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From rodeos to balloon festivals and camping, here are some ideas for a getaway this weekend in Alberta.
Rise Up! Hot Air Balloon Festival
St. Albert Rainmaker Rodeo & Festival
After a few years off, the St. Alberta Rainmaker is back! The three-day-long event begins on May 27th. There is also a parade and celebration for St. Albert’s 161st birthday. Over the weekend, the grounds will be filled with live music, rodeo events, local food vendors, and more activities. If you’re in need of a hotel, there are many along the St. Albert Trail.
Where: Kinsmen Fair Grounds, St Albert
Rise Up! Hot Air Balloon Festival
Hot air balloon pilots from across Canada are taking to the skies over Medicine Hat to raise awareness. The Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival is a family-friendly event that will bring the community together at no cost to witness balloons soaring over our beautiful landscape in Medicine Hat and the surrounding area.
Where: Echodale Regional Park, 1001 Echodale Road, Medicine Hat
Glamping Cottage on Lac Nanonne
You can sleep up to 6 people in this adorable cottage which is just a short walk from the shores of Lac Nanonne. You can enjoy the comforts of home in a rustic setting, like a living room and kitchen, bedding, a TV, heater, and private deck. You can spend days boating or fishing at the lake, and evenings around your firepit.
Where: Lac Nanonne, exact location provided upon booking
How much: $349 per night
Kananaskis Nordic Spa Packages
You can book a Spa Special with the lodge from now until August; what better way to soak in the crisp spring air than from their outdoor spa? The package is based on a one night stay and includes two Hydrotherapy Sessions per night. Kananaskis Nordic Spa also offers several other amenities to enjoy during your stay like dining, yoga, outdoor patios and fireplaces, and close proximity to the pools/hot tubs of the spa.
Where: 1 Centennial Dr., Kananaskis Village
How much: Tuesday to Thursday from $489 per night
Friday to Monday from $539 per night
Riverside Fishing Cabin
Combine a relaxing weekend getaway with river fishing on your own private space. The cabin is on a 500-acre ranch next to the Old Man River, and the Crowsnest river is a short drive for more fishing, or a trail walk. You can sleep up to seven in this cozy cabin which also has 2.5 bathrooms, a TV, and internet.
Where: on the Old Man River in Brocket, exact location provided upon booking
How much: $250 per night
Mt. Kidd RV Park
The ideal location of Mt. Kidd RV Park is partly why you’ll want to book your spot here as soon as possible. The park is nestled between rocky peaks near the Kananaskis Village and Spray Lakes area. They can accommodate tents and RVs, as well as families or groups of families with their playground, tennis courts, and common areas. There are hiking trails which run behind the RV Park, as well as 10 more trailheads at Spray Valley PP parking, about 5 minutes down Kananaskis Trail.
Where: 1 Mount Kidd Dr, Kananaskis
How much: $37.24-$55 per night
Spray Lakes West Campground
This is the only Spray Lakes PP campground open this coming weekend, so take advantage of their first-come-first-served tent and RV sites! This is an ideal location for fishers, boaters, and hikers, with multiple nearby locations for all three activities.
Where: 16 km south of Canmore on the Smith Dorrien/Spray Lakes Trail (Hwy. 742)
How much: $31 per night
Iron Horse Trail Cabins
The camping area gets its name from being just minutes away from Alberta’s IHT. The campground allows for peace, quiet, and solitude in the woods, and is near both Garner Lake, Moose Lake Provincial Parks. The cabins are smaller and allow for a warm place to sleep. You have access to a common kitchen, several games and books, and a common firepit. Your hosts can also recommend and assist with different adventures like archery, hikes, or foraging.
Where: near Bellis North Natural Area, exact location provided upon booking
How much: $85 per night, $170 for the weekend based on two adults
