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Spectacular Prairie Mountain Trail in Kananaskis Reopens After Upgrades

The Prairie Mountain Trail, an extremely popular year-round trail which offers varying terrains and panoramic prairie and mountain views, is now open after trail upgrades. Alberta Parks… 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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25 Places to Go Hiking During Fall in Alberta

Lace up your hiking boots and experience Alberta’s autumn season in full force throughout the province!

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FREE Movie at Cineplex: Buy One Get One Free Tickets From September 8 – 14

Get ready for a movie bonanza with Cineplex’s BOGO deal running from September 8 to 14, 2023. Simply purchase one adult or senior movie admission ticket online… Read more »

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Day Trip From Calgary: Blackshale Suspension Bridge in Kananaskis Country

Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge in Kananaskis Country makes for an easy day trip from Calgary to the Canadian Rockies. You’ll find the Blackshale Suspension Bridge in the southern… Read more »

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Get Tickets: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Concert Film Coming to Cineplex Theatres This October

As the anticipation builds for Taylor Swift’s 2024 Canadian tour dates, Swifties have another opportunity to relive the concert’s iconic moments through a cinematic experience. Starting October… Read more »

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What You Need to Know About 2023 Calgary Pride Parade & Festival

The annual Calgary Pride celebrations began on August 25th, with several performances and the main festival taking place this Labour Day weekend. Calgary Pride is set to… Read more »

Fiesta Filipino: Calgary’s Massive Filipino Festival Returns This Labour Day Weekend

Fiesta Filipino: Calgary’s Massive Filipino Festival Returns This Labour Day Weekend

The largest Filipino Festival in Alberta returns on September 1. The annual Labour Day weekend festival representing the Alberta Filipino population is perfect for the whole family… 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 »

Free Admission to Heritage Park: What to Know About Calgary’s Alberta Day Festivities Including Free Drone Show

Free Admission to Heritage Park: What to Know About Calgary’s Alberta Day Festivities Including Free Drone Show

Alberta is poised to commemorate its 118th year as a province with the 2nd annual Alberta Day celebrations. The day serves as a tribute to Alberta’s official… Read more »

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50 Things to Do in Alberta This Labour Day Weekend – 2023

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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List of 2023 Alberta Day Celebrations Across the Province This Long Weekend

From September 1 to 3, celebrate everything that makes Alberta unique as the province turns 118 years old. From live entertainment and a made-in-Alberta marketplace to beer… Read more »

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2023 Labour Day Long Weekend and Alberta Day 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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Garner Lake Provincial Park: All Season Fun Near Edmonton

Garner Lake Provincial Park near Edmonton has an activity for every season. It is one of the closest parks to the east side of the city and… Read more »

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Red Bull Outliers: Off-Road Motorcycle Championship Rides to Alberta Badlands and Calgary This Weekend

Red Bull Outliers, Canada’s biggest Hard Enduro competition, is back this weekend.   Red Bull Outliers is a unique and thrilling event which is free to attend… Read more »

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Tranquil Escape to Pierre Grey’s Lakes Provincial Park: Discover the Hidden Treasures of Northwest Alberta

The northwestern Alberta foothills are slightly more remote than the southern hills. The foothills around Grande Cache offer much in the ways of things to do- all… Read more »

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Summer Skirmish: Medieval Duels and War Re-enactments at the Military Museums This Weekend in Calgary

The Military Museums‘ Summer Skirmish Festival is returning this weekend. Step into the past on August 26th and 27th for an immersive experience of nearly 2000 years… Read more »

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Unleash Your Inner Carnivore at the 2023 Edition of Brewery & The Beast Calgary

Get your taste buds ready for a mouthwatering experience at Brewery & The Beast, an ethically sourced culinary festival featuring highest quality meats cooked by an extraordinary… Read more »

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Beauvais Lake: Southwestern Alberta Provincial Park Offers Scenic Views, Lake Activities and Nature Fun

The Crown of the Continent encompasses space in Alberta, B.C., and Montana. It is where the three territories meet with sprawling foothills, crystal clear lakes, and giant… Read more »

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2023 Taber Cornfest Returns This Week With Fireworks and a Grand Parade

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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Red Rock Coulee: ‘Alien’ Landscape in Alberta Home to Large Spheroid Concretions

Some of Alberta’s landscapes seem…alien at times. The province has such drastic changes in scenery along its highways that these strange scenes often take you by surprise,… Read more »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend – Aug 25 to 27

Where in Alberta will a last-minute getaway take you? It could take you to any corner of the province. Across Alberta, this coming weekend are many events… Read more »

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Western Canada’s Pioneering Outdoor Urban Bouldering Park Opens in Calgary

At Millennium Park, Calgary has unveiled a pioneering outdoor urban bouldering attraction, the first of its kind in Western Canada. The project, a collaboration with Montreal’s OnSite,… 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 »