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Canada’s Happiness Rankings Are In: See Which Cities and Provinces Lead

Canadians are feeling a little better about life this year. The 2026 Happiness Index by Leger puts the national score at 70.5 out of 100, up 1.8… Read more »

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50 Things to Do in Alberta This September

September in Alberta is a magical time: the sky opens up, the harvest season kicks off, and the world bursts into the golden yellows and reds of… Read more »

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Fall & Harvest Festivals in Alberta For a Perfect End to Your Summer

Start your fall season off by celebrating everything beautiful about this time of year in Alberta. How? These harvest or fall season festivals in Alberta all have… Read more »

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50 Things to Do in Alberta This Labour Day Weekend – 2026

If you’re in Alberta this Labour Day weekend, there is plenty to do to get you out of your regular routine and into leisure. Whether you are rejuvenated by festivals, by the quiet of the landscape, or by learning something new, there’s something on this list for you.

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Apples, Pumpkins & Corn Mazes: Fun Family Farms For a Late Summer or Fall Day Trip From Edmonton

Nothing says fall like a visit to the farm! Lucky for those in the Edmonton area, there are a variety of farms to visit with all sorts… Read more »

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2026 Labour Day in Edmonton: Festivals & Activities

Labour Day Weekend events and activities in and around Edmonton including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.

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20+ Ideas For Labour Day Weekend Getaways and Day Trips in Alberta

You needn’t look far for things to do in Alberta for September Long Weekend. In some places, fall festivities are beginning to show up, while others may… Read more »

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Things to Do on Your Visit to Taber, Alberta During Late Summer & Fall

Many of us are aware of the one single great reason to visit Taber, Alberta: for the best corn in Canada. The area produces amazing corn and… Read more »

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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: Explore Majestic Cliffs of Alberta’s Heritage and Legacy of the Plains Buffalo People

The Plains Buffalo people have origins in Alberta which date back as far as 11,000 years. This is as far back as the evidence leads. And some… Read more »

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2026 Edmonton Pride Parade – What You Need to Know About Festivities, Route, and Road Closures

Head downtown Edmonton this Saturday for plenty of colour, music and celebration as the Edmonton Pride Parade & Trans March returns for its second year back on… Read more »

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What to Expect as SCREAM Edmonton Marks 27 Years With Its Biggest Halloween Festival Yet

SCREAM Edmonton is returning for its 27th year, and you can expect its largest edition so far. What started in 1999 with John Acquaviva playing for roughly… Read more »

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Sulphur Gates: Discover the Enchanting Trails and Stunning Scenery at Alberta’s Hidden Jewel

There are several reasons to visit Grande Cache and the surrounding natural areas, like camping, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and hiking. Whether here for a while or driving… Read more »

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Make the Best of Your Trip to Brooks: Explore Alberta’s Southeastern Attractions

The small southeastern city of Brooks in Alberta is in a unique spot. Brooks has the convenience of Highway 1 running through its centre while also being… Read more »

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Free Drone Shows & More: Celebrate 2026 Alberta Day on August 30 in Edmonton & Calgary

The fifth annual Alberta Day celebrations will be held with a full day of festivities in both Edmonton and Calgary on August 30, marking the establishment of… Read more »

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Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino Available for Two Days This Weekend

Starbucks is bringing back one of its most talked-about drinks, but only for a single weekend. The Unicorn Frappuccino will be available at participating Starbucks coffeehouses worldwide… Read more »

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Luke Combs Adds Edmonton and Vancouver Stops to 2027 Stadium Tour; Presales Begin August 19

If you want to see Luke Combs in Canada in 2027, you’ll have two chances to catch him on his expanded My Kinda Saturday Night Tour.  … Read more »

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Things to Do in Edmonton in September

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

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Free Fun Things to Do in Edmonton in September

Summer may well be over, but there are still plenty of free fun activities in and around Edmonton to do and enjoy during September including free admission to select Edmonton attractions!

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Beauvais Lake: Southwestern Alberta Provincial Park Offers Scenic Views, Lake Activities and Nature Fun

The Crown of the Continent encompasses space in Alberta, B.C., and Montana. It is where the three territories meet with sprawling foothills, crystal clear lakes, and giant… Read more »

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Explore Wyndham Carseland Provincial Park Near Calgary on a Day Trip or Comfort Camping Getaway

When the Bow River exits the city of Calgary, it travels through a unique part of Alberta’s landscape. The Bow River in the southeast part of the… Read more »

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Explore Vulcan: Where Star Trek Meets Prairie History

As with many other Alberta towns, the history of Vulcan dates back to the early 20th century and CPR development. The railway and agriculture helped to build Vulcan, a place that once had nine grain elevators towering over it. It would only be by coincidence that a wildly famous science fiction series’ would share the town’s name. When visiting Vulcan today, all this history is on full display, including the Star Trek connection.

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Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur Museum: Dinosaur Nesting Site in Southern Alberta

The southern Alberta badlands have revealed hundreds of dinosaur bones and fossils. While Drumheller is often the first place to come to mind when you think of… Read more »

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Alberta Open Farm Days Returns Aug 15 &16 With Hands-on Farm Experiences

On August 15 and 16, you can step beyond the city limits and into Alberta’s rural heartland during Open Farm Days. For one weekend, farms, ranches, breweries,… Read more »

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Explore: Midland Provincial Park: Badlands, Old Coal Mine and a World Famous Dinosaur Museum

As soon as you enter the badlands in central-east Alberta, you are greeted with many sights and places to stop and enjoy the views. One of the… Read more »