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Where to Skate for FREE In and Around Edmonton

Kids are expensive, so here are some locations in, and around, Edmonton where you can skate for free. Both Indoor and Outdoor. Many communities have smaller ice rinks as well that are not listed here. OUTDOOR VENUES CASTLE DOWNS Address: 11510 153 Avenue Pavilion Hours: 9am-10pm Washroom…

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2022 Holiday Cocktail Advent

Modern Mama Holiday Cocktail Advent

It’s time for my annual cocktail advent.  2022 has been a busy year as everyone got back into the new normal and started to learn to live with COVID.  Thankfully (so far) this year BC has not have the magnitude of natural disasters we had…

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Holiday GIveaways 2022

2022 Holiday Giveaways #operationcheer

Welcome to the 2022 edition of Modern Mama BC’s #Operationcheer! Every year we like to try to spread some holiday cheer in the form of free products or event tickets.  This year has been especially hard on families, financially and winning some free tickets or…

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Harrison River Valley

Explore Harrison River Valley for the Holidays

Every year, Harrison River Valley welcomes back 35,000 bald eagles for the winter.   This year they are celebrating this gathering of the Eagles, Salmon and Sturgeon with “Season of the Wild”.  Guests can take in these magnificent sites with a nature walk, boat tours with…

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snow pass

Kids in Grades 4 and 5 can get a Snowpass for Ski Hills across Canada

With a one-time application fee of $29.99 kids can ski & snowboard for free across Canada! The SnowPass benefits include: Access to multiple ski areas across Canada. Return to your favorite hills and try new ones. You can ski not once, but TWICE at every…

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skate

FREE Silver Skate Festival Feb 11 – 21, 2022

The Silver Skate Festival, Edmonton’s longest running winter festival, has been creating winter experiences in Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park for over 30 years!   Edmonton’s Silver Skate Festival, returns to celebrate winter sport, recreation, arts and culture in William Hawrelak Park February 11 – 21, 2022. “After…

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winter

All Canadian Winter Festival at U of A Botanical Gardens

Put on your warm woolies and head to the Garden for some laid-back winter family fun! Take part in classic Canadian outdoor activities, or try your hand at something new.  Afterwards, pull up a chair by the fire, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy…

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valentine's

Valentine’s Events for Calgary Kids and Families

In February we celebrate Valentine’s Day and Family Day. Making this a great month to celebrate with the ones you love. I have put together a list of events that you can attend to create some memories with your loved one.     Babies and Toddlers…

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whyte

Ice on Whyte Jan 27- Feb 6, 2022

What’s cooler than being cool? ICE COLD! Every year, Ice on Whyte Festival brings internationally acclaimed sculptors from across the country to carve up a wicked combo of ice and art. This year, they are building a breathtaking sculpture garden featuring the work of 11 internationally recognized…

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