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Rebecca
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Nearby playgrounds

A fantastic place to visit as a family! With a unique outdoor playground designed in a modern and appealing way. There’s a zip line, sports court, a super fun long slide and big circle swing. There’s also an amazing FREE public swimming/wading pool and water park in the summer. There’s a change room/washroom there. It’s about a 10 min drive. If the parking lot is full, there’s free street larking, or you can park in the businesses’ parking lot across the street if it’s close to their closing time.
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프레리윈즈공원
223 Castleridge Blvd NE
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A fantastic place to visit as a family! With a unique outdoor playground designed in a modern and appealing way. There’s a zip line, sports court, a super fun long slide and big circle swing. There’s also an amazing FREE public swimming/wading pool and water park in the summer. There’s a change room/washroom there. It’s about a 10 min drive. If the parking lot is full, there’s free street larking, or you can park in the businesses’ parking lot across the street if it’s close to their closing time.
An indoor playground/play place for families. Less than 15 mins away, inside New Horizon Mall, right by Cross Iron Mills. There’s two to choose from(separate admissions). One is for toddlers/preschoolers, the other is geared more towards preschool and school aged. There’s a take out and cafe area in the larger play place. We love that it has lots of natural light with bright colours. The toddler play place is AMAZING!
Sky Castle
260300 Writing Creek Crescent
An indoor playground/play place for families. Less than 15 mins away, inside New Horizon Mall, right by Cross Iron Mills. There’s two to choose from(separate admissions). One is for toddlers/preschoolers, the other is geared more towards preschool and school aged. There’s a take out and cafe area in the larger play place. We love that it has lots of natural light with bright colours. The toddler play place is AMAZING!
A great little community playground, just 10 mins walk from our place. Just walk towards the convenience/liquor store, turn left, then keep on going and you’ll see the playground on your left hand side. There’s also a few lovely walks right there around the nearby storm water ponds.
Cornerstone Meadows Heath Ne Park
Corner Meadows Heath Northeast
A great little community playground, just 10 mins walk from our place. Just walk towards the convenience/liquor store, turn left, then keep on going and you’ll see the playground on your left hand side. There’s also a few lovely walks right there around the nearby storm water ponds.
This is the best local playground. 15 min walk, 3-4 min drive. It’s large and has something for all ages.
Cornerstone Circle Playground
This is the best local playground. 15 min walk, 3-4 min drive. It’s large and has something for all ages.

Take out restaurants

Fantastic Indian food! Love their butter chicken and chicken Karahi. This is a food truck. You need to call your order in and then pick it up (5 min drive).
Punjabi spice kitchen (takeout Indian restaurant ) Curries, BBQ & catering service
Fantastic Indian food! Love their butter chicken and chicken Karahi. This is a food truck. You need to call your order in and then pick it up (5 min drive).

Shopping

convenience and retail shopping
Savings Express convenience store is just a block away! It’s great for picking up your basics. You can find eggs, milk, butter and cream there. It’s fun for the kids to pick out a treat or a slushy drink.
75 Corner Meadows Park NE
75 Corner Meadows Park Northeast
Savings Express convenience store is just a block away! It’s great for picking up your basics. You can find eggs, milk, butter and cream there. It’s fun for the kids to pick out a treat or a slushy drink.
Best mall in Calgary Area, just 12 mins drive(7 km) away. Highlights: - Bass pro shops with amazing decor, fish tank and indoor pond. - Xscape entertainment centre inside Silver City theatre. You can play all sorts of arcade like games and collect prizes. - Great restaurants and food court - toddler/ preschooler small indoor playground
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CrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron Blvd
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Best mall in Calgary Area, just 12 mins drive(7 km) away. Highlights: - Bass pro shops with amazing decor, fish tank and indoor pond. - Xscape entertainment centre inside Silver City theatre. You can play all sorts of arcade like games and collect prizes. - Great restaurants and food court - toddler/ preschooler small indoor playground
The closest Dollarama located in the nearest shopping centre near the FreshCo. Just 7-10 min walk and 2 min drive
Dollarama
The closest Dollarama located in the nearest shopping centre near the FreshCo. Just 7-10 min walk and 2 min drive
Local store with a pharmacy, personal care needs and a grocery section. Just 2 min drive/ 7-10 min walk away.
Shoppers Drug Mart
Local store with a pharmacy, personal care needs and a grocery section. Just 2 min drive/ 7-10 min walk away.

