Winter Activities in Alberta - Edmonton

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5 Reasons to Visit Vermilion Provincial Park This Winter

Located in Vermilion and the Vermilion River Valley, Central Alberta’s Vermilion Provincial Park is a hidden gem, particularly for winter activities. Boasting 23km of trails, many of… Read more »

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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. Now, in the winter of… Read more »

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17 Bucket List Winter Adventures in Alberta

New winter adventures are around every corner in Alberta. From north to south and east to west are unique, memorable, or exhilarating winter experiences. Some include activities… Read more »

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15 Alberta Lakes to Visit For Winter Adventures

Alberta’s lakes aren’t only meant for summer visits. When the cold hits and waters freeze around the province, a whole new category of recreation opens in Alberta…. Read more »

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14 Ideas For a Valentine’s Weekend Getaway in Alberta

Make a Valentine’s weekend getaway in Alberta about the romance, about time with friends, or about family. This year, Valentine’s Day falls between the weekend of the… Read more »

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10 of the Best Winter Activities and Adventures Around Crowsnest Pass in Alberta

Visitors to the Crowsnest Pass region of southern Alberta have options for year-round adventure. The landscape of foothills and mountains means room for sports like hiking, mountain… Read more »

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10 Activities For Extreme Cold Weather Days in Edmonton

Don’t let the extreme cold weather in Edmonton dampen plans with friends, families, or date night plans! There are plenty of indoor attractions in Edmonton to keep… Read more »

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20 of the Best Alberta Provincial Parks For Winter Camping

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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25 of the Best Things to Do This Winter in Edmonton – 2024

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 »

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Best of 2024 Winter Festivals in Alberta

A list of must-do Alberta festivals celebrating all things Winter.

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20 Winter Date Ideas in Edmonton – 2024

Find a little warmth with these winter date ideas in Edmonton. There is something to do for all interests during Edmonton’s coldest months. You’ll find various ways… Read more »

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10 Reasons to Visit Elk Island National Park During Winter

Elk Island National Park is ready to welcome you with lots of different ways to spend the day and create lasting memories.

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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 »

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15 Winter Day Trips From Edmonton

Make the most of winter in Alberta and take a day trip outside of Edmonton. You can easily make a quick escape to several spots around central… Read more »

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15 of the Best Outdoor Skating Trails in and Around Edmonton

Here are 15 of the best outdoor skating trails in and around Edmonton to get you started.
Want to know the best part about rinks and iceways? They’re all free.

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50 Events & Festivals to Attend During Winter 2024 in Edmonton

Here are 50 fun events to attend this 2024 winter season in Edmonton!

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Polar Bear Dips in Alberta

Plunge into cold Alberta waters and support a worthy cause by participating in a Polar Bear Plunge.
A list of seven places to enjoy a chilling experience in Alberta.

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Family Fun Things to Do During 2023-24 Christmas – Winter Break in Edmonton

A list of 30+ family things to do for Christmas holidays/winter break in Edmonton & Alberta Capital Region.

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25 Places to Enjoy Winter Walking and Hiking in and Around Edmonton

Edmonton is a winter city — one with some of the largest urban parkland in the world. Exploring the wintery parkland of our River Valley is made… Read more »

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25 Outdoor Date Ideas During Winter in and Around Edmonton

Do your next date night the Edmonton way: outside and bundled up! Having a date night (or morning or afternoon) may be just what you and your… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »