Central Alberta 
Top Things to Do in Canadian Badlands – Drumheller to Brooks
Planning to visit Drumheller and Canadian Badlands in Alberta? Here are the must see attractions in the graveyard of the dinosaurs and the moonlike landscape carved by the Red Deer River. As you traverse the land, you will travel through the lands that preserved dinosaur bones for the World’s biggest paleontological discovery and learn how “progress” reduced booming cities to ghost towns.
Music Festivals in Alberta
From mud festivals to cowboy gatherings, here is a list of music festivals to rock out to during the year of 2022.
Christmas – Winter Holiday Getaways in Alberta
Alberta transforms into a magical, winter wonderland at Christmas, with celebrations for all ages and many indoor and outdoor activities. Check out these 10+ ideas for a Christmas holiday getaway in Alberta and get ready to explore.
CPKC Holiday Train Heads to Edmonton on Dec 12; Here is What to Expect
The CPKC Holiday Train, a tradition spanning over two decades, is now traversing Alberta on its 26th cross-continental tour this year. The holiday train is part of… Read more »
Survey: Alberta Seeks Public Input on Future of Passenger Rail Development
Alberta’s government is advancing its Passenger Rail Master Plan and is urging the public to participate in shaping the future of rail infrastructure in the province. The… Read more »
Country Thunder Announce Headliners For 2025 Calgary Summer Music Festival
Country Thunder organizers have announced the headliners for the 2025 edition of the festival in Calgary. The festival, scheduled for August 15 to 17, will be headlined… Read more »
October 10 to 12: Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Canada Over the Next Two Nights
Depending on your location in Canada, you could be in for a celestial treat of mesmerizing Northern Light displays tonight and possibly over the weekend. Space Weather… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »