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Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Reveals 2026 Locations and Initial Lineup
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival has announced its 2026 schedule and first round of performers, unveiling an expanded lineup that includes some of the biggest names in… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2025 Season With Barenaked Ladies and Jade Eagleson Among Star-Studded Lineup
The Holiday Train will return to the rails this season for its 27th cross-continent tour this November. In November, two decorated trains will make the festive journey,… Read more »
Scary Haunted Houses to Visit in Alberta This Halloween
You can scare yourselves silly this Halloween with a number of creative, creepy, and chilling haunted house experiences in Alberta. And no two experiences are the same…. Read more »
Haunted Hike 2025: Terrifying Haunted House East of Edmonton Now Open
Prepare your hearts and lungs this Halloween season, as one of Alberta’s most well-known Halloween attractions has reopened its doors for the 2025 season. After three years… Read more »
Ghost Tours and Walks in Alberta
Alberta’s creepiest ghost stories are lurking behind several local neighbourhoods, the province’s oldest buildings, and some unexpected places. Are you brave enough to listen to these tales? If so, you have a few options between different haunted locations!
50 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Alberta
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Alberta this year by doing something different. This coming weekend you’ll find an assorted variety of fall fun around all our province’s cities and… Read more »
15 Fabulous Fall Activities in and Around Red Deer
‘Tis the season for pumpkins, watching the leaves change, and getting cozy. The colder weather is coming to Red Deer but is not quite upon us yet…. Read more »
Shoresy Classic Adds Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver to Winter Tour
The Shoresy Classic is gearing up for another round of puck drops, this time heading west with a new winter schedule. The live hockey event inspired by… Read more »
Larch Valley Hikes 2025: Reserve Bus Tickets Now to See Fall Colours Around Moraine Lake
As autumn unfurls its golden hues, hikers are lacing up for the spectacular journey through Larch Valley, nestled by the pristine Moraine Lake in Banff National Park…. Read more »
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 »
12 Oktoberfest Celebrations in Alberta This Fall
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 4…. Read more »
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 »
50 Things to Do in Alberta This Labour Day Weekend – 2025
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.
Free Drone Shows & More: Province to Celebrate 2025 Alberta Day on August 31
The fourth annual Alberta Day celebrations will be held with a full day of festivities in both Edmonton and Calgary on August 31, marking the establishment of… Read more »
Costco Members Get $30 Off Banff Sunshine Meadows Lift Tickets for High-Alpine Adventures This Summer
Costco members have a chance to experience one of Banff National Park’s most striking landscapes at a reduced cost this summer. Available at two-pack of adult full-day… Read more »
Alberta Bets on $25B Tourism Future with Spas, and Nature Retreats
Alberta is positioning itself as Canada’s premier wellness tourism destination, with a surge of new retreats, spas, and cultural experiences set to reshape its travel landscape. Last… Read more »
Viking Days Brings Combat, Crafts, and Norse Traditions to Life in Central Alberta This Weekend
From the clang of swords to the aroma of open-fire cooking, Viking Days promises an authentic glimpse into Norse life, minus the centuries of distance. The Danish… Read more »
Open Farm Days: Explore 155+ Alberta Farms This Weekend – Aug 16 & 17
On August 16 and 17, you can step beyond the city limits and into Alberta’s rural heartland during Open Farm Days. More than 155 farms, ranches, and… Read more »
Things to Do in Alberta This August – 2025
Between music festivals, historical celebratory events, and rodeos, August is the perfect month to explore the diverse regions of Alberta.
Heritage Day and August Long Weekend 2025: 25 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips and Getaways
The August Long Weekend in Alberta is often one of the warmest, so you’re probably planning some sort of vacation. You can easily centre your long weekend… Read more »
July 18: Nando’s Canada Offers Free Chicken Meal in Exchange for Food Donations
Nando’s Canada will mark Mandela Day by offering a free meal to customers who donate non-perishable food items or make a financial contribution to local food banks…. Read more »
Alberta Offers Free and Discounted Admission to Historic Sites and Museums for Youth This Summer
Until September 2, 2025, Alberta’s provincial historic sites and museums will offer free admission for individuals aged 17 and under, and half-price entry for those aged 18… Read more »
Shania Twain Named 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshal as Countdown Begins
With 100 days remaining until the 2025 Calgary Stampede, organizers have announced that Canadian music icon Shania Twain will serve as this year’s Parade Marshal. The Stampede… Read more »
Groundhog Day 2025: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts Early Spring
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy predicted early spring this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow, and sees its shadow,… Read more »