Calgary’s Olympic Park is a mere 14 km from downtown, making it a convenient and accessible destination for both tourists and locals. This unique venue hosted many winter events during the XV Olympic Games held in 1988, including bobsleigh, luge, Nordic combined, ski jumping, and freestyle skiing. On the first day of winter in Calgary, December 21, 2024, the weather was surprisingly mild, with a temperature of around 4°C (39 °F).
I was again at the Farmer’s Market West, packed with Christmas shoppers. Driving to the market, I could see the Olympic Park in all its glory as skiers descended the slopes. Everyone was at the Market to enjoy the Christmas ambiance with music, decorated shops, and fabulous food. The atmosphere was lovely as I grabbed a bag of large pomegranates and enjoyed a Montreal-style sesame seed vegetarian bagel. Sharing a large table in the market with others, one lady observed: “You don’t have to go to Banff or Lake Louise to ski; you can enjoy the Olympic Park just as much, especially when you have a family.”
As I stepped out of the Market, I once again saw the Olympic Park, and I could not help but drive to its base to take a few photographs and pick one as the photo of the day! Calgarians and visitors, please enjoy the Olympic Park during winter. Its facilities make it remarkable and an excellent spot for a day of thrilling winter activities that will excite you and your entire family. It is a great training ground for beginner skiers before they head to the slopes in Banff and Lake Louise, and it’s a perfect family outing.
Date posted: December 21, 2024.
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