Trip Ideas - Edmonton

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25 Giant Attractions For Your Road Trip Across Northern Alberta

The number of large, enormous, and even humungous roadside attractions in Alberta can seem endless. You are bound to run into a neat and unique ‘big item’… Read more »

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Outdoor Adventures at Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreational Area

Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreational Area, a beautiful gem of the Grande Cache area is tucked away off Highway 40 just south of town. The recreational area covering an area of more than 1000 hectares is free to visit and can provide an entire day’s worth of fun and outdoor activity.

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10 Things to Do on Your Trip to St. Paul, Alberta

If you know of the town of St. Paul but have never been here, then it may be due in part to their famous UFO Landing Pad…. 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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A Quick Guide to Camping in Alberta’s National Parks

There are five National Parks in Alberta. A visit to the northernmost National Park, Wood Buffalo, requires a detour through the Northwest Territories with the campground located… Read more »

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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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5 Ways to Explore Gorgeous Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake in Alberta

Among Alberta’s Rockies are gorgeous lakes, rivers, and forests, with numerous ways to explore the scenery. Along Highway 93 (whether heading west or east), your breath can… Read more »

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Best Alberta Provincial Parks With Winter Camping & Exciting Activities

Winter camping makes for a big adventure. And in a place like Alberta, it is certainly worth bearing the cold or the snow.   Many of the… 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 Provincial Parks and Natural Areas For a Winter Day Trip From Edmonton

Edmonton as a city has a wonderful amount of winter recreation to keep us moving all season, but these places are often loud, busy, or both. Take… 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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15 Winter Day Trips From Edmonton

Make the most of winter in Alberta and take a day trip outside of Edmonton. You can easily make a quick escape to several spots around central… Read more »

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15 of the Best Outdoor Skating Trails in and Around Edmonton

Here are 15 of the best outdoor skating trails in and around Edmonton to get you started.
Want to know the best part about rinks and iceways? They’re all free.

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Inuvik Sunrise Festival 2026: Celebrate the Sun After Days of Darkness

Winter in the northern part of Canada brings long periods of darkness, with some places experiencing only a few hours of twilight-like daylight each day, so it… Read more »

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Alberta’s Pigeon Lake Has an 8 km Long Picturesque Skateway For Hours of Winter Fun

The Pigeon Lake area, including the village, the ice, and the Provincial Park, offer visitors a ton in terms of winter recreation. Pigeon Lake has something quite… Read more »

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10 Places For Incredible Winter Photos in Alberta

The entire winter season in Alberta offers up some special, unique, or magical photo backdrops. Whether you need a set of professional photos done up this winter… Read more »

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Winter Season Spa Getaways in Alberta’s Rockies

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. Spa hotels… Read more »

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25 Outdoor Adventures During Winter in Northern Alberta

When we speak of “north” the word creates visions of wilderness and adventure, small towns and farmland, out of the way places that are seldom visited. This is true in so many aspects, and the winter months in Northern Alberta bring out a snowy wonderland that offers up a multitude of outdoor activities.

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Top Ideas For Winter Holiday Getaways in Alberta

No matter what type of holiday or Christmas vacation you’re after, there is a way to make it happen in Alberta. These holiday getaway ideas for Christmas… Read more »

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10 Small Towns & Cities in Alberta For a Holiday Getaway

For many in Alberta, winter or Christmas break runs from the week of Christmas to 1st week of January. This allows for plenty of time to travel,… Read more »

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Enchanting Drive-Through Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Alberta – 2025

Add a little bit of light and magic to your holiday plans. Alberta’s cities and towns transform over December with a variety of holiday light displays and… Read more »

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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.