Central Alberta 
15 Small Towns For a Weekend Trip in Alberta
There are several staycations around Alberta that you can create within our large provincial borders. Beyond Alberta’s Provincial Parks, National Parks, campgrounds, and big cities, you can… Read more »
Picnic & Pick Your Own Peonies at Beyond Roots Flower Farm Near Red Deer
Are you a fan of peonies? Of course, you are! Who isn’t? Peonies are the stars of the show at Beyond Roots Flower Farm, located in the… Read more »
14 Things to Do On a Weekend Trip to Stettler
As you drive east of Red Deer, you notice a large divide: that of the prairies and Alberta’s badlands. Right on this line is the town of… Read more »
Six Train Tours to Explore Alberta This Summer
Experience a range of train excursions across Alberta, offering everything from historic and educational journeys to fun and memorable rides. These rail adventures showcase the province’s diverse… Read more »
Ferry Crossings For a Unique Road Trip Across Alberta This Summer
Cross a river on a cable ferry this summer! There are unique ways to travel all over Alberta, especially in Spring and Summer. You can book helicopter… Read more »
Iron Horse Trail: 25 Things to Do to Make Best of Your Road trip
Discover some of Alberta’s hidden gems along the province’s longest trail network: The Iron Horse Trail! The historic trail allows ATV, horseback, and hiking, and the trails… Read more »
Visit RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in Central Alberta For a Unique Experience
The RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre near Innisfail offers visitors a chance to see police dogs in training. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police serve, of course,… Read more »
A Day in Diamond Valley: What to See & Do on a Day Trip From Calgary
Diamond Valley is unique in that it is one of Alberta’s newest municipalities. Turner Valley and Black Diamond amalgamated to create one larger town in 2023. Both… Read more »
Discovery Wildlife: Stay Overnight or Explore This Wildlife Sanctuary in Central Alberta
Discovery Wildlife Park offers a secure haven for orphaned animals, allowing visitors to observe native wildlife and beyond. Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail, a family-run establishment, is… Read more »
Siffleur Falls Hike: Cross a Suspension Bridge to Reach a Gorge and Stunning Falls
If you want to tick off two summer activities on your Alberta bucket list, then take a hike along the Siffleur River crossing a suspension bridge to reach… Read more »
Ideas for a Vibrant Day Trip to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden – 2026 Season
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden opens for the 2026 season just in time for Mother’s Day. With over 39,000 annual flowering plants ready for display, the… Read more »
Explore Dillberry Lake Provincial Park: A Peaceful Prairie Escape on the Alberta–Saskatchewan Border
A trip to Dillberry Lake in general could bring you to Alberta or Saskatchewan. The Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, however, is on the Alberta side of the… Read more »
Alberta Prairie Railway Returns For 2026 Season – Journey Across Central Alberta on a Timeless Rail Adventure
The popular train tours by Alberta Prairie Railway return on Mother’s Day weekend with a full slate of exciting themed and dinner train rides. Alberta Prairie… Read more »
Battle River Train Excursions 2026: 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 »
Frank Lake: See Hundreds of Swans During Spring Near Calgary
Plan a birding day trip to the south of Calgary during Spring. You may be yet to hear of Frank Lake in Alberta, as it is not… Read more »
20 Things to Do During Spring in Alberta
As the temperatures warm up during Spring in Alberta, the province begins to open up with more to do, more to see, and more reasons for getting… Read more »
15 Spring Day Trips From Edmonton
While spring vacations may not take us far, there’s still plenty to discover close to home. Even without exotic travel plans, exploring our own backyard can be… Read more »
Cross Lake Provincial Park: Ways to Explore This Nature’s Escape in North-Central Alberta
Don’t let this park’s name confuse you; Cross Lake Provincial Park is located on north-central Alberta’s Steele Lake. While it may be a small lake, this Athabasca-region… Read more »
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 »
Explore Rummel Lake Near Calgary: A Scenic Hike Amid Towering Peaks
Some of Alberta’s best or most renowned hiking trails start from the Smith Dorien Trail in Kananaskis Country. The Smith Dorien Trail runs north to south and… Read more »
5 Ways to Explore Gorgeous Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake in Alberta
Among Alberta’s Rockies are gorgeous lakes, rivers, and forests, with numerous ways to explore the scenery. Along Highway 93 (whether heading west or east), your breath can… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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. Pigeon Lake has something quite… Read more »