Parks

Calaway Park

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Sat, 05/09/2009 - 08:47
Photo Credit: D'Arcy Norman

As Western Canada's Largest Outdoor Amusement Park, Calaway Park spans over 160 acres and offers visitors over 33 rides. The park offers thrill seeking rides, live entertainment and is sure to be enjoyed by the entire family, regardless of age.

Dinosaur Provincial Park

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 13:41
Photo Credit: Kevin Saff

Roar! Located approximately two hours east of Calgary lies Dinosaur Provincial Park, a 75-million year old UNESCO World Heritage Site where some of the most extensive dinosaur fossil fields in the world lie. The land here is much different than the Alberta prairie grasslands. Here visitors enter a new world of hoodoos, coulees, buttes, and pinnacles.

Vermilion Lakes Drive

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Thu, 10/16/2008 - 08:04
Photo Credit: Day Trips Canada

The Vermilion Lakes are a wetland area containing several shallow water bodies and is one of the most important areas in Banff National Park for waterfowl. Starting in April, bird watching enthusiests can enjoy Osprey, Bald Eagles, Tundra Swans, Mergansers, Northern Shovelers and many more species. During the summer months, a different assortment of birds can be found ranging from the American Bittern, Wood Fick, Eastern Kingbird and the Pileated Woodpecker. Many visitors enjoy a casual morning walk or a brisk canoe through the lakes to scout these birds.

Lake Louise

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Wed, 09/24/2008 - 19:45
Photo Credit: Jack DelRe

Lake Louise is a small village located 57 kilometres (35 mi) west of the Town of Banff inside Banff National Park. Known as Canada's "Diamond in the Wilderness," and the "Hiking Capital of Canada", Lake Louise offers outdoor lovers a great deal of recreational and signseeing opportunities. Known to be one of North America's best downhill ski facilities, Lake Louise is a popular winter destination. During the summer months, the area offers unparalleled wildlife viewing, spectacular alpine scenery, and numerous hiking trails.

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