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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.

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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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Dark: Fort Edmonton Park’s 2022 Haunted Halloween Festival Returns on Thanksgiving Weekend

Edmonton’s haunted festival, DARK, is back for its 5th year with 3 frightening experiences. Find out what’s lurking in the dark from October 7th to 30th. This… Read more »

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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 »

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10 Fall Markets For Holiday Shopping Around Edmonton

Get ready for the coziest time of year with an afternoon at Edmonton’s harvest and fall markets. The Capital Region and Edmonton fall markets bring about excitement… 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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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 »

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Celebrate Alberta Day With Free Ice Cream on Sept. 3rd in Edmonton

Alberta is celebrating the province’s birthday with a newly minted designated day – Alberta Day. As part of the celebrations, there are various festivities across the province… 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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Edmonton Oilers Single Tickets For NHL 2022-23 Season is On Sale Starting Today

Keen to get Edmonton Oilers home game tickets for the 2022-23 season? Then, the tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. MDT. The Oilers’ preseason starts… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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2022 Edition of 10 Day Alberta Wide Restaurant Festival Returns This Weekend

Get ready to celebrate all things deliciously Albertan! Alberta on the Plate is a 10-day, province-wide restaurant festival. For the 4th edition of the annual food festival,… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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5 Places to Go Ziplining in Alberta

Transform your next camping trip, road trip, or day trip into something more thrilling this summer. Whether you seek smaller thrills or big adventures, you can find… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Days Trips and Weekend Getaways – August 5 to 7

We are in the hottest days of summer in Alberta. These weekend getaway inspirations can help you to unwind on the hot days, help you to connect… Read more »

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15 Provincial Park Day Trips From Edmonton

No matter what kind of fun you’re after on a day trip from Edmonton, the surrounding Provincial Parks have you covered for all types of summer fun…. Read more »

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Edmonton Corn Maze is Back With Edmonton Elks Themed Maze in 2022

Get lost in the antlers of “Edmonton Elks”! The Edmonton Corn Maze will be reopening for the 2022 season on July 26th with a brand new design… Read more »

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12 Places For Ranch Vacations and Western-Themed Getaways in Alberta

Alberta’s farming and ranch history are over a century old, and there are working ranches all over the province. Did you know there are several ranches in… Read more »