Experience - Edmonton

Best things to do, activities, family fun, date ideas, and events in city_message.




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Night Glow Tubing: Slide Down Colourful Slopes of Red Deer’s Canyon Ski Resort This Winter

Go glow tubing this winter break in Red Deer! Red Deer’s Canyon Ski Resort which opened Alberta’s first Canyon Coaster on its slopes last summer, has made… Read more »

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Super Fun Outdoor Winter Activities in and Around Edmonton

Freezing temperatures, icy snow piles, and blustery days? Perfect. It’s the time of year when Edmonton freezes into a city wide winter playground. All you need is… Read more »

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Edmonton Downtown to Get Massive Oilers’ Themed Snow Maze; Tickets on Sale Dec 12th

OEG Sports & Entertainment today announced that a massive snow maze will be built at the new Fan Park in ICE District. The Fan Park, a 12-months-a-year… Read more »

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10 Day Trip Ideas From Edmonton in December

Embark on a festive outing this December. There are many ways to get outside or simply out of the house with a holiday day trip from Edmonton…. Read more »

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Simu Liu to Host 2023 Juno Awards in Edmonton

If you are a music aficionado, you might know that the 2023 Juno Awards will be held in Edmonton. The 52nd annual celebration of Canada’s music industry… Read more »

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M72 World Tour: Metallica to Tour Edmonton and Montreal; Tickets on Sale Dec 2nd

Metallica has announced M72 world tour which will see the band playing two nights in every city it visits—with each “No Repeat Weekend” featuring two completely different… Read more »

Edmonton Area Santa Claus Parades, Fireworks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies This Weekend

Edmonton Area Santa Claus Parades, Fireworks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies This Weekend

There are five Santa Claus Parades, two festive fireworks, and five tree-lighting ceremonies this weekend in Alberta Capital Region. Here is a quick run down through the… Read more »

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Shop For Unique Gifts at These Massive Indigenous Artist Markets in Edmonton

I.A.M., an Indigenous arts collective representing more than seventy First Nations, Metis and Inuit artists, will be organizing four A Very Indigenous Holiday Markets in Edmonton and… Read more »

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What is Currently Planned For Christmas Celebration in Downtown Edmonton

As you probably might have come to know, there are no fireworks or Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Sir Winston Churchill Square this year. As per the… Read more »

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25 Festive Holiday Date Ideas in Edmonton

The holidays are the perfect time to plan a special night out or date in Edmonton. Christmas in the city brings about festivals, light displays, festive markets,… Read more »

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Celebration of Lights: Strathcona County’s Tree Lighting Event Returns This Saturday

Strathcona County is kicking off Christmas and the holiday season festivities this Saturday. The annual Celebration of Lights at Festival Place will bring joyous activities for the… Read more »

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Veterans and Military Members Can Ski For Free at Banff’s Ski Resorts This Remembrance Day Weekend

Banff’s ski resorts are offering free skiing and snowboarding admission to military members and veterans this Remembrance Day. Free skiing will be offered at all three resorts… Read more »

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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 »