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Do you love dinosaurs? Are you an evolution buff? Does history fascinate you? If so, you really need to visit the Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta. I have been several times and absolutely love it. The exhibits are amazing and there are tons of creative, interactive activities available for people of all ages.

With nine different programs, some running several times a day, there is something for everyone from children ...

If you love museums, you must visit the Glenbow Museum! I have been dozens of times and learn something new each time. The museum is located at 130 - 9 Avenue S.E. and visitors save 50% off parking at the Calgary Tower's Palliser Parkade. Hours of operation and prices are below.

Monday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Adult                 $12
Student/Youth    $8
Senior                $9
Family                $37.50
(two adults and up to four ...

I was lucky enough to experience a Flames playoff game at Melrose on Thursday. Wow, was it ever an experience. THey have a zillion TV's all around, you dont even have to turn your head to have a great view of the game. The huge bonus is that the sound is on full blast, so the 'Go Flames Go' chant is so loud, its almost like you are at the ...

If you love animals, walking around, being outdoors, or just need a place to take the kids, visit the Calgary Zoo. The zoo is open 9-5pm every day except for December 25 and is located at 1300 Zoo Road NE in Calgary. Prices range from $8-16 and rentals are available for wagons, wheelchairs, and power wheelchairs. Several Calgary hotels offer special room and ticket packages too.

The Calgary Zoo is home ...

If you love the "art" of war or history, the Museum of the Regiments is the place to go.  Here they teach the realities of war to people of all ages in the hopes of preventing future wars and the ignorant judgmental beliefs that brew them.  The museum offers a variety of educational and interpretive programs. I have been there several times myself and absolutely love it.  There are ...

In the Killary area of Calgary lies Bottoms Up! This joint is a true sports lovers haven! I went there for a friends birthday, not too sure what to expect. I was totally blown away! The beer was cheap, the food was great, with huge portion sizes, and the atmosphere was excellent. The table tops are covered in old sports cards, and are all themed. Each table has hockey, baseball, ...

Feeling nostalgic? Want to know what life was like before cell phones, computers, and HDTV's? Heritage Park located in SW Calgary is the place to go. It's situated on 66 acreas of lush parkland and is home to 150 historical exhibits and thousands of artifacts depicting life in Western Canada pre-1914. There's so much to do and it's a full day's adventure for the whole family.

Some of the exciting activities ...

I had the chance to attend a pre-screening of a movie a few weeks back at The Globe Theater on Stephen (8th) Avenue. It is a charming place, with a distinct artsy feel to it. Many of the movies that are shown here are not 'mainstream' flicks. Often times the shows that win in the less popular, but equally brilliant, Academy Award categories are found playing here. For an updated ...

I live close to 17th Ave SW, aka the Red Mile, so Im no stranger to the pubs offered in that neck of the woods. Last night I headed out to Morgans Pub, located on 17th Ave and about 14th Street. It was a blast, not only did they have $3.50 highballs and $3.75 pints of domestic beer, they also had a live band. The band played some original tues, ...

If you love snowboarding, there's no better place to go than to Calgary, Alberta. Canada Olympic Park, where the 1988 Olympic Winter Games hosted the bobsleigh and ski jump events, is soon to open one of the best snowboarding facilities in the world. The new 22-foot half-pipe Superpipe snowboard facility carved out of the slope is now in need of only a few finishing touches before the world elite of the ...