Places to Visit & Things to Do - Edmonton

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10 Spas With Couples Packages in Edmonton

Relax, unwind, and escape- and do it all together. In Edmonton, couples will find a variety of spas with couples’ massage options. These couples massage packages in… Read more »

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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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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. Now, in the winter 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 Activities For Extreme Cold Weather Days in Edmonton

Don’t let the extreme cold weather in Edmonton dampen plans with friends, families, or date night plans! There are plenty of indoor attractions in Edmonton to keep… Read more »

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20 of the Best Alberta Provincial Parks For Winter Camping

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 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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Frozen Trails: Ice Biking & Winter Activities at Edmonton’s Sir Wilfred Laurier Park

There are new ways to enjoy the riverside Sir Wildfred Laurier Park this winter. During any month of the year, this Edmonton park offers great views of… 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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20+ Places to Dine-In or Order Christmas Dinner Take-Out in Edmonton – 2023

One of the best things about the holidays is always the food, but if you aren’t in the mood to season your own turkey (or wait while it roasts) there are plenty of options in Edmonton for a delicious dinner. Take your meal to go and pretend you cooked it…from scratch.

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25 Places to Enjoy Winter Walking and Hiking in and Around Edmonton

Edmonton is a winter city — one with some of the largest urban parkland in the world. Exploring the wintery parkland of our River Valley is made… Read more »

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25 Outdoor Date Ideas During Winter in and Around Edmonton

Do your next date night the Edmonton way: outside and bundled up! Having a date night (or morning or afternoon) may be just what you and your… 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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Indigenous-Owned Shops & Markets in Alberta For Unique Christmas & Holiday Gifts

Giving handmade gifts can make the holidays a little more special.

Shop Alberta’s numerous Indigenous-owned shops and businesses to find handmade or locally made gifts for everyone on your list.

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Enchanting Drive-Through Christmas Light Displays in Alberta – 2023

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 Places to Get Spooky Halloween Treats in Edmonton

Tis the season for sweets, tricks, and treats. Celebrate Halloween in Edmonton with these local bakeries and candy stores who have all the sweets and treats prepared…. Read more »

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10 Best Consignment & Vintage Stores in Edmonton For a Unique Shopping Experience

There are hundreds of treasures hiding around Edmonton. All you need is to know where to look. Edmonton is filled with a wonderful number of secondhand stores…. Read more »

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Alberta’s Mountain Park Cemetery: Visit Canada’s Most Elevated Cemetery on a Scenic Road Trip From Edmonton

It is an eerie sight: standing over 6200 feet above sea level and the mountain valleys, among the graves of a cemetery that date back over 100… Read more »

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Red Rock Canyon and Parkway: Alberta Scenic Drive and Hikes Along Argillite Canyon and Waterfalls

The Red Rock Parkway in Waterton traverses 15 km through the scenic Blakiston Valley, ending at the vibrant Red Rock Canyon. This journey showcases the stunning intersection of prairie and mountain landscapes, offering travelers majestic views, notably of Mt. Blakiston, the park’s highest peak.

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11 Ghost Towns & Ruins to Visit in Alberta

As spooky season falls upon us, we may be looking for ways to help prepare for Halloween. Within the realm of dark tourism are several ways to… Read more »

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11 Creepy Movies & Shows Filmed in Alberta

Alberta seems to appear more and more attractive to Hollywood for filming locations. As the Halloween season is fast approaching, you can get some movie and TV… Read more »

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Miquelon Lake: Reasons to Visit This Year Round Tranquil Provincial Park Near Edmonton

One of the busiest parks near Edmonton is also one of the quietest. How, you ask? Miquelon Lake Provincial Park is busy, but not with humans. Miquelon… Read more »