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A Resource Guide PUBLISHED BY MODERN MAMA SALES & MARKETING DEB THOMPSON DESIGN GUPPY DESIGN EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS DEB THOMPSON SHARI LESTER WWW.MODERNMAMA.COM CONNIE@MODERNMAMA.COM
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2015|calgary Table Of Contents 07 Gluten Free Calgary The best in gluten-free and kid-friendly eats in and around Calgary 10 Birthday Party Venues The best birthday party venues for 1-5 year olds throughout the City 14 Wading Pools + Splash Parks The top picks for cooling off for 1-5 year olds around Calgary 16 Local Resources 16 Birthday Parties 16 Camps 16 Classes (0 - 5yr olds) 17 Clothing Stores & Boutiques 18 Daycares 18 Festivals & Performances 18 Indoor Playgrounds 19 Kid Friendly Coffee Shops 19 Kid Friendly Restaurants 20 Museums & Galleries 20 Parks 20 Photographers 21 Preschools 21 Toy Stores 21 Wellness
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Gluten Free Calgary BY SHARI LESTER
Restaurant dining can be a challenge with three celiac-affected members of the family, two being children. Trust and communication with all members of the staff in a restaurant can sometimes become obstacles that we have to address and overcome if we want to enjoy dining out as a family and socially. It is also crucial for our children to learn and finesse these situations, as celiac disease is a life-long partner. That being said, celiacs are still foodies, and calgary restaurants are slowly accommodating the growing demand for gluten-free food. We can successfully eat out most of the time, even on the fly. We have our tried and true places that we love, and I’ve shared them with you here. While restaurants cannot guarantee that no cross-contamination will occur in the kitchen, many give reassurances that they are dedicated to providing safe food.
BREAKFAST Diner Deluxe www.dinerdeluxe.com Cora www.chezcora.com Earls weekend brunch www.earls.ca Redwater Grille weekend brunch www.redwatergrille.com
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The Fine Diner
Heaven Artisan GF Cuisine
www.finedinercalgary.com Blue Star Diner
(ONLY 100% GLUTEN FREE CALGARY RESTAURANT) www.heavenartisancuisine.com
www.bluestardiner.ca
Notable
OEB Breakfast
www.notabletherestaurant.ca
www.eatoeb.com
Fairmont Palliser Hotel
The Coup
(ALL FAIRMONT HOTELS HAVE A SEPARATE LIFESTYLES CUISINE MENU UPON REQUEST) www.fairmont.com/palliser
www.thecoup.ca
DATE NIGHT
PIZZA!
(MORE APPROPRIATE SANS KIDS)
Double Zero Pizza
Milk Tiger Lounge
www.doublezeropizza.ca
www.Milktigerlounge.ca
Una Pizza
Ox and Angela
www.unapizzeria.com
www.oxandangela.com
Boston Pizza
Home Tasting Room
www.bostonpizza.ca
www.hometastingroom.ca
Avatara Pizza
Vin Room West
www.avatarapizza.com
www.vinroom.com
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LUNCH & DINNER Redwater Grille
Five Guys
www.redwatergrille.com
www.fiveguys.ca
National
Craft Beer Market
www.ntnl.ca
www.craftbearmarket.ca
Fine Diner
Le Villa
www.finedinercalgary.com
Levilla.ca
Dine Deluxe
The Coup
www.dinerdeluxe.com
Thecoup.ca
Montana’s
Salt and Pepper
www.montanas.ca
www.saltandpepper.ca
Milestones
Nawab
www.milestonesrestaurants.com
Nawabrestaurant.ca
Voodoo Lounge
Bookers BBQ and Crab Shack
www.thevoodoolounge.ca
Bookersbbq.com
Notable
Clive Burger
www.notabletherestaurant.ca
www.cliveburger.com
Heaven Artisan Cuisine
Anejo
www.heavenartisancuisine.com
www.anejo.ca
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10
Best Birthday Party Venues
For 1-5 year olds In Calgary
BY DEB THOMPSON, MODERN MAMA, CALGARY
If having a house full of high energy, party-going kids doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, then parents this list of hassle free birthday party venues is right up your alley. With packages for every guest list and any budget. From set up to tear down and everything in between, these places welcome your birthday partyers. Make each birthday a memorable celebration for years to come. Gymboree Play & Music
My Gym Calgary
Farm fun, ocean adventure, princess playhouse, little super hero, construction zone, sports galore, music and arts, name only some of the exciting themes available. Everything goes into the event while you sit back and let the team entertain your birthday crowd. Voted best place for children’s birthday parties.
Active and engaging fully trained party staff on hand to help with the entire experience. Each party has exclusive gym facility, no strangers allowed. With fun games, activities, relays, songs, puppets and even a space flight ride! Character appearances and themes available as well. Set up, decorations, entertainment, refreshment services and all the clean-up. Packages start at $250.00.
