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Shooting Stars: Watch the Skies for Lyrid Meteor Shower – Peaks April 21 & 22
It’s that time of the year again! Lighting up the sky in April is the annual Lyrid meteor shower, and you may get to see multiple bright… Read more »
Reminder: Reservations For Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Shuttles For 2026 Summer Season Open April 15
Reservations for Parks Canada shuttles to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake’s shores open Wednesday at 8 a.m. MDT. If you are planning to visit Lake Louise and… Read more »
20 Things to Do During Spring in Alberta
As the temperatures warm up during Spring in Alberta, the province begins to open up with more to do, more to see, and more reasons for getting… Read more »
Team Canada Skates to First Short Track Medal and First Silver at Milano Cortina 2026
Canada opened its short track speed skating campaign at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games with a silver medal in the mixed relay, marking the country’s… Read more »
Groundhog Day 2026: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts More Winter
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted a long winter or in groundhog terms, “six more weeks of winter,” this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if… Read more »
Canada’s First Red Bull Jump & Freeze Brings Crazy Costumes, Custom Rides and Icy Water Plunge to Banff
Red Bull is bringing its Jump & Freeze winter event to Canada for the first time. Banff Sunshine Village will set to host the competition on April… Read more »
Top Ways to Make the Most of the 2026 Banff Snow Days Festival
The activities and experiences in Banff National Park don’t slow down after the holidays. The celebrations continue through January: celebrations for everything winter, snow, and fun in… Read more »
National Popcorn Days 2026 at Cineplex Theatres: You Can Get Free Popcorn This Weekend – Jan 16 to 19
Cineplex is bringing back National Popcorn Days with an expanded offer that runs for four days in January, giving Scene+ members a chance to receive free popcorn… Read more »
When to Book Parks Canada Campgrounds for Summer 2026
Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve the Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay in… Read more »
Best Winter Festivals in Alberta – 2026
A list of must-do Alberta festivals celebrating all things Winter.
List of 2026 Statutory Holidays in Alberta
Alberta has nine statutory holidays. Statutory holidays are days when employees are entitled to general holiday pay if they have worked for the same employer for at… Read more »
Sleigh Checks Complete: Santa Cleared for Flight Across Canada
Santa Claus has officially received the green light to travel across Canadian airspace, following a review that briefly appeared on national radar systems as a mystery. In… Read more »
When and Where to See Geminids Meteor Shower – 2025
The Geminids are expected to peak on the night of December 13/14, 2023.
Ice Magic Festival Returns to Lake Louise in 2026: Here’s Who Can Get Tickets
A winter tradition is gearing up for another shimmering run as Ice Magic 2026 is setting the stage once again at Lake Louise. The shoreline at Lake… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2025 – Camrose – Calgary – Lethbridge – Medicine Hat
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 27th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »
Things to Do 2025/26 Christmas, Winter Holidays, and New Year’s Eve in Banff
Celebrate Christmas skiing with Santa at one of the most world famous resorts of Banff and join for New Years Party at a location of your choosing or watch fireworks at downtown Banff.
Illuminated Magic: Journey Through Banff’s Christmas Trail, a Free Experience
Explore snow-laden Cascade Gardens filled with artistic lighted displays and enjoy a Christmas tale at the Banff National Park this holiday season.
Lake Louise Ski Resort Reopens For 2025-26 Season on Nov 4
The Lake Louise Ski Resort will open for the 2025/26 winter season on Tuesday, November 4, following a mix of natural snowfall, active snowmaking, and extensive work… Read more »
Scary Haunted Houses to Visit in Alberta This Halloween
You can scare yourselves silly this Halloween with a number of creative, creepy, and chilling haunted house experiences in Alberta. And no two experiences are the same…. Read more »
Ghost Tours and Walks in Alberta
Alberta’s creepiest ghost stories are lurking behind several local neighbourhoods, the province’s oldest buildings, and some unexpected places. Are you brave enough to listen to these tales? If so, you have a few options between different haunted locations!
50 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Alberta
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Alberta this year by doing something different. This coming weekend you’ll find an assorted variety of fall fun around all our province’s cities and… Read more »
50 Things to Do in Alberta This September
September in Alberta is a magical time: the sky opens up, the harvest season kicks off, and the world bursts into the golden yellows and reds of… Read more »
50 Things to Do in Alberta This Labour Day Weekend – 2025
If you’re in Alberta this Labour Day weekend, there is plenty to do to get you out of your regular routine and into leisure. Whether you are rejuvenated by festivals, by the quiet of the landscape, or by learning something new, there’s something on this list for you.
Costco Members Get $30 Off Banff Sunshine Meadows Lift Tickets for High-Alpine Adventures This Summer
Costco members have a chance to experience one of Banff National Park’s most striking landscapes at a reduced cost this summer. Available at two-pack of adult full-day… Read more »