Trip Ideas - Calgary

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Lake Louise Gondola: Soar Above Lake Louise’s Breathtaking Backdrop in Summer

Lake Louise Summer Sightseeing Gondola offers breathtaking alpine views, wild grizzly bear sightings, and an escape from the bustling tourist crowds in Banff National Park. The ski… Read more »

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6 Ideas For a Getaway This Weekend in Alberta – May 26 to 28

Looking to get away but aren’t sure where to go? Alberta has hundreds of vacation ideas and options for any given weekend. Below are some ideas for… Read more »

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Exciting Experiences Await at Calgary’s Heritage Park in 2023

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 »

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Explore Waterton Lakes National Park on a Scenic Cruise This Summer

Waterton Lakes National Park gives us many ways to explore hiking, biking, paddling, and more. But no adventure will have you seeing more of the lakes themselves… Read more »

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Victoria Day/May Long Weekend Trip Ideas in Alberta

If you haven’t made plans for your long weekend, there is still time. And if you want those plans to involve some travel, you have many options… Read more »

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Columbia Icefield Adventure: Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer Tour & Glass Walkway Over Sunwapta Valley – 2023 Season

Columbia Icefield Adventure and Skywalk in Jasper National Park opens for the 2023 season on May 6th. If you want to step back in time and experience… Read more »

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10 Yoga Getaways & Retreats in Alberta

Take a deep breath in! Find a true sense of peace and calm with your next vacation. There are several upcoming yoga retreats offered by a variety… Read more »

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10 Mother’s Day Weekend Getaway Ideas in Alberta

Mother’s Day is all about showing our appreciation. Thank Mom for all the wonderful things she’s done with a spring getaway. There are many ways to treat… Read more »

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

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 »

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Alberta Prairie Railway Scenic Countryside Excursions Begin Next Month

The popular train tours by Alberta Prairie Railway returns this year with a full slate of exciting themed and dinner train rides.   Alberta Prairie Railway will… Read more »

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Picnic & Pick Your Own Peonies at Beyond Roots Flower Farm Near Red Deer

Are you a fan of peonies? Of course, you are! Who isn’t? Peonies are the stars of the show at Beyond Roots Flower Farm, located in the… Read more »

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25 Beaches For a Sunny Weekend Getaway in Alberta

It is turning out to be a great summer for swimming, beaches, and lakes! The warm weather is begging you to take a trip to one of… Read more »

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10 Spring Break Getaway Ideas in Alberta

Whether your break is from school or work, there are plenty of ways to spend a memorable vacation with friends and family in Alberta during spring break…. Read more »

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15 Resorts & Hotels For a Spring Break Getaway in Alberta

Spring Break in Alberta is a great time to get away. Get away from the city, your town, or your daily life and enjoy the start of… Read more »

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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 »

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An Overview of Crown Camping in Alberta

With so many ways to camp in Alberta, the simplest way could be the best. The simplest, least fussy way to camp in Alberta is on the… Read more »

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8 Reasons to Visit Pincher Creek This Summer

Take your travels to southwestern Alberta this summer! The town of Pincher Creek is in the perfect spot for offering local summer events, beautiful outdoor recreation spaces,… Read more »

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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 »

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March & Spring Break Getaway Deals Across Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Canada

Fairmont properties across North America are providing a variety of activities for all ages during Spring Break. Here is a quick rundown of all the current offers… Read more »

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A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in Alberta Parks

There are so many ways to camp in Alberta. Parks Canada operates five National Parks in Alberta with camping, and there are hundreds of municipally run campgrounds… Read more »

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Embrace the Cold With These Indigenous Winter Tours and Activities in Canada

For Indigenous peoples, winter has been a highly anticipated and valued season. Following the gathering of food and the creation of long-lasting clothing and tools in the… Read more »

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Reasons to Spend a Winter Weekend at Alberta’s William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Did you know there is a must-visit provincial park between Hinton and the Jasper Park Gates? While many of us usually drive on Highway 16 and beeline… Read more »

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10 Free Date Ideas in Calgary For Valentine’s Day

Enjoy these free Valentine’s Day date ideas in Calgary on their own, or combine a few activities. When you combine these free date ideas, you can easily… Read more »

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Winter Activities at Cypress Hills Provincial Park in Alberta

Escape to the south this winter in Alberta. Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is in the southeast corner of Alberta and offers an interruption to the region’s flat… Read more »