Winter Activities - Central Alberta

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5 Reasons to Visit Vermilion Provincial Park This Winter

Located in Vermilion and the Vermilion River Valley, Central Alberta’s Vermilion Provincial Park is a hidden gem, particularly for winter activities. Boasting 23km of trails, many of… Read more »

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17 Bucket List Winter Adventures in Alberta

New winter adventures are around every corner in Alberta. From north to south and east to west are unique, memorable, or exhilarating winter experiences. Some include activities… Read more »

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15 Alberta Lakes to Visit For Winter Adventures

Alberta’s lakes aren’t only meant for summer visits. When the cold hits and waters freeze around the province, a whole new category of recreation opens in Alberta…. Read more »

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10 of the Best Winter Activities and Adventures Around Crowsnest Pass in Alberta

Visitors to the Crowsnest Pass region of southern Alberta have options for year-round adventure. The landscape of foothills and mountains means room for sports like hiking, mountain… Read more »

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5 Ways to Spend a Winter Weekend in Sundre

Sundre is located at the edge of the prairies and foothills in central Alberta, with the Rockies about an hour’s drive from town. Winter, when the area… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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Best of 2024 Winter Festivals in Alberta

A list of must-do Alberta festivals celebrating all things Winter.

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10 Reasons to Visit Elk Island National Park During Winter

Elk Island National Park is ready to welcome you with lots of different ways to spend the day and create lasting memories.

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Polar Bear Dips in Alberta

Plunge into cold Alberta waters and support a worthy cause by participating in a Polar Bear Plunge.
A list of seven places to enjoy a chilling experience in Alberta.

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Must Visit Places to See Magical Christmas Lights in Alberta

Come Christmas, enchanting holiday lights starts to glow all over Alberta. Although every village, town, city, and community has at least one or two house or buildings worth stopping to check out, the following light shows are definitely worth travelling to see.

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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25 of the Best Things to Do in Alberta This February

February might be the coldest month of winter in Alberta. But it is also the liveliest winter month in Alberta. There will be winter festivals and celebrations… Read more »

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14 Spectacular Natural Skating Areas in Alberta

They say a cold snap is coming to Alberta. And rather than dread the cold weather, let’s embrace it! Grab your skates, because we found the best… Read more »

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10 Romantic Winter Getaway Ideas in Alberta

Planning a romantic winter vacation in Alberta means one of two things. This getaway means either escaping the cold or embracing the chilly temperatures. Making a romantic… Read more »

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Where to Go For Guided Ice Fishing Trips in Alberta

Ice fishing is one of the best ways to relax over winter in Alberta. The outdoor activity brings you to some of the most beautiful parts of… Read more »

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25 Provincial Parks to Visit in Alberta During Winter

Never mind heading south. Who needs a tropical vacation when you live in a winter paradise? Don’t miss your chance to explore some of Alberta’s parks this… Read more »

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6 Winter Season Spa Getaways in Alberta

If you are planning an Alberta getaway this winter and want to focus on relaxation, you have the choice between a few excellent spa resorts. Alberta’s spa… Read more »

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Learn to Ski and Snowboard For $25 at Ski Resorts Across Canada

Want to ski or snowboard, but don’t want to learn because lessons and rentals are usually very expensive? You can learn to ski or snowboard at participating… Read more »

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Alberta’s Best Views: Places to Find Parks Canada’s Red Chairs

Some of Alberta’s most iconic views are also the most relaxing! You might have already noticed a few pairs of Adirondack Chairs around National Parks in Alberta,… Read more »

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37 Alberta Parks You Should Add to Your Outdoor Adventure Bucket List

It is a tough decision: when planning a trip around Alberta, where do you visit first? The nearly 500 Provincial Parks, Recreation Areas, Ecological Reserves, and Wildland… Read more »

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Mural Towns of Alberta: Places to See Intricate Wall Art

Alberta has an impressive amount of public art on display across its cities, national parks, and small towns. But none of these art collections are quite as… Read more »