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There are some exciting ways you can spend the upcoming weekend in Alberta while getting away from home.
Pembina River Night Festival
Pick from festivals, unique vacation rentals, campgrounds, and glamp grounds for your next quick vacation! And if you can’t get away between July 7th and 9th, you can always keep some of these locations and campgrounds in mind for later in the summer.
Pembina River Night Festival in Evansburg
The Pembina River Nights Festival in Evansburg make it easy to turn this music festival into your next weekend away. They do so by including camping passes with all weekend passes, and by placing the events right beside the campground. Onsite amenities include washrooms, a playground, fishing and swimming areas on the river, gazebos, and firewood. The festival is family-friendly.
When: July 7-8, 2023
Where: Rangerton Park, Evansburg
How much: $136 & up
Children 14 and under Free
Simply Glamping Domes near Barrhead
The areas north of Edmonton offer a beautiful place to escape into the forest, and more specifically near Barrhead, to Thunder Lake Provincial Park. The Simply Glamping Domes offer all you need for evenings of relaxation after exploring the trails or waters of Thunder Lake.
Additionally, you’ll be near the Pembina River Provincial Park, with its own small beach. The domes include a great private outdoor area with a hammock and kitchen.
Where: near Barrhead
How much: $250/night
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Vegreville for the Annual Pysanka Festival
Kick off summer in Vegreville with the annual Pysanka Festival! The three-day event is a celebration of Ukrainian and local culture.
Experience the culture through crafts or games, fresh food from local vendors, food to go from the markets, and many different types of performances. Vegreville’s Municipal Campground is beside the giant Pysanka!
When: July 7-9, 2023
Where: Vegreville
How much: free main gate admission
Camping in Northern Alberta
The Boreal Forest has a lot to offer in terms of weekend summer recreation. And this is important if you want to head north for a camping trip, as the forest takes up most of northern Alberta.
- The Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area’s Pinehurst Campground has many sites available for next weekend. The sites are in a shady and secluded location next to Pinehurst Lake.
- Young’s Point Provincial Park has over 80 campsites available. The park offers a peaceful setting for paddles, walks, or bike rides.
- Saskatoon Island Provincial Park has over 60 campsites remaining for next weekend, many of which are right on the shoreline. The park is excellent for wildlife and bird viewing or photography and hiking, with 14km of trails.
Book a Gladstone Valley Family Getaway
This unbelievable Air BnB listing will create a picturesque vacation and weekend for any family or group. The rustic log cabin is complete with modern amenities like a TV, laundry, full bathroom, and full kitchen. The cabin is south of Pincher Creek, and tucked away in the foothills. It is at the edge of the Rockies and foothills, with great mountain views from your private deck. The cabin can sleep up to 12 people.
Where: south of Beaver Mines and Pincher Creek
How much: $300 per night
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