High Level Streetcar: Your Summer Ticket to Edmonton’s Scenic Views
The High Level Bridge is a stand-out feature of Edmonton’s skyline. And if you’ve ever taken a ride across the river on the LRT, you know the… Read more »
10 of the Best Things to Do in Whitecourt
Whitecourt’s surrounding natural areas are the perfect setting for a variety of nature adventures like hikes, mountain biking, wildlife viewing and sightseeing. But if you’re looking for more of a cultural experience, take a walk down 50th Ave. for a unique local dining experience. You can have a few different adventures when you visit Whitecourt, no matter the time of year!
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 »
Sunset Pass & Lookout Hiking Trails Offer Spectacular Views of Untamed Peaks and Wild Valleys Along Icefields Parkway
The Sunset Pass Trail, also connected to the Sunset Lookout Trail in Banff National Park, are two hiking options from the Icefields Parkway. The trails begin from the northern section of the Icefields Parkway near the Alexendra River. These two trail options offer incredible scenery the whole way up, with both hikes requiring a steady climb toward those views. The Sunset Lookout Trail, which branches off from the Pass Trail, is an old fire road that leads to where a tower once stood. The Norman Lake backcountry campground is also located along the Sunset Pass trail.
Edmonton Queen Riverboat Returns for 2026 Season with Fireworks, Dining Cruises
Edmonton Riverboat will be back cruising the North Saskatchewan River for the 2026 season this May. Edmonton Riverboat offers a calming river cruise on the North Saskatchewan… 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 »
Must Visit Nature Attractions In And Around Edmonton
Where will you go this weekend? Is the hustle and bustle of life in the city getting to you? Whether you’re looking to escape the suburbs and… Read more »
Bellevue Underground Mine: Follow Miners’ Footsteps 1000 Feet Below Ground
Do you want to know how coal miners lived and worked in Alberta during the first half of the 20th century much before liquid gold was discovered… Read more »
Alberta Prairie Railway Returns For 2026 Season – Journey Across Central Alberta on a Timeless Rail Adventure
The popular train tours by Alberta Prairie Railway return on Mother’s Day weekend with a full slate of exciting themed and dinner train rides. Alberta Prairie… Read more »
Things to Do on a Spring Trip to Lethbridge
Enjoy spring sunshine in Lethbridge! The southern Alberta city is one of the ‘warmer’ spring spots in the province and it is an invitation to explore the… Read more »
Battle River Train Excursions 2026: Ride East-Central Alberta Rails on Themed Tours
Embark on an enchanting journey through Alberta’s Battle River valley on Battle River Train Excursions. The tours treat passengers to the picturesque views of the Alberta countryside… Read more »
Top Things to Do on Your Trip to Nanton
The small community of Nanton is located on Highway 2 on the eastern edge of the Alberta foothills. Its location, just an hour from two of Alberta’s… 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 »
25 Things to Do This Spring in Calgary
You know exactly what’s in the air. The weather is warmer, and the flowers will begin to bloom. There are a growing number of things to do… Read more »
Birding Locations In and Around Edmonton
Bird watching, also called birding, is an activity that can be shared by young and old. You can find plenty of places to spot your feathered friends… Read more »
15 Spring Day Trips From Edmonton
While spring vacations may not take us far, there’s still plenty to discover close to home. Even without exotic travel plans, exploring our own backyard can be… Read more »
Explore the Night Sky at the Hesje Observatory Near Edmonton
Located southeast of Edmonton, the Miquelon Lake Provincial Park is a great day trip for all who want to escape the city. The park is known for… Read more »
Vegreville: Things to Do in the Town of the World’s Largest Pysanka
Don’t miss this stop on Alberta’s eastern Trans Canada Highway. Vegreville might be hard to miss as the town is marked by the world-famous and World’s Largest… Read more »
Nine Mile Creek Recreation Area: A Scenic Escape on Lesser Slave Lake
All around the shores of the large Lesser Slave Lake are incredible opportunities for recreation. From the more remote Hilliard’s Bay Provincial Park to Lesser Slave Lake… 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 »
Canadian Rockies Hot Springs Road Trip From Calgary
As the old adage goes, it is not about the destination but rather the journey. This rule should apply to every road trip, especially between Alberta and… Read more »
Wineries and Meaderies to Visit in Alberta
Did you know that Alberta is home to at least 10 wineries and meaderies? Nestled in some of our province’s most scenic regions are fruit groves, honey… Read more »
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 »
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 »