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 »
Explore Waterton Lakes National Park on a Scenic Cruise This Summer
Waterton Lakes National Park offers many ways to explore, including hiking, biking, paddling, and more. But no adventure will have you seeing more of the lakes themselves… Read more »
25 of the Best Hikes in and Around Edmonton
Edmonton and the area offer plenty of natural beauty just waiting to be explored. No matter whether you’re out on the trails every weekend or if you’re… Read more »
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.
Top Things to Do at Fort Edmonton Park This Summer – 2026
Have you ever wondered about Edmonton’s earliest days? There was a time when the banks of the North Saskatchewan River were large expanses of parklands and hills…. Read more »
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 »
Wolfdog Wonders: A Day Trip to Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Near Calgary
Have you ever dreamed of running wild with the wolves? This Alberta organization can get you pretty darned close! The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is an essential piece… Read more »
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Get Close to Raptors and Eagles in Southern Alberta
The Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation is a unique conservation effort, with a centre in southern Alberta. They are the first of their kind in the province,… Read more »
15 Places to Go Birding in and Around Calgary
Check out these 15 amazing places to start learning how to spot local birds and other wildlife. Grab your binoculars, and be sure you know the rules and regulations before you set out.
Frank Slide in Alberta: Visit the Site of Canada’s Deadliest Rockslide
There is no greater monument to Alberta’s coal industry and history than the site of the Frank Slide. The giant boulders which cover the sides of Highway… 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.
Explore Hard Luck Canyon: A Hidden Gem in Woodlands County
The Hard Luck Canyon is a short drive south of Whitecourt as you follow the Lost Creek and West Mountain Road. The canyon was carved out of… Read more »
Ideas for a Vibrant Day Trip to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden – 2026 Season
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden opens for the 2026 season just in time for Mother’s Day. With over 39,000 annual flowering plants ready for display, the… Read more »
Top Things to Do at Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park
You can take a trip to Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park any time of year to find family fun. The year-round park is especially busy from spring… Read more »
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 »
16 Incredible Geodesic Domes to Go Glamping in Alberta
Find geodome camping all around Alberta, including several in central Alberta or around the Edmonton region. If there are any parts of camping that normally make the… 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 »