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There are many ways to spend your weekend in Alberta now that the weather is nicer, and the snow is gone. The festivals are returning, the flowers are blooming, and the camping season is in full swing. Here are a few ideas to get your weekend planning started for June 10-12, 2022.
Vulcan for the Trek Convention & Spock Days
Vulcan Tourism
Vul-Con is the Original grassroots Star Trek Convention. The sci-fi show is part of what put Vulcan on the map, along with the town’s reconstructed Starship Enterprise, and other Trekkie items you can find around town. Vulcan is hosting their annual Star Trek convention this weekend, and tickets are on sale now! This year’s celebrity guests include John Billingsley and Chris Doohan (son of the late and great Scotty, aka James Doohan).
Where: Vulcan
How much: call for tickets 403-485-2994
Waterton Lakes National Park for Wildflower viewing
Alberta and its National Parks all offer unique sightseeing, recreation, and accommodations. And what makes Waterton NP so unique, especially this time of year is its abundance of wildflowers. There are so many in bloom between now and late July that Water Lakes NP is the Wildflower Capital of Canada. There are several places around the park for overnight camping, as well as a few accommodation options at the townsite.
Where: access via Highway AB-5 west, or AB-6 north/south
How much: National Parks Passes Daily $9-$21
Annual $44.50-$104.50
Discover Passes $61.75-$145.25
1913 Days
Food trucks, street performers, buskers, circus activities, face painting, inflatables, and more. That’s what you’ll find at Sylvan Lake’s annual 1913 festival. Rain or shine this event is one that Sylvan Lake locals and those from surrounding areas look forward to year after year. This festival is the celebration of Sylvan Lake’s birthday, and it is one birthday party you definitely don’t want to miss!
Where: Sylvan Lake
How much: Free
William A. Switzer Provincial Park
As one of the Provincial Parks close to Jasper National Park, you can expect many things to do over your weekend of camping. There are two campgrounds within the PP with sites available for the coming weekend: Gregg Lake with power, power/water, and no service sites; or Cache Lake, which has no services, and which is perfect for a rustic tenting weekend.
Where: Highway AB-40 north via the Trans-Canada Highway (about 10 minutes) west of Hinton
How much: $30-$50 per night
Treehouse Camping in Clearwater
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A treehouse provides much of the same necessities as a tent: a roof over your head, a dry ground to walk on, and safety from the rain, bugs, or cold. But these Clearwater County Treehouses provide all of that without the need for a tent, the time to set up a tent, plus these are much sturdier than a tent! The treehouse opens up to your private deck area and offers peaceful creekside views.
Where: Clearwater County
How much: $129 per night (sleeps 2 people)
Emerson Bridge Park Campground in Newell County
Overnight camping at Emerson Bridge Park is on a first-come-first-served basis. Head out early on the Friday if you can secure a tent or RV site at this riverside campground. With the Red Deer River steps away from your site, you have access to a place for a dip on a hot day, or a place to launch a canoe/kayak. Other park amenities include a ball diamond, playground, flush toilets, showers, abd beach volleyball courts.
Where:225042 HWY36, Newell County
How much: $10-$30 per night
Fishing at Spring Lake
The Spring Lake Campground (south of Grande Prairie) offers forest camping with dense trees to provide privacy between each of the sites. Spring Lake is a smaller lake in Saddle Hills but is teaming with plenty of fish. The boat launch is a short drive from campground where you can bring your canoe, kayak, or rowboat to paddle, fish, or relax.
Where: Spring Lake, Saddle Hills County Location
How much: $25 per night
Quaint Cabin on Skeleton Lake
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This AirBnB listing has everything a family or group of friends could need for a weekend by the lake. The home sleeps up to 8 people with four bedrooms, has a TV and streaming services, a quiet area to get some work in, and a gorgeous sprawling patio with shelter and lake views.
Where: Skeleton Lake (exact location provided upon booking)
How much: $575 per night