Sightseeing

Go earlier in the day to see more animals awake. There’s an amazing playground for kids. Our favourites are the hippo tank and the butterfly exhibit(seasonal). There’s a great food court there and lots of outdoor space to relax and sit. Prices for food are moderate.
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캘거리 동물원
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Food scene

Beautiful French casual fine dining! Downtown on 17ave(this is a big foodie area). Many ingredients are local, farm to table. The foie gras is incredible!! So smooth and buttery. It is higher priced, and it’s best to book ahead.
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Cassis Bistro
2505 17 Ave SW
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Beautiful French casual fine dining! Downtown on 17ave(this is a big foodie area). Many ingredients are local, farm to table. The foie gras is incredible!! So smooth and buttery. It is higher priced, and it’s best to book ahead.
This is a casual and affordable restaurant to visit if you’re driving through or visiting Cochrane(45 mins away). The donair wraps, sauces and pickled veggies are made there. The sauces are so yum! My fave is the lamb Donair. My husband and child love to order the butter chicken. The baclava is pretty good too. They have a small child play area with books and a mini table.
Donair On The Run
407 1 St W
This is a casual and affordable restaurant to visit if you’re driving through or visiting Cochrane(45 mins away). The donair wraps, sauces and pickled veggies are made there. The sauces are so yum! My fave is the lamb Donair. My husband and child love to order the butter chicken. The baclava is pretty good too. They have a small child play area with books and a mini table.
This is the closest ice cream shop, just a few mins down the road on Country hills. This is great if you want ice cream but don’t want to go too far. It’s higher priced but super fun to choose the mix ins! We love the salted caramel ice cream. The cakes are really good! You can customize and pre order 48 hours ahead, or just pick one up on the spot. You can also order on Uber Eats. There’s often 2 for 1 deals.
Marble Slab Creamery
This is the closest ice cream shop, just a few mins down the road on Country hills. This is great if you want ice cream but don’t want to go too far. It’s higher priced but super fun to choose the mix ins! We love the salted caramel ice cream. The cakes are really good! You can customize and pre order 48 hours ahead, or just pick one up on the spot. You can also order on Uber Eats. There’s often 2 for 1 deals.
This is a great family friendly and affordable sit down restaurant! There’s also a location in Banff(busier at that one, so it’s best to call ahead if you can). The best part of Spag Fac is that everything is included. If you order a meal, the soup/salad, bread, tea/coffee and ice cream are included! Your kiddos can be loud and make a mess, it’s great! The sauces and noodles are all made by Spag Fac. Usually it’s quick service too.
The Old Spaghetti Factory (Calgary North East)
472 36 St NE
This is a great family friendly and affordable sit down restaurant! There’s also a location in Banff(busier at that one, so it’s best to call ahead if you can). The best part of Spag Fac is that everything is included. If you order a meal, the soup/salad, bread, tea/coffee and ice cream are included! Your kiddos can be loud and make a mess, it’s great! The sauces and noodles are all made by Spag Fac. Usually it’s quick service too.
An iconic ice cream shop for Calgarians/Albertans. 45 mins away in Cochrane. A beautiful town with nice views driving in. This shop has lots of flavours! Our favourite flavours: the barn floor and orange pineapple. There’s some unique flavours like Halo Halo and Keso. Closes 9pm spring/summer. 5 or 6pm in fall/winter.
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MacKay's Ice Cream
220 1 St W
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An iconic ice cream shop for Calgarians/Albertans. 45 mins away in Cochrane. A beautiful town with nice views driving in. This shop has lots of flavours! Our favourite flavours: the barn floor and orange pineapple. There’s some unique flavours like Halo Halo and Keso. Closes 9pm spring/summer. 5 or 6pm in fall/winter.
Really good Chinese food! We especially enjoy their Won Ton soup, ginger beef and almond chicken. It gets average reviews because the service isn’t amazing, but the food is very worth it! 15 mins drive, great for take out!
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Ginger Beef Bistro House
9629 Macleod Trail
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Really good Chinese food! We especially enjoy their Won Ton soup, ginger beef and almond chicken. It gets average reviews because the service isn’t amazing, but the food is very worth it! 15 mins drive, great for take out!
My neighbour’s highly recommend this restaurant. They say it’s the best East Indian/ Hakka Chinese cuisine around!! There are two locations, the best one for dine in is 11 mins drive in Taradale. There’s also a bakery. I’ve tried the milk cake, it’s amazing!! There’s another location closer, it just has two tables and is best for you take out.
Rasoi East Indian and Hakka Chinese Cuisine
7171 80 Avenue Northeast
My neighbour’s highly recommend this restaurant. They say it’s the best East Indian/ Hakka Chinese cuisine around!! There are two locations, the best one for dine in is 11 mins drive in Taradale. There’s also a bakery. I’ve tried the milk cake, it’s amazing!! There’s another location closer, it just has two tables and is best for you take out.
Incredible Nepalese cuisine!! Just 7 mins away. A small restaurant, so it would be a good idea to call ahead. Get the mango cake! It’s so moist and flavourful. The whip cream on it is unique and the cake has a yummy texture. You can tell the momo dumplings are house made! The flavours of the dishes are zesty, spicy, fresh and packed with unique favours! Prices are moderate.
Calgary Momo House
4310 104 Avenue Northeast
Incredible Nepalese cuisine!! Just 7 mins away. A small restaurant, so it would be a good idea to call ahead. Get the mango cake! It’s so moist and flavourful. The whip cream on it is unique and the cake has a yummy texture. You can tell the momo dumplings are house made! The flavours of the dishes are zesty, spicy, fresh and packed with unique favours! Prices are moderate.
I think it’s totally worth it to dine at Calgary Tower’s Sky 360 restaurant! It’s a great way to see the city views! There’s no need to pay extra to go up another level, the views at the restaurant are great. Surprisingly, the restaurant is quite kid friendly. Make a reservation ahead! Menu highlights: calamari and smoked chocolate tart!The food is pretty good, but some items are a bit high priced. Prices are moderate-high.
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Sky 360
101 9 Ave SW
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I think it’s totally worth it to dine at Calgary Tower’s Sky 360 restaurant! It’s a great way to see the city views! There’s no need to pay extra to go up another level, the views at the restaurant are great. Surprisingly, the restaurant is quite kid friendly. Make a reservation ahead! Menu highlights: calamari and smoked chocolate tart!The food is pretty good, but some items are a bit high priced. Prices are moderate-high.
A hidden gem! Just like it’s name. Located in the Best Western hotel in Airdrie. An upscale feel with emerging fine dining flavours, at an affordable (moderate) pricing. Lovely ambiance, great service. We loved the pork belly and bison burger with the charcoal bun. They have some unique items, like a burger with real gold on it! Be prepared to possibly wait a bit longer for the food.
Secret Galley Restaurant
121 Edmonton Trail Southeast
A hidden gem! Just like it’s name. Located in the Best Western hotel in Airdrie. An upscale feel with emerging fine dining flavours, at an affordable (moderate) pricing. Lovely ambiance, great service. We loved the pork belly and bison burger with the charcoal bun. They have some unique items, like a burger with real gold on it! Be prepared to possibly wait a bit longer for the food.
One of several locations. This is one is 15 mins away. Incredible authentic Italian food! The depth of the flavours, and the homemade goodness is what blew me away. We loved the mussels, the appetizer meatballs(stuffed with cheese!), and bruschetta. Kid friendly, moderately priced.
Il Forno
2914 Kingsview Blvd SE
One of several locations. This is one is 15 mins away. Incredible authentic Italian food! The depth of the flavours, and the homemade goodness is what blew me away. We loved the mussels, the appetizer meatballs(stuffed with cheese!), and bruschetta. Kid friendly, moderately priced.
Really great Lebanese/Mediterranean food! I love the bite sized shawarma. The garlic sauce is mouthwatering. Great for dipping the shawarma bites and fries. You can order on food delivery apps. About 15 mins away.
Pita Basket Sunridge
3221 Sunridge Way Northeast
Really great Lebanese/Mediterranean food! I love the bite sized shawarma. The garlic sauce is mouthwatering. Great for dipping the shawarma bites and fries. You can order on food delivery apps. About 15 mins away.
If you’re near the Calgary IKEA, the restaurant is super affordable! The food is surprisingly good for the price. There’s a great kids menu! I like the veggie balls meal. The desserts are nice too. Usually closes 1 hour before the IKEA store.
IKEA Calgary - Restaurant
8000 11 Street Southeast
If you’re near the Calgary IKEA, the restaurant is super affordable! The food is surprisingly good for the price. There’s a great kids menu! I like the veggie balls meal. The desserts are nice too. Usually closes 1 hour before the IKEA store.
There’s lots of locations around Calgary. This one is great if you’re visiting Cross Iron Mills. An affordable option, really good value! You can choose up to 30 toppings on your burger for just 8.25! I love the way they grill their burgers. The fries and milkshakes are really good too!
South St. Burger
4889 130 Ave SE
There’s lots of locations around Calgary. This one is great if you’re visiting Cross Iron Mills. An affordable option, really good value! You can choose up to 30 toppings on your burger for just 8.25! I love the way they grill their burgers. The fries and milkshakes are really good too!
It is a lovely family owned Mediterranean- shawarma place(Halal). Everything is delicious! They make amazing deserts! Especially their cookies. The daughter had her own business called “Sarah’s cookie jar”. If there are cookies available to buy, don’t leave without one!!
Cedars Deli
It is a lovely family owned Mediterranean- shawarma place(Halal). Everything is delicious! They make amazing deserts! Especially their cookies. The daughter had her own business called “Sarah’s cookie jar”. If there are cookies available to buy, don’t leave without one!!
My favourite shawarma place in all of Calgary so far! It’s only a 6ish minute drive from our place. Love their garlic fries!!!
Avesta Shawarma
My favourite shawarma place in all of Calgary so far! It’s only a 6ish minute drive from our place. Love their garlic fries!!!
An upscale, farm to table, innovative restaurant that I highly recommend! It’s fine dining food of the highest quality with a more casual atmosphere. You could go there for a special occasion or a casual dinner and still enjoy the whole experience. We loved smelling the aroma from their wood burning smoker oven. We enjoyed the Alberta Bison, Cinnamon duck, pavlova and chocolate caramel lava cake. Also, the beef potato roll appy?
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NOtaBLE - The Restaurant
4611 Bowness Rd NW
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An upscale, farm to table, innovative restaurant that I highly recommend! It’s fine dining food of the highest quality with a more casual atmosphere. You could go there for a special occasion or a casual dinner and still enjoy the whole experience. We loved smelling the aroma from their wood burning smoker oven. We enjoyed the Alberta Bison, Cinnamon duck, pavlova and chocolate caramel lava cake. Also, the beef potato roll appy?
The best burgers in Calgary! A really fun place to dine with a retro and quirky theme. The chilli fries are incredible too. They give nice big colouring sheets for the kiddos. It’s a small restaurant so call ahead.
Class Clown Hamburgers
The best burgers in Calgary! A really fun place to dine with a retro and quirky theme. The chilli fries are incredible too. They give nice big colouring sheets for the kiddos. It’s a small restaurant so call ahead.
A really great bakery for sweet tooth’s. Yummy cakes, cheesecakes, macarons, cookies, etc.
Sweet Relief Pastries
A really great bakery for sweet tooth’s. Yummy cakes, cheesecakes, macarons, cookies, etc.
There are 2 locations in Calgary. They have unique ice cream flavours and a cafe. I love their chocolate honey comb flavour.
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Made By Marcus- Bridgeland
1105 1 Ave NE
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There are 2 locations in Calgary. They have unique ice cream flavours and a cafe. I love their chocolate honey comb flavour.
I had a wonderful dining experience here. They have bright atmosphere with a mostly veggie anchored menu. Lovely cocktails too. You have to try their butterscotch pudding (I’m not a butterscotch fan but this one won me over !) and their tomato cheese dip. I also liked their smoked tuna.
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Ten Foot Henry
1209 1 St SW
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I had a wonderful dining experience here. They have bright atmosphere with a mostly veggie anchored menu. Lovely cocktails too. You have to try their butterscotch pudding (I’m not a butterscotch fan but this one won me over !) and their tomato cheese dip. I also liked their smoked tuna.

