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Two Iconic Alberta Hotels Win Global Honours, Including World’s Best Historic Resort

Two of Alberta’s best-known Rocky Mountain hotels have earned international recognition, with Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge winning honours at the 2026 Historic Hotels… Read more »

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21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween

From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »

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16 Creepy Movies & Shows Filmed in Alberta

Alberta seems to appear more and more attractive to Hollywood for filming locations. As the Halloween season is fast approaching, you can get some movie and TV… Read more »

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11 Ghost Towns & Ruins to Visit in Alberta

As spooky season falls upon us, we may be looking for ways to help prepare for Halloween. Within the realm of dark tourism are several ways to… Read more »

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13 Haunted Places in Alberta For a Road trip

History and Halloween buffs rejoice and unite; there are reportedly haunted locations all across Alberta you can visit! Some of Alberta’s haunted spots are a classic example… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2026 Season with MAGIC! and Sam Roberts Band Among Star-Studded Lineup

The brightly illuminated CPKC Holiday Train is hitting the rails again this November, bringing live music to 182 communities across Canada and the United States while collecting… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2026 – Medicine Hat – Calgary – Edmonton – Banff

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 28th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »

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Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff Closed Until December 11: Here’s What Visitors Need to Know

Fall is usually a quieter time to explore Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, once the summer crowds have thinned out. But if you were hoping to… Read more »

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Nickelback Is Coming to Seven Canadian Cities in 2027: Tour Dates and Ticket Details

Nickelback is heading back on the road in 2027, with seven Canadian arena concerts scheduled between March and April as part of the band’s newly announced Everything… Read more »

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Fall Adventures at Alberta’s Castle Provincial Park

As one of Alberta’s many southern outdoor playgrounds, Castle Provincial Park has something for everyone. The year-round park is situated in an ideal spot on both mountains… Read more »

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Nine Waterfalls to Explore in Southwest Alberta

Southwestern Alberta is filled with hundreds of natural hidden gems. Some of the natural areas are best enjoyed according to the season, though, like skiing in the… Read more »

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Ghost Tours and Walks in Alberta – 2026 Halloween Season

Alberta’s creepiest ghost stories are lurking behind several local neighbourhoods, the province’s oldest buildings, and some unexpected places. Are you brave enough to listen to these tales? If so, you have a few options between different haunted locations!

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Scary Haunted Houses to Visit in Alberta This Halloween – 2026

You can scare yourselves silly this Halloween with a number of creative, creepy, and chilling haunted house experiences in Alberta. And no two experiences are the same…. Read more »

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Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2027 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale

One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2027 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »

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50 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Alberta

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Alberta this year by doing something different. This coming weekend you’ll find an assorted variety of fall fun around all our province’s cities and… Read more »

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Haunted Hike: This Halloween Haunt Near Edmonton Has 20 Themed Rooms and New Terror for 2026

Twenty rooms filled with Halloween scenes make The Haunted Hike less of a literal hike these days and more of a trip through a giant indoor haunted… Read more »

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25 Ideas For Thanksgiving Weekend Getaway in Alberta

Give thanks for all there is to do during Thanksgiving long weekend in Alberta! There are many different ways to plan a getaway for the coming long… Read more »

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Calgary-Edmonton High-Speed Rail Moves Forward as Alberta Seeks Private-Sector Proposals

A high-speed train travelling between downtown Calgary and downtown Edmonton in one hour and 45 minutes is moving a step closer to consideration, with Alberta preparing to… Read more »

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Things to Do in Alberta This Fall – 2026 Events, Festivals and Fun Activities

Fall in Alberta moves quickly. By late September, the larches are turning gold in the Rockies, pumpkin farms are in full swing, and communities across the province… Read more »

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10 Fantastic Fall Activities Around Hinton

The town of Hinton is located right in the centre of beautiful fall foothill scenery. That, and many other reasons, make the area a perfect fall destination for road trips and day trips.

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Riley Green to Headline 2026 Grey Cup Halftime Show as Snowbirds Make Final Flight in Calgary

The 113th Grey Cup in Calgary is shaping up to be as much a music and aviation event as a football championship. Country singer-songwriter Riley Green will… Read more »

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What to Do in Drumheller This Weekend: A County Fair, Cornhole Tournament and Free Dinosaur Museum Admission

A $15,000 cornhole tournament may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a fall trip to the Alberta Badlands. Add pig races, a… Read more »

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Trip to Rowley: Visit This Ghost Town During Halloween in Alberta

Ever notice the Rowley wood sign on your way into Drumheller? A little way north of Drumheller, you’ll notice this sign on the west side of Highway… Read more »

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Alberta to Suspend 13-Cent Fuel Tax Starting October 1

Alberta drivers are set to see some relief at the pump this fall. Starting October 1, the province will suspend its full 13-cent-per-litre fuel tax on gasoline… Read more »