One Day Trips - Calgary

image

Visit RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in Central Alberta For a Unique Experience

The RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre near Innisfail offers visitors a chance to see police dogs in training. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police serve, of course,… Read more »

image

Guide: How to Get to Moraine Lake – Shuttles, Public Transit and Tours

Moraine Lake, one of Canada’s most popular tourist attractions, will not be accessible by private vehicle this year. Even with the public vehicle ban on Moraine Lake… Read more »

A Day in Diamond Valley: What to See & Do on a Day Trip From Calgary

A Day in Diamond Valley: What to See & Do on a Day Trip From Calgary

Diamond Valley is unique in that it is one of Alberta’s newest municipalities. Turner Valley and Black Diamond amalgamated to create one larger town in 2023. Both… Read more »

image

Discovery Wildlife: Stay Overnight or Explore This Wildlife Sanctuary in Central Alberta

Discovery Wildlife Park offers a secure haven for orphaned animals, allowing visitors to observe native wildlife and beyond. Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail, a family-run establishment, is… Read more »

image

Explore Alberta’s Native Trees and Plants at Trochu Arboretum and Gardens

What is an arboretum? Well, besides all the natural beauty you can imagine, an arboretum is a special type of botanical garden which is dedicated to the… Read more »

image

Siffleur Falls Hike: Cross a Suspension Bridge to Reach a Gorge and Stunning Falls

If you want to tick off two summer activities on your Alberta bucket list, then take a hike along the Siffleur River crossing a suspension bridge to reach… Read more »

image

Berry and Vegetable U-Pick Farms Near Calgary

The u-pick farms around Calgary offer a lot more than just berry-picking. In addition to being able to bring home berries, fruit, or vegetables by the bucket-full,… Read more »

image

Heritage Park: What to Do at Calgary’s Historical Village This Season

Calgary’s historical village comes alive during the summer months! As a living history museum, many of Heritage Park’s activities, programs, and events take place over the summer… Read more »

image

Wolfdog Wonders: A Day Trip to Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Near Calgary

Have you ever dreamed of running wild with the wolves? This Alberta organization can get you pretty darned close! The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is an essential piece… Read more »

image

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Get Close to Raptors and Eagles in Southern Alberta

The Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation is a unique conservation effort, with a centre in southern Alberta. They are the first of their kind in the province,… Read more »

image

Explore Dillberry Lake Provincial Park: A Peaceful Prairie Escape on the Alberta–Saskatchewan Border

A trip to Dillberry Lake in general could bring you to Alberta or Saskatchewan. The Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, however, is on the Alberta side of the… Read more »

image

Bellevue Underground Mine: Follow Miners’ Footsteps 1000 Feet Below Ground

Do you want to know how coal miners lived and worked in Alberta during the first half of the 20th century much before liquid gold was discovered… Read more »

image

Alberta Prairie Railway Returns For 2026 Season – Journey Across Central Alberta on a Timeless Rail Adventure

The popular train tours by Alberta Prairie Railway return on Mother’s Day weekend with a full slate of exciting themed and dinner train rides.   Alberta Prairie… Read more »

image

Things to Do on a Spring Trip to Lethbridge

Enjoy spring sunshine in Lethbridge! The southern Alberta city is one of the ‘warmer’ spring spots in the province and it is an invitation to explore the… Read more »

image

Battle River Train Excursions 2026: Ride East-Central Alberta Rails on Themed Tours

Embark on an enchanting journey through Alberta’s Battle River valley on Battle River Train Excursions. The tours treat passengers to the picturesque views of the Alberta countryside… Read more »

image

Top Things to Do on Your Trip to Nanton

The small community of Nanton is located on Highway 2 on the eastern edge of the Alberta foothills. Its location, just an hour from two of Alberta’s… Read more »

image

15 Spring Day Trips From Calgary

All around Calgary there are trails to hike, rivers and lakes to kayak, wildlife to spot, arts to marvel at, and cultures or histories to learn about…. Read more »

image

Frank Lake: See Hundreds of Swans During Spring Near Calgary

Plan a birding day trip to the south of Calgary during Spring. You may be yet to hear of Frank Lake in Alberta, as it is not… Read more »

image

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 »

image

Cross Lake Provincial Park: Ways to Explore This Nature’s Escape in North-Central Alberta

Don’t let this park’s name confuse you; Cross Lake Provincial Park is located on north-central Alberta’s Steele Lake. While it may be a small lake, this Athabasca-region… Read more »

image

Canadian Rockies Hot Springs Road Trip From Calgary

As the old adage goes, it is not about the destination but rather the journey. This rule should apply to every road trip, especially between Alberta and… Read more »

image

Explore Rummel Lake Near Calgary: A Scenic Hike Amid Towering Peaks

Some of Alberta’s best or most renowned hiking trails start from the Smith Dorien Trail in Kananaskis Country. The Smith Dorien Trail runs north to south and… Read more »

image

Troll Falls: An Easy, Family Friendly Frozen Waterfall Day Trip From Calgary

The winter trails of Kananaskis are nearly as abundant as the summer trails. Whether you choose to hike, bike, ski, or snowshoe, Kananaskis has a trail for… Read more »

image

15 Things to Do in Kananaskis Country Before Winter Ends

Have you been to Kananaskis Country this winter? If not, now is the time to go to enjoy the breathtaking winter scenery in Alberta’s Rocky Mountain foothills… Read more »