Entertainment

Super fun here! A good variety of modern and retro arcade games. You load up your card and then you get points that you can trade in. Usually open until 10:30pm. It’s a movie theatre and an arcade.
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SilverCity CrossIron Mills Cinemas and XSCAPE Entertainment Centre
261055 Crossiron Blvd
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Super fun here! A good variety of modern and retro arcade games. You load up your card and then you get points that you can trade in. Usually open until 10:30pm. It’s a movie theatre and an arcade.

Beautiful Parks

A beautiful park 15 mins drive in Airdrie! It has a wonderful large pond stocked for fishing, with lots of bridges and pathways with a bird sanctuary feel. There’s an outdoor fire pit, a dock, covered picnic area, 2 playgrounds, etc. It’s wonderful! There’s also a museum there that we’ve never been to.
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Nose Creek Regional Park
1691 Main Street South
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A beautiful park 15 mins drive in Airdrie! It has a wonderful large pond stocked for fishing, with lots of bridges and pathways with a bird sanctuary feel. There’s an outdoor fire pit, a dock, covered picnic area, 2 playgrounds, etc. It’s wonderful! There’s also a museum there that we’ve never been to.
A really lovely park, playground, wetlands and education centre. Just under 20 mins drive. The outdoor playground is modern and interesting. It’s a beautiful place to go for a walk. There are washrooms available and there’s ample parking. Check their website for events and hours to visit the education centre.
랄프클라인공원&환경교육센터
12350 84 St SE
A really lovely park, playground, wetlands and education centre. Just under 20 mins drive. The outdoor playground is modern and interesting. It’s a beautiful place to go for a walk. There are washrooms available and there’s ample parking. Check their website for events and hours to visit the education centre.
A wonderful trail! An easy hike for the whole family. It’s Woodsy with a nice little creek. Good for sun or Mildly rainy day. 30 mins drive, just take the Stoney Trail South and it’s just off of the stoney trail in SW Calgary.
Shannon Terrace Day Use Area, Fish Creek Provincial Park
Woodpath Road Southwest
A wonderful trail! An easy hike for the whole family. It’s Woodsy with a nice little creek. Good for sun or Mildly rainy day. 30 mins drive, just take the Stoney Trail South and it’s just off of the stoney trail in SW Calgary.
A lovely park, especially for a scenic walk and children’s playgrounds! Lovely trees here.
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보니스공원
8900 48 Ave NW
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A lovely park, especially for a scenic walk and children’s playgrounds! Lovely trees here.