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New Water Based Recreation Facilities coming to Bow Valley Provincial Park

New Water Based Recreation Facilities coming to Bow Valley Provincial Park

A $5.2 million government plan to enhance recreation and tourism in the Lower Kananaskis River-Barrier Lake area will support popular water-based activities, including paddle boarding.

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Free entry to Alberta Provincial Historic Sites and Museums during Culture Days

All open provincial historic sites and museums will offer free admission and family friendly activities during Alberta Culture Days, Sept. 28-30.

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Visitors to Toronto City Hall will Undergo Baggage Screening

Visitors to Toronto City Hall will undergo baggage screening to access certain areas of City Hall starting Monday, September 17. Baggage screening will be located on the… Read more »

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Manitoba Open Farm Day

Open Farm Day, organized by the Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies (MAAS), allows guests to visit 42 participating host sites where they will have the opportunity to… Read more »

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New Royal Alberta Museum will Open on October 3

Doors will open to the new Royal Alberta Museum (RAM), the largest museum in Western Canada, on Wednesday, Oct. 3. To celebrate the grand opening and to… Read more »

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Toronto Zoo’s Corpse Flower Is Preparing to Bloom!

What’s that smell? It’s the corpse flower! A Toronto Zoo first, the corpse plant (Amorphophallus titanum), or titan arum, is projected to start blooming sometime this week…. Read more »

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You Can Now Pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay at West Edmonton Mall

The number of Chinese citizens traveling overseas has been steadily increasing year by year. According to statistics from the China National Tourism Administration, Chinese tourists travelled overseas… Read more »

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Things to Do With Kids in Calgary

Looking for fun ways to spend a day with kids in Calgary? Here is a comprehensive list of almost every single fun family activity in Calgary and area. Rediscover… Read more »

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Trans Mountain Pipeline: Statement by Premier Notley

  Premier Rachel Notley delivered the following remarks today in a live address about the Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project:… Read more »

Petition for Better Thyroid Care

Petition for Better Thyroid Care

Thyroid care in Canada is abysmal. This is a petition to the Government of Canada for better thyroid care as well as different options for medications and… Read more »

*LOOKING FOR PASSIONATE VENDORS* Holiday Fair in the Square — 2018

*LOOKING FOR PASSIONATE VENDORS* Holiday Fair in the Square — 2018

*LOOKING FOR PASSIONATE VENDORS* Is there an artistic craft, delicious food or personal creative passion you want to showcase? Look no further because Epilepsy Toronto’s magical annual… Read more »

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FAN EXPO Canada To Host Masters of Cosplay Grand Prix

Five cosplayers. One Crown. For the first time in FAN EXPO Canada history, the convention will host a Master of Cosplay Grand Prix, bringing together the best… Read more »

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Endangered Pygmy Hippopotamus Born in Toronto Zoo

Kindia, a 12- year-old female pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis), gave birth to a female calf on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 10:52 pm. This recent birth is very important… Read more »

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World Record Roller Coaster Coming to Canada’s Wonderland in 2019

Yukon Striker – the longest, fastest and tallest dive roller coaster in the world will open in 2019 at Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan. Situated in the newly themed… Read more »

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Outrageous Culinary Creations for 2018 PNE Fair

Milkshake Burgers, Cricket Caramel Apples, KitKat Fries and Deep-Fried Strawberries set to delight fairgoers this summer

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More Bus Services for Rural Alberta

Government of Alberta expands a pilot program for new bus lines.

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An Elegant World Famous Dinner Party Comes to Ottawa this August

The guests eat in splendor at a location they only learn about minutes before they arrive.

Where to Go to See Mars Up-close when it Becomes Closest to the Earth

Where to Go to See Mars Up-close when it Becomes Closest to the Earth

The Red Planet will come closest to Earth on July 31, 2018 at a distance of 57.6 million kilometers. Mars takes about two years to orbit around the… Read more »

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2018 Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy Highlights

Over 100 of the most extraordinary street performers on earth are joining the 19th annual Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy in Woodbine Park, The Beach, over Labour… Read more »

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Harvie Passage – Enjoy Whitewater Paddling in Calgary’s Bow River

Calgary’s Harvie Passage has been redesigned to provide boaters and whitewater paddling enthusiasts with a newer, safer way to navigate the river.

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No more Greyhound Bus Trips in Western Canada

Greyhound Canada is ending its passenger bus and freight services west of Sudbury except one between Vancouver and Seattle.

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Get a Meteorite Coin from The Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled two new coins — a meteorite coin and a $20 pure gold 1/10 oz. coin crafted entirely of Nunavut-sourced gold.

Calgary Food Fest Returns for the Third Year

Calgary Food Fest Returns for the Third Year

CALGARY FOOD FEST organised by Team Up Calgary returns in 2018 with over 20 Food Trucks, live entertainment, a market expo, inflatables, mascots and more! This will… Read more »

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CN Tower Gets a Stunning $16 Million Renovation

On the occasion of CN Tower’s 42nd birthday, CN Tower revealed an enhancement to the guest experience while providing truly universal access. The stunning $16 million renovation has transformed… Read more »