Central Alberta 
Illuminated CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2024 Season Visiting New Brunswick For the First Time (Schedule)
The Holiday Train will return to the rails this season for its 26th cross-continent tour this November. In November, two decorated trains will make the festive journey,… Read more »
Oct 3-4: Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Canada Tonight
Depending on your location in Canada, you could be in for a celestial treat of mesmerizing Northern Light displays tonight. Due to coronal mass ejection, Space Weather… Read more »
Things to Do in Alberta This Fall – Events, Festivals and Fun Activities
The leaves are changing colours, the weather is turning crisp, and the harvest is in. Alberta is beautiful in the fall, whether you’re indoors or out. Enjoy… Read more »
Sept 17-18: When to See Tonight’s Partial Lunar Eclipse and Harvest Super Moon in Canada
Look up tonight to see a partial lunar eclipse. Tonight’s eclipse will be visible from all of Canada. The eclipse will last 246 minutes, with the partial eclipse for 64 minutes.
Observers looking at the Moon will be able to see a faint but distinct smudge on the moon’s disk during the duration of the umbral eclipse.
For those in Alberta and Saskatchewan, the moon will rise only after the penumbral eclipse begins, and western B.C. residents will miss out on the beginning of the partial eclipse.
Sept 16: Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Canada Tonight
Depending on your location in Canada, you could be in for a celestial treat of mesmerizing Northern Light displays tonight. Space Weather Canada has issued a major… Read more »
Tasty Reasons to Visit Sylvan Lake in September
As with many central Alberta lakes, Sylvan Lake is a beautiful place to spend a sunny day. A major bonus when exploring Sylvan Lake is the abundance… Read more »
Small Towns in Alberta to Visit This Fall
Alberta’s cities sure do look good in the fall. But so do all the smaller towns around the province! Get out for a day or weekend this… Read more »
Tranquil Escape to Pierre Grey’s Lakes Provincial Park: Discover the Hidden Treasures of Northwest Alberta
The northwestern Alberta foothills are slightly more remote than the southern hills. The foothills around Grande Cache offer much in the ways of things to do- all… Read more »
List of 2024 Alberta Day Celebrations Across the Province This Long Weekend
This Labour Day weekend, celebrate everything that makes Alberta unique as the province turns 119 years old. From live entertainment and a made-in-Alberta marketplace to beer gardens… Read more »
Garner Lake Provincial Park: All Season Fun Near Edmonton
Garner Lake Provincial Park near Edmonton has an activity for every season. It is one of the closest parks to the east side of the city and… Read more »
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.
Red Rock Coulee: ‘Alien’ Landscape in Alberta Home to Large Spheroid Concretions
Some of Alberta’s landscapes seem…alien at times. The province has such drastic changes in scenery along its highways that these strange scenes often take you by surprise,… Read more »
A Day at the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum: Picnics, Photos, and Quirky Fun in Torrington
The history of Alberta’s most unique museum starts with, of course, gophers! The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington (east-central Alberta) has those little critters to… Read more »
Police Outpost Provincial Park: Alberta’s Southernmost Provincial Park Offers Majestic Mountain Views, and Nature Trails
Chief Mountain, in Montana, is a unique peak. It stands out as a tall, rectangular structure among the other jagged peaks. Chief Mountain makes for incredible scenery,… Read more »
Sunflower Valley Farms: Alberta’s Massive Sunflower Field Returns For 2024 Season
Did you know that there is a massive sunflower farm in Central Alberta that welcomes visitors to its 60-acre flower field? Sunflower Valley Farms, located near Lacombe, is… Read more »
37 Alberta Parks You Should Add to Your Outdoor Adventure Bucket List
It is a tough decision: when planning a trip around Alberta, where do you visit first? The nearly 500 Provincial Parks, Recreation Areas, Ecological Reserves, and Wildland… Read more »
Wind Chasing Road Trip Across Southern Alberta
Southern Alberta is famous for its Chinook winds and is a place that sees a lot of strong winds in general. The winds can gain strength travelling… Read more »
Alberta’s Long Lake Provincial Park Offers Plenty of Summer Fun
If you are looking for a “quieter” beach and lake this summer, you can plan for a day or weekend at Long Lake Provincial Park. An easy… Read more »
Red Rock Canyon and Parkway: Alberta Scenic Drive and Hikes Along Argillite Canyon and Waterfalls
The Red Rock Parkway in Waterton traverses 15 km through the scenic Blakiston Valley, ending at the vibrant Red Rock Canyon. This journey showcases the stunning intersection of prairie and mountain landscapes, offering travelers majestic views, notably of Mt. Blakiston, the park’s highest peak.
From Calgary to Halifax: Water Lantern Festival Touring Canada Starting This Month
The Water Lantern Festival, which toured Canada in 2019, is returning this month. The festival offers a family-friendly atmosphere, inviting people of all ages to join in… Read more »
2024 Canada Day: Free Admission to National Parks & Parks Canada Historic Sites
Admission to National Parks and National Historic Sites will be free once again this Canada Day. Canadians and visitors can access 171 national historic sites, 47 national… Read more »
Badlands Passion Play: Experience the Epic Tale Against a Stunning Backdrop This July
Immerse yourself in a tale of faith, hope, and love amidst the natural splendour of the Badlands! Prepare to be captivated this July as the Badlands Passion… Read more »
Escape to Solitude: Gooseberry Lake Provincial Park in Alberta
Thanks to its remote location, Gooseberry Lake Provincial Park is a quiet place for anyone to relax and unwind. The small prairie lake and remote park are… Read more »
Summer Fun at Park Lake Provincial Park Near Lethbridge – Boats, Birds, and Beaches
Alberta’s lesser-known provincial parks, like Park Lake Provincial Park, offer an ideal setting for a delightful family getaway. The lakes are free from the hustle of fast-moving… Read more »