Discover AB - Edmonton

image

Spring Break Getaway Ideas in Alberta

Whether your break is from school or work, there are plenty of ways to spend a memorable vacation with friends and family in Alberta during spring break…. Read more »

image

A Quick Guide to Camping in Alberta’s National Parks

There are five National Parks in Alberta. A visit to the northernmost National Park, Wood Buffalo, requires a detour through the Northwest Territories with the campground located… Read more »

image

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 »

image

Reasons to Spend a Winter Weekend at Alberta’s William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Did you know there is a must-visit provincial park between Hinton and the Jasper Park Gates? While many of us usually drive on Highway 16 and beeline… Read more »

image

5 Winter Activities at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park in Alberta

Alberta’s northeastern Lakeland area has a small Provincial Park with a lot to offer. Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, on Lac La Biche, is a small island… Read more »

image

Best Alberta Provincial Parks With Winter Camping & Exciting Activities

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 »

image

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 »

image

10 Provincial Parks and Natural Areas For a Winter Day Trip From Edmonton

Edmonton as a city has a wonderful amount of winter recreation to keep us moving all season, but these places are often loud, busy, or both. Take… Read more »

image

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 »

image

25 of the Best Things to Do This Winter in Edmonton – 2026

Despite the chill, Edmonton’s winter is bustling with excitement. The city welcomes the return of beloved winter festivals like the Byzantine Winter Fete, Flying Canoe Volant, Silver… Read more »

image

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. Pigeon Lake has something quite… Read more »

image

10 Places For Incredible Winter Photos in Alberta

The entire winter season in Alberta offers up some special, unique, or magical photo backdrops. Whether you need a set of professional photos done up this winter… Read more »

image

Top Ideas For Winter Holiday Getaways in Alberta

No matter what type of holiday or Christmas vacation you’re after, there is a way to make it happen in Alberta. These holiday getaway ideas for Christmas… Read more »

image

10 Small Towns & Cities in Alberta For a Holiday Getaway

For many in Alberta, winter or Christmas break runs from the week of Christmas to 1st week of January. This allows for plenty of time to travel,… Read more »

image

18+ Ideas For a Christmas – Winter Break Getaway in Alberta

If you need ideas for a Christmas vacation or road trip this season, there are many options in Alberta. The holidays are for family, and there are… Read more »

image

Free Fun Things to Do in Edmonton in November – 2025

A list of FREE fun things to do in Edmonton Area during November. The list includes free Christmas and holiday activities, live music, exhibitions and more!

image

13 Haunted Places in Alberta For a Road trip

History and Halloween buffs rejoice and unite; there are reportedly haunted locations all across Alberta you can visit! Some of Alberta’s haunted spots are a classic example… Read more »

image

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 »

image

Halloween in Edmonton 2025 – Haunted Attractions, Family Events, Adult Activities and Parties

A list of 85+ things to do this Halloween in Edmonton and Alberta Capital Region including haunted attractions, trick-or-treat events, cemetery tours, family fun activities and parades, and adult parties.

image

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 »

image

Fall Adventures at Alberta’s Castle Provincial Park

As one of Alberta’s many southern outdoor playgrounds, Castle Provincial Park has something for everyone. The year-round park is situated in an ideal spot on both mountains… Read more »

image

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 »

image

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 »

image

Scary Haunted Houses to Visit in Alberta This Halloween

You can scare yourselves silly this Halloween with a number of creative, creepy, and chilling haunted house experiences in Alberta. And no two experiences are the same…. Read more »