One Day Trips - Central Alberta

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Embrace the Cold With These Indigenous Winter Tours and Activities in Canada

For Indigenous peoples, winter has been a highly anticipated and valued season. Following the gathering of food and the creation of long-lasting clothing and tools in the… Read more »

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14 Spectacular Natural Skating Areas in Alberta

They say a cold snap is coming to Alberta. And rather than dread the cold weather, let’s embrace it! Grab your skates, because we found the best… Read more »

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Where to Go For Guided Ice Fishing Trips in Alberta

Ice fishing is one of the best ways to relax over winter in Alberta. The outdoor activity brings you to some of the most beautiful parts of… Read more »

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Night Glow Tubing: Slide Down Colourful Slopes of Red Deer’s Canyon Ski Resort This Winter

Go glow tubing this winter break in Red Deer! Red Deer’s Canyon Ski Resort which opened Alberta’s first Canyon Coaster on its slopes last summer, has made… Read more »

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Road Trip to Jasper: Detour Through Alberta’s Historic Coal Towns

If you’re heading west on a road trip to Jasper, or live in central Alberta, and would love a unique day trip, all you need to do is head south of Highway 16. When heading west from Edmonton, you can hook a left/south turn on Highway 47, a short way after Edson. The road, which eventually turns into Highway 40, and which meets with the TransCanada again at Hinton, is a detour through Alberta’s Historic Coal Branch.

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12 Boardwalk Trails in Alberta For a Nature Stroll

In addition to being more accessible, the boardwalk trails around Alberta give us unique opportunities for enjoying nature without disrupting plants, animals, or their natural habitats. Many… Read more »

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25 of the Best Alberta Provincial Parks For Birdwatching

One of Alberta’s most underrated fall activities includes one of the province’s most populace groups: the birds! Birding, or bird watching, in Alberta, is an especially fun… 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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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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15 Alberta Waterfalls Worth a Weekend Getaway

Want to get away this weekend? Want to feel like you’ve travelled to exotic locations without breaking the bank? Alberta has so many wonderful destinations to view, but waterfalls are on the top of any list. You won’t believe your eyes – or your ears – when you visit these sites.

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5 Scenic Lookouts Around Drumheller to Enjoy Sweeping Views of Alberta’s Badlands

Even if you can’t plan for a trip to Drumheller this summer, you can plan road trips or drives around some of the area’s best badlands lookout… 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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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 »

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Fun Things to Do in Lacombe This Summer

There are exciting things happening around Lacombe, a historic town, located approximately 30km north of Red Deer. Lacombe was named for Father Albert Lacombe, a Catholic priest… Read more »

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15+ Fun Summer Activities & Adventures in Drayton Valley

You will find Drayton Valley between two major Alberta rivers: the Pembina and North Saskatchewan. You can find several ways to explore these rivers and valleys either… Read more »

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24 Things to Do This Summer in Drumheller

Make the most of your trip to Drumheller this summer with this activity guide. When you plan a trip to the Dinosaur Capital of the World, there… Read more »

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Big Knife Provincial Park: Why You Should Visit This Incredible Alberta Park

This incredible off-the-beaten-path provincial park offers visitors some incredible scenery and fantastic hiking opportunities. The area of Big Knife Provincial Park is convenient for many in Alberta. The Provincial… Read more »

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See Alberta’s Badlands From the Water With Red Deer River Adventures

Sure, you can climb to lookouts and take-in awesome views of the badlands! But, to really experience the land and the river that carved the Central Alberta… Read more »

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20+ Fun Things to Do in and Around Leduc This Summer

The areas south of Edmonton are not just farmland and prairies. In the summer months, Leduc, Leduc County and its lakes, the bordering North Saskatchewan River, and… Read more »

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7 May Long Weekend Getaways Ideas in Alberta

It is the first unofficial long weekend of Summer. If you are planning a day trip or a short weekend away, here are 7 ideas for this… Read more »

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25 Alberta Adventures to Take With Your Teen This Summer

Entertaining older kids over summer break can be a challenge. Luckily, Alberta, its beautiful landscapes, and the local guides who operate here can help you tackle a… Read more »

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11 Pioneer Villages in Alberta For a Fun Filled Educational Day Trip

There is something special about exploring life-sized museum exhibits. Alberta’s pioneer villages and pioneer museums allow us to venture into the past by touring preserved buildings, shopping… Read more »

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12 Rescued Animal, Wildlife & Nature Sanctuaries to Visit in Alberta

Explore the best of Alberta wildlife and nature this spring or summer! From north to south, there are several ways to enjoy Alberta’s protected outdoor world through… Read more »

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14 Fun Things to Do During Summer in Cold Lake

Cold Lake’s west shores create several things to do for Albertans in summer (and for those in Saskatchewan as the lake straddles the Provincial border). And the… Read more »