Camping - Calgary

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Getaway to Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area in Southern Alberta This Summer

Consider the Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area as a camping, road trip, or day trip destination this summer! The park’s southwestern location offers up incredibly unique landscapes,… Read more »

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8 of the Most Picturesque Yet Underrated Camping Spots in Canada

If you’re mapping out a camping trip but quietly dreading the crowds that come with Canada’s best-known parks, there may be another way. A new data analysis… Read more »

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A Quick Guide to Camping in Alberta’s National Parks

There are five National Parks in Alberta. A visit to the northernmost National Park, Wood Buffalo, requires a detour through the Northwest Territories with the campground located… Read more »

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Best Alberta Provincial Parks With Winter Camping & Exciting Activities

Winter camping makes for a big adventure. And in a place like Alberta, it is certainly worth bearing the cold or the snow.   Many of the… Read more »

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When to Book Parks Canada Campgrounds for Summer 2026

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve the Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay in… Read more »

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Waterfront Campgrounds in Alberta to For a Summer Getaway

A waterfront campsite can offer many different advantages to different people. In Alberta, during the summer, waterfront camping offers instant access to many activities. For some, it… Read more »

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16 Incredible Geodesic Domes to Go Glamping in Alberta

Find geodome camping all around Alberta, including several in central Alberta or around the Edmonton region. If there are any parts of camping that normally make the… Read more »

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37 Alberta Parks You Should Add to Your Outdoor Adventure Bucket List

It is a tough decision: when planning a trip around Alberta, where do you visit first? The nearly 500 Provincial Parks, Recreation Areas, Ecological Reserves, and Wildland… Read more »

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Glamping Resorts: New Ways to Stay at Alberta’s Castle Provincial Park

Castle Provincial Park is a favourite camping spot for many Albertans. The Rocky Mountain Park is located west of Lethbridge on Highway 1 and covers foothills, mountains,… Read more »

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An Overview of Crown Camping in Alberta

With so many ways to camp in Alberta, the simplest way could be the best. The simplest, least fussy way to camp in Alberta is on the… Read more »

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Reservations For Parks Canada Campgrounds For Summer 2023 Season Opens Today

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Reservations for summer camping in Parks Canada sites open today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Parks Canada follows… Read more »

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A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in Alberta Parks

There are so many ways to camp in Alberta. Parks Canada operates five National Parks in Alberta with camping, and there are hundreds of municipally run campgrounds… Read more »

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Going Camping in National Parks? Reservation Opening Dates For Parks Canada Campgrounds – 2022

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer (2022)? Reservations are now open (have been open for some time) for some of the most popular… Read more »

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Best Campsites in Alberta You Don’t Need to Reserve In Advance

Yes! Alberta does have many provincial Park campsites which are first-come-first-served (FCFS): 159 to be exact. Booking in advance can seem ideal, but there is a bit… Read more »

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Reservations for Parks Canada Campgrounds for Summer 2021 Open April 6th

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer (2021)? Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay, as… Read more »

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25 Places to Go Camping in and Around Calgary

You do not need to drive much distance to find beautiful, scenic, or unique campsites around Calgary. To the west of Calgary, the highways are dotted with… Read more »

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Unique Island Camping on the Islands of North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton

Spend the perfect summer with an extraordinary glamping experience, something you’ve never experienced before — on the beautiful islands in the North Saskatchewan River. This glamping (glamorous… Read more »

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20 Places to Go Comfort Camping & Glamping in Alberta

Camping may not be for everyone, but fresh air and Alberta’s landscape sure is. That’s why glamping – glamorous camping – is such a hit. The trend of yurts, walled tents, and cabins is a growing one across the province. Check it out for yourself at one of the glamping campgrounds in Alberta.