Top Rated Parks to Visit in Airdrie

"For a little slice of Central Park in the heart of Cowtown, take the bridge over to this island, with grassy fields made for tossing Frisbees, plus bike paths and ample space to stretch out. During the summer... Notable Building in Calgary"

"I love Nose Hill Park and its rolling hills for sunset photography sessions. I specifically like meeting at the South parking lot because it offers some fantastic views of Calgary downtown (after a 10 minute walk uphill). There are also a lot of great trees in that area which will be perfect when fall rolls around."

"Numerous hiking trails wind through 1129 hectares of indigenous grasslands to the summit of Nose Hill. The plateau provides spectacular vistas of the Rocky Mountains, the Bow River Valley, and the vast plains to the east. The aspen and willows along the north-facing slopes shelter many wild animals."

"To start our list of best dog parks in Calgary, we have the wonderful Nose Hill Park. This multipurpose park is located in the northwest part of Calgary and is a mutual favourite amongst humans and their four-legged friends. In terms of terrain, Nose Hill is quite hilly."

"Fill the day of love exploring the indoor botanical gardens of Devonian Gardens. Immerse yourself in nature indoors in the heart of Calgary with over 500 types of trees, 50 plant species, magical water features, and even fish ponds!. Keep warm in this free space that might even be the picture-perfect place to get down on one knee!"

"This large botanical refuge is an indoor oasis located on the top floor of the CORE Shopping Centre.​​​ It is a relaxing indoor garden that you will want to come back to regularly. Learn more about Devonion Gardens"

"The playground has accessible flooring, and plenty of equipment for both older and younger kids. Making the playground even better is the landscaping surrounding it including small hills, rocks, pathways and trees."

"Applestone Park has a huge accessible playground with equipment suitable for kids of all ages and ability levels. Hands down one of Calgary’s best and biggest playgrounds. I would encourage everyone to make the trip to see it but especially if you have a child with special needs."

"What we love: enormous playground with a wide variety of equipment for kids of all abilities and ages, tennis courts and an outdoor exercise circuit near the playground, undercover picnic gazebo with picnic tables"

"Where to find it: Officially, the address is given online as 2953 Battleford Avenue or 3951 Trasimene Crescent, but this area is under development as a new neighbourhood and it (seems to me) to really be on Dieppe Avenue. My Google Maps told me to turn onto Trasimene Crescent, but the parking lot is actually right on Dieppe. What we love: unique airport-themed concept including an airport control tower with a huge slide, solid surface rubber flooring, beautiful setting amongst mature trees and lilac bushes and next to a large green space, equipment suitable for a large age range, a sit-in spinner that we haven’t seen elsewhere, and easy access from Crowchild Trail."

"It has become instantly popular even though it can be a little tricky to get to because of the construction in the area. The airplane theme is really attractive, the flooring is accessible and the control tower slide is really tall."

"The airplane theme is really attractive, the flooring is accessible and the control tower slide is really tall. One of the best themed playgrounds in the city."

"Plan your active day at Shouldice Park and enjoy easy access to picnic sites, firepits and barbeque stands, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and tennis courts. This active space includes a 15,000 square foot inclusive playground, a universally accessible playground for children of all abilities, along with pay-to-play batting cages and access to the Bow River. Ready for more sports and games?"

"Shouldice Park is situated in Calgary’s northwest quadrant beside the Bow River and community of Montgomery. Shouldice Park is home to multiple sport facilities including a public swimming pool, baseball / football fields, hockey rink and batting cage. The Paddle Station is another great feature of Shouldice Park."

"On the northwest side of Calgary lies a welcoming area called Shouldice Park. It is a combination of a major athletic park and a relaxing neighbourhood park all in one. You can easily get to Edworthy Park to the south and Bowness Park to the north from here using the pathway systems."

"Whether you love a good view or a cute dog, this place is great for both. River Park serves as an off-leash dog park but also looks over the Elbow River as well as provides an excellent view of the downtown area. Peering over the river, you will get a good look at Sandy Beach, perhaps seeing people play in the water, dogs run around and cute picnics on the riverside."

"River Park is located in Calgary’s southwest on the ridge above Sandy Beach. This location serves as both an outdoor hangout space for the local community and an off-leash area for dogs. All kinds of people frequent River Park, making it a very social space for people both with and without dog companions."