For more info www.gymboreeclasses.com/en/parties
For more info www.mygym.com/calgary (587) 353-0813
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Kids and Company With a Stay and Play package (great for a 1st birthday) or an Awesome Activity package (you choose from their list of themes OR additional theme as per request) either option offers pizza, cake, loads of lively fun-loving activities hosted by the birthday party coordinators and every inch of set up to clean up. For more info www.kidsandcompany.com/ca/birthdays Shakers Fun Centre Locally owned and operated, the largest play facility offers a Playground Party with mazes, climbing and slides for $79.95, Unlimited Indoor Party that brings endless amounts of kid sized fun indoors for $219.95 and the Unlimited Party package with laser tag and mini-golf for $269.95. Each package includes pizza, pop, cake, arcade cards, party table and loot bags for each guest. For more info www.shakerscalgary.com/passes-packages/birthday-parties/ Flip Factory Non-stop exclusive fun with full use of the main gym facility. For children 4+ activities are lead by Flip Factory staff on trampolines, tumble track, foam pit, bars, beams and a climbing wall. Parents of 1-3 year olds are asked to supervise their children as they play on trampolines, gymnastic mats and climbing structures. Packages start at $240.00. For more info www.flip-factory.com/flip_factory/ birthday_parties Bricks 4 Kidz For the love of building and lego, your child’s birthday can accommodate up to 20 guests at this unique themed venue. Building on creativity and strengthening motor skills this is a super fun way to keep a large bunch busy. Packages start at $225.00. For more info www.bricks4kidz.com/canada-albertacalgary/birthday-parties
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Crock a Doodle
Bow Habitat Station
Do you have a little artist who enjoys creativity, hands on with a little bit of messy? Then try a pottery painting birthday party. Fun for all ages this great group activity is a cherished one as each guest gets to keep their own unique creation.
Engage your child in the environment and learning about our natural habitat. See the stages of trout and feed the fish at Calgary’s very own fish hatchery and interactive museum. Get crafty and explore with a trained staff member. If it’s a summer party, get out and learn to fish. Packages starting at $159.00.
For more info www.crockadoodle.com/royaloak/birthdays
For more info (403) 297-6561 OR bow.habitat@gov.ab.ca
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Calgary Zoo
Telus Spark Science Centre
Party like a Zoo-Animal. Your mini-zoologist (3+) will enjoy the day all about the love of animals with a mini-tour, themed craft, activity, games and snacks. Children get age appropriate education by a trained Zoo member. Bring your own cake, the rest is taken care of. Each party can host up to 20 guests.
Awe and wonder will fill each child as they embrace the world around them. Telus Spark offers the art of science and exploration as Calgary’s most authentic birthday venue. Interaction and curiosity either self-guided or by a Telus Spark tour guide.
For more info
www.sparkscience.ca/events/book-yourevent/birthday-parties/
www.calgaryzoo.com/events-activities/ kids-families/birthday-parties
For more info
Calgary Zoo Photo by Tourism Canada
Calgary Zoo Photo by Tourism Canada
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Calgary Spray Pools and Wading Pools you Must
Splash in This Summer BY DEB THOMPSON
With hopes high for a long hot summer, fun in the sun is at the top of our list of things to do in Calgary with kids. We may not be oceanside but that won’t stop us from spending the summer outdoors by the water. These spray parks and wading pools are perfect for you and your littles to cool off during the coming warm dry summer months.
SPRAY PARKS Somerset Spray Park
Rotary Park
999 SOMERSET DR. SW
617 1 ST. NE
Bowness Park
Variety Children’s Park/ South Glenmore Park
8900-48 AVE. NW (due to the 2013 flood, continuous rehabilitation is under way to get the park back this season)
Canmore Park 19 ST & CHICOUTIMI DR. NW Eau Claire Plaza 3 ST. & RIVERFRONT AVE. SW Prairie Winds Park 223 CASTLERIDGE BLVD. NE
90 AVE. & 24 ST. SW Valleyview Park 28 ST. & 30 AVE. SE Mattamy Homes Spray Park (Airdrie) CHINOOK WINDS DR. SOUTH OF YANKEE VALLEY BLVD. Water Spray Park (Okotoks) 99 OKOTOKS DR.
