Alberta

Wondering where to travel to in Alberta for the perfect zen experience? You've come to the right place.

Alberta is a province brimming with opportunities to connect with nature, culture, and yourself. From the legendary peaks of the Rockies to the expansive prairies, there are countless things to do in Alberta for those seeking transformative travel.

Whether it's hiking scenic travels, experiencing Indigenous traditions, or treading on nordic skis, Alberta is the inspiration to your next journey. Browse our stories below to plan your visit and create meaningful memories that leave you rejuvenated and refreshed.

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Three things to love about trees on National Tree Day

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We all know why trees are important to us and to the earth. But as National Tree Day approaches this...

Find your own Greenview Green Chair adventure

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Charly jumps from the car and runs to the hilltop where two green Adirondack chairs sit gilded in...

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Blame it on the ice age – Alberta’s landscape got squished

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Alberta's regions are a result of four ice age events over millions of years leaving the area as we...

Living artfully in Vermilion

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As her brush glides across the canvas, Andrea Wilkinson’s face seems to soften. A calm focus...

Cooling off on a road trip through northeast Alberta

Road Tripping Northeast Alberta

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What makes a great roadtrip? With abundant lakes, wide open spaces and hidden gems in a short...

Leap into summer with Snow Valley

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Taking a leap is always scary but in this case we’re not talking metaphor - we’re talking an actual...

Savour a taste of Lake Louise

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Lake Louise is famous as a hiking and nature destination, and for good reason, but what you may not...

Family pedalboat fun on Lac La Biche, AB.

Beach, fam, fun in Lac La Biche

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Getting a family of four in a pedal boat all pedalling with smiles on their faces is not always easy...

Cold Lake dinner cruise with Edgewater Experiences, Cold Lake AB.

Luxe life in Cold Lake feels like Margaritaville

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Bright blue skies and deep blue water for miles, birds soaring above, a refreshing breeze softening...

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Stop the trail of trash

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Let's talk trash about garbage. We can't all be garbologists practising zero-waste but we found a...

Biking at Winsport, Calgary, AB.

New riders gain confidence mountain biking at WinSport

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Under my wheels the uneven, winding dirt trail sloped downwards, putting me in an unfamiliar...

The County of Grande Prairie - Where Work Meets Play

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Just beyond the northern hub of Grande Prairie, the vibrant County of Grande Praire offers a...

Walking at Kiixin Beach, Huu-Ay-Aht First Nation, Bamfield, BC.

Alberni Valley, an Unheralded Nature Nexus on Vancouver Island

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I spent the summers of my youth quietly drifting down the Alberni Valley’s Somass River in an inner...

Hike Lake Louise for high alpine beauty

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Glistening blue and turquoise and backed by the magnificent Victoria Glacier, Lake Louise is like a...

Riders taking air at the Whitecourt Bike Park, Whitecourt, AB.

Get into the Whitecourt summer flow with bikes, boats and tubes

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With a newly opened bike park, an extensive trail network connecting across town, some of the best...

Sunset at the top of Misery Mountain, Peace River, AB.

Mighty Pedals and Paddles in Peace River

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It’s taken years of work, from engaging local authorities to raising funds and planning to finally...

View of downtown Calgary, AB, from St. Patrick's Island.

Bike-friendly Calgary Will Connect you to Nature and Urban Adventures

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Over the last decade Calgary has prioritized cycling infrastructure. With 1,000 kilometres of...

Biking to a view of the North Saskatchewan River and downtown Edmonton from Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB.

Explore Edmonton by Bike and Connect to Nature

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Did you know Edmonton, AB, is home to the largest stretch of connected urban parkland in North...