I.C.Y.M.I.: These Adorable Alberta Towns Deserve An Immediate Visit

SUMMER ESCAPES: the best summer adventures around Southern Alberta and South East Saskatchewan - So, you’re looking to discover something new? Alberta is packed with tiny, adorable towns with more charm than any Hallmark movie you’ll ever see. From mountains to prairies, lakes to foothills, there’s honestly something for everyone. If you’ve seen what the urban areas offer and are ready to escape the hustle and bustle, we’ve rounded ...

June 4th, 2024 Read More »


Your Guide To Some Of The Best & Sweetest Candy Shops Around Alberta

SUMMER ESCAPES: the best summer adventures around Southern Alberta and South East Saskatchewan - From nostalgic treats to exotic candies, these shops offer a tasty escape. Follow along as we hit up some of the best candy stores in our province. We think you deserve a sweet treat if you’ve got a sweet tooth. Alberta is home to some of the most delightful and character-filled candy shops imaginable. Whether ...

June 3rd, 2024 Read More »


Your Guide To Some Of The Best & Sweetest Candy Shops Around Alberta

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

SUMMER ESCAPES: the best summer adventures around Southern Alberta and South East Saskatchewan - 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 the great outdoors. Because the season is just getting started, we wanted to set you ...

June 3rd, 2024 Read More »


Alberta Has A Hidden Museum Designed To Creep You Out

SUMMER ESCAPES: the best summer adventures around Southern Alberta and South East Saskatchewan - 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 bones (sorry, Drumheller)–this museum is all about the curious, the unsettling, and the downright strange. ...

May 31st, 2024 Read More »


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

SUMMER ESCAPES: the best summer adventures around Southern Alberta and South East Saskatchewan - 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 rather a creation of one of nature's most ingenious engineers—the beaver. Nestled in Wood Buffalo ...

May 31st, 2024 Read More »


Bankhead Ghost Town: The Coal Mine with the Vibrant Past

SUMMER ESCAPES: the best summer adventures around Southern Alberta and South East Saskatchewan - 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

SUMMER ESCAPES: the best summer adventures around Southern Alberta and South East Saskatchewan - 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

SUMMER ESCAPES: the best summer adventures around Southern Alberta and South East Saskatchewan - 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

SUMMER ESCAPES: the best summer adventures around Southern Alberta and South East Saskatchewan - 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

SUMMER ESCAPES: the best summer adventures around Southern Alberta and South East Saskatchewan - 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 »