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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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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 »

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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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Calgary’s Downhill Karting Reopens For 2026 Season This Saturday

If you’re looking for something a little different to do in Calgary this May long weekend, Downhill Karting at WinSport might be worth checking out. Reopening for… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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15 Places to Go Birding in and Around Calgary

Check out these 15 amazing places to start learning how to spot local birds and other wildlife. Grab your binoculars, and be sure you know the rules and regulations before you set out.

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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 »

Calgary’s 17th Ave Plans a Full Summer of Free Fun With Music, Markets and Movie Nights

Calgary’s 17th Ave Plans a Full Summer of Free Fun With Music, Markets and Movie Nights

The 17th Ave Business Improvement Area is bringing back Summer On 17th for its fifth season, turning the avenue into the kind of place for a summer outing where one stop leads to another, whether that’s hearing a band while walking down the avenue or stumbling into a market in Tomkins Park.

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May Long Weekend Activities in Calgary – 2026

Victoria Day Weekend Events & Activities in Calgary: Friday, May 15 – Monday, May 18, 2026 A list of things to do in and around Calgary this… Read more »

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What to Expect at Calgary Stampede’s 2026 Grandstand Show

The Calgary Stampede has revealed its 2026 Grandstand Show lineup, promising a high-energy spectacle that blends country roots with bold, modern performance. Running for ten nights from… Read more »

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Royal Canadian International Circus Tours 12 Cities With An All New Lineup This Year

The Royal Canadian Circus is returning this week, bringing a new production that leans into both tradition and spectacle. The Royal Canadian International Circus is poised to… Read more »

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Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Mother’s Day in Calgary

When it comes to treating Mom this year, there are several ideas around Calgary. The city and its attractions, markets, restaurants, and more are fun ways to… Read more »

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Calgary Stampede Reveals 2026 Big Four Roadhouse Lineup

The Calgary Stampede has unveiled its 2026 Big Four Roadhouse Stage lineup, setting the tone for 11 days of live music from July 2 to 12. The… Read more »

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From Fort Saskatchewan to Space, Joshua Kutryk Joins ISS SpaceX Crew-13 Mission

Canada is sending another astronaut to the International Space Station, and this time it marks a first. Colonel Joshua Kutryk of the Canadian Space Agency has been… Read more »

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Things to Do in Calgary in May 2026

Things to Do in Calgary in May: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Calgary during the month of May 2026. Mother’s Day: Things to Do in Calgary… Read more »

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Largest Equine Expo in Canada Returns to Red Deer This Weekend

Giddy up for three days of equine-filled fun with clinics, presentations, exhibitors, entertainment, beautiful horses, and more. Horse Expo Canada returns to Red Deer’s Westerner Park from… Read more »

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Free Things to Do in Calgary in May – 2026

A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in Calgary during May. Contents: Free Events Free Activities   1. Free Events 2. Free Activities Go… 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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New Route: Canada’s Biggest Cosplay Parade Returns to Calgary on April 24

The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo kicks off Thursday at Stampede Park! One of the most popular and accessible activities of the famous Calgary festival is the… Read more »

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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 »

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2026 Spring Carnivals and Summer Fairs in Alberta For a Fun Family Day Out

Let’s get spinning and have a blast at the carnival! Alberta is getting into the carnival spirit with the arrival of various midway companies that will take… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »