| EVENTS (OUTDOOR)
12 Days of Christmas
Nov. 12 - Dec. 18 (weekends), Heritage Park, 268-8500.
Greengate’s North Pole Christmas Light Display
Runs until mid-Jan, dusk until midnight. Greengate Garden Centres.
Airdrie Festival of Lights
Nov. 24 - Dec. 31, 6-9 pm, 912-XMAS
Zoolights
Dec. 1 - Jan. 7, Calgary Zoo, 6-9pm, 232-9300.
Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk
Dec. 3, Eau Claire Market, 264-4095.
Zoo Year’s Eve
Dec. 31, Calgary Zoo 6-9pm, 232-9300.
Chinese New Year Carnival
Jan 27, 28 & 29, Chinese Cultural Centre, 262-5071.
Calgary Winter Festival
Feb. 10-20, Prince’s Island, Eau Claire Market, COP, Olympic Plaza, Devonian Gardens, 543-5480, www.calgarywinterfest.com.
EVENTS (INDOOR)
Lions Festival of Lights
Nov. 28 -Jan 8, Confederation Park.
Festival of Crafts
Dec. 1-4, Round-Up Centre, 261-0101.
Big Rock University Lecture Series
Food, beer and thought-provoking lectures from University of Calgary professors. Topics include: "Christmas in Washington: Roosevelt and Churchill Forge the Grand Alliance" (Dec. 7), "Forensic Pathology: Myths and Facts (Feb. 1), "Where am I and what time is it? Navigating in Four Dimensions" (Feb. 22), "Hulks, Hacks and Heroes: Or How We Remember the Great War in the Canadian Rockies" (March 15) & "Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper" (April 5). 720-3239.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra - Handel’s Messiah
Dec. 8 - 9, 7:30 pm Jack Singer Concert Hall, Ticketmaster.
20th Annual High Performance Rodeo
Jan 4-29, Big Secret Theatre, 264-3224.
Motorcycle Show
Jan. 6-8, Stampede Park, 245-9008.
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre Information Presentations
Slide shows and information on the natural areas throughout southern Alberta including "Peter Lougheed Provincial Park: A Park for all Seasons" (Jan 11), "Dry Island Buffalo Jump" (Feb 8), "Wildlands of the Northeast" (March 8) and more, 297-7927.
Discover Devonian Brown Bag Lunch Series
Wednesdays noon - 1 pm beginning Jan 12, Devonian Gardens TD Square.
Glenbow’s After Hours with Singles and Friends
Offered the last Thursday of each month, intriguing lectures and performances by Calgary experts and entertainers followed by conversation, cocktails and connections, 268-4110.
Enbridge playRites ’06
Annual Festival of New Canadian Plays, Jan 24 - March 5, Martha Cohen Theatre, 294-7475.
Boat & Sportsmen’s Show
Feb. 9 - 12, Round-Up Centre, 245-9008.
World of Wheels
Feb. 17 - 19, Calgary Stampede Round-Up Centre, 261-0101.
Monster Jam. Monster Truck Racing
Feb. 25, Saddledome, Ticketmaster.
CLASSES
University of Calgary, Continuing Education
Offers relevant short courses, seminars and workshops on a year-round basis, including Adult Education/Lifestyle Programs, Business and Professional Programs, Science and Technology Programs, Language Programs, Information Technology Training for Industry, Avid Learner's Academy and more. 220-5110, www.ucalgary.ca.
Canada Olympic Park
Offers courses in skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. 247-5452, www.canadaolympicpark.ca.
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Continuing education courses in Accounting, Communications, Culinary Arts, Electronics, Health & Wellness, Multimedia and more, 284-7248, www.sait.ab.ca.
Calgary Parks & Recreation
Offers numerous courses in art, dancing, fitness and more, 268-3800, www.calgary.ca.
Mount Royal College
The Faculty of Continuing Education & Extension provides practical, strategic and up-to-the-minute professional development in a variety of areas, including business, small business development, information technology, environmental science, health and complementary health, 240-6111, www.mtroyal.ab.ca.
The Cookbook Company
Offers cooking classes throughout the year, 265-6066, www.cookbookcooks.com.
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Various outdoor activities throughout the winter months, www.mec.ca.
Ranchman’s
Dance lessons - Two Step & Double Shuffle weekdays, www.ranchmans.com.
MULTI-USE AREAS IN CALGARY
Southwest
· Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail:
Access north on 45 St. S.W. to Spruce Dr.
· Fish Creek Provincial Park:
Access at various points in S.W. and S.E., 297-5293.
· North Glenmore Park:
Access via 37 St. S.W. or Crowchild Tr. S.
· Prince’s Island Park:
1 Ave & 4 St. S.W. or Memorial Dr. & 3 St. N.W.
· Richmond Green:
Access off 33 Ave. & 25 St. S.W.
· River Park:
Off 14A St. between 38 Ave. & 50 Ave. S.W.
· Sandy Beach & Natural Area:
Down the hill from 14h St. & 50 Ave. S.W.
· South Glenmore Park:
Access off 90 Ave. & 24 St. S.W.
· Stanley Park:
42 Ave. & 1A St. S.W.
· Weaslehead Natural Area:
Access off 37 St. & 66 Ave. S.W.
Southeast
· Beaverdam Flats Park:
Access off of 18 St. at 66 Ave. to Lynnview Rd. S.E.
· Carburn Park:
Off of 18 St. at Rivervalley Dr. to Riverview Dr. S.E.
· Centenary Park:
Off Memorial Dr. & Baines Bridge.
· Elliston Regional Park:
17 Ave. & 60 St. S.E.
Northwest
· Bowmont Park:
Silver Valley Blvd. & Silver Crest Dr. N.W.
· Bowness Park:
8900 - 48 Ave. N.W.
· Confederation Park:
Off 10 St. N. at 24 Ave. N.W.
· McHugh Bluff Natural Area:
Between Centre St. & 10 St. N.W.
· Nose Hill Park Natural Area:
Off 14 St. between John Laurie & Berkshire Blvds. N.W.
· Riley Park:
800 - 12 St. N.W.
· Shouldice Park:
Bowness Rd. & 56 St. N.W.
Northeast
· Prairie Winds Park:
Off Castleridge Blvd. N.E.
MULTI-USE AREAS NEAR CALGARY
Banff National Park
Canada's first national park is home to a variety of distinctive natural features and cultural and historical sites. Mountains, glaciers, icefields, alpine meadows, mineral hot springs, deep canyons and hoodoos compose the natural landscape.
General information: (403) 762-1550, www.pc.gc.ca.
Kananaskis Country
A 1,600-square mile, four-season, multi-use recreation area 90 kilometres west of Calgary. K-Country includes Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Canmore Nordic Centre, Bow Valley and Bragg Creek Provincial Parks. Also encompasses Sibbald, Barrier Lake, Ribbon Creek, the Elbow River and Sheep River Valleys, and the Highwood and Cataract areas, www.kananaskisalberta.ca; General information: (403) 673-3985, Canmore Nordic Centre, 403-678-2400.
TOBOGGANING RUNS
Southwest
· Glenbrook Hill:
45 St. & 25 Ave. S.W.
· Kingsland Dry Pond:
Behind Rose Kohn-Jimmy Condon Arena, 502 Heritage Dr. S.W.
· River Park:
4500 - 14A St. S.W.
· Richmond Green:
33 Ave. & 25 St. S.W.
· Richmond Park:
22 Ave. & 45 St. S.W.
· Scarboro
15 Ave. & 15 St. S.W.
· Scirroco Point Site:
Scirroco Dr. & Signal Hill Heights.
· Stanley Park:
4011 - 1A St. S.W.
· Strathcona:
277 Strathcona Dr. S.W.
· Turtle Hill:
45 St. between 17 Ave. & 26 Ave. S.W.
· West Glamorgan:
4207 - 41 Ave. S.W.
Southeast
· Erin Woods:
20 Erinwoods Dr. S.E.
· Elliston:
60 St. & 17 Ave. S.E.
· Maple Ridge Dry Pond:
Mapleglade Close S.E.
Northwest
· Confederation Park:
2807 - 10 St. N.W.
· St. Andrew's Heights:
2504 - 13 Ave. N.W.
Northeast
· Deerfoot Athletic Park:
1604 - 14 Ave N.E.
