The stunningly peaceful Confederation Park is one of the city's most beautiful green spaces. Large shade trees tower over a slow moving stream and pathways cross over arched bridges and along the foot of a dozen rolling hills. There are picnic tables, cross-country ski trails, tennis courts and playgrounds. Visitors to this park flock here mostly on weekends and consider it their second home.
Located around 37 kilometers (23 miles), north west of Calgary, the Cochrane RancheHouse Theatre is a facility within the Cochrane RancheHouse. The venue can be rented for almost any kind of event. Be it comedy shows, serious lectures, readings, recitals, workshops, dance performances, concerts or drama, all of these can happen within the confines of this very intimate space. Performers will be especially delighted with green room, showering and changing room facilities.
The New Gallery, popularly known as TNG, serves as a home for contemporary art and artists. Managed by various artists, the gallery supports and promotes up-and-coming talent and diversity in arts through performances and exhibitions. The works displayed revolve around socio-cultural themes and aim at eliciting a critical thought among visitors which could lead to thought provoking discussions. The first Thursday of the month is popular among visitors as the gallery is open till 9p, with special exhibits.
Dalhousie Community Centre is a community-cum-cultural center that organizes various events and programs throughout the year. Concerts, workshops, seminars, hobby classes and other activities encourage one and all to explore creative avenues. For complete details and event schedule, check website or call ahead.
Part of the larger Southland Park, the off leash area along the banks of the bow river sports an ideal setting. One of the city's best dog parks, it sees a large number of visitors throughout the day. The lush open spaces and picturesque riverside setting presents a great opportunity for your furry friends to run about and frolic. The number of visitors ensures that your pet will always have friends to play with.