Trip Ideas - Central Alberta

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Five Alberta Getaways For This Weekend: July 7-9, 2023

There are some exciting ways you can spend the upcoming weekend in Alberta while getting away from home. Pick from festivals, unique vacation rentals, campgrounds, and glamp… Read more »

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Balloon Rides, Plane and Helicopter Tours in Alberta

There is a lot to see in Alberta: forests, lakes, rivers, mountains, desert, badlands, sand dunes, and all the cityscapes. So why not see as much as… 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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Suspension Bridges to Cross in Alberta

In Alberta, you can find four stunning suspension bridges which lead to equally beautiful views. AND, if you looking for scenic bridges, you can find a few… Read more »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend – June 16 to18

Spend your last official spring weekend getting out of the city or away from home. Alberta is a treasure trove of things to do during June. You… Read more »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend – June 9 to11

The summer fun kicks off this weekend in June! This is when the summer festival season starts to get going in Alberta. Below are some ideas on… Read more »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend- June 2 to 4

If you’re looking to start your summer getaway plans a little early, then early June is the perfect time to start. Alberta is back in summer mode… Read more »

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6 Ideas For a Getaway This Weekend in Alberta – May 26 to 28

Looking to get away but aren’t sure where to go? Alberta has hundreds of vacation ideas and options for any given weekend. Below are some ideas for… Read more »

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Columbia Icefield Adventure: Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer Tour & Glass Walkway Over Sunwapta Valley – 2023 Season

Columbia Icefield Adventure and Skywalk in Jasper National Park opens for the 2023 season on May 6th. If you want to step back in time and experience… Read more »

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10 Yoga Getaways & Retreats in Alberta

Take a deep breath in! Find a true sense of peace and calm with your next vacation. There are several upcoming yoga retreats offered by a variety… Read more »

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15 Resorts & Hotels For a Spring Break Getaway in Alberta

Spring Break in Alberta is a great time to get away. Get away from the city, your town, or your daily life and enjoy the start of… 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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8 Reasons to Visit Pincher Creek This Summer

Take your travels to southwestern Alberta this summer! The town of Pincher Creek is in the perfect spot for offering local summer events, beautiful outdoor recreation spaces,… 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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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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25 of the Best Things to Do in Alberta This February

February might be the coldest month of winter in Alberta. But it is also the liveliest winter month in Alberta. There will be winter festivals and celebrations… 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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10 Romantic Winter Getaway Ideas in Alberta

Planning a romantic winter vacation in Alberta means one of two things. This getaway means either escaping the cold or embracing the chilly temperatures. Making a romantic… 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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4 Reasons to Visit Saskatoon Island Provincial Park

Fall is a beautiful time to visit Saskatoon Island Provincial Park and Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreational Area for a number of reasons. The parks are located within… Read more »

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9 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 26 to 28

Planning a trip late in the summer in Alberta has never been so easy! We’ve found you festivals, cabins, campsites, and parks to check out this weekend,… Read more »

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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 »