· Calgary Marlborough Community Association:
636 Marlborough Way N.E.
· Marlborough Park Community Association
6021 Madigan Dr. N.E.
· Monterey Park:
Catalina Blvd. and 28 Ave. N.E.
· Prairie Winds Park
223 Castleridge Blvd. N.E.
SKI RESORTS
Banff Mount Norquay
Mount Norquay Rd., Banff, (403) 762-4421, www.banffnorquay.com
Canada Olympic Park
88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W., 247-5452, www.canadaolympicpark.ca
Castle Mountain Resort
Pincher Creek, A.B., (403) 627-5101, www.castlemountainresort.com
Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie, B.C., (250) 423-3555, www.skifernie.com
Fortress Mountain
Kananaskis, A.B. (403) 591-7108, www.skifortress.ca
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Golden, B.C., 1-866-SKI-KICK, www.kickinghorseresort.com.
Kimberley Alpine Resort
Kimberley, B.C., (250) 427-4881, www.skikimberley.com
Lake Louise Ski Area
Lake Louise, A.B., 244-6665, www.skilouise.com
Nakiska
Kananaskis Village, A.B., (403) 591-7777, www.skinakiska.com
Panorama
West of Invermere, B.C., 1-800-663-2929, www.panoramaresort.com
Sunshine Village
Banff, A.B., (403) 760-5200, www.skibanff.com
Wintergreen Ski Resort
Bragg Creek, A.B., 949-5100, www.skiwintergreen.com
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Calgary
· Areas in the city normally trackset by machine: Shaganappi Point Golf Course, Confederation Golf Course, Maple Ridge Golf Course, Canada Olympic Park (training course) and Hawk Ridge (south of Highway 22X)
· Areas not trackset: Weaselhead Natural Environment Park, Beaverdam Flats Park, Bowness Park, Edworthy Park, Fish Creek Provincial Park, North and South Glenmore parks.
Surrounding area
· Trackset trails, varied terrain and good skiing – West Bragg Creek, Ribbon Creek (Kananaskis Country), Bearberry Nordic Centre (near Sundre), Sandy McNabb (west of Turner Valley), Canmore Nordic Centre, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Mt. Shark Trails, Smith Dorrien, Chateau Lake Louise, Emerald Lake/Field Trails.
AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTRES
Southwest
· Canyon Meadows Pool & Fitness Centre
89 Canova Rd. S.W., 281-6984.
· Glenmore Pool
5330 - 19 St. S.W., 287-3363.
· Killarney Pool
1919 - 29 St. S.W., 246-1737.
· Southland Leisure Centre
2000 Southland Dr. S.W., 251-3505.
· Talisman Centre
2225 Macleod Tr. S., 233-8393.
· Westside Recreation Centre
2000 - 69 St. S.W., 531-5875.
Southeast
· Acadia Pool & Fitness Centre
9009 Fairmount Dr. S.E., 252-6336.
· Acadia Recreation Complex
240 - 90 Ave. S.E., 255-1252.
· Alberta Chinese Recreation Centre
132 -3 Ave. S.E., 264-1237.
· Beltline Pool & Fitness Centre
223 - 12 Ave. S.E., 221-3519.
· Bob Bahan Pool & Fitness Centre
4812 - 14 Ave. S.E., 273-2944.
· Family Leisure Centre
11150 Bonaventure Dr. S.E., 278-7542.
· Inglewood Pool
1527 - 17 Ave. S.E., 269-1422.
Northwest
· Foothills Pool
2915 - 24 Ave. N.W., 282-6002.
· SAIT Campus Centre
1301 - 16 Ave. N.W., 284-8457.
· Shouldice Pool
5303 Bowness Rd. N.W., 221-3864.
· Sir Winston Churchill Pool & Fitness Centre
34 St. & Northmount Dr. N.W., 289-7890.
· Thornhill Pool & Fitness Centre
6725 Centre St. N., 221-4282.
· University of Calgary
Kinesiology B-Complex, 220-7241.
· VRRI - Recreation Department
3304 - 33 St. N.W., 284-2231.
Northeast
· Renfrew Pool & Fitness Centre
810 - 13 Ave. N.E., 276-7340.
