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Victoria Day/May Long Weekend Trip Ideas in Alberta

If you haven’t made plans for your long weekend, there is still time. If you want those plans to involve some travel, you have many options for… Read more »

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Frank Slide in Alberta: Visit the Site of Canada’s Deadliest Rockslide

There is no greater monument to Alberta’s coal industry and history than the site of the Frank Slide. The giant boulders which cover the sides of Highway… Read more »

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Things to Do at Sundance Provincial Park: Lakes, Hoodoos & Wildland trails

Located northwest of Edson, Sundance Provincial Park protects approximately 9200 acres of Alberta’s Foothills Natural Region. This lower foothill park is divided into two main areas and is an incredibly diverse landscape in terms of geological features, vegetation, and wildlife. The lower end of the Park begins at Highway 16 in aspen uplands and stretches north through the Sundance Valley, the Sundance Canyon, and Marl Bog.

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Explore Hard Luck Canyon: A Hidden Gem in Woodlands County

The Hard Luck Canyon is a short drive south of Whitecourt as you follow the Lost Creek and West Mountain Road. The canyon was carved out of… Read more »

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Ideas for a Vibrant Day Trip to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden – 2026 Season

The University of Alberta Botanic Garden opens for the 2026 season just in time for Mother’s Day. With over 39,000 annual flowering plants ready for display, the… Read more »

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Cocktail and Cask Parties on Edmonton’s High Level Bridge Streetcar Returns For 2026 Season

A trip on the century-old streetcar while enjoying a sunset from the century-old bridge across the famous River Valley while sipping a local brew, might be one… Read more »

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High Level Streetcar: Your Summer Ticket to Edmonton’s Scenic Views

The High Level Bridge is a stand-out feature of Edmonton’s skyline. And if you’ve ever taken a ride across the river on the LRT, you know the… Read more »

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10 of the Best Things to Do in Whitecourt

Whitecourt’s surrounding natural areas are the perfect setting for a variety of nature adventures like hikes, mountain biking, wildlife viewing and sightseeing. But if you’re looking for more of a cultural experience, take a walk down 50th Ave. for a unique local dining experience. You can have a few different adventures when you visit Whitecourt, no matter the time of year!

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Victoria Day/ May Long Weekend Activities in Edmonton – 2026

Victoria Day Weekend Events & Activities in Edmonton and Alberta Capital Region.

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Edmonton Opens Registration for Free Forest Bathing Sessions

A quiet walk in the woods might not sound like a city program, but Edmonton is leaning into exactly that. Starting May 14, the City of Edmonton… Read more »

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Royal Canadian International Circus Tours 12 Cities With An All New Lineup This Year

The Royal Canadian Circus is returning this week, bringing a new production that leans into both tradition and spectacle. The Royal Canadian International Circus is poised to… Read more »

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Music Fest: Edmonton’s K-Days Announces 2026 Headliners

Edmonton’s summer calendar is starting to take shape, with the KDays Music Fest confirming its 2026 main stage lineup. The 10-day run, from July 17 to 26,… Read more »

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Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Mother’s Day in Edmonton

If you have not yet begun planning for Mother’s Day, we can help! Several events around Edmonton can help you celebrate Mom. Additionally, there are things to… Read more »

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Fun Things to Do at Whitney Lakes Provincial Park

Protecting provincially significant esker and kettle from retreating glaciers ~10 000 years ago in the northern part of Central Alberta, Whitney Lakes Provincial Park located 20 minutes… Read more »

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World Waterpark Kicks Off 40th Year With Birthday Party and Discount Tickets

World Waterpark in West Edmonton Mall is marking its 40th anniversary with a one-day event and a limited-time ticket offer. The main celebration is scheduled for Saturday,… Read more »

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Things to Do in Edmonton in May

Things to Do in Edmonton in May: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Edmonton during the month of May 2026.

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Free Things to Do in Edmonton This May – 2026

A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in Edmonton Area during May 2026.

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Edmonton Queen Riverboat Returns for 2026 Season with Fireworks, Dining Cruises

Edmonton Riverboat will be back cruising the North Saskatchewan River for the 2026 season this May. Edmonton Riverboat offers a calming river cruise on the North Saskatchewan… Read more »

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From Fort Saskatchewan to Space, Joshua Kutryk Joins ISS SpaceX Crew-13 Mission

Canada is sending another astronaut to the International Space Station, and this time it marks a first. Colonel Joshua Kutryk of the Canadian Space Agency has been… Read more »

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Largest Equine Expo in Canada Returns to Red Deer This Weekend

Giddy up for three days of equine-filled fun with clinics, presentations, exhibitors, entertainment, beautiful horses, and more. Horse Expo Canada returns to Red Deer’s Westerner Park from… Read more »

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Explore Dillberry Lake Provincial Park: A Peaceful Prairie Escape on the Alberta–Saskatchewan Border

A trip to Dillberry Lake in general could bring you to Alberta or Saskatchewan. The Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, however, is on the Alberta side of the… Read more »

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Must Visit Nature Attractions In And Around Edmonton

Where will you go this weekend? Is the hustle and bustle of life in the city getting to you? Whether you’re looking to escape the suburbs and… Read more »

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2026 Spring Carnivals and Summer Fairs in Alberta For a Fun Family Day Out

Let’s get spinning and have a blast at the carnival! Alberta is getting into the carnival spirit with the arrival of various midway companies that will take… Read more »

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Sleep Among Dinosaurs: Things to Do at Alberta’s Jurassic Forest When it Reopens For 2026 Season

Located 3 km north of Gibbons, you’ll think you’ve travelled back in time rather than north of Edmonton. Perfect for a day trip or weekend with kids,… Read more »