Carson-Pegasus: Visit This Small Alberta Provincial Park with a Big List of Things to Do
Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park is a small provincial park made up of two lakes: McLeod, and Little McLeod. Alberta’s forests stretch as far west as the BC border,… Read more »
Things to Do Around Chain Lakes Provincial Park in Alberta Where Ranchlands Meet Mountain Vistas
The Alberta foothills are filled with beautiful places to camp, explore, and adventure. And if a thrilling or adventurous getaway isn’t what you’re after, the foothills are… Read more »
Getaway to Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area in Southern Alberta This Summer
Consider the Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area as a camping, road trip, or day trip destination this summer! The park’s southwestern location offers up incredibly unique landscapes,… Read more »
Explore Dunvegan Provincial Park: Where Fur Trade History, Peace River Adventures, and Riverside Camping Come Together
Dunvegan Provincial Park offers a perfect mix of history, nature, and riverfront adventure in Alberta’s Peace River Valley. Visitors can camp beside the river, explore restored fur trade and mission-era buildings at Historic Dunvegan, paddle or boat along the mighty Peace River, and hike scenic trails with sweeping views.
6 Things to Do in Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park in Alberta
Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park in Alberta protects eight islands in Lac La Biche. The majority of the provincial park is on Lac La Biche’s largest central… Read more »
Siffleur Falls Hike: Cross a Suspension Bridge to Reach a Gorge and Stunning Falls
If you want to tick off two summer activities on your Alberta bucket list, then take a hike along the Siffleur River crossing a suspension bridge to reach… Read more »
Things to Do at Sundance Provincial Park: Lakes, Hoodoos & Wildland trails
Located northwest of Edson, Sundance Provincial Park protects approximately 9200 acres of Alberta’s Foothills Natural Region. This lower foothill park is divided into two main areas and is an incredibly diverse landscape in terms of geological features, vegetation, and wildlife. The lower end of the Park begins at Highway 16 in aspen uplands and stretches north through the Sundance Valley, the Sundance Canyon, and Marl Bog.
Fun Things to Do at Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
Protecting provincially significant esker and kettle from retreating glaciers ~10 000 years ago in the northern part of Central Alberta, Whitney Lakes Provincial Park located 20 minutes… Read more »
Explore Dillberry Lake Provincial Park: A Peaceful Prairie Escape on the Alberta–Saskatchewan Border
A trip to Dillberry Lake in general could bring you to Alberta or Saskatchewan. The Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, however, is on the Alberta side of the… Read more »
Frank Lake: See Hundreds of Swans During Spring Near Calgary
Plan a birding day trip to the south of Calgary during Spring. You may be yet to hear of Frank Lake in Alberta, as it is not… Read more »
Cross Lake Provincial Park: Ways to Explore This Nature’s Escape in North-Central Alberta
Don’t let this park’s name confuse you; Cross Lake Provincial Park is located on north-central Alberta’s Steele Lake. While it may be a small lake, this Athabasca-region… Read more »
Explore Rummel Lake Near Calgary: A Scenic Hike Amid Towering Peaks
Some of Alberta’s best or most renowned hiking trails start from the Smith Dorien Trail in Kananaskis Country. The Smith Dorien Trail runs north to south and… Read more »
Rock Lake Provincial Park: Things to Do at This Hidden Gem Between Hinton and Jasper
Jasper National Park may be the major attraction west of Hinton. But within the area, and before any National Park border, are immense wilderness areas open for… Read more »
Outdoor Adventures at Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreational Area
Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreational Area, a beautiful gem of the Grande Cache area is tucked away off Highway 40 just south of town. The recreational area covering an area of more than 1000 hectares is free to visit and can provide an entire day’s worth of fun and outdoor activity.
Troll Falls: An Easy, Family Friendly Frozen Waterfall Day Trip From Calgary
The winter trails of Kananaskis are nearly as abundant as the summer trails. Whether you choose to hike, bike, ski, or snowshoe, Kananaskis has a trail for… Read more »
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 »
10 Provincial Parks For a Winter Day Trip Near Calgary
Snow is no reason to hide out at home. Not when you live somewhere surrounded by as much beautiful winter scenery as Calgary, anyway! All it takes… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Winter Trip to Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park – Alberta’s Frosted Wonderland of Hoodoos
The historically and culturally significant areas near the Milk River also provide a bit of year-round recreation. Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park sits among the coulees and hoodoos of… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »