Only two hours south of Edmonton, Lacombe is a perfect short summer getaway. With a charming downtown, family-friendly stops like Gull Lake and Ellis Bird Farm, and some of the best ice cream around, it’s ideal for a quick 24-hour trip that feels like more.
Heading to the Calgary Stampede with kids this year? Here’s your guide to making it fun, affordable, and stress-free — from when to go and where to stay to how to survive the midway and still have a great time. Family-tested, wallet-approved.
Summer’s knocking, and let’s be honest — we’re all thinking the same thing: “We should go somewhere this weekend.” But between work, school winding down, and that ever-growing laundry pile, planning a big family getaway can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube in the dark. Good news: you
Fort McMurray might not top the average Albertan’s travel bucket list—but maybe it should. Tucked along the Athabasca River in Alberta’s boreal north, this resilient and quietly beautiful community offers a surprising mix of riverside trails, fascinating museums, local eats, and (if you’re lucky) a chance to spot the northern
The Ponoka Stampede is one of Alberta’s premier summer events, running from June 25 to July 1, 2025. It’s a week-long celebration featuring top-tier rodeo action, chuckwagon races, a midway, live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Spring and early summer are some of the best times to get outside with the family in Alberta. The air smells like lilacs, flowers are bursting with color, and there are some seriously great spots to check out within a couple of hours of Edmonton. Here are three perfect places
Skip the gridlock to Banff and head somewhere a little quieter (but just as stunning). Let’s be honest—the May Long Weekend in Alberta can be a bit of a chaos sandwich. Campgrounds book out months in advance, traffic on the QE2 slows to a crawl, and your “relaxing escape” ends
Beat the summer crowds and set up camp before everyone else even pulls out their gear. Spring camping in Alberta isn’t for the faint of heart—you’ll want good gear, plenty of layers, and maybe a backup plan if Mother Nature decides to throw a late blizzard your way. But for
