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To help you plan a Calgary trip for your own family, Trekaroo asked the experts parents living in Calgary for their top 10 insider tips for Calgary  travel. Below are a few of our favorites, plus advice for getting to Calgary, tauranga airport avis rental cars saving money, tauranga airport avis rental cars making the most of your stay! Getting Around
Calgary has a fairly good light-rail transit system, known as the CTrain , but most locals will tell you that renting a car is a must when visiting Calgary. Some of the attractions you might want to visit are located near the downtown core, but many – such as Heritage Park Historical Village and Calaway Park – aren't. Besides, having a car makes it easy to get out to the mountains for a day – another must while visiting Calgary!
If you are in Calgary without a car and are sticking to the downtown core, the CTrain is free. You can get on at any stop along 7 Avenue and as long as you don't leave the downtown area no fare is required. Fantastic Kid-Friendly Food
Calgary is a very family-friendly city, and you'll find lots of restaurants to choose from. Browse tauranga airport avis rental cars the reviews of Calgary restaurants by Trekaroo parents to find the scoop on places like Smashburger , sausage and deli food at Spolumbo's or pizza at Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria .
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Insider tauranga airport avis rental cars tip: If you go to Heritage Park, buy the admission pass that includes rides. The midway-style ones are fun, and it will also get you onto the steam train and the paddlewheel boat. Meet our top Calgary experts:
Calgary s Child :  Got Kids? We've got everything you need! Established in 1994, award winning Calgary's Child Magazine is your link to information about classes, family events and activities, contests, parent tips and support for families and much, much more. Find us at  www.calgaryschild.com  and visit us on Facebook ad Twitter.
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Merry Kuchle, Merry with Children : Calgary blogger Merry Kuchle is best known for her popular blog Merry with Children, but you'll also find this social media nut and foodie sharing her favourites across social networks. On her blog, Merry shares tasty recipes from her own kitchen, tauranga airport avis rental cars explores Calgary, and chronicles tauranga airport avis rental cars her life as both mom and stepmom.
Misty Hamel, Life Where We Are : Misty Hamel is a lifestyle blogger who writes writes honestly about the ups and downs of life. Misty has one foot in Calgary and another in New York, making her knowledgable on travel to both countries.
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Calgary radio station Kool 101.5 :  Kool 101.5 is a family-friendly station local to Calgary with all the local news, family events, and family-friendly music offerings you need while visiting the city with kids!
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Amy Whitley is Trekaroo's content editor and the founder of Pit Stops for Kids. Making her home in Oregon with her husband and three school-aged children, Amy writes for a number of outdoor and eco-travel print and online publications, including a column for OutdoorsNW. tauranga airport avis rental cars When not traveling, Amy and her family are camping, hiking, and skiing.
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