Finding the right place to workout, enjoy time with the family and get the kids involved in activities isn't always easy. Of course, the YMCA provides a great way to get your students involved in summer activities, along with many other benefits for adults. Calgary is home to four YMCA locations and they all provide plenty of great activities for the entire family.

Each of the locations has at least one gym and swimming pool. There are plenty of summer programs for the kids, workout rooms for adults, exercise classes, swimming lessons, camps and more. Whether you're looking for sports leagues, a place to swim with the family or you want to take advantage of the workout facility, the YMCA is a good choice.

All locations offer the following services:

A recent survey polled Canadians from one end of the country to the other to find out their thoughts on recreational property. People that either own or have the intention to purchase a property for recreational use were included in the survey. Nationally, this real estate sector is doing well and according to those polled, one of the reasons is due to low interest rates.

Of the people questioned, 82% said that interest rates would have an influence on their buying decision for recreational property. Another 58% said that they felt that it was urgent to purchase this type of property before the interest rates go up.

Even though many Canadians are facing economic and financial uncertainty, Canadians still recognize the value of property that is

The market here in Canada is starting to see a slow shift happening in investment real estate. The traditional larger cities like Vancouver and Toronto are having to give up part of the spotlight to smaller markets like Edmonton and Calgary. In fact, both Calgary and Edmonton have been ranked as the first and second top locations for investments in 2013.

In Vancouver, the latest sales figures show that only 2,347 sales occurred in March, which was a decline of 18.3% when compared to the figures that were seen last March. This was the lowest sales amount recorded since 2011. As the sales declined, the average price for property remained high at $593,100. Vancouver home buyers continue to wait for the prices to go down before making an investment but it

The season is upon us once again and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club is now open. This facility features a beautiful course in the foothills of Bragg Creek about 30 minutes from Calgary. If you enjoy golfing through the forests with rolling hills and plenty of great scenery, this is the perfect course for you.

The course measures just over 6,700 yards from the back tees with four different tee stations. It winds its way around a large lake with plenty of pine and spruce trees along the way. There's over 100-feet of vertical relieve and you'll enjoy the rolling terrain, as well. Many ponds and streams add to the beauty and challenge of the course.

Wintergreen also features a practice facility with everything you need. There's an expansive short

With the May long weekend approaching and thousands of people heading to the campsites, it’s important to remember that this is the time of the year that mama bears may be protecting their young ones that are still back at the den and are out looking for food for them. Here are some simple guidelines you can use if you do see a bear in sight to help protect yourself and prevent any type of bear attack.

If you see a bear in the distance

If you're following a trail and see a bear far off in the distance, slowly turn around and make your way back down the trail from where you first came. If there's another way to get to your destination use it or if you absolutely have to follow this trail, wait at least 20 minutes before going back and make a lot of

There are many misconceptions surrounding the Calgary suburbs and a lot of people avoid them because they feel that they will be somehow stranded far away from the city. The suburbs do have their own look and feel to them, but it doesn't mean necessarily that you're going to be stuck driving a minivan and mowing the lawn every Sunday morning. You can be who you want to be in any part of the Calgary landscape.

The suburbs are much like self-containing cities of their own that are right next to the urban metropolis of the bigger city. Most of the things that you can find in Calgary's inner-city can also be discovered on the suburban fringes of town. As the suburbs continue to take shape and grow larger, more businesses and opportunities work their way

Eight builders have come together to help the homeless in Calgary by creating rent-based affordable housing. The builders involved in this great effort include:

• Shane Homes
• Qualico
• Morrison Homes
• Jayman
• Homes by Avi
• Cedarglen Homes
• Brookfield Residential Properties
• Albi Homes

This group of builders has donated $11.2 million of housing to construct approximately 240 new units in Calgary within the next few years. This comes up to roughly $1.4 million donated per company for the construction which will see 25 - 30 units being built yearly during the upcoming 3 years.

It's all part of the Resolve Campaign that involves 9 agencies that have taken the initiative to raise $120 million for this great cause. While some of the

When looking at a new neighbourhood and figuring out if it's the right one for you, there are many things to look at, such as the proximity to restaurants, grocery stores and parks. You may also consider the curb appeal, how walkable the area is and the access to the transit system. Looking at these things, along with what the locals think, here are the best future neighbourhoods in Calgary.

Mission's 4th Street

With streetscapes including plenty of public art, outdoor pub seating, large sidewalks, excellent lighting, benches and plenty of trees, this neighbourhood has plans to become one of the best in the area. The plans include making is more walkable and making it easy for pedestrians to get from one place to another.

Land found throughout

It’s that time of the year again in Calgary when the warm weather is begging you to head outside to do some yard work, some exterior work on your home and to clean out your garage. It's been a long winter and the dust has finally settled from it. With all of the beautiful weather that has arrived you'll feel great pulling the stuff out of your garage, giving it a good cleaning and organizing, and perhaps finding some items that can be used for an upcoming summer garage sale.

Take inventory

Pull everything out and take a total inventory of what you have stored in your garage. When you actually confront pulling everything out, you can actually see for yourself what you have been hiding back in the corners of your garage that you haven't used for

McKenzie Meadows Golf Club is known as the best choice for public golf in Calgary. This facility includes an 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, golf store, restaurant and more. Whether you just want to enjoy a round of golf or you prefer to join a league, there's something for everybody at McKenzie Meadows.

The Course

The course was designed by Gary Browning and is a links style golf course. It features seven lakes, plenty of white sand bunkers, four sets of tees and a beautiful view throughout. It's found in the Bow River Valley and the course is only a 20-minute drive from downtown. The longest tees measure 6,605 yards with the shortest tees measuring 5,132. This provides plenty of challenge for any skill level and an enjoyable round