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I.C.Y.M.I.: Five Super Easy & Beautiful Alberta Hikes To Kick Off Your Summer

It's hiking season, Alberta! As the days grow longer, we cannot help but dream about all the unforgettable adventures to be had around our province this summer. With such beautiful and diverse natural terrain, the opportunities for remarkable experiences in…
June 3, 2024 Read More »


Alberta Has A Hidden Museum Designed To Creep You Out

Looking for a museum experience that’s anything but ordinary? Look no further than the Museum of Fear and Wonder, an extraordinary gallery near Bergen, Alberta, about an hour north of Calgary. Forget the dusty old dinosaurs and badlands of buried…
May 31, 2024 Read More »


I.C.Y.M.I.: The World’s Largest Beaver Dam Is In Alberta & You Can Literally See It From Space

Picture this: a colossal structure, intricately woven from branches, twigs, and mud, stretching across the landscape as far as the eye can see. It's not a man-made wonder like the Great Wall of China or the Pyramids of Egypt, but…
May 31, 2024 Read More »



I.C.Y.M.I.: Five Super Retro Alberta Diners That Will Send You Back In Time

There's nothing more nostalgic than a good diner. Thankfully for us, Alberta diners aren’t so hard to come by. The province is stacked with amazing eateries that will make you feel like you’ve just stepped out of a time machine.…
May 30, 2024 Read More »


Ten Lesser-Known Alberta Music Festivals You Need On Your Calendar This Summer

Okay, music lovers, this one’s for you. If you’re a fan of live music, we don’t need to tell you that Alberta has an incredible music scene. Some of that scene makes international headlines – the Calgary Stampede, for example…
May 29, 2024 Read More »


I.C.Y.M.I: SIx Weirdly Wonderful Alberta Attractions That You Won’t Believe Are Real

When it comes to Alberta, there are endless opportunities for exploration. From the mountains to the prairies, metropolitan cities to charming small towns, there’s so much to be discovered. Among the list of things you need to experience in Alberta…
May 29, 2024 Read More »


Nose Hill Siksikaitsitapi Medicine Wheel: A Sacred Site to be Respected

The Nose Hill Siksikaitsitapi Medicine Wheel, located in Calgary, stands as a modern testament to the historical and spiritual connections between the Indigenous peoples and the land. Situated in the southeast corner of Nose Hill Park, this Medicine Wheel is…
May 28, 2024 Read More »



Seven Stunning Alberta Waterfalls That Take Almost No Effort To See

You know it’s not summer in Alberta without a few waterfall sightings. Alberta is blessed with an endless list of gorgeous waterfalls that never fail to take your breath away. Whether they’re the cherry on top of an incredible hike…
May 27, 2024 Read More »


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