Kids go crazy for these birthday party venues in Calgary

For kids, Calgary is a real party town. Many city attractions, recreation centres and shops offer themed birthday party packages. So whether your kid is turning three, six or 10, you’re sure to deliver a great party at one of the fun-focused establishments on this list.

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Ian Doig’s week may include dim sum lunch with friends, rummaging through indie bookstore shelves as well as scribbling in his notepad at Calgary shops and farmers’ markets. It most often concludes with a relaxing Friday evening pint of locally brewed craft beer.

Zap! Splat! Top paintball and laser tag arenas

There are several paintball and laser tag facilities in Calgary and surrounding area. The action-filled fun and camaraderie of these games makes them especially popular group and party activities. Paint ball places typically rent out all the needed gear and ample ammunition is available for purchase.

Take a swing at these public golf courses

Calgary’s public golf courses are well served by the city’s varied and handsome geography. Within the city and surrounding area, many make use of rolling foothills topography as well as several area creeks and the Bow River Valley. Fore!

Get New Year fitness gear here

You'll have to admit, putting on the Christmastime pounds was delicious. But now that you’ve decided to work off that shortbread, stuffing and mounds of mashed potatoes, these fitness stores can help make the payback smooth, if not painless.