Experience - Central Alberta

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Alberta Train Tours to Experience Fall Colours & Halloween

Experience life on the rails this fall! Alberta’s railway companies all have something special planned for September and October, all of which focus on the best parts… Read more »

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50 Things to Do in Alberta This September

September in Alberta is a magical time: the sky opens up, the harvest season kicks off, and the world bursts into the golden yellows and reds of… Read more »

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10 Oktoberfest Celebrations in Alberta

It is about time for lederhosen, bier, and bratwurst! Oktoberfest events in Alberta are coming up quickly, with some starting the celebrations as early as September 8…. Read more »

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Spectacular Prairie Mountain Trail in Kananaskis Reopens After Upgrades

The Prairie Mountain Trail, an extremely popular year-round trail which offers varying terrains and panoramic prairie and mountain views, is now open after trail upgrades. Alberta Parks… Read more »

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Tasty Reasons to Visit Sylvan Lake This Month

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 »

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Fall & Harvest Festivals in Alberta For a Perfect End to Your Summer

Start your fall season off by celebrating everything beautiful about this time of year in Alberta. How? These harvest or fall season festivals in Alberta all have… Read more »

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25 Places to Go Hiking During Fall in Alberta

Lace up your hiking boots and experience Alberta’s autumn season in full force throughout the province!

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FREE Movie at Cineplex: Buy One Get One Free Tickets From September 8 – 14

Get ready for a movie bonanza with Cineplex’s BOGO deal running from September 8 to 14, 2023. Simply purchase one adult or senior movie admission ticket online… Read more »

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Get Tickets: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Concert Film Coming to Cineplex Theatres This October

As the anticipation builds for Taylor Swift’s 2024 Canadian tour dates, Swifties have another opportunity to relive the concert’s iconic moments through a cinematic experience. Starting October… Read more »

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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: Explore Majestic Cliffs of Alberta’s Heritage and Legacy of the Plains Buffalo People

The Plains Buffalo people have origins in Alberta which date back as far as 11,000 years. This is as far back as the evidence leads. And some… Read more »

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50 Things to Do in Alberta This Labour Day Weekend – 2023

If you’re in Alberta this Labour Day weekend, there is plenty to do to get you out of your regular routine and into leisure. Whether you are rejuvenated by festivals, by the quiet of the landscape, or by learning something new, there’s something on this list for you.

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List of 2023 Alberta Day Celebrations Across the Province This Long Weekend

From September 1 to 3, celebrate everything that makes Alberta unique as the province turns 118 years old. From live entertainment and a made-in-Alberta marketplace to beer… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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Beauvais Lake: Southwestern Alberta Provincial Park Offers Scenic Views, Lake Activities and Nature Fun

The Crown of the Continent encompasses space in Alberta, B.C., and Montana. It is where the three territories meet with sprawling foothills, crystal clear lakes, and giant… Read more »

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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 »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend – Aug 25 to 27

Where in Alberta will a last-minute getaway take you? It could take you to any corner of the province. Across Alberta, this coming weekend are many events… Read more »

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Things to Do on Your Visit to Taber, Alberta During Late Summer & Fall

Many of us are aware of the one single great reason to visit Taber, Alberta: for the best corn in Canada. The area produces amazing corn and… Read more »

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Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur Museum: Dinosaur Nesting Site in Southern Alberta

The southern Alberta badlands have revealed hundreds of dinosaur bones and fossils. While Drumheller is often the first place to come to mind when you think of… Read more »

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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 »

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Midland Provincial Park Features Badlands, Old Coal Mine and a World Famous Dinosaur Museum

As soon as you enter the badlands in central-east Alberta, you are greeted with many sights and places to stop and enjoy the views. One of the… Read more »

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15 Things to Do Around Abraham Lake During Summer & Fall

The David Thompson Highway section in Central Alberta which covers the length of Abraham Lake is a jaw-dropping turn to make. The bright blue waters of Abraham… Read more »

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Visit RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in Central Alberta For a Unique Experience

The RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre near Innisfail offers visitors a chance to see police dogs in training. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police serve, of course,… Read more »

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Explore Wyndham Carseland Provincial Park Near Calgary on a Day Trip or Comfort Camping Getaway

When the Bow River exits the city of Calgary, it travels through a unique part of Alberta’s landscape. The Bow River in the southeast part of the… Read more »