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It is Canada’s 155th birthday this weekend and here are some ideas for your getaway:
Vegreville Pysanka Festival
Vergreville for the Pysanka Festival
For July Long Weekend, you can celebrate the beginning of summer with Vegreville’s Pysanka Festival. The weekend promises a big celebration of culture, art, and history. Catch live music, shop around the market, and bring the whole family for the kid-friendly activities. Details
When: July 1-3, 2022
Where: Vegreville Exhibition Grounds, 4737 45 Avenue, Vegreville
How much: free main gate admission
Ponoka Stampede
Ponoka Stampede
Ponoka Stampede is one of the top 10 rodeos in the world featuring Chuckwagon races, beer gardens, dances, concerts, parades, midway and of course, all of the traditional rodeo events. There is something for everyone including a midway, parade, concerts (Colter Wall, Aaron Goodvin, The Reklaws, Garrett Gregory) and fireworks on three nights! Details
When: June 27 to July 3, 2022
Where: Ponoka Stampede Grounds, Highway 53 E., Ponoka
How much: free main gate admission
Canada Day in the City – Edmonton
Take your pick of firework shows in Edmonton this weekend! There will be Canada Day celebrations taking place across the city, and we found you a few hotel packages to help you save on your July Long in Edmonton.
Hotel Offers:
- Matrix Hotel Offers
- Fantasyland Hotel Offers
- Courtyard by Marriott Offers
- Sandman Hotel South Offers
Canada Day in the City – Calgary
You’ll find Canada Day festivities all around Calgary this weekend, and you can save on a trip to the city (or a staycation) with different hotel travel deals.
Hotel Offers:
Shaw’s Point Resort – High Prairie
Escape everything this weekend and vacation on the north shores of Lesser Slave Lake. Shaw’s Point Resort offers cabin stays, and group campsite options, with several activities to look forward to on your trip. Families can enjoy the nighttime movies, the daytime market, or afternoons on the water with the Resort’s pontoon boat rentals. Details
Where: west of Hilliard’s Bay Provincial Park, Boundary Road
How much: $100-$150
Book a Grande Rapids Wilderness Adventure
Credit: Grand Rapids Wilderness Adventures
What kind of water adventure are you in search of: boating, fishing, hiking, or maybe even a helicopter trip? Grande Rapids Wilderness Adventures have all of the above, and then some. They offer boating and river adventures, fishing trips, and paddling adventures. And all of the trips or packages can end with a stay in their cozy cabins. Details
Where: Athabasca River near Highway AB-63 and southeast of Fort McMurray
How much: $150-$500
Mount Robson Inn in Jasper
The Mount Robson Inn will be home to the Canada Day celebrations in Jasper. So staying here ensures a convenient and easy weekend filled with tons of family-friendly fun. There are still rooms available for the weekend but book as soon as you can, as they’re likely to fill up quickly this week. Details
Where:902 Connaught Dr, Jasper
How much: $350-$450 per night
Ski, Snowboard and Summer Sightsee
Banff Sunshine Village is reopening for some summer skiing from June 28 to July 3rd. Banff Sunshine received 900 cm of snow this past ski and snowboard season and found surplus of snow on its sloped when it reopened for the summer sightseeing. Hence, if you are visiting this weekend, then you can have the unique experience of summer sightseeing on the Standish quad chairlift, and skiing all with the same lift ticket. This means, before or after enjoying the powdery slopes, you can ride the Standish chairlift to reach the Standish viewpoint platform, hike the trails around the alpine trails and take in the view. Details
Where: Banff Sunshine/Sunshine Meadows
How much: $59
Rent a Tiny Home with Massive Vistas
These adorably quaint log homes near Waterton provide you with a dreamy escape all thanks to the patio views. When you step outside your tiny weekend home, you are met with the prairies, foothills, and mountains, all at once. The amenities which make this an even better getaway spot include AC and heating, Wi-Fi, and a firepit. Details
Where: Near Highway AB-5 in Mountain View
How much: $275 per night
