Local Attractions
Spruce Meadows |
Shannon Park & Pathways |
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Spruce Meadows is a horse riding facility that features tournaments and various events such as seasonal markets, marathons, pet fairs, kennel club shows, and much more!
For more information, go to www.sprucemeadows.com |
Shannon Park & Pathways boasts 17 acres of beautifully wooded green space woven with multi-use pathways, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, and playgrounds. The park is also home to The Barn, Shawnessy’s rustic cozy Community Center.
For more information and contact info, visit shawnessy.ca/association/facilities.html |
Rothney Astrophysics Observatory |
Little Free Library |
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Located only 20 minutes away, the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is a research facility and a public educational institution. It features research-grade telescopes and acts as a venue for the public to connect with the universe through their public events and Open Houses.
For more information, go to www.ucalgary.ca/rao |
Our community has newly adopted it’s very own LFL, located beside our garden.
More information on LFL’s: www.littlefreelibrary.org Directions to our garden: mysbca.ca/community-garden |
Somerset Waterpark |
Fish Creek Provincial Park |
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Covering seven acres, this park contains three playgrounds, tennis & basketball courts, public washrooms, and its main attraction, the waterpark.
It is maintained and operated by the Somerset Residents Association. www.somersetwaterpark.org |
Stretching 19 km, this is the largest urban park in Canada! It has an extensive trail network with paved and unpaved trails. It has day-camping facilities, stables, and features an artificial lake (Sikome lake), which allows swimming. The park also has a variety of events and programs.
For event listings, programs, and info, go to www.albertaparks.ca/fish-creek |