Road Trip to Jasper: Detour Through Alberta’s Historic Coal Towns
If you’re heading west on a road trip to Jasper, or live in central Alberta, and would love a unique day trip, all you need to do is head south of Highway 16. When heading west from Edmonton, you can hook a left/south turn on Highway 47, a short way after Edson. The road, which eventually turns into Highway 40, and which meets with the TransCanada again at Hinton, is a detour through Alberta’s Historic Coal Branch.
Fall Themed Cocktails to Try in Edmonton
Cocktails come in all sorts of tasty shapes, sizes, flavours, and colours. And for these fall cocktails in Edmonton, the flavours and styles are everything meant to… Read more »
Shop at These Indigenous-Owned Businesses in Edmonton
Edmonton’s Indigenous-owned businesses cover a variety of places, as well as reasons to visit. Explore Indigenous cuisine or find some of the best Bannock in the city… Read more »
4 Reasons to Visit Saskatoon Island Provincial Park
Fall is a beautiful time to visit Saskatoon Island Provincial Park and Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreational Area for a number of reasons. The parks are located within… Read more »
15 Fall Colour Hikes in Kananaskis Country
It is the season for wonderful colours! It is the time of year when Alberta’s trees and forests become a warm palette of beautiful fall colours. In… Read more »
5 Beautiful Fall Hikes Through Jasper National Park
Fall in Jasper is short, but it comes with some beautiful foliage and scenery. Escape to Jasper National Park this fall and hike through the colourful leaves,… Read more »
5 Waterfalls You Should Visit During Fall in Jasper National Park
The crisp fall air in Jasper can be made even more refreshing with a visit to the park’s many waterfalls. It was a hot summer in Alberta,… Read more »
6 Reasons to Visit Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary This Fall
Fish Creek Provincial Park makes it easy to see a wilder side of Calgary. Escape some city noise and enjoy the park’s natural surroundings alongside the Bow… Read more »
Chickakoo Lake Regional Recreation Area: 5 Things to Do on a Day Trip From Edmonton
Alberta’s Parkland County certainly lives up to its name. The area west of Edmonton gives you several options for hiking, picnics, photography, birdwatching, other wildlife viewing, bike… Read more »
6 Alberta Cideries For a Day Trip
Fall is around the corner and temperatures will soon be as crisp as cool apple cider. If this has you craving those apple flavours, you can satisfy… Read more »
9 Reasons Why You Should Visit William A. Switzer Provincial Park
The foothills between Hinton and Jasper National Park can easily be explored and enjoyed with a weekend getaway to William A. Switzer Provincial Park. The Park,… Read more »
9 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 26 to 28
Planning a trip late in the summer in Alberta has never been so easy! We’ve found you festivals, cabins, campsites, and parks to check out this weekend,… Read more »
12 Boardwalk Trails in Alberta For a Nature Stroll
In addition to being more accessible, the boardwalk trails around Alberta give us unique opportunities for enjoying nature without disrupting plants, animals, or their natural habitats. Many… Read more »
25 of the Best Alberta Provincial Parks For Birdwatching
One of Alberta’s most underrated fall activities includes one of the province’s most populace groups: the birds! Birding, or bird watching, in Alberta, is an especially fun… Read more »
25 Ideas For Romantic Getaways During Fall in Alberta
Fall is fast-approaching in Alberta! And rather than fear the cold air, we embrace the colourful scenery and cozy sweaters, or the romance you might find in… Read more »
20 Things to Do on a Summer or Fall Getaway to Yellowhead County
Plan a getaway to Yellowhead County before winter arrives. Yellowhead County located in central west Alberta borders Jasper National Park on the west, and Pembina River on… Read more »
8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 19 to 21
Pack a bag, as there are several reasons to plan a trip in Alberta this weekend! Summer music festivals and Alberta’s rodeos continue to entertain into August,… Read more »
20+ Things to Do During Summer Around Athabasca
Explore the wilderness and town of Athabasca this summer and choose between various activities for you and your family. You can take part in a lot of… Read more »
6 Adventures in Waterton Lakes National Park With Tamarack Outdoors
Tamarack Outdoors is a full-service outfitter for adventures in Canada’s southern Rockies. They operate their adventure company out of Waterton Lakes National Park, and their retail store… Read more »
5 Reasons to Visit Lethbridge’s Japanese Garden Before Summer Ends
Did you know you can find one of Alberta’s prettiest gardens in the centre of Lethbridge? The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden sits on the west shore of… Read more »
8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 12 to 14
Treat yourself to a getaway this coming weekend; you deserve it! There are several unique accommodations to choose from this weekend which still have open spots for… Read more »
Red Deer’s Canyon Coaster Opens For Thrilling Summer Rides Down the Ski Hill
Red Deer is home to the largest non-mountain ski hill in Alberta, the Canyon Ski Resort. Starting tomorrow, the ski hill will feature a new attraction, the… Read more »
8 Ideas For Alberta Days Trips and Weekend Getaways – August 5 to 7
We are in the hottest days of summer in Alberta. These weekend getaway inspirations can help you to unwind on the hot days, help you to connect… Read more »
15 Provincial Park Day Trips From Calgary
Plan your next summer day trip around Calgary’s closest Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas. Between the varied landscapes of southern and central Alberta, the Provincial lands and… Read more »