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One Last Trip Before Summer Ends!

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In our last newsletter , we had another great addition to our Hidden Gems of Calgary series and talked about some beautiful and Instagram worthy places to go for a quick day trip. This summer went by incredibly fast. For this blog post, we wanted to list some additional spots worth checking out if you want to get one last quick getaway in before August comes to a close, or that you might want to book up for the September long weekend! Bow Valley Campground Bow Valley Campground is about one hour away from Calgary and has tons of activities for the entire family. There is a lake which allows for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, boating, and even windsurfing. If spending time on the water isn’t your cup of tea, then there are also fantastic hikes, horseback riding, and rock climbing to explore as well! Situated near Canmore, you get a taste of the mountains without being too far away from home! Dinosaur Provincial Park If you want a trip other than Kananaskis, this next pla...

Hidden Gems of Calgary: Part 2

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The success of our Hidden Gems of Calgary blog last year was incredible and we are extremely excited to bring you Part 2: Instagram Edition. For this year’s version, we wanted to focus on spots that are Instagram-worthy and will be sure to create some envy among your feed! Some of these spots are located outside of Calgary, but all are within a one-hour drive, so getting there is doable within a small time frame. Because some of these places can only be accessed by vehicle, we encourage you to invite your friends, carpool together, and make a fun trip out of it! After all, you will need someone to take pictures with! Reader Rock Garden Reader Rock Garden is a great place to take pictures, hang out with friends, and enjoy the scenery. It is filled with tons of amazing flowers, stone pathways, and even a little cafĂ©! Weddings, other events, and portrait sessions are constantly being booked here. If flowers are your thing, hit this place up! Bowden Sun Maze Another location ...