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10 Alberta Waterfalls to Visit During Fall Season

It is fall in Alberta, which means some of our natural and gorgeous scenery is about to transition into warm and cozy hues of gold, red, purple, or orange. This season can be one of the best to view our Alberta waterfalls as the blue or glacial waters create a stunning contrast to the changing leaves.

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Calgary FarmYard to Glow With Hot Air Balloons and Fall Lights This Month

If you want to ease into fall with lights, pumpkins and a little fire in the sky, Calgary FarmYard is trying something new this September. The first… Read more »

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Prost! 12 Oktoberfest Celebrations Around Alberta to Toast the Season

It’s time for lederhosen, bier, and bratwurst! Oktoberfest events in Alberta are coming up quickly, with some starting the celebrations as early as September 10. Get your… Read more »

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Fall Fests, Corn Mazes & Pumpkins: Fun Farms to Visit During Fall in and Around Calgary

In and around Calgary, you can find all sorts of fun farm experiences to escape the city and enjoy the quaintness of farm life. These fun farms… Read more »

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Fall Season Adventures and Activities in Cochrane – Scenic Trails and Mountain Views

This gateway and basecamp for Rocky Mountain adventures has a great deal of fall fun to offer. Stop in Cochrane in Alberta for a getaway to experience… Read more »

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Visit Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park on a Fall Colour Day Trip From Calgary

Visit one of Alberta’s newest Provincial Parks this autumn season. Fall might be the best time to come to this riverside park, as it is in the… Read more »

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Things to Do This Weekend in Calgary – Sept 11 to 13, 2026

A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Calgary this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.

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Events & Festivals This Week in Calgary

A look at what’s on this week in Calgary – Things to do this week in Calgary. — September 7 to 13, 2026.

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Saamis Tepee: Visit World’s Largest Teepee For a Glimpse into Southern Alberta’s Indigenous Past

In 1988, the city of Calgary commissioned the construction of a 65m-tall tepee for the Winter Olympics. The tepee, made of steel, still stands tall today. But… Read more »

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What to Expect as Calgary’s Massive Filipino Festival Returns This Labour Day Weekend

The largest Filipino Festival in Alberta returns on September 4th. The annual Labour Day weekend festival representing the Alberta Filipino population is perfect for the whole family… Read more »

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25 of the Best Parks in Alberta to See Fantastic Fall Colours

Alberta’s natural beauty comes alive in the fall. The blue and green lakes are now surrounded by contrasting trees, the mountains are gold with larches, and the… Read more »

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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 »

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Fall & Harvest Festivals in Alberta For a Perfect End to Your Summer

Start your fall season off by celebrating everything beautiful about this time of year in Alberta. How? These harvest or fall season festivals in Alberta all have… Read more »

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50 Things to Do in Alberta This Labour Day Weekend – 2026

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.

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Calgary’s Fireworks Festival: What You Need to Know About Attending 2026 GlobalFest

Calgary’s fireworks festival, GlobalFest, returns this Thursday at a new location, sparkling the skies for four days. GlobalFest is packing four country-themed nights into Spruce Meadows from… Read more »

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2026 Labour Day Long Weekend Events & Festivals in Calgary

Highlights include Alberta Day festivities, Fiesta Filipino, Calgary Pride Festival, Calgary Stampeders Labour Day Classic and many more!

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What to Know About Calgary’s Alberta Day Festivities This Sunday, Including a Free Drone Show

Alberta is poised to commemorate its 121st year as a province with the annual Alberta Day celebrations. The day honours Alberta’s official designation as a province on… Read more »

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20+ Ideas For Labour Day Weekend Getaways and Day Trips in Alberta

You needn’t look far for things to do in Alberta for September Long Weekend. In some places, fall festivities are beginning to show up, while others may… Read more »

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Parade, Fireworks & Drone Shows: What to See and Do at Taber Cornfest This Weekend

What better way to say goodbye to the summer holidays than celebrating all things corn? Taber is famous for its corn, and if you’re looking for something… Read more »

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Things to Do on Your Visit to Taber, Alberta During Late Summer & Fall

Many of us are aware of the one single great reason to visit Taber, Alberta: for the best corn in Canada. The area produces amazing corn and… Read more »

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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: Explore Majestic Cliffs of Alberta’s Heritage and Legacy of the Plains Buffalo People

The Plains Buffalo people have origins in Alberta which date back as far as 11,000 years. This is as far back as the evidence leads. And some… Read more »

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Scenic Drive: Things to Do Along Cowboy Trail/Highway 22 – Alberta

The Cowboy Trail (Highway 22) is a famous driving route in Alberta that takes you from the town of Mayerthorpe (90 minutes from Edmonton), south to Lundbreck,… Read more »

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Things to Do in Calgary This September – 2026

Things to Do in Calgary in September: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Calgary during the month of September 2026.

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Sulphur Gates: Discover the Enchanting Trails and Stunning Scenery at Alberta’s Hidden Jewel

There are several reasons to visit Grande Cache and the surrounding natural areas, like camping, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and hiking. Whether here for a while or driving… Read more »