"The Bow and Elbow river parks and pathways are used by many for recreation and plain old fun!. Whether it be rafting down the river or a long bike ride, the river parks and pathways always have tons of things to do along the way. Learn more at Calgary Activities - River Pathways and Parks."

"You can bet your bottom dollar that if we were stranded on a deserted island and we could only bring one thing- it would be these Cream Puffs 😻. A post shared by Alforno Bakery & Cafe (@alfornobakery) on Sep 5, 2017 at 3:01pm PDT. Alforno is decked out in baked decadence offering everything from fresh-out-of-oven bread loaves to savoury and sweet scones and mile high cakes."

"Alforno is the perfect place for a coffee date, a meeting, a productivity push, or a casual hang out. Their coffee is obviously top-notch, but we’d be lying if we said our favourite thing on the menu could be sucked through a straw. Delicious pizza, sandwiches, and more round out this spot as a Calgary must."

"Alforno Café and Bakery is one of our more recent finds here in Calgary. And, their cinnamon rolls are some of the best we have ever had. I am not sure that the picture above does it justice, but it is huge and perfect for sharing."

"Formulated as an alternative to nutrient-deficient snack foods, Baked Doughnuts offers a high-protein, gluten-free snack that doesn’t skimp on the toppings. These doughnuts come in a variety of flavours, including apple pie (featuring apple filling, vanilla glaze and graham crackers) and espresso cookie (complete with chocolate cookie crumbs and espresso buttercream and glaze). These guilt-free treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth."

"A post shared by BAKED Protein Doughnut Cakes (@bakedbrands). Our heart goes out to those who can’t eat gluten, it really is rough out there. Luckily, for those who crave something sweet but have to be careful about what they eat, Calgary’s seriously decadent Baked Doughnuts exists."

"These baked donuts are not your typical gluttonous fried dough, they are baked so they are light with almost cake and cupcake like dough."

"Nestled in picturesque Reader’s Rock Garden – just south of Stampede Park, lies a heartwarming cafe. Weekend brunch features fresh salads, sandwiches and appetizers in addition to the usual suspects. We can’t wait to sample their pastries, chicken pistachio pate and croque madame."

"Reader’s Garden Cafe is perfectly situated in a historic and scenic garden. It has a varying menu, depending on the available local produce they will get. Aside from the diversity of meals and drinks, Reader’s Garden Cafe’s menu also has daily specials."

"I love Nose Hill Park and its rolling hills for sunset photography sessions. I specifically like meeting at the South parking lot because it offers some fantastic views of Calgary downtown (after a 10 minute walk uphill). There are also a lot of great trees in that area which will be perfect when fall rolls around."

"Numerous hiking trails wind through 1129 hectares of indigenous grasslands to the summit of Nose Hill. The plateau provides spectacular vistas of the Rocky Mountains, the Bow River Valley, and the vast plains to the east. The aspen and willows along the north-facing slopes shelter many wild animals."

"To start our list of best dog parks in Calgary, we have the wonderful Nose Hill Park. This multipurpose park is located in the northwest part of Calgary and is a mutual favourite amongst humans and their four-legged friends. In terms of terrain, Nose Hill is quite hilly."

"Offering indoor pool with a water slide and a fitness center, The Glenmore Inn & Convention Center is located in Calgary. Free WiFi access is available. Calgary Stampede is 15 minutes’ drive away.Air-conditioned rooms offer a flat-screen TV, work desk, and refrigerator."

"Take your family vacation to the max with the pool and waterslide at Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre. Kids will love the twists and turns of the waterslide and parents will appreciate a chance to relax and unwind in the hot tub. Address: 1000 Glenmore Ct SE"

"The newest addition to the Calgary Casino Family, Grey Eagle offers a very updated gambling experience against the gorgeous and timeless backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Off of 37th St and Glenmore Trail SE, Grey Eagle has your roulette game mastered with 65 tables available in their gaming room. For the player that has money burning a hole in their pocket, they have a highly popular European Roulette table available in their High Limit room (just the one, though, so come early!)."

"At this is a 4-star resort you can count on world class facilities at Grey Eagle & Resort Casino and this isn’t only limited to the casino. This gambling establishment is also equipped with full service meeting rooms and a business center so there’s more going on at this place than just gambling and fun. With its more than 84,000 square feet, the casino floor is huge."

"This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 7000 square feet (650 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendl..."