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9 Interesting Stay Options For Your Summer Vacation in Alberta

9 Interesting Stay Options For Your Summer Vacation in Alberta

Take your summer vacation in Alberta off the beaten path this year. These interesting ideas for places to stay in Alberta will give you specific and general… Read more »

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Battle River Train Excursions: Ride East-Central Alberta Rails on Themed Tours

Embark on an enchanting journey through Alberta’s Battle River valley on Battle River Train Excursions. The tours treat passengers to the picturesque views of the Alberta countryside… Read more »

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8 Places Named After Women to Visit in Alberta

Many of us have visited places like Lake Louise, Mount Edith Cavell, or Alberta’s parks. And some of us have visited these places over and over again…. Read more »

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Canadian Rockies Hot Springs Road Trip From Calgary

As the old adage goes, it is not about the destination but rather the journey. This rule should apply to every road trip, especially between Alberta and… Read more »

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10 New Calgary Restaurants & Food Festivals to Eat Out This March

This winter was a busy time for new restaurants in Calgary. The city has welcomed new local restaurants as well as new locations of Canadian and American… Read more »

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10 Trip Ideas For Easter Weekend Getaway in Alberta

Easter, or the start of spring: no matter which one you’re celebrating at the end of March, the celebrations may call for a weekend getaway in Alberta…. Read more »

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Where to Get Valentine’s Special Sweets & Treats in Calgary

Valentine’s Day in Calgary will be made a whole lot sweeter with the help of these local bakeries. Among them, you’ll find sweets and treats for gifts,… Read more »

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12 of the Best Couple Spas in and Around Calgary

Take time to unwind, relax, and indulge with your bestie or significant other. There are opportunities for relaxing couples’ massage in Calgary with the help of many of the city’s spas.

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5 Reasons to Visit Vermilion Provincial Park This Winter

Located in Vermilion and the Vermilion River Valley, Central Alberta’s Vermilion Provincial Park is a hidden gem, particularly for winter activities. Boasting 23km of trails, many of… Read more »

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Alberta’s Pigeon Lake Has an 8 km Long Picturesque Skateway For Hours of Winter Fun

The Pigeon Lake area, including the village, the ice, and the Provincial Park, offer visitors a ton in terms of winter recreation. Now, in the winter of… Read more »

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17 Bucket List Winter Adventures in Alberta

New winter adventures are around every corner in Alberta. From north to south and east to west are unique, memorable, or exhilarating winter experiences. Some include activities… 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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15 Alberta Lakes to Visit For Winter Adventures

Alberta’s lakes aren’t only meant for summer visits. When the cold hits and waters freeze around the province, a whole new category of recreation opens in Alberta…. Read more »

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14 Ideas For a Valentine’s Weekend Getaway in Alberta

Make a Valentine’s weekend getaway in Alberta about the romance, about time with friends, or about family. This year, Valentine’s Day falls between the weekend of the… Read more »

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10 of the Best Winter Activities and Adventures Around Crowsnest Pass in Alberta

Visitors to the Crowsnest Pass region of southern Alberta have options for year-round adventure. The landscape of foothills and mountains means room for sports like hiking, mountain… Read more »

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5 Ways to Spend a Winter Weekend in Sundre

Sundre is located at the edge of the prairies and foothills in central Alberta, with the Rockies about an hour’s drive from town. Winter, when the area… Read more »

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Snow Cat Adventures at Fortress Mountain Resort Near Calgary

Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, Fortress Mountain Resort, an hour from Calgary, boasts a magical terrain with around 750cm annual snowfall. The gorgeous scenery in this part… Read more »

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20 of the Best Alberta Provincial Parks For Winter Camping

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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10 Ideas For Romantic Winter Getaways in Alberta

Find romance this winter in Alberta with several different getaway ideas. These romantic winter vacations in Alberta are perfect for Valentine’s Day, the adjacent weekends, or the… Read more »

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Places to Go For Ice Walk Tours in Alberta’s Rockies

First, what IS an Icewalk (or ‘ice walk’)? Alberta’s Rocky Mountains are home to beautiful winter landscapes, and most can only be safely accessed with an experienced… Read more »

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10 Alberta Small Towns to Revisit This Winter

What do we mean by revisiting, exactly? We want you to get out to Alberta’s towns which you know of and truly get to know them. You… Read more »

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25 Things to Do During 2024 Winter Season in Calgary

What to do this winter in Calgary? Your options are many. There is ample opportunity to get outside and enjoy the fresh winter air not only in… Read more »

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The 25 of the Best New Restaurants to Eat Out in Calgary in 2024

Enter 2024 with new ideas and answers to the age-old question of “where should we go to eat?” Calgary had a large number of new restaurant openings… Read more »

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Music Festivals in Alberta

From mud festivals to cowboy gatherings, here is a list of music festivals to rock out to during the year of 2022.