Calgary’s Public Beach at Sikome Lake Is Now Open For 2026 Summer Season
You can now have a beach day at Calgary’s man-made lake. Sikome Lake, located within the Fish Creek Provincial Park, opened on June 30 for the 2026… Read more »
10 Beach Day Trips From Edmonton to Beat the Heat This Summer
Do you need to get away but are short on time? Consider these 10 day trip ideas from Edmonton to nearby beaches, all aimed at keeping you… Read more »
10 Beach Day Trips From Calgary to Help You Cool Off This Summer
Summer in southern Alberta: when we get the heat we’ve been waiting for all year. You can find several beaches close to Calgary if you need to… Read more »
75+ FREE Things to Do This Summer in Edmonton
Searching for free events, festivals or free places to visit and things to do this summer in Edmonton? Here is a list of FREE family activities for… Read more »
Central Alberta Lakes With Boat, Kayak, Canoe, SUP Rentals
You can find a few different watersport rental companies on the shores of central Alberta’s lakes – no matter your definition of watersports. You can rent crafts… Read more »
Ways to Enjoy Lazy River Floating Around Calgary This Summer
Take your pick from several ways to enjoy a lazy float in and around Calgary, from raft and tube rentals, shuttle service, or lake floating, there are… Read more »
Summer Fun Guide 2026: 100+ Things to Do This Summer in Calgary
100 ways to be part of the Energy during sunny days in Calgary: Summer activities, events, festivals and adventures in and around Calgary!
Places Offering Boats & Watersport Rentals at Northern Alberta Lakes and Rivers
Take on some extra adventure this summer with these watersport rental outfitters in Northern Alberta. You’ll find pontoon boats, jet boats, and smaller boats like canoes or… Read more »
Wildflowers & Wilderness: Explore Horseshoe Basin of Waterton Lakes National Park
Some of the most magical scenery of Waterton Lakes National Park is right near the entrance. Whether coming from the north, south, or east, the highways and… Read more »
Lake Louise Gondola: Explore Stunning Vistas of Lake Louise From Up Above This Summer
Lake Louise Summer Sightseeing Gondola offers breathtaking alpine views, grizzly bear sightings, and an escape from the bustling tourist crowds in Banff National Park. The ski season… Read more »
25 of the Best Highway Scenic Viewpoints in Alberta
There are many ways to go about finding Alberta’s best viewpoints, lookouts, and scenery, but sometimes, all you need to do to find them is pull over… Read more »
Fun Water-Based Activities and Adventures For This Summer in and Around Edmonton
Explore Central Alberta’s waters in several different styles this summer. If you’re in search of a water adventure near Edmonton, then you can take to the rivers… Read more »
12 Must-Visit Small Towns in Southern Alberta
From the Rockies to the foothills, the river valleys, badlands, and prairies are several southern Alberta towns with their own unique charm, attractions, and summer events. For… Read more »
14 Places to Go For a Wildflower Walk in Alberta
It is a beautiful time of year in Alberta. Along with the lush greens of the river valleys and forests, the bright blue glacial waters, and the… Read more »
10 ‘Big Alberta’ Day Trip Ideas From Edmonton – Road Side Attractions
Make your next day trip big! A great way to see Alberta within a day trip from Edmonton is to hit up all the amazing roadside attractions…. Read more »
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park: Explore, Learn and Comfort Camp at the Site of Treaty 7 Signing
Take a journey through Alberta’s indigenous history by exploring the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. Alberta comprises three main treaty territories: 6, 7, and 8. Calgary, for example,… 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 »
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 »
15 Small Towns For a Weekend Trip in Alberta
There are several staycations around Alberta that you can create within our large provincial borders. Beyond Alberta’s Provincial Parks, National Parks, campgrounds, and big cities, you can… Read more »
Picnic & Pick Your Own Peonies at Beyond Roots Flower Farm Near Red Deer
Are you a fan of peonies? Of course, you are! Who isn’t? Peonies are the stars of the show at Beyond Roots Flower Farm, located in the… Read more »
Explore Stony Plain on a Horse & Wagon Mural Tour This Summer
There are over 40 murals decorating the building exteriors of Stony Plain, and you can get an exclusive tour of all the public art this summer. … Read more »
Alberta’s Best Views: Places to Find Parks Canada’s Red Chairs
Some of Alberta’s most iconic views are also the most relaxing! You might have already noticed a few pairs of Adirondack Chairs around National Parks in Alberta,… Read more »
25 of the Best Things to Do in Southwest Alberta
Have you heard of an enticing area called the Crown of the Continent? Southwest Alberta falls within this incredible zone, offering up some of the best outdoor… Read more »
Visit Sangudo Sundial: A Unique Alberta Roadside Attraction That Stands Tall Representing the Times Gone By
The long stretch of Highway 43 can take you from the western edge of Edmonton (or Spruce Grove and Stony Plain areas) all the way to Grande… Read more »