WADING POOLS: Riley Park (Voted one of the best)
Prairie Winds Park
800 12 ST. NW
223 CASTLERIDGE BLVD. NE
Stanley Park
Princes Island Park
4100 1A ST. SW
4 ST. & 1 AVE. SW
Eau Claire Plaza 3 ST. & RIVERFRONT AVE. SW
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CALGARY | Birthday Parties Eventful Planning erin@eventfulplanningcalgary.ca www.eventfulplanningcalgary.ca
resources Camps
Eventful Planning
Free House Dance Plus kathiebernard@icloud.com www.freehousedance.com
Cupcakes by Christy (403) 601-5798
Sportball Calgary 1 (877) 678-5437
Bricks 4 Kidz (403) 457-5530
Calgary STARS Gymnastics & Cheer (403) 503-0662
Kids & Company (587) 351-5026
Calgary YMCA (403) 547-6576
Gymboree Play & Music (403) 278-5264
Musical Discoveries (403) 277-8422
Musical Discoveries (403) 277-8422
Viva Musica (403) 374-2182
Bow Habitat Station (403) 297-6561
Premier Dance (403) 286-8561
Pisces Pet Emporium (403) 274-3314
Butterfield Acres (403) 239-0638
Mascot Parties (403) 616-3652
Horsin’ Around (403) 263-7433
My Gym Calgary (587) 353-0813
Pedal Heads 1 (888) 886-6464
Flip Factory (403) 265-2656
Infinite Creations (403) 454-7788
Bouncy Town Party Rentals (403) 889-7844
Classes (0 - 5yr olds)
Hop, Sip & Jump Play Cafe (403) 288-2244 Just Kidding (403) 203-0075
Free House Dance Plus kathiebernard@icloud.com www.freehousedance.com
Calgary Zoo (403) 232-9300
Bright Path Early Learning Centre parents@brightpathkids.com www.brightpathkids.com
Telus Spark (403) 817-6800
Little Hippies (403) 710-5440
Enchanted Events (403) 270-0100
Suzuki Baby (403) 818-8163
Calgary Corn Maze (403) 648-2719
Gymboree Play & Music (403) 278-5264
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CALGARY |
Clothing Stores & Boutiques
Intellidance Calgary (403) 870-7877 Musical Discoveries (403) 277-8422
Posh Mommy (403) 283-1654 www.poshmommy.ca
Brilliant Beginnings (403) 283-5437
Kidbid.ca hello@kidbid.ca www.poshmommy.ca
Chinook School of Music (403) 246-8446 Calgary STARS Gymnastics & Cheer (403) 503-0662 Color Me Mine (403) 249-4386 Crock-a-Doodle (403) 374-1118 4Cats Art Studio (587) 230-0092 Tots and Teens Cuisine (403) 615-5700
resources Pumpkin’s Diaper Delivery (403) 771-0270 www.pumpkinsdiaperdelivery.com
Pumpkin’s Diaper
Delivery
Runners Bikes 1-877-788-3865 www.runners-bike.com Joined at the Hip (403) 828-2840 Happy Nappy (403) 281-6100
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CALGARY |
resources
Rockpretty Baby (403) 680-9037
Festivals & Performances
Once Upon a Child (403) 543-1068
Calgary Baby & Tot Show (403) 242-0859 www.calgarybabyshow.com
Carter’s Babies & Kids (403) 727-9202 Sparrow Apparel by Kristen (587) 897-7484 Toddler Trendz (403) 619-9144
Mommylicious Trade Fair (587) 880-3154 Calgary Stampede Parade (403) 269-9822 Lilac Festival Parade (403) 229-0902
Daycares
Inglewood Sunfest (403) 453-7424
Kids & Company (587) 351-5026
Marda Gras (403) 685-5667
Bright Path Early Learning Centre info@brightpathkids.com www.brightpathkids.com
Calgary Japanese Festival (403) 288-8300
Mother’s Helper (403) 619-4993 Fun Flex Play Care (403) 453-1242 Kids U info@kidsu.ca Honey Bear Day care (403) 273-5780 Learning Room Montessori (403) 279-2098 Educentres (403) 275 0166 Core Education (403) 319-2332 Nannies on Call (403) 351-0180 Calgary & Region Family Dayhome Agency (403) 217-5394 Dayhome Registry (780) 975-1290
Heritage Park 50th Anniversary (403) 268-8500 Story Book Theatre (403) 216-0808 Calgary Jubilee (403) 297-8000 Cochrane Labour Day Parade (403) 851-2500 Okotoks Kids Festival & Parade (403) 938-8950 Sweet Summer Corn Fest (403) 648-2719
Indoor Playgrounds Monkey Around (403) 288-5466 Telus Spark (403) 817-6800 Stir Crazy (403) 277-7847 Hop, Sip & Jump Play Cafe (403) 288-2244
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CALGARY |
Kid Friendly Restaurants
Treehouse Play (403) 277-3378
Spolumbo’s Fine Foods & Deli (403) 264-6452
Flip Factory (403) 265-2656
Cora’s (403) 265-7545
Shakers Family Fun Centre (403) 236-2213
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria (403) 455-3839
Coffee n S’cream (403) 210-2020
