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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.
Oil Prices Help Alberta Reverse $9.4-Billion Deficit Forecast
Alberta’s fiscal picture has changed sharply since Budget 2026. The province’s first-quarter update now forecasts a $2-billion surplus for 2026-27, putting Alberta on track for what could… Read more »
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 »
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!
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
Make the Best of Your Trip to Brooks: Explore Alberta’s Southeastern Attractions
The small southeastern city of Brooks in Alberta is in a unique spot. Brooks has the convenience of Highway 1 running through its centre while also being… Read more »
Free Drone Shows & More: Celebrate 2026 Alberta Day on August 30 in Edmonton & Calgary
The fifth annual Alberta Day celebrations will be held with a full day of festivities in both Edmonton and Calgary on August 30, marking the establishment of… Read more »
Free Fun Things to Do in Calgary in September
September brings plenty of free events and activities to Calgary, from live concerts and festivals to community gatherings and family-friendly fun. This list rounds up free things… Read more »
Explore Leitch Collieries and Coal Mining History Along Crowsnest Highway in Alberta
Leitch Collieries, located near Crowsnest Pass, stands as a testament to the unpredictability of the early 1900s coal mining industry. Founded in 1907, this wholly Canadian-owned venture… Read more »
Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino Available for Two Days This Weekend
Starbucks is bringing back one of its most talked-about drinks, but only for a single weekend. The Unicorn Frappuccino will be available at participating Starbucks coffeehouses worldwide… Read more »
Luke Combs Adds Edmonton and Vancouver Stops to 2027 Stadium Tour; Presales Begin August 19
If you want to see Luke Combs in Canada in 2027, you’ll have two chances to catch him on his expanded My Kinda Saturday Night Tour. … Read more »
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 »
Explore Wyndham Carseland Provincial Park Near Calgary on a Day Trip or Comfort Camping Getaway
When the Bow River exits the city of Calgary, it travels through a unique part of Alberta’s landscape. The Bow River in the southeast part of the… Read more »
Explore Vulcan: Where Star Trek Meets Prairie History
As with many other Alberta towns, the history of Vulcan dates back to the early 20th century and CPR development. The railway and agriculture helped to build Vulcan, a place that once had nine grain elevators towering over it. It would only be by coincidence that a wildly famous science fiction series’ would share the town’s name. When visiting Vulcan today, all this history is on full display, including the Star Trek connection.
Huckleberry Fest 2026: Take a Scenic Chairlift Ride to Pick Huckleberries at This Alberta Ski Resort
August in Alberta brings plenty of harvest-related activities, from apple picking to corn mazes. But if you are looking for a unique harvest activity to partake in… Read more »
Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur Museum: Dinosaur Nesting Site in Southern Alberta
The southern Alberta badlands have revealed hundreds of dinosaur bones and fossils. While Drumheller is often the first place to come to mind when you think of… Read more »
Alberta Open Farm Days Returns Aug 15 &16 With Hands-on Farm Experiences
On August 15 and 16, you can step beyond the city limits and into Alberta’s rural heartland during Open Farm Days. For one weekend, farms, ranches, breweries,… Read more »
Explore: Midland Provincial Park: Badlands, Old Coal Mine and a World Famous Dinosaur Museum
As soon as you enter the badlands in central-east Alberta, you are greeted with many sights and places to stop and enjoy the views. One of the… Read more »