and WestJet. With over a million Canadians already visiting California every single year, it’s a favorite destination for us, especially during our cold winters. Read More

One Perfect Day in the Badlands

by Allison Percival, Calgary’s Child MagazineMost Calgarians have visited the Badlands at least once – this incredible, unique geological formation stretches all the way down to Arizona. It’s home to unique plant and animal life, rich natural resources, incredible rock formations – and, at least in our part of the Badlands, some world-class hospitality. If Read More