From biking to picnicking and tobogganing to taking an evening stroll, Calgary's parks are the jewels of the city. There are more than 5,000 park sites in Calgary open year round for outdoor enthusiasts and their families. How much do you know?

One of my frequent requests from clients is to design a "kid-proof" home. I must tell you, If I am completely honest about this, it's impossible. I don't have children, but daily life (and the occasional party) have provided plenty of visible damage in my home – like the time someone danced in stilettos on my beautiful hardwood floors, or the red wine I spilled on the day my new white carpet was installed. Or that time I knocked over my brand new custom credenza because I opened all the drawers at once and damaged four of the drawer fronts. Spills and scratches are going to happen. I like to remind my clients of the five-foot rule. If you can't see damage from a standing position, it doesn't exist.