Weekend Getaways - Calgary

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Waterfront Campgrounds in Alberta to For a Summer Getaway

A waterfront campsite can offer many different advantages to different people. In Alberta, during the summer, waterfront camping offers instant access to many activities. For some, it… Read more »

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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 »

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Explore Waterton Lakes National Park on a Scenic Cruise This Summer

Waterton Lakes National Park offers many ways to explore, including 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. If you want those plans to involve some travel, you have many options for… Read more »

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Frank Slide in Alberta: Visit the Site of Canada’s Deadliest Rockslide

There is no greater monument to Alberta’s coal industry and history than the site of the Frank Slide. The giant boulders which cover the sides of Highway… Read more »

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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 »

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16 Incredible Geodesic Domes to Go Glamping in Alberta

Find geodome camping all around Alberta, including several in central Alberta or around the Edmonton region. If there are any parts of camping that normally make the… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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8 Places Named After Women to Visit in Alberta

Many of us have visited places like Lake Louise, Mount Edith Cavell, or Alberta’s parks. And some of us have visited these places over and over again…. Read more »

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Rock Lake Provincial Park: Things to Do at This Hidden Gem Between Hinton and Jasper

Jasper National Park may be the major attraction west of Hinton. But within the area, and before any National Park border, are immense wilderness areas open for… Read more »

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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 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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Winter Trip to Radium Hot Springs – Soothing Soaks in Canadian Rockies

The village of Radium Hot Springs was built up around the area’s top attraction. While many activities in this part of British Columbia are meant for one… Read more »

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A Quick Guide to Camping in Alberta’s National Parks

There are five National Parks in Alberta. A visit to the northernmost National Park, Wood Buffalo, requires a detour through the Northwest Territories with the campground located… 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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5 Ways to Explore Gorgeous Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake in Alberta

Among Alberta’s Rockies are gorgeous lakes, rivers, and forests, with numerous ways to explore the scenery. Along Highway 93 (whether heading west or east), your breath can… Read more »

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Best Alberta Provincial Parks With Winter Camping & Exciting Activities

Winter camping makes for a big adventure. And in a place like Alberta, it is certainly worth bearing the cold or the snow.   Many of the… Read more »

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10 Alberta Small Towns to Revisit This Winter

What do we mean by revisiting, exactly? We want you to get out to Alberta’s towns which you know of and truly get to know them. You… Read more »

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Winter Season Spa Getaways in Alberta’s Rockies

If you are planning an Alberta getaway this winter and want to focus on relaxation, you have the choice between a few excellent spa resorts. Spa hotels… Read more »

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Top Ideas For Winter Holiday Getaways in Alberta

No matter what type of holiday or Christmas vacation you’re after, there is a way to make it happen in Alberta. These holiday getaway ideas for Christmas… Read more »

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10 Small Towns & Cities in Alberta For a Holiday Getaway

For many in Alberta, winter or Christmas break runs from the week of Christmas to 1st week of January. This allows for plenty of time to travel,… Read more »