Winter Activities - 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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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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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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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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Frozen Trails: Ice Biking & Winter Activities at Edmonton’s Sir Wilfred Laurier Park

There are new ways to enjoy the riverside Sir Wildfred Laurier Park this winter. During any month of the year, this Edmonton park offers great views of… 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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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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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 »

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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 »

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25 of the Best Things to Do in Alberta This February

February might be the coldest month of winter in Alberta. But it is also the liveliest winter month in Alberta. There will be winter festivals and celebrations… Read more »

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14 Spectacular Natural Skating Areas in Alberta

They say a cold snap is coming to Alberta. And rather than dread the cold weather, let’s embrace it! Grab your skates, because we found the best… Read more »

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10 Romantic Winter Getaway Ideas in Alberta

Planning a romantic winter vacation in Alberta means one of two things. This getaway means either escaping the cold or embracing the chilly temperatures. Making a romantic… Read more »

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Where to Go For Guided Ice Fishing Trips in Alberta

Ice fishing is one of the best ways to relax over winter in Alberta. The outdoor activity brings you to some of the most beautiful parts of… Read more »