· Village Square Leisure Centre
2623 - 56 St. N.E., 280-9714.
OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS
City of Calgary of Calgary rink info line:
268-2300
Southeast
· Olympic Plaza
228 - 8 Ave. S.E.
Northwest
· Bowness Lagoon
8900 - 49 Ave. N.W.
Northeast
· Marlborough Park
6021 Madigan Dr. N.E.
· Prairie Winds Park
223 Castleridge Blvd. N.E.
INDOOR ARENAS WITH PUBLIC SKATING
Southwest
· Jimmie Condon Arena
502 Heritage Dr. S.W., 268-2300.
· Optimist/George Blundun
5020 - 26 Ave. S.W., 268-2300.
· Southland Leisure Centre
2000 Southland Dr. S.W., 268-2300.
Northwest
· Murray Copot Arena
6715 Centre St. N.W., 268-2300.
· Olympic Oval
University of Calgary, 220-7890.
· Shouldice Arena
1515 Home Rd. N.W., 268-2300.
Northeast
· Stew Hendry
814 - 13 Ave N.E., 268-2300.
· Village Square Leisure Centre
2623 - 56 St. N.E., 268-2300.
INDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES
Calgary Soccer Centre
7000 - 48 St. S.E., 279-8453.
Calgary Climbing Centre
6, 7130 Fisher Rd. S.E., 252-6778.
Four O Three Skatepark
510 - 77 Ave. S.E., 255-7433.
Glenmore Velodrome
5300 - 19 St. S.W., 268-3850.
Source Skatepark
2732 Falise Ave. S.W., 802-1200 (formerly CFB Currie).
Stronghold Indoor Climbing Centre
140 - 15 Ave. N.W., 276-6484.
University of Calgary
Kinesiology B-180, 220-5038.
Volleydome
2825 - 24 Ave. N.W., 284-3663.
BOWLING
Bowling Depot
901 - 64 Ave. N.E., 275-1260.
Chinook Bowladrome
Chinook Centre, 252-5747.
Clayburn Bowl
1820 - 52 St. S.E., 248-4664.
Fairview Bowling Centre
1010, 999 - 36 St. N.E., 289-2571.
Frank Sisson’s Silver Dollar Bowl
1010 - 42 Ave. S.E., 287-1183.
Let’s Bowl
2916 - 5 Ave. N.E., 569-2695.
Mountain View Bowl
11, 3919 Richmond Rd. S.W., 249-0858.
Paradise Lanes
3411 - 17 Ave. S.E., 272-4570.
Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association
5600 Centre St. N., 274-5574.
Toppler Bowl
7640 Fairmount Dr. S.E., 255-0101.
LIBRARIES
Southwest
· Alexander Calhoun
3223 - 14 St. S.W., 221-2010.
· Memorial Park
1221 - 2 St. S.W., 221-2006.
· Shaganappi
3415 - 8 Ave. S.W., 221-2020.
· Signal Hill
5994 Signal Hill Centre S.W., 221-2000.
· Southwood
924 Southland Dr. S.W., 221-2082.
Southeast
· W.R. Castell Central Library
616 Macleod Tr. S.E., 260-2600.
· Fish Creek
11161 Bonaventure Dr. S.E., 221-2090.
· Forest Lawn
4807 - 8 Ave. S.E., 221-2070.
· Glenmore Square
7740 - 18 St. S.E., 221-2080.
· Shawnessy
300, 333 Shawville Blvd. S.E., 221-2072.
Northwest
· Bowness
7930 Bowness Rd. N.W., 221-2022.
· Georgina Thomson
51 Cornell Rd. N.W., 221-2040.
· Louise Riley
1904 - 14 Ave. N.W., 221-2046.
· Nose Hill
1530 Northmount Dr. N.W., 221-2030.
Northeast
· Thornhill
6617 Centre St. N., 221-2050.
· Village Square
2623 - 56th St. N.E., 221-2060.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Alpine Club of Canada - Calgary Section
A club providing members of all skill levels with rock, snow and ice climbing courses as well as regular climbing outings, bouldering sessions, social events and much more, 242-7657.
