Vintage and Antique Stores in Edmonton For a Treasure Hunting Shopping Trip
Treasure hunting can take many forms, and antique shopping may be at the top of your list of ways to find great little pieces of history. You’ll… Read more »
18+ Ideas For a Christmas – Winter Break Getaway in Alberta
If you need ideas for a Christmas vacation or road trip this season, there are many options in Alberta. The holidays are for family, and there are… Read more »
19 Places For Antique Shopping Road Trips Across Alberta
fYou’ll find many reasons to plan a road trip around Alberta cities and small towns. Shopping, especially before the holidays, can be one of these reasons. Whether… Read more »
Road Trip to Jasper: Detour Through Alberta’s Historic Coal Towns
If you’re heading west on a road trip to Jasper, or live in central Alberta, and would love a unique day trip, all you need to do is head south of Highway 16. When heading west from Edmonton, you can hook a left/south turn on Highway 47, a short way after Edson. The road, which eventually turns into Highway 40, and which meets with the TransCanada again at Hinton, is a detour through Alberta’s Historic Coal Branch.
13 Haunted Places in Alberta For a Road trip
History and Halloween buffs rejoice and unite; there are reportedly haunted locations all across Alberta you can visit! Some of Alberta’s haunted spots are a classic example… Read more »
Fall Colour Walk: Edmonton’s MacTaggart/Larch Sanctuary in Whitemud Ravine
We are lucky in Edmonton, and many other Canadian cities, as we have many nearby places for a natural escape. In Edmonton, you can ‘escape’ to the… Read more »
Small Towns in Alberta to Visit This Fall
Alberta’s cities sure do look good in the fall. But so do all the smaller towns around the province! Get out for a day or weekend this… Read more »
25 Ideas For Thanksgiving Weekend Getaway in Alberta
Give thanks for all there is to do during Thanksgiving long weekend in Alberta! There are many different ways to plan a getaway for the coming long… Read more »
4 Reasons to Visit Saskatoon Island Provincial Park
Fall is a beautiful time to visit Saskatoon Island Provincial Park and Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreational Area for a number of reasons. The parks are located within… Read more »
Chickakoo Lake Regional Recreation Area: 5 Things to Do on a Day Trip From Edmonton
Alberta’s Parkland County certainly lives up to its name. The area west of Edmonton gives you several options for hiking, picnics, photography, birdwatching, other wildlife viewing, bike… Read more »
25 of the Best Parks in Alberta to See Fantastic Fall Colours
Alberta’s natural beauty comes alive in the fall. The blue and green lakes are now surrounded by contrasting trees, the mountains are gold with larches, and the… Read more »
6 Things to Do in Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park in Alberta
Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park in Alberta protects eight islands in Lac La Biche. The majority of the provincial park is on Lac La Biche’s largest central… Read more »
9 Reasons Why You Should Visit William A. Switzer Provincial Park
The foothills between Hinton and Jasper National Park can easily be explored and enjoyed with a weekend getaway to William A. Switzer Provincial Park. The Park,… Read more »
9 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 26 to 28
Planning a trip late in the summer in Alberta has never been so easy! We’ve found you festivals, cabins, campsites, and parks to check out this weekend,… Read more »
25 of the Best Highway Scenic Viewpoints in Alberta
There are many ways to go about finding Alberta’s best viewpoints, lookouts, and scenery, but sometimes, all you need to do to find them is pull over… Read more »
12 Boardwalk Trails in Alberta For a Nature Stroll
In addition to being more accessible, the boardwalk trails around Alberta give us unique opportunities for enjoying nature without disrupting plants, animals, or their natural habitats. Many… Read more »
25 of the Best Alberta Provincial Parks For Birdwatching
One of Alberta’s most underrated fall activities includes one of the province’s most populace groups: the birds! Birding, or bird watching, in Alberta, is an especially fun… Read more »
Carson-Pegasus: Visit This Small Alberta Provincial Park with a Big List of Things to Do
Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park is a small provincial park made up of two lakes: McLeod, and Little McLeod. Alberta’s forests stretch as far west as the BC border,… Read more »
25 Ideas For Romantic Getaways During Fall in Alberta
Fall is fast-approaching in Alberta! And rather than fear the cold air, we embrace the colourful scenery and cozy sweaters, or the romance you might find in… Read more »
8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 19 to 21
Pack a bag, as there are several reasons to plan a trip in Alberta this weekend! Summer music festivals and Alberta’s rodeos continue to entertain into August,… Read more »
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 »
20+ Things to Do During Summer Around Athabasca
Explore the wilderness and town of Athabasca this summer and choose between various activities for you and your family. You can take part in a lot of… Read more »
8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 12 to 14
Treat yourself to a getaway this coming weekend; you deserve it! There are several unique accommodations to choose from this weekend which still have open spots for… Read more »
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 »