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When in Calgary, Summer or Winter, an afternoon at Canada Olympic Park is always a good choice. Contained in this one location on the Western edge of the city are mini-golf, zip line, Eurobungy, climbing wall, mountain bike trail, gymnastics, skating, public bobsleigh and luge rides, cross country and downhill skiiing, and snowboarding. Whew! That is a lot, you may need two afternoons!

Also located in the park is the new Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. We really weren't sure what to expect when we took the boys there, but we were pleasantly surprised. It is not inexpensive to get into the museum, which for me means my expectations for family enjoyment are high. Canada's Sports Hall of Fame met my expectations and I would say it was worth the money. If you plan to go, just make sure you have the time to spend because there is lots to do, and see.

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I love the mountains. Summer or Winter. And I grew up under a ski hills, so I have always loved hanging out on ski hills in Winter. The snow covered trees. The bussling crowds of skiers. The warm hot chocolate in the lodge. Just one, tiny, little problem. I don't ski. Whatever. I still love me a weekend in the mountains.

When you live somewhere in the world that actually has Winter weather, you may plan a mid-season vacation to somewhere sunny and warm. We live in such a place, and have frequently chosen Florida and Southern California as our Winter getaway destinations. Many fellow traveling families head even further South to Mexico, or the Carribean. A staycation for us this time of year is a ski weekend in the mountains.

It's the time of the year when thoughts turn to skiiing, at least for some poeple. Although our family has not spent much time on the slopes so far, we are partial to a trip to the mountains, and as long as the roads are clear and the temperatures mild, we will make that trip in Winter just as happily as Summer. The great thing about Banff is that your family can have a great time, skiing or not.

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