Many travellers are surprised to learn that there is more to Alberta than just mountains and prairie. There is some unique and dramatic terrain just an hour and a half outside of Calgary in and around the town of Drumheller, which is renowned for its... more »
Alberta Travel Articles
Bluebird Days
Though many winter visitors flock to the fantastic downhill ski hill resorts in Alberta, there are many other activities for those who don’t snowboard or downhill ski; pastimes that provide an equal opportunity to experience the ...more »
Day Trips from Edmonton
The wide open spaces surrounding Edmonton are filled with year-around treasures. You can find serene country settings with lakes, rivers, and trails to explore and seek out historic sites, rural farmer’s markets, or unique places that ...more »
Chill With Alberta's Top 10
Alberta is a perfect example of a place filled with people who know and appreciate exactly where they are. Snow, mountains and questionable weather figure largely in any discussion from November to April. Given the stretch of less than ...more »
Five Top Ski Resorts in Alberta
Nakiska in Kananaskis, Norquay and Sunshine outside of the town of Banff, Lake Louise near the Alberta border with British Columbia , and Jasper, three hours west of Edmonton, offer every level of skier or snowboarder the premier Alberta ...more »
Excellent Backcountry Adventures
Backcountry skiing was introduced to Alberta in the early 1900’s by Swiss mountain guides, and has become one of the best ways to enjoy the sublime serenity of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. With touring, cat, and heli-skiing all being ...more »
Edmonton: A Weekend in Festival City
Alberta's capital has sprawled in recent years. And why not? Prosperity and the city's prime place smack in the centre of the prairie have meant lots of growth and not much in the way to stop it. But Edmonton's got an undeniable charm that ...more »
Guiding the Way to Adventure in Alberta
Most visitors coming to Alberta want to discover our scenic wilderness, even if it’s through a walk to the edge of Lake Louise for a photo opportunity. You don’t need to be an expert to find these iconic picturesque spots, but Alberta ...more »
Glamping - Enhanced Camping in Alberta
Camping can be one of those things that’s better as an idea than in reality. Sometimes the business of camping just isn’t as much fun as it should be, or maybe it’s just the lumpy, cramped sleeping arrangements on the ground. ...more »
Autumn Art in Calgary
As the designated cultural capital of Canada for 2012, Calgary has a bounty of stimulating and innovative arts events to inspire and engage. While the air cools and the autumn leaves provide a backdrop of marigold and crimson, ...more »
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My Destination
Alberta's Badlands are a storied combination of natural and human history...