Experience - Central Alberta

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Driving to Alberta’s Iconic Moraine Lake Prohibited; Lake Road Closed to Private Vehicles in 2023

You will not be able to drive to Moraine Lake as Parks Canada will prohibit private vehicles from accessing Moraine Lake Road in the summer of 2023…. 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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Veterans and Military Members Can Ski For Free at Banff’s Ski Resorts This Remembrance Day Weekend

Banff’s ski resorts are offering free skiing and snowboarding admission to military members and veterans this Remembrance Day. Free skiing will be offered at all three resorts… 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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Cheetle: Alberta Gets a New 17ft Tall Roadside Attraction Commemorating Cheetos

You can find quirky roadside attractions across Canada and Alberta has a fair share of artworks that compete for the moniker, “World’s Biggest”. Now, PepsiCo Foods Canada… Read more »

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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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Free Admission to Popular Canadian Rockies Adventure Attractions on Truth & Reconciliation Day

Pursuit is offering free admission to its attractions for Indigenous community members on September 30th. Friday, September 30th marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,… Read more »

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1st Alberta Day Celebrations to Feature Fireworks, Free Brett Kissel Concerts in Edmonton & Calgary

Last month, the Alberta government declared September 1st as Alberta Day – a day to commemorate Alberta’s entry to the Confederation on Sept. 1, 1905 and to… 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 »

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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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25 Ideas For Romantic Getaways During Fall in Alberta

Fall is fast-approaching in Alberta! And rather than fear the cold air, we embrace the colourful scenery and cozy sweaters, or the romance you might find in… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 19 to 21

Pack a bag, as there are several reasons to plan a trip in Alberta this weekend! Summer music festivals and Alberta’s rodeos continue to entertain into August,… Read more »

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2022 Edition of 10 Day Alberta Wide Restaurant Festival Returns This Weekend

Get ready to celebrate all things deliciously Albertan! Alberta on the Plate is a 10-day, province-wide restaurant festival. For the 4th edition of the annual food festival,… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 12 to 14

Treat yourself to a getaway this coming weekend; you deserve it! There are several unique accommodations to choose from this weekend which still have open spots for… Read more »

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Red Deer’s Canyon Coaster Opens For Thrilling Summer Rides Down the Ski Hill

Red Deer is home to the largest non-mountain ski hill in Alberta, the Canyon Ski Resort. Starting tomorrow, the ski hill will feature a new attraction, the… 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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8 Ideas For Alberta Days Trips and Weekend Getaways – August 5 to 7

We are in the hottest days of summer in Alberta. These weekend getaway inspirations can help you to unwind on the hot days, help you to connect… Read more »

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12 Places For Ranch Vacations and Western-Themed Getaways in Alberta

Alberta’s farming and ranch history are over a century old, and there are working ranches all over the province. Did you know there are several ranches in… 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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The Wiggles Coming to Calgary, Edmonton & Red Deer This Fall

The Wiggles are coming to Alberta this October for the first time in three years. Alberta toddlers will finally get to see Anthony (Blue Wiggle), Tsehay (Yellow… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips and Getaways For This Weekend – July 22 to 24

Alberta’s summer festivals are in full swing! The weather is warm! The beaches are full! It will make sense if you need to get away this weekend… 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 »