What Makes Trinity Hills the Perfect “Staycation” Hub?

Ever notice how "staycation" often sounds like a consolation prize? Like the trip you settled for because the flights got too pricey? Trinity Hills didn't get that memo, and more times than not, the things to do in Calgary reach these parts of the city. Here, staying home is actually the whole plan. 

Picture this: trailhead views before your coffee gets cold, mountain biking before lunch, and the Rocky Mountains close enough to make living at our Calgary, SW, apartments for rent feel like a retreat year-round. Albertans have always treated the outdoors like a birthright, and Trinity Hills just happens to sit exactly where that birthright pays off hardest. 

What does a day actually look like when your neighbourhood doubles as an outdoor haven? Grab your shoes. We're finding out, in detail. 

Coffee, Errands, and the Slopes Before Noon 

1. Every legendary day starts small, usually with caffeine. The area surrounding Na'a Drive, Calgary, gives you options here, and neither one requires starting the car. 

• Fenyk Coffee & Social, tucked into Canada Olympic Common SW and steps from Podium Apartments, brings the trendy latte energy. Think a bright, loft-style interior with plenty of natural light, a menu that leans into seasonal drinks, and enough outlets scattered around that it doubles as a decent remote-work spot on a slow Tuesday. It's open early and stays open late most nights (usually, from 7 AM to 10 PM, with some weekend exceptions), which matters more than people expect once you've completed day trips from Calgary and come home needing a treat. 

• Second Cup, located less than 1km from Skyway and Stratus Apartments plays it a little more classic. This particular location, right on Na'a Common SW, leans into the coffeehouse tradition the brand has carried since 1975, back when espresso drinks were still a novelty for most Canadians. Expect the usual menu with specialty lattes and drip coffee, plus a seating setup built more for lingering than rushing out the door. 
   

2. Errands? Barely count as errands when everything's a five-minute stroll: 

• Groceries: Save-On-Foods anchors the Town Centre and covers everything from a full weekly shop to a last-minute dinner fix, deli counter included. Plus, the Calgary Farmers' Market West is an ideal option for great produce right across the highway 

• Snacks for the trail: Bulk Barn, because trail mix shouldn't be an afterthought, and neither should the emergency chocolate reserve 

• The miscellaneous stuff: Dollarama for whatever you forgot, PetSmart for the four-legged household members who also deserve a good summer. 
   

3. Here's where it gets good. You can walk or bike straight from your front door into the Paskapoo Slopes, Calgary. This isn't just a patch of dirt with a nice view either. The trail network stretches across protected parkland and offers close to 17 kilometres of hiking and mountain biking terrain, winding past landmarks like the Forest Pond and The Erratic, a massive glacial boulder that's earned minor celebrity status among regular trail users.  

*New to hiking? The flatter loops near the neighbourhood edge are practically built for beginners, easing you in with gentle grades and clear sightlines before the steeper, more technical sections show up further into the park and remind your calves to put in the extra work at our apartments' commercial-grade fitness centre. 

WinSport: The Neighbourhood's Built-In Adventure Park 

When was the last time your local adventure park was, technically, your neighbour? Most Calgarians drive half an hour for the privilege. Trinity Hills residents practically wave at WinSport from the porch. 

Here's the difference, laid out plainly: 

WinSport, Calgary, sits on the literal edge of Trinity Hills, and its summer lineup is enticing. The mountain bike park spans both east and west hill trails, with terrain ranging from beginner-friendly flow trails to technical downhill runs. 

The eighteen-hole mini-golf course has become a Calgary institution, with scenic views over the park and just enough elevation change to turn a casual round into a minor athletic event. 

Good to know: The ziplining at this Calgary landmark, as well as the bobsleigh options, are currently on pause while WinSport wraps up work tied to its day lodge renovation, so it's worth a quick check of their site before you build an afternoon around them. However, the new day lodge itself, a net-zero building years in the making, now houses three food and drink spots, including the Food Hall and EIGHTYEIGHT Bar & Grill, both solid options for refuelling mid-adventure without leaving the property. 

When You're Ready to Go Further: Kananaskis and Banff on Standby 

Some weekends in Calgary, the hiking trails around the neighbourhood cover it. Other weekends, the mountains seem to be personally inviting you. Trinity Hills, to its credit, makes it easy to say yes. 

Direct access to Highway 1 through grade-separated interchanges means skipping the downtown traffic gauntlet entirely. You're merging onto the highway within minutes of leaving Na'a Drive, no weaving through the rest of the city required. Once you're on the highway, there's not a single traffic light from Trinity Hills, Calgary to Banff National Park boundary, and the Rockies show up in roughly 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Some people's daily commute is longer than that. So, who would say no to living here? 

Should you choose Banff or Kananaskis? Well, that depends on your mood: 

• Banff brings the postcard views and the crowds that come with them. Think Lake Louise's turquoise water, the townsite's shops and patios, and enough hiking trails to fill a full-day itinerary without repeating a single view.  

• Kananaskis Country trades a bit of fame for quieter trails. This one’s ideal for a half-day escape when the goal is more mountains and less tourist atmosphere. 

What's your pick from the things to do in Calgary's Trinity Hills? A coffee run that doubles as a warm-up, a trail system at your doorstep, an adventure park practically borrowing sugar from next door, or the Rockies on speed dial? Either way, your staycation here fits into one weekend. If you're planning your next adventure, begin with a tour of our Deveraux communities, then explore the surroundings like a local!