The Nakiska Ski Resort is a ski resort less than an hour’s drive from Calgary. It was built for the 1988 winter olympics and boasts beautiful views of the surrounding nature. The ski resort offers lessons for all ages and ski and snowboard rentals near the lodge. Continue reading “The Nakiska Ski Resort”
Festival of Christmas and New Years
The Delta Lodge at Kananaskis is a wonderful winter wonderland set in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta just 1.5 hours from Calgary. It’s a perfect family getaway location as the hotel offers spacious rooms, an assortment of onsite activities and skiing just a short drive away.
The hotel offers a wide variety of onsite winter activities during the Festival of Christmas and New Years. Families of all ages will never be bored as activities range from elf tuck-in service and letters to Santa to teen movie night and snowshoeing through the beautiful Rocky Mountains. To top it off the lodge offers a spectacular fireworks show to bring in the New Year.
Various dining options are available to families. These range from Italian food at Grappa to pub fare at The Bighorn Lounge to a grand buffet in The Fireweed Grill.
The main lodge rooms are somewhat dated and tired yet spacious for families and clean. Also, this is a “pet friendly” resort. For a nominal fee pets can accompany their families on this getaway. Pets are allowed in almost every room in the lodge. If allergies are a concern specify this at the time of booking and the lodge will ensure an anti allergen room and anti allergen bedding.
Time to talk about amenities! The lodge offers a variety of amenities which include a large but busy pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Relax in the onsite Summit Spa with a variety of services which includes massages, manicures, and pedicures.
There are also many offsite activities. Take time to enjoy the world famous Nakiska Ski Resort, The Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours or a scenic helicopter tour.
Other features of the winter holiday festival include:
We hope you enjoy your stay, Lori & Ben
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London is the capital of and most populated city in England. With a population of over 8 million people, London has a long history and is a great place to visit with your family or alone. In 2011 alone London reached about 15 million visitors, but why visit London and what is there even to do in London?
There is a ton of history in The city of London. In some places you can see things that are over 600 years old. London certainly has a lot of history as it was settled in around 40 C.E. If you’re into history, London is definitely the place for you. You could check out the Tower of London or visit Westminster Abbey. You can see St. Paul’s Cathedral or The British Museum.
The Tower of London
The Tower of London is a fun place to spend your day. Everywhere you look there’s something new to see like the crown jewels or the dungeons prisoners were once kept in.
Westminster Abbey
The inside of Westminster Abbey is absolutely stunning.
If you’re not interested in history there is still a ton of stuff for you to see in London. Madame Tussaud’s is a place filled with realistic wax figures and definitely go to the London Science Museum if you’re feeling scientific. I’d also recommend the London Zoo or Platform 9 and 3/4 at Kings Cross Station.
Madame Tussaud’s
Platform 9 and 3/4
The London Zoo
Overall, London is a ton of fun to visit, and there is a lot to do there. I definitely would recommend visiting London if you get the chance.
That’s all for now, Ben
Bonjour. Aloha. Ciao. This travel page will discuss past and present travel experiences and recommendations. As I explore the world with my family I’ll post on our adventures, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Please enjoy my posts, I hope they inspire you and your family to explore the world.
Adios, Lori
Hey there! On my travel page I’ll give you all the details about places I’ve been and places I’m hoping to go. You should definitely check out all the posts I make on travel. I hope you enjoy what I have to say about my adventures through the eyes of a 13 year old.
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