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Alberta Prairie Railway Returns For 2026 Season – Journey Across Central Alberta on a Timeless Rail Adventure

The popular train tours by Alberta Prairie Railway return on Mother’s Day weekend with a full slate of exciting themed and dinner train rides.   Alberta Prairie… Read more »

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Battle River Train Excursions 2026: Ride East-Central Alberta Rails on Themed Tours

Embark on an enchanting journey through Alberta’s Battle River valley on Battle River Train Excursions. The tours treat passengers to the picturesque views of the Alberta countryside… Read more »

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Shooting Stars: Watch the Skies for Lyrid Meteor Shower – Peaks April 21 & 22

It’s that time of the year again! Lighting up the sky in April is the annual Lyrid meteor shower, and you may get to see multiple bright… Read more »

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Celebrate Spring Migration at Snow Goose Festival Near Edmonton; Tickets Now on Sale

The Alberta skies are about to be filled with the sights and sounds of thousands of migrating birds. The birds are returning from their winter vacations in… Read more »

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Frank Lake: See Hundreds of Swans During Spring Near Calgary

Plan a birding day trip to the south of Calgary during Spring. You may be yet to hear of Frank Lake in Alberta, as it is not… Read more »

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Parks Canada Confirms 2026 Alcohol Ban Periods for Banff Campgrounds, Full List Released

Parks Canada has set out this year’s restriction dates for alcohol and cannabis use in Banff National Park, along with a detailed list of affected campgrounds. Per… Read more »

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20 Things to Do During Spring in Alberta

As the temperatures warm up during Spring in Alberta, the province begins to open up with more to do, more to see, and more reasons for getting… Read more »

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15 Spring Day Trips From Edmonton

While spring vacations may not take us far, there’s still plenty to discover close to home. Even without exotic travel plans, exploring our own backyard can be… Read more »

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Canada Falls Sharply in the Latest World Happiness Report; Now Ranked Below the U.S.

Canada has slipped noticeably in this year’s global happiness rankings, landing at 25th place, down from 18th last year, according to the World Happiness Report from the… Read more »

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Cross Lake Provincial Park: Ways to Explore This Nature’s Escape in North-Central Alberta

Don’t let this park’s name confuse you; Cross Lake Provincial Park is located on north-central Alberta’s Steele Lake. While it may be a small lake, this Athabasca-region… Read more »

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World Cup of Hockey 2028 Headed to Alberta with Finals at Rogers Place

Alberta has landed a major international hockey event, and the province beat out several North American cities to do it. Officials confirmed that the World Cup of… Read more »

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Canadian Rockies Hot Springs Road Trip From Calgary

As the old adage goes, it is not about the destination but rather the journey. This rule should apply to every road trip, especially between Alberta and… Read more »

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Wineries and Meaderies to Visit in Alberta

Did you know that Alberta is home to at least 10 wineries and meaderies? Nestled in some of our province’s most scenic regions are fruit groves, honey… Read more »

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8 Places Named After Women to Visit in Alberta

Many of us have visited places like Lake Louise, Mount Edith Cavell, or Alberta’s parks. And some of us have visited these places over and over again…. Read more »

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Explore Rummel Lake Near Calgary: A Scenic Hike Amid Towering Peaks

Some of Alberta’s best or most renowned hiking trails start from the Smith Dorien Trail in Kananaskis Country. The Smith Dorien Trail runs north to south and… Read more »

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Rock Lake Provincial Park: Things to Do at This Hidden Gem Between Hinton and Jasper

Jasper National Park may be the major attraction west of Hinton. But within the area, and before any National Park border, are immense wilderness areas open for… Read more »

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2026 National Student Art Challenge Now Open For Grades 7–12 Students

A national art competition is once again opening its doors to young creators. The Art Canada Institute (ACI) has launched the sixth annual Canadian Art Inspiration Student… Read more »

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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 »

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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.

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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 »

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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 »

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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.

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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 »

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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 »