2009 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

As promised here is the 2009 train date...
Friday, December 11, 2009 6:00 - 6:45pm - 9511 Horton Road SW, gravel parking lot on Horton Road behind the Brick and Schanks.
Here is the link to their website!

Banff Holiday Deals!

There is something amazing about Christmas in the Rockies! The crisp frosty air and beautiful mountain scenery, You are almost always guaranteed a snowy day! I came across this wonderful website called Banff Horizons, it features all the travel deals at various hotels.
No matter where you stay though make sure you take a trip up to see the Banff Springs Hotel... talk about magic! It's definitely a sight to see!

Light up Okotoks

I love this "small town event" Come and celebrate the start of the Christmas season with the annual Light Up Okotoks event, held downtown on main street. Featured events include a craft sale, late night shopping, fireworks, the lighting of the community Christmas tree, and of course, a visit from Santa. Last year they had a firetruck the kids to look around in and reindeer touring up and down the street. With bonfires on every corner, sleigh Rides and mini doughnuts - it's a perfect night out for the whole family!!!

First Snowfall of the Year!

This weeks "Weekly eye catcher" is not a picture but still a sight to see!
October 3, 2009

Marks the first snowfall in Calgary!!! What a beautiful sight to wake up to!!!

*FYI The dates for the past couple of years! Yes, I keep track!!!

2009 - October 3rd
2008 - October 8th
2007 - September 19th

Edmonton's Candycane Lane

*Photo from Candy Cane Lane website

Funny, my mother-in-law was telling me about this not too long ago and I happen to stumble upon it tonight. Edmonton (only about a two and half hour drive from Calgary) has been the host of a wonderful Christmas tradition for over 30 years! Candy Cane Lane featured on 148 Street from 100 Avenue to 92 Avenue in Edmonton's west end boasts approximately 10 city blocks of beautiful Christmas lights and displays. Now these people have some Christmas spirit!!! Check out their great website for more details: Edmonton's Candy Cane Lane

CP Holiday Train

Ooh I love this event! The CP holiday train comes through various cities and towns throughout the holiday season. I'm not sure when it will be this year (I will post again as soon as I find out) but it is definitely a sight to see! The train celebrated it's 10th Anniversary last year; raising food, money and awareness for local food banks! So be sure to bring a food donation to help their cause!

Calgary Outdoor Skating

I just loved the outdoor skating rink in our community as a child, mostly to watch all the other children skate - I was awful, I'll admit it! But I did love it. I have a very fond childhood memory of our whole family going out to this skating rink and skating around one Christmas eve. It was so magical all lite up, a slight chill in the air knowing Santa was coming that night. I will surely treasure that happy day!



Family Fun Calgary has a great list of the outdoor skating rinks in and around Calgary. So I encourage you to take a look at their website and find a rink near you; make some magical memories for your children!