How She Travels: Girls on the Go
Destination: Canmore, Alberta
Twitter Hashtag: #GirlsOnTheGo
Twitter Account to Follow: @TourismCanmore
HOW TO GET THERE:
Kathy traveled to Canmore, Alberta, which is approximately an hour’s drive from Calgary airport. There are bus transfers readily available at the Calgary Airport, or you can rent a car.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Kathy stayed at the Solara Resort & Spa, located just minutes from downtown Canmore. www.solararesort.ca
MEALS:
Habitat Restaurant & Bar: The sister resort of the Solara is the Grande Rockies Resort, which features a fine dining experience at the Habitat. www.granderockies.com/habitat-restaurant.html
Wood Restaurant & Lounge: Great views from the best patio in town, and they serve up a hearty breakfast. Watch the sun rise over the Three Sisters. www.thewood.ca
The Paintbox Lodge: Owned by Olympic champs Sara Renner and Thomas Grandi, the lodge offers accommodations but also gourmet cooking lessons (upon reservation) by Chef George Bayne (The Organic Chef). www.paintboxlodge.com www.canmorecatering.ca
Murrieta’s Bar & Grill: Vaulted ceilings and a roaring fireplace make for a great setting to enjoy signature bison. www.murrietas.ca
ACTIVITIES:
Cross Country Skiing at the Canmore Nordic Centre: over 65km of groomed trails, both classic and skate. Rentals available. www.albertaparks.ca/canmore-nordic-centre-aspx
BooTY Workout with Tara Newbigging:
Tara has created an empowering and fun workout for women of all ages. Training session locations and times vary. Check www.taranewbigging.com
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ABOUT KATHY BUCKWORTH:
Kathy Buckworth is an award winning writer, public speaker, spokesperson and television personality..who is considered one of the top parenting experts around.
Author, I Am So The Boss Of You (Random House)Contributor to Post City Magazines, Metro News, HuffPo, ZoomerHost, FamilyFocus video series for Autofocus.caFamily & Travel Expert, CBC’s Steven & Chris ShowChief Family Advisor, President’s Choice Financial & PC PlusMember, PWAC, TMAC, ASJA, CWU