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Johnston Canyon Trail From Lower Falls to Upper Falls Closed Until Late Fall 2022

Parks Canada has closed parts of the Johnston Canyon trail in Bow Valley Parkway until late Fall. The closure is due to construction. Parks Canada is replacing… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 19 to 21

Pack a bag, as there are several reasons to plan a trip in Alberta this weekend! Summer music festivals and Alberta’s rodeos continue to entertain into August,… Read more »

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Low Tax, Low House Prices, High Income: The Reasons Why You Should Move to Alberta

You can buy 4 houses in Edmonton for the price of one in Vancouver says the Alberta government in the new campaign, Alberta is Calling. Kenney government… Read more »

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6 Adventures in Waterton Lakes National Park With Tamarack Outdoors

Tamarack Outdoors is a full-service outfitter for adventures in Canada’s southern Rockies. They operate their adventure company out of Waterton Lakes National Park, and their retail store… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 12 to 14

Treat yourself to a getaway this coming weekend; you deserve it! There are several unique accommodations to choose from this weekend which still have open spots for… Read more »

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Taste Your Way Through Calgary’s Food Festival This Weekend

Taste of Calgary is back after two years at a new location starting today. The 4-day festival showcases Calgary’s famous food and drink purveyors. If you are… Read more »

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North Saskatchewan River Nominated as a Canadian Heritage River

Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada and Whitney Issik, Alberta Minister of Environment and Parks today announced the official… Read more »

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10 New Inclusive Playgrounds For Kids in Calgary

The City of Calgary in partnership with Parks Foundation and the Government of Alberta recently completed the development of 10 new inclusive playgrounds across the city. These… Read more »

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5 Places to Go Ziplining in Alberta

Transform your next camping trip, road trip, or day trip into something more thrilling this summer. Whether you seek smaller thrills or big adventures, you can find… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Days Trips and Weekend Getaways – August 5 to 7

We are in the hottest days of summer in Alberta. These weekend getaway inspirations can help you to unwind on the hot days, help you to connect… Read more »

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7 of the Best Places to Get Chicken Wings in Calgary to Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day

There are many reasons to celebrate the coming weekend: it is a long one with a holiday Monday, and, it is National Chicken Wing Day on Friday,… Read more »

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Calgary Corn Maze: Star Wars Themed Corn Maze at Calgary Farmyard Opens on July 29th

Calgary’s eleven-acre corn maze is reopening on July 29th for the 2022 summer season. The extremely popular farm has chosen a Star Wars theme featuring Yoda for… Read more »

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15 Provincial Park Day Trips From Calgary

Plan your next summer day trip around Calgary’s closest Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas. Between the varied landscapes of southern and central Alberta, the Provincial lands and… Read more »

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Mural Towns of Alberta: Places to See Intricate Wall Art

Alberta has an impressive amount of public art on display across its cities, national parks, and small towns. But none of these art collections are quite as… Read more »

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The Wiggles Coming to Calgary, Edmonton & Red Deer This Fall

The Wiggles are coming to Alberta this October for the first time in three years. Alberta toddlers will finally get to see Anthony (Blue Wiggle), Tsehay (Yellow… Read more »

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You Can Get Calgary Transit Pass For 50 Per Cent Off This Summer

Looking to save some cash as inflation hits a 40-year high? Calgary Transit is now offering discounted monthly passes for August and September 2022. Both adult and… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips and Getaways For This Weekend – July 22 to 24

Alberta’s summer festivals are in full swing! The weather is warm! The beaches are full! It will make sense if you need to get away this weekend… Read more »

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Calgary Ice Cream Shops to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day

Grab your cups and cones! July 17th is National Ice Cream Day, and there are a number of local shops in Calgary to help you celebrate. And… Read more »

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10 of the Best Restaurants to Dine at Waterton Lakes National Park

Much of the restaurants and dining spots in Waterton Lakes National Park are near the lake shores. You have a variety of options for direct lakeside dining,… Read more »

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Province Declares September 1 as Alberta Day

The provincial government today announced that Sept. 1 will be celebrated as Alberta Day. Alberta was officially formed on Sept. 1, 1905, when the Alberta Act established… Read more »

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7 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips and Getaways For This Weekend – July 15 to 17

The festivals are on in Alberta this week and weekend! If you’re looking to get away, Stampede isn’t the only event you can create a vacation around… Read more »

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Enjoy 2022 Calgary Stampede Offerings Today For $11

Calgary Stampede officially kicks off tomorrow with a grand parade at 9 a.m. The Stampede returns after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic and there… Read more »

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Lethbridge in Summer: Outdoor Fun, Festivals & Activities

As one of Alberta’s southern-most cities, Lethbridge has several things to do under the summer sun. It is this time of year when the downtown core of… Read more »

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Hike to Crescent Falls From Bighorn River Lookout For a Spectacular Summer Hike

Combine a fabulous lookout and one of the most scenic waterfalls in Alberta with a hike from Bighorn River Lookout to Crescent Falls. Sure, you can easily… Read more »