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Top-Earning Canadian Families Pay More Than Half of All Taxes, Study Says
A new study says Canada’s highest-earning families are carrying a larger share of the tax load than their share of income. The study, Measuring Progressivity in Canada’s… Read more »
6 Gorgeous Calgary Gardens For Tranquil Summer Walk
Take your time on a summer stroll through these gorgeous Calgary gardens. Many of the gardens around the city are built with the help of several communities… Read more »
5 Reasons to Visit Lethbridge’s Japanese Garden Before Summer Ends
Did you know you can find one of Alberta’s prettiest gardens in the centre of Lethbridge? The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden sits on the west shore of… Read more »
Coutts Centre: This Heritage Garden is Perfect For a Summer Day Trip From Calgary
Imagine experiencing the lives of early Alberta settlers in an authentically restored setting. Located about an hour south of Calgary, the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage… Read more »
Summer Trip to Pigeon Lake in Alberta – Beaches, Nature Trails, and Festivals
There are many reasons to make a trip this summer to Pigeon Lake in Alberta. If you’re from Alberta, one of the biggest reasons may be the… Read more »
Meta to Build First Canadian Data Centre in Alberta With $13B Investment
Meta is planning to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta, a project the province describes as one of the largest private-sector investments in Canadian history…. Read more »
15 Scenic Road Trips and Drives in Alberta
Alberta is one of the perfect provinces for travelling, especially if you are looking for a pretty drive to keep you entertained. Of course, driving through the… Read more »
Spray Valley Provincial Park – Scenic Drives and Delightful Mountain Trails
The Smith Dorrien Trail, also known as the scenic route through Kananaskis, runs 70km from Canmore in the north to Lower Kananaskis Lake in the south. In… Read more »
Explore Horseshoe Canyon: Wander Amid the Wild Layers of Alberta’s Badlands This Summer
Driving along Highway 9, the views are quite flat. It is hard to imagine that only 30 seconds away from these prairies are sweeping views of the… Read more »
Explore Remote Regions of Alberta’s Athabasca River With Grand Rapids Wilderness Adventures
It doesn’t matter what kind of water adventure you’d prefer, the Grande Rapids Wilderness Adventures in Athabasca has something for all thrill-seekers. The adventure outfitters specialize in… Read more »
Places to Go for Guided Whitewater Rafting in Alberta
The province of Alberta is full of opportunities to hop into a body of water or river, so it’s no surprise there are an amazing number of… Read more »
Live the Fur Trader Life at Rocky Mountain House This Summer
Long before cities, Alberta’s rivers were lined with forts and fur trade posts. The Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site was an important stop for traders and… Read more »
Things to Do This Weekend in Calgary – Jul 10 to 12, 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.
Events & Festivals This Week in Calgary
A look at what’s on this week in Calgary – Things to do this week in Calgary. — July 6 to 12, 2026.
Essential Guide to Summer Day Trips From Calgary – 100+ Day Trip Ideas
‘Tis the season for long drives, lakes, and day trips! If you’re looking for day trip plans from Calgary for your summer, we have you covered. These… Read more »
A Quick Guide For a Summer Trip to Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
There are several ways to explore and create adventures out of a trip to Kananaskis Country. K-Country spans several parks across Alberta’s foothills and mountains from Calgary… Read more »
Calgary’s Sikome Lake Welcomes Summer Visitors After $6M in Upgrades
Sikome Lake is open again for the summer, and visitors will notice a few changes. Alberta spent $6 million over four years upgrading the Sikome Aquatic Facility… Read more »
5 Reasons to Visit Innisfail This Summer
There are many stops one could make along Highway 2 where it connects Calgary and Edmonton. And each stop is filled with its own hidden gems of… Read more »
2026 Calgary Stampede Parade: What You Need to Know About Parking/Road Closures on July 3
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth begins this Friday. The 114th Calgary Stampede Parade is the official kickoff to Alberta’s iconic summer festival and the second-largest Parade in North… Read more »
Applications Now Open for $100 Alberta Energy Rebate
Albertans can now apply for a one-time $100 payment through the Alberta Energy Rebate. Applications opened July 1 and will remain available until Sept. 30 through the… Read more »
75+ Free Things To Do This Summer In Calgary – 2026
A list of 75 Free Family Summer Activities in Calgary including free places to visit, free events and festivals, free recreation programs, free community programs and more!
Calgary’s Public Beach at Sikome Lake Is Now Open For 2026 Summer Season
You can now have a beach day at Calgary’s man-made lake. Sikome Lake, located within the Fish Creek Provincial Park, opened on June 30 for the 2026… Read more »
10 Beach Day Trips From Calgary to Help You Cool Off This Summer
Summer in southern Alberta: when we get the heat we’ve been waiting for all year. You can find several beaches close to Calgary if you need to… Read more »
Pumphouse Park Along the Bow River Reopens With New Pathways, and Picnic Areas
Pumphouse Park is open again, giving Calgarians a refreshed riverside space to walk, cycle, gather, and spend time near the Bow River. The City of Calgary… Read more »