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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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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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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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Things to Do This Fall in East Central Alberta

Fall is a perfect time to take your road trip or a day trip to East Central Alberta. Leave the city behind for a day of fall… 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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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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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 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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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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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 »

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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.

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Scenic Drive: Things to Do Along Cowboy Trail/Highway 22 – Alberta

The Cowboy Trail (Highway 22) is a famous driving route in Alberta that takes you from the town of Mayerthorpe (90 minutes from Edmonton), south to Lundbreck,… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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.

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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 »