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
Hit the trails early while the snow’s retreating and the tour buses are still parked. Alberta’s hiking season doesn’t officially kick off until summer, but there’s a secret season for those in the know: spring, especially late April to early June. Before the national parks fill up, there are trails
48 hour Itinerary. From nature trails to craft beer, here’s how to spend a weekend in central Alberta’s low-key gem. Often overlooked in favour of its bigger-city neighbours, Red Deer is one of Alberta’s most underrated weekend escapes—especially in spring. With easy access from both Edmonton and Calgary, Red Deer
Hop into spring with egg hunts, farm fun, and family-friendly festivals across the province. Whether you’re in it for the chocolate, the baby animals, or just the excuse to get outside, Easter in Alberta is packed with community celebrations, egg hunts, and early spring festivals that are perfect for families
Spring is in the air, and Alberta is buzzing with events that make for perfect weekend adventures. Whether you’re road-tripping from Edmonton, Calgary, or anywhere in between, here’s a lineup of April 2025 events to mark on your calendar.
Ski one day, hike the next—Jasper’s spring shoulder season is where winter and summer meet in the best possible way.
There’s something magical about Jasper in that in-between season—when snow still blankets the peaks but valley trails start peeking out from underneath the melt. It’s that sweet spot between ski season and summer, where the crowds are fewer, the wildlife is more active, and you can literally ski in the morning and hike in the afternoon. If you’ve got a free weekend and a bit of adventure in you, here’s how to spend 48 hours in Jasper during the shoulder season (March to mid-May).
