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Alberta Train Tours For Spectacular Fall Colours & Spooky Adventures – 2026

Experience life on the rails this fall! Alberta’s railway companies all have something special planned for September and October, focusing on the best parts of the season…. Read more »

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Two New Chipotle Locations Are Coming to Calgary This Month

If you’re a Chipotle fan in Calgary, you’ll soon have a couple more places to grab a meal. Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its ninth Calgary restaurant… Read more »

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Hollywood and History: Explore Alberta’s Picturesque Town of Fort Macleod

Many of Alberta’s historic forts, remnants of the 1800s fur trade, are open to the public today as museums. Calgary and Edmonton have their historic river forts… Read more »

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Treasure Hunt 2026: Calgary Hosting City-Wide Garage Sale This Weekend

The City of Calgary is set to host its annual Curbside Treasure Hunt on September 6 and 7, 2025, inviting residents to participate in a citywide event… Read more »

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25 Bucket List Fall Activities & Adventures in Alberta

Alberta’s fall colours are beautiful no matter where you go, and we can enjoy them in a number of ways like the obvious hiking, but also by… Read more »

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Fall Fun and Adventures in Canmore

Many great things happen in Canmore during the fall months. And when you add this to all the natural beauty and recreational opportunities around town, planning a… Read more »

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Top Things to Do on a Fall Season Getaway to Kananaskis Country

Kananaskis Country covers a vast portion of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains and foothills. Within the area are provincial parks, recreation areas, wildland parks, the main Village, and resorts…. Read more »

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Turtle Mountain Hike: Summit the Mountain of Canada’s Deadliest Rockslide

Hike to the top of Turtle Mountain, which crushed an Alberta coal town 120 years ago. There are many places along the Crowsnest Highway from where you… Read more »

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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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Calgary Firehouse Subs Celebrates Opening With Free Subs and Flames Ticket Contest

If you are near southwest Calgary on Thursday, Sept. 10, lunch could be on the house. Firehouse Subs is opening its 200th Canadian location at 922 85… 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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Could You Be Canada’s First Eurovision Artist? Applications Are Now Open

Canada is preparing for a Eurovision first, and if you are a Canadian artist who has dreamed about stepping onto that famously elaborate stage, CBC/Radio-Canada wants to… Read more »

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Canada’s Happiness Rankings Are In: See Which Cities and Provinces Lead

Canadians are feeling a little better about life this year. The 2026 Happiness Index by Leger puts the national score at 70.5 out of 100, up 1.8… 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 »