Canada is gifted with miles and miles of majestic views of it’s national parks. And as a gift by Parks Canada to Canada’s residents and visitors, the Discovery Pass 2017 is free of charge.
The Discovery Pass can be ordered online through Parks Canada’s website. It can be picked up at all CIBC branches, MEC Stores, Parks Canada offices and dozens of other partners in each province. It gives everyone a free admission to explore Canada’s beautiful national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas managed by Parks Canada (see limitations).
No wonder why there are lots of cars with passes hanging behind their rear view mirrors (including us, hehe). Definitely, the best things in life are free!!!
P.S. Happy 150th Birthday Canada!!! You are awesome!!! 😃🎂🎉
February 2015 – Mini-trips while preparing for the bigger trip are always fun. I usually have a long weekend from work after working 3 weeks of varying schedules. This time, we are preparing for our Japan trip and we have to get our Japanese Visas. Gerlie has to get hers in Calgary and I have to get mine in Vancouver since we live in different provinces in Canada.
Not prepared for the cold weather, we did not plan any outdoor activities. Good thing there’s an indoor park in the heart of Downtown Calgary, it’s the Devonian Gardens.
Devonian Gardens is the only indoor public park in Calgary and is maintained by the City of Calgary Parks. I’m amazed by the patience and hardwork of the lady maintaining the park as she is removing the dry leaves one by one! No wonder this park is so beautiful! Awesome.
You’ll find this park inside The Core Shopping Centre in downtown Calgary.
The Core Shopping Centre – Calgary.
At the other end of the top floor is the Devonian Gardens and you’ll be surprised with the vibrant tropical colors from the different plants and flowers.
Vic #thetravelboyAnthuriums.Lots of trees!
Several wood carvings are installed all around the park.
Wood carvings together with the plants.A wooden wall artwork.More wall installations
It’s also relaxing just to watch the kois swim and enjoy the beauty of the plants being reflected by the ponds.
Fountain at the koi pond.Just some of the palm trees. There are 18 kinds of them here.A koi swimming calmly in the pond.Orchids in the middle of the pond.
Here’s something that the kids will enjoy. A playground and a mini wall climb. And check out who enjoyed it! (Good that we visited near closing time and there are no more kids! LOL)
Children’s playgroundA mini wall climb for kids! Here’s Gerlie. #thetravelgirl =)
Indeed, this is great way to be indoors in Calgary!!! Beautiful!
the TRAVEL pill 