Events & Activities - 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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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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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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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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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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1913 Days: Head to Sylvan Lake This Weekend to Celebrate the Town’s Birthday

Visit Sylvan Lake this weekend to take part in 1913 Days.

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25 Summer Adventures, Activities and Festivals in and Around Red Deer

Make the most of your summer in Red Deer and Red Deer County or see what the area has to offer for a family trip! All summer,… Read more »

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50 Fairs, Festivals, and Rodeos to Attend This Summer in Alberta – 2022

Not only are there several summer festivals slated for 2022 in Alberta, but there are a ton of different festival styles. If you’re in search of thrill… Read more »

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25 Alberta Summer Music Festivals to Look Forward to in 2022

Many of Alberta’s music and arts festivals are excited to be returning for the summer of 2022. Some festivals had a long hiatus and are preparing to… Read more »

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Shooting Stars: Watch the Skies for Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower

The Eta Aquariids are expected to peak during May 3-6, with maximum showers before dawn on May 5. The radiant rises around 1:40 a.m. local time and may not be very high in the sky for mid-northern latitudes.

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Calgary’s Chasing Summer Festival Announces 2022 Lineup, Tickets on Sale April 22nd, Presale April 20th

The premiere outdoor dance music festival in Western Canada returns to Calgary for its 2022 season with…a new chase, a new experience…bigger and better than ever. The… Read more »

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The Great Outdoors Comedy Fest Returns to Edmonton, Announces New Festival in Calgary For 2022

The people behind Edmonton’s Together Again Concert Series have announced that the popular comedy festival that debuted in Edmonton last year will be expanding to Calgary this… Read more »

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Mud, Racing, Brews & Music: Extreme MudFest Moving to Cold Lake This Year

If you are looking to race on monster cars or participate in a mud-splashing race, head to Cold Lake, Alberta for the Extreme MudFest. Canada’s Largest Mud… Read more »

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Going Camping in National Parks? Reservation Opening Dates For Parks Canada Campgrounds – 2022

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer (2022)? Reservations are now open (have been open for some time) for some of the most popular… Read more »

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Ice Dice 2022: You Can Now Register For Frozen Lake Car Driving Competition Near Calgary

Alberta’s bone freezing winters provide plenty of opportunities for those wanting to drive on frozen lakes. If you are interested in racing across a frozen lake this… Read more »

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You Can Book Alberta Parks Campsites 90 Days in Advance Starting Jan 11, 2022

Alberta Parks is changing the way you book campsites in the new year. Instead of opening bookings for campsites on a single day, Alberta Parks will open… Read more »

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These Are the Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in Canada According to Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its yearly list of restaurants that won the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Restaurants awards. According to the press release, 2021 Best Restaurants… Read more »

Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World This Week/Weekend

Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World This Week/Weekend

With COVID-19 pandemic forcing theaters to shut their doors, many performing art centers have taken to being open virtually. We have listed a few theatre performances from… Read more »

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Quarantine Concerts to Watch Online This Weekend

A list of music performances live-streamed this weekend. All times mentioned are in ET. Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World This Weekend

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Paid Parking at Lake Louise, Shuttle Reservations to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise

If you are planning to visit Canada’s busiest mountain Lakes this summer, then you need to plan ahead. Parks Canada is introducing a two-year paid parking pilot… Read more »

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Alberta Parks’ 2021 Campsite Reservations to Open on March 4

Online camping reservations for Alberta Parks for 2021 summer season will open on March 4 at 9:00 a.m.

Online camping reservations for Alberta Parks for 2021 summer season will open on March 5, 2021 for comfort camping, March 4 for individual campsites.

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When and Where to See Comet NEOWISE

Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) has been visible in the early morning sky from early this month. From mid-July, the comet will be visible in the evening sky…. Read more »

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Quarantine Concerts to Live Stream Today – Thursday, June 4

A list of music performances to live-stream today.