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Spring Break Getaway Ideas in Alberta
Whether your break is from school or work, there are plenty of ways to spend a memorable vacation with friends and family in Alberta during spring break…. Read more »
Things to Do to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Canada: Getaways & Activities
From romantic getaways to Valentine’s day events and activities, here is a list of ideas to celebrate Valentine’s day across Canada.
Free Admission to Alberta’s Provincial Historic Sites and Museums on Family Day
Enjoy free admission at select Alberta museums and historic sites on Monday, February 16, 2026. The Family Day weekend also marks the first of two annual Family… Read more »
Team Canada Skates to First Short Track Medal and First Silver at Milano Cortina 2026
Canada opened its short track speed skating campaign at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games with a silver medal in the mixed relay, marking the country’s… Read more »
2026 Family Day Long Weekend in Alberta: Events, Festivals & Activities
From signature festivals to racing on ice, vibrant celebrations of francophone culture and free admission to Alberta Museums on family day, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy this family day weekend across Alberta.
Groundhog Day 2026: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts More Winter
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted a long winter or in groundhog terms, “six more weeks of winter,” this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if… Read more »
Alberta’s Best Employers For 2026
As Alberta continues to add people and jobs at a pace unmatched elsewhere in the country, many of the province’s leading employers are responding by investing more… Read more »
Canada’s Population Could Hit 57 Million, With Alberta Surpassing B.C.
A new set of population projections from Statistics Canada suggests Canada’s demographic map could look noticeably different in the decades ahead, with Alberta poised to pass British… Read more »
Alberta Again Leads Provinces in CFIB’s 2026 Red Tape Rankings
Alberta is once again leading the country when it comes to cutting red tape. The province earned the top overall grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent… Read more »
A Quick Guide to Camping in Alberta’s National Parks
There are five National Parks in Alberta. A visit to the northernmost National Park, Wood Buffalo, requires a detour through the Northwest Territories with the campground located… Read more »
National Popcorn Days 2026 at Cineplex Theatres: You Can Get Free Popcorn This Weekend – Jan 16 to 19
Cineplex is bringing back National Popcorn Days with an expanded offer that runs for four days in January, giving Scene+ members a chance to receive free popcorn… Read more »
Winter Adventures in Alberta Parks For An Exciting Day Out
Winter adventures are easy to come by in Alberta’s parks. And no matter what the word adventure means to you, there are activities for all sorts of… Read more »
Reasons to Spend a Winter Weekend at Alberta’s William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Did you know there is a must-visit provincial park between Hinton and the Jasper Park Gates? While many of us usually drive on Highway 16 and beeline… Read more »
5 Winter Activities at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park in Alberta
Alberta’s northeastern Lakeland area has a small Provincial Park with a lot to offer. Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, on Lac La Biche, is a small island… Read more »
5 Ways to Explore Gorgeous Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake in Alberta
Among Alberta’s Rockies are gorgeous lakes, rivers, and forests, with numerous ways to explore the scenery. Along Highway 93 (whether heading west or east), your breath can… Read more »
Best Alberta Provincial Parks With Winter Camping & Exciting Activities
Winter camping makes for a big adventure. And in a place like Alberta, it is certainly worth bearing the cold or the snow. Many of the… Read more »
When to Book Parks Canada Campgrounds for Summer 2026
Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve the Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay in… Read more »
Places to Go For Ice Walk Tours in Alberta’s Rockies
First, what IS an Icewalk (or ‘ice walk’)? Alberta’s Rocky Mountains are home to beautiful winter landscapes, and most can only be safely accessed with an experienced… Read more »
10 Alberta Small Towns to Revisit This Winter
What do we mean by revisiting, exactly? We want you to get out to Alberta’s towns which you know of and truly get to know them. You… Read more »
Best Winter Festivals in Alberta – 2026
A list of must-do Alberta festivals celebrating all things Winter.
List of 2026 Statutory Holidays in Alberta
Alberta has nine statutory holidays. Statutory holidays are days when employees are entitled to general holiday pay if they have worked for the same employer for at… Read more »
Polar Bear Dips in Alberta – 2026
Plunge into cold Alberta waters and support a worthy cause by participating in a Polar Bear Plunge.
A list of eleven places to enjoy a chilling experience in Alberta.
Sleigh Checks Complete: Santa Cleared for Flight Across Canada
Santa Claus has officially received the green light to travel across Canadian airspace, following a review that briefly appeared on national radar systems as a mystery. In… Read more »
Alberta’s Pigeon Lake Has an 8 km Long Picturesque Skateway For Hours of Winter Fun
The Pigeon Lake area, including the village, the ice, and the Provincial Park, offer visitors a ton in terms of winter recreation. Pigeon Lake has something quite… Read more »