Bankhead Ghost Town: The Coal Mine with the Vibrant Past
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. Not all ghosts are the ethereal kind you see in movies. Some are metaphorical, like a bustling town where people lived, families loved, and memories were made. When all that is left are a handful of buildings and a few belongings, you have a classic ghost town. Bankhead Ghost Town is shadowed by the towering Cascade ...
May 30th, 2024 Read More »
I.C.Y.M.I.: Five Super Retro Alberta Diners That Will Send You Back In Time
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. 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. If you’re a sucker for a good diner but you’re not sure where to go, ...
May 30th, 2024 Read More »
Ten Lesser-Known Alberta Music Festivals You Need On Your Calendar This Summer
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. 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 – and some of it is a little more underground. If you’re like us and ...
May 29th, 2024 Read More »
I.C.Y.M.I: SIx Weirdly Wonderful Alberta Attractions That You Won’t Believe Are Real
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. 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 is a whole whack of absurd attractions that you won’t believe exist in real life. ...
May 29th, 2024 Read More »
Nose Hill Siksikaitsitapi Medicine Wheel: A Sacred Site to be Respected
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. 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 more than just a landmark; it serves as a bridge between past and present, offering ...
May 28th, 2024 Read More »
I.C.Y.M.I.: Five Gorgeous Alberta Wineries You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. We’re not about to let B.C. have all the fun. You may not know this, but Alberta has some of its own wineries that are amazing and way closer to home than their coastal counterparts. Nothing says summer quite like a nice, chilled glass of wine and a beautiful landscape, so we’d highly suggest visiting ...
May 28th, 2024 Read More »
Seven Stunning Alberta Waterfalls That Take Almost No Effort To See
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. 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 or a destination in their own right, waterfalls make you feel at one with nature ...
May 27th, 2024 Read More »
I.C.Y.M.I.: This Alberta Burger Joint Is Famous For Their Giant ‘Mammoth Burger’
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. Bernie showing John Catucci from Food Network Canada's "You Gotta Eat Here" the burger craft. Courtesy of Bernie & the Boys It’s summer in Alberta and that means it’s officially burger season. We can almost smell the BBQs firing up right now. If you love a good burger, you’re definitely in the right province, and ...
May 27th, 2024 Read More »
The Highest Paved Road in Canada Is In Alberta & The Views Will Leave You Breathless
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. If you love a good view and you’re a fan of a nice, scenic drive, you can’t do wrong with this Alberta route that is a destination in its own right. Highwood Pass sits proudly in Kananaskis Country within Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, boasting the title of the highest paved road in Canada. At a ...
May 24th, 2024 Read More »
I.C.Y.M.I.: Bragg Creek: Alberta settlers have deep history in foothills
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. The heavily forested contemporary Bragg Creek is alive with the likes of pine, fir, aspen and poplar trees and one might be surprised to discover that the first settlers to arrive in the area in 1885 founded a homestead in an open meadow and flats. A fire stripped the trees from the land making it ...
May 24th, 2024 Read More »
Red Rock Coulee: Alberta’s Natural Wonder
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Showcasing everything we love about Alberta. In the heart of southern Alberta, nestled amid the prairie landscape, lies an otherworldly spectacle known as Red Rock Coulee. Red Rock Coulee is a natural area located approximately 56 kilometres southwest of Medicine Hat, Alberta. It spans over 324 hectares, making it one of the smallest, yet most intriguing, protected areas in the province. ...
May 23rd, 2024 Read More »
