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From Lakes to Rivers: Alberta’s Best Scenic Boat Tours

What better way to experience the aquamarine waters of Alberta than on a boat cruise that takes one on a trip along the majestic views of the Canadian Rockies?

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Waterfront Campgrounds in Alberta to For a Summer Getaway

A waterfront campsite can offer many different advantages to different people. In Alberta, during the summer, waterfront camping offers instant access to many activities. For some, it… Read more »

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Columbia Icefields IceWalks: Explore Jasper’s Athabasca Glacier Up Close with Guided IceWalks

The glacier feeds two of Alberta and the Rockies’ major rivers: the Athabasca and Sunwapta. Both of these rivers and their valleys are teeming with wildlife and huge variety of flowers, trees, and shrubs. Getting close-up views of this massive ice sheet also gets visitors closer views of natural history through the ice’s recession, or the wild and unique formations you’d get to see on an IceWalks Tour.

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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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5 Ways to Explore Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier on the Icefields Parkway

Jasper National Park’s top natural attraction is open for the season! Along the Icefields Parkway are several natural attractions south of the Jasper townsite, including glaciers, waterfalls,… Read more »

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Shooting Stars: Watch the Skies for Lyrid Meteor Shower – Peaks April 21 & 22

It’s that time of the year again! Lighting up the sky in April is the annual Lyrid meteor shower, and you may get to see multiple bright… Read more »

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20 Things to Do During Spring in Alberta

As the temperatures warm up during Spring in Alberta, the province begins to open up with more to do, more to see, and more reasons for getting… Read more »

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8 Places Named After Women to Visit in Alberta

Many of us have visited places like Lake Louise, Mount Edith Cavell, or Alberta’s parks. And some of us have visited these places over and over again…. Read more »

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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 »

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Team Canada Skates to First Short Track Medal and First Silver at Milano Cortina 2026

Canada opened its short track speed skating campaign at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games with a silver medal in the mixed relay, marking the country’s… Read more »

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Groundhog Day 2026: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts More Winter

Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted a long winter or in groundhog terms, “six more weeks of winter,” this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if… Read more »

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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 »

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National Popcorn Days 2026 at Cineplex Theatres: You Can Get Free Popcorn This Weekend – Jan 16 to 19

Cineplex is bringing back National Popcorn Days with an expanded offer that runs for four days in January, giving Scene+ members a chance to receive free popcorn… Read more »

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When to Book Parks Canada Campgrounds for Summer 2026

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve the Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay in… Read more »

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7 Things to Do on a Winter Trip to Pyramid Lake – Jasper National Park

It is no secret that Jasper is a winter paradise. There are countless options for indoor and outdoor fun throughout the park. This can include exploring the… 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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Top Places to Visit in Jasper National Park

Explore National Park through the most stunning sites of the park and discover some of the most spectacular scenery in the Canadian Rockies! Walk along the towering limestone walls of Maligne Canyon, go on a cruise on the Maligne Lake, learn about the disappearing Medicine Lake. See wildlife like sheep, elk and bears that populates the area at Pyramid Lake. Enjoy jaw-dropping views of towering mountains that surround the world’s most accessible glacier.

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Best Winter Festivals in Alberta – 2026

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

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List of 2026 Statutory Holidays in Alberta

Alberta has nine statutory holidays. Statutory holidays are days when employees are entitled to general holiday pay if they have worked for the same employer for at… Read more »

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Sleigh Checks Complete: Santa Cleared for Flight Across Canada

Santa Claus has officially received the green light to travel across Canadian airspace, following a review that briefly appeared on national radar systems as a mystery. In… Read more »

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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 »

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Winter Season Spa Getaways in Alberta’s Rockies

If you are planning an Alberta getaway this winter and want to focus on relaxation, you have the choice between a few excellent spa resorts. Spa hotels… Read more »

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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 »

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When and Where to See Geminids Meteor Shower – 2025

The Geminids are expected to peak on the night of December 13/14, 2023.