Alpine Club of Canada - National Office
Canada's national mountaineering organization. Offers backcountry accommodations, camps, training courses, and provides environmental and access advocacy, (403) 678-3200, www.alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Alberta Association For Disabled Skiers
A volunteer-based organization with its main objective being the promotion of skiing and snowboarding for persons with a disability in order to promote their full integration into society, 286-8050, www.cadscalgary.ca.
Banff Centre for Mountain Culture
Promotes understanding and appreciation of the world's mountain places and creates opportunities for the international mountain community to share experiences, ideas and visions. Program highlights include: Banff Mountain Photo Competition, Book Festival, Film Festival and Summit, (403) 762-6369, E-mail: cmc@banffcentre.ab.ca .
Calgary Bobsled Club
Formed in 1984 to promote the sport of bobsleigh, E-mail: calbob@cadvision.com, www.telsuplanet.net/public/oaneale/.
Calgary Five Pin Bowlers Association
23b, 6020 -2 St. S.E., 252-5879.
Calgary Hash House Harriers
Hashing is a non-competitive cross-country run through varied terrain. Hashing is to competitive running what slo-pitch is to major league baseball. If you enjoy good times and a few (or many, many) cold beers, you're hasher material, 254-9014. www.onon.org/asm/.
Calgary Outdoor Club
The COC brings people together in a fun, friendly and inviting atmosphere. We strive to offer a variety of events, with some things geared for beginners, some more challenging things, and lots in the middle, www.calgaryoutdoorclub.com/. Calgary Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts
An all-season outdoor club offering hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, cycling, backpacking and other outdoor activities. Members can participate in social events, 214-7500, www.corehike.org.
Calgary Outdoor School Consortium
COSC consists of the Kiwanis Club of Calgary, Rocky Mountain YMCA and the Silver Creek Ranch. It offers high quality outdoor programs (residential and day trips) to 12,000 students per year, 777-7117, E-mail: nklba@cadvision.com.
Calgary Science Centre
Pass the time with the Super Sky Show in the Discovery Dome, exhibits or Friday Night Stargazing, 268-8331, www.calgaryscience.com\.
Calgary Singles Council - Outdoor Group
Providing opportunities for single adults to meet new people while enjoying outdoor activities. The group's activities include hiking, biking, rafting, camping, cross-country skiing and skating, 288-4455 (24-hour activity line), www.calgarysingles.org.
Calgary Sport & Social Club
Co-ed sports leagues, tournaments and events for active people in their 20s and 30s. Winter season starts January 16. Co-ed leagues include volleyball, soccer, basketball and floor hockey. Divisions range from recreational to elite, 244-PLAY, www.calgarysportsclub.com.
Calgary Ski Club
Offers a variety of recreational and social activities year-round such as downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking and cycling. Promotes education and safety awareness while having fun, 282-4122, www.calgaryskiclub.org.
Calgary Weekend Hikers
A casual hiking club for all levels offering weekday, weekend and overnight trips, 236-3406, www.calgaryweekendhikers.com.
Hostelling International - Southern Alberta
An international organization that provides a network of safe, friendly and affordable accommodations and services to more than 5000 hostels in over 70 countries, 283-5551, www.hihostels.ca/hostels/Alberta.
Petroleum City Ski and Social Club
A downhill ski and social club offering day and weekend ski trips as well as social activities for both skiers and non-skiers. For 30 years this club has arranged camping, skiing, hiking, volleyball, social dining and many other activities, www.pscskiclub.com/.
Rocky Mountain Ramblers
A club offering ambitious hiking and cross-country skiing trips as well as social events for outdoor enthusiasts, 282-6308, www.ramblers.ab.ca.
Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Non-profit organization provides annual guided hikes from established base camps in the Rocky Mountains. Also promotes appreciation and conservation of Canada's national parks, www.skylinehikers.ca.
University of Calgary - Outdoor Centre
Provides outdoor courses, rentals and educational trips in outdoor recreation, 220-5038, www.calgaryoutdoorcentre.ca/outdoors/.
In compiling this guide, we made every effort to include as many festivals, establishments and organizations as possible, but we know the list is not complete. If we missed your organization or event, we apologize. Please send us the name, phone number and/or e-mail, and a brief description, and we’ll include it in next year’s guide. |
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