Boogie Burgers (403) 230-7070
Calgary Farmers’ Market (403) 240-9113
Kinjo Sushi Dalhousie (403) 452-8389
Gymboree Play & Music (403) 278-5264
Kid Friendly Coffee Shops Euphoria Cafe (403) 313-0503 Amato Gelato Airdrie (403) 945-7077 Extreme Bean Eatery (403) 283-6820 London Fog Cafe (403) 301-4880 The Teacozy (587) 352-8404 Waves Coffee 85th (587) 349-1968 Good Earth (403) 457-1997 Oolong Tea House (403) 283-0333 Cadence Coffee (403) 247-9955 Annie’s Bakery & Cafe (403) 476-1308 Pie’s Plus Cafe (403) 271-6616
resources
Oriental Phoenix Chinook (403) 253-8189 Notable (403) 288-4372 The Place (403) 288-7608 Community Natural Foods Cafe (403) 930-6363 Eggs Oasis (403) 460-0286 Smuggler’s Inn (403) 253-5355 Peter’s Drive-in (403) 277-2747 Earl’s (403) 278-7860 Mighty Mango Peking Cuisine (403) 254-2888 MacKay’s Ice cream Cochrane (403) 932-2455 Jugo Juice (403) 264-8883 The Loop (587) 350-3983
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CALGARY |
resources
Museums & Galleries
Parks
Bow Habitat Station (403) 297-6561
Devonian Gardens
Calgary Tower (403) 266-7171 Heritage Park (403) 268-8500 Lougheed House (403) 244-6333 Glenbow Museum (403) 268-4100 Aero Space Museum of Calgary (403) 250-3752 Fort Calgary (403) 290-1875 Firefighters Museum (403) 246-3322 Loch Gallery (403) 209-8542 Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame (403) 776-1040 Military Museums (403) 410-2340 Vertigo Theatre (403) 221-3708 National Music Centre (403) 543-5115 Telus Spark (403) 817-6800 Calgary Zoo (403) 232-9300
(Call 311 for more information)
Eau Claire Plaza Olympic Plaza Prince’s Island Park Bowness Park Confederation Park Nose Hill Park Riley Park Shouldice Park Rotary Park Edworthy Park Stanley Park North Glenmore Park Elliston Park Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Ralph Klein Park
Photographers Focus Sisters (403) 671-1400 Sassy Photography & Digital Editing (403) 708-3016 Hailey Hamilton Photography (403) 919-9148 Sarah Beau Photography (403) 880-9455 Julie Marwood Photography (403) 245-2138 Sweet Ginger Photography (403) 454-8897 Fresh Sugar Photography (403) 397-6435
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CALGARY | Preschools Ready, Set, Go! (403) 247-4475 Edelweiss Preparatory School (403) 282-4220 Creative Beginnings (403) 239-8072 Fun 2 Learn (403) 239-2033 Hand in Hand Montessori (403) 370-0942 Kaleidoscope Kids (403) 547-1020 La Coccinelle (403) 815-4063 Tiny Acorns (587) 316-6587 Creative Learning Center (403) 225-0600 Brite Studios (403) 242-1414 Thumbelina (403) 245-5592 Tot Spot (403) 271-8894
Toy Stores Kidbid.ca hello@kidbid.ca www.kidbid.ca Frisky Deals (403) 629-8813 www.friskydeals.com Mastermind Toys (403) 450-8198 Monkey Shines (403) 240-1723
resources Baby & Me (403) 283-3070
Natures Baby Basket (403) 703-5013 RPKids (403) 680-9037 Forever Toys (403) 274-7523 Castle Toys (403) 258-1100 The Discovery Hut (403) 301-4180 Extraordinary Toys (403) 270-4165
Wellness Wee Sleep info@weesleep.cam www.weesleep.ca First Step Nutrition jen@firststepnutrition.com www.firststepnutrition.com Dr.For Moms info@drformoms.com www.drformoms.com The Wellness Studio Dr.Lindsay (403) 228-5433 www.thewellnessstudio.ca Jessica’s Beauty jessicasbeautyservice@gmail.com www.jessica-s-beauty-service.com Alberta Blue Cross lsmithso@ab.bluecross.ca www.ab.bluecross.ca Do You Bake jean@doyoubake.com www.facebook.com/calgarydyb Calgary Mother’s Milk Bank (403) 475-6455 www.calgarymothersmilkbank.ca
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CALGARY | Younique by Connie King put.your.younique.on@gmail.com www.youniqueproducts.com/ConnieKing Bellies, Babies & Beyond (403) 852-4650 www.belliesbabiesandbeyond.ca Kevala Health (403) 850-9535 Medicine Shoppe (403) 455-9939 Step Forward to Better Health (403) 978-7422
resources
Inglewood Family Health (403) 237-5855 Amaranth Whole Foods Market (403) 547-6333 Full Circle Parenting (403) 607-1463 Thrive Health Centres (403) 239-3000 BeautiControl by Michelle Ferguson (403) 617-6716
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