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July 21, 2010

Avenue Magazine reports on outdoor adventure around Calgary. Click here to view article

 



June 18, 2010-5:50pm

The 5th Annual Bow Float has been cancelled due to recent high water advisory issued by the City of Calgary Fire Department. All registered attendees will be contacted by phone and or email to arrange for full refunds.  Click here to view advisory.

 

April 16, 2010

iPaddle 2010 Open House-Presented by the Calgary Outdoor Centre

Free Open House Monday May 3rd, 2010 6pm-9pm

KNB 132 (Kinesiology Building, University of Calgary)

iPaddle<br />
announcement

 

 

March 02, 2010

Avalanche watch on in B.C. Interior | View
Clip

02/28/2010
Canada.com

Much of the B.C. Interior is under a special avalanche warning, as fresh
powder, a weak snowpack and sunny skies collide to create perfect
avalanche conditions.

Forecasters are concerned that mountain adventurers eager to hit the
backcountry slopes won't recognize the dangers of the terrain......

Warmer weather brings B.C. avalanche warning |
View Clip

02/27/2010
Calgary Herald - Online, The

As warmer weather lures snowshoers, skiers and snowmobilers to the
mountains, avalanche experts are warning outdoor enthusiasts to take
care navigating tricky snow conditions.

Much of the B.C. Interior is under a special avalanche warning, as fresh
powder, a weak snowpack and sunny skies combine to create perfect
avalanche conditions.



February 2010

Come to the Calgary Outdoor Adventure Show, March 27-28 at the BMO
(Calgary Roundup) Centre and visit the Calgary Outdoor Centre's booth

Set aside time to have a seat in the Adventure Theatre and discover all
that is available to you and your family for easy, inexpensive yet
memorable outdoor experiences and trips! 

This year we will be focusing on an Junior Adventurer theme and be
offering some fun activities on the show floor for the whole family!

Visit the website
for detailed information and download entrance coupon by clickingon the
image below!

 

Outdoor Adventure Show coupon

 


January 2010

Participate in Calgary Co-Op's Whole Health ChallengeRegister
Now
-challenge begins Jan 31st.

Travel Alberta Fresh Tracks Magazine-10 Ways To Enjoy The
Snow!
-FreshTracks readers tell us their favorite ways to play in the
snow this winter........

 


December 2009

Get the insider scoop on what to do with you family over the holidays in
Calgary.  Thanks to Kimberly Schick-Puddicomb with Momsdadsandkids-The
Little Black Book for Busy Families for presenting some family-friendly
options!

Watch
MomsDadsandKids
on Global Calgary Saturday Morning News-Dec 19



Mental
Illness Hits 1 in 5 Canadians

by Catherine Caldwell, Calgary Herald, Calgary, Alberta

Rockyview Hospital patients visit the indoor climbing wall at the
University of Calgary Outdoor Centre and experience a
transformation.....


Fewer
avalanches so far this season

24 Hours

Calgary
18 Dec 2009
JENNA MCMURRAY, 24 HOURS — Backcountry users in Alberta and B.C. have
triggered a number the last several weeks, but experts are relieved that
nearly three months into the 2009/2010 season, all they have to report
in terms of fatalities are close... read
more...


November 2009

Radar Magazine features the Calgary Outdoor Centre...read more