Alberta Adventures Blog

Backpacking in Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Man and woman sitting beside a large cairn on a mountain summit. Loaf Mountain Summit in Castle Wildland Provincial Park (Photo Credit: Megan Kopp)

Taking Adventure Travel Up a Notch A Backpacking Getaway in Alberta Canada! Castle Wildland Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada - Have a couple of days to spare? Looking for an adventure somewhat off the beaten track? Loa...

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Janel's Tips for the Solo Travel in Canada

Janel's Tips for the Solo Travel in Canada

Travel Solo in Canada Tips   Exploring Canada On Your Own Time Solo Travel in Canada - People often ask me for advice on solo travel in Canada. It seems like I am always on the go. To be honest, I fee...

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Calgary Road Trip

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Alberta Wildlife Circle Route Scenery & Wildlife Day Trips in Alberta Canada Calgary Road Trip - If you are looking for a scenic road trip that will only take approximately 5 hours out of Calgary, l hi...

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10 Great Places to Float in Southern Alberta Canada

Lake View Photo Credit- Andrea Horning

Beat the Heat at these awesome lakes rivers and reservoirs Popular waterholes in Southern Alberta 10 Great Places to Float in Southern Alberta Canada - I often have people asking me where are the best...

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Henderson Lake Park - Lethbridge Alberta Park

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Alberta parks for picnicking and sightseeing Making the best of a road trip with family for sport and sightseeing Henderson Lake Park - Just over 2 hours south of Calgary is the City of Lethbridge, Alberta. Also kno...

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Granum Alberta Canada

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Alberta Canada Travel & Adventure Guide A lovely small hamlet along the foothills in Southern Alberta   Granum Alberta Canada is located 40 minutes northwest of Lethbridge, Alberta and interesting...

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Top 10 Travel Gear for Beginners

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Gear that makes traveling Canada easier Must-have travel gear for beginners for those setting out for long-term travel Travel Gear for Beginners - Knowing what to bring on a long-term trip can be daunting,...

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Glamping in the Canadian Rockies - Charmed Resorts

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New Theme Resort in Southern Alberta, Canada A Fairy Tale Adventure Accommodations Glamping in the Canadian Rockies – It's brand-new and unlike anything you've seen before in Southern Alberta. Charmed Resorts o...

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Okotoks Alberta Café Attraction

Colouring Book Theme Bakery A bakery and coffee shop full of imagination and personality

94 Take The Cake Bakery Walking through the door of 94 Take the Cake is like walking into another world...a black and white colouring book type of world! This Okotoks Alberta Café Attraction is located on a beautiful qui...

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10 Things to Do in the Crowsnest Pass

Exploring Southern Alberta Adventures Crowsnest Pass in Alberta, Canada 10 Things to Do in the Crowsnest Pass - To begin with The Pass is a narrow corridor tucked in the southwestern corner of Southern Alberta along...

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Flying to Canada during COVID-19

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Crossing the Canadian Boarding during COVID-19 Welcome back to Canada; now what? Flying to Canada during COVID-19 - I will admit, I was confused as well. I had to travel internationally, cross the US/Canada border, ...

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Top 10 Tips for Hiking in Cooler Weather

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Hiking the shoulder season in Canada How to keep hiking during the Fall months in Canada Tips for hiking in Cooler Weather- Cooler temperatures, shorter days, and leaves changing mean only one thing: ...

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Exploring Canada with Citizen Science

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Hacks to Enhance Family Travel and to become an Epic Canadian Explorer Discovering the nation from our Backyards to the Boreal Exploring Canada with Citizen Science - The past year has shown us that people have a re...

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Calgary Attraction for Kids - The Treehouse Indoor Playground

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Children Indoor Playground in Calgary Alberta Canada Baby & Toddler Activities too Calgray Attraction for Kids - If you are looking for a fun and affordable place for kids 13 years and under in Calgary Alberta C...

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My Favourite "World's Largest Roadside Attraction"

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Lacombe Alberta Canada is home to The World's Largest Fishing Lure  Guinness World Record Being Held in Lacome Alberta! Lacombe Alberta Canada is home to my favourite "World's largest roadside at...

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Fall Weekend Getaway in Canada

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Banff National Park Alberta Canada  'Tis the season for a Fall Weekend Getaway in Banff National Park Alberta, Canada! Banff National Park Alberta Canada! A weekend getaway in Banff, with friends? A Mounta...

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Iron Horse Park - Airdrie, Alberta Attraction

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Airdrie's Best Kept Secret for Kids The Iron Horse Park Train, Fun for All Ages The Iron Horse Park Train ride in Airdrie, Alberta is not only fun for both kids and adults it is also affordable for all. Entry to the...

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