Day Trips
Calgary Day Trips: Summer Fun in Red Deer & Central Alberta
Looking for an easy summer road trip from Calgary? Red Deer is packed with family-friendly attractions and makes the perfect Central Alberta getaway for families. Located just under two hours north of Calgary along Highway 2, this vibrant city offers everything from outdoor adventures and water fun to museums, wildlife
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Come Meet Your Neighbours at Alberta Open Farm Days
From August 15 – 16, 2026, you can experience Alberta Open Farm Days! Alberta Open Farm Days is your FREE, behind-the-scenes look at the province’s agriculture and local food system. It combines agricultural tourism and rural sustainability, bringing Albertans together through educational and hands-on experiences. It’s an opportunity to show
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Day Tripping: Bomber Command Museum in Nanton
The Lancaster Bomber is one of the most iconic aircraft associated with World War II, and very few of these amazing planes are left. Nanton’s Bomber Command Museum is not only home to a Lancaster, but also many other vehicles and artifacts from WWII. In addition to the displays and
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Save Money and Explore Our Province With Experience Alberta’s History Pass
Save some money while you explore museums and interpretive sites throughout Alberta! The Experience Alberta’s History Pass provides unlimited regular admission to provincially operated historic sites, museums and interpretive centres. The pass is good for one year from the date of purchase and is an excellent, affordable way to learn,
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Day Tripping: Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre in Nanton
Is there anything that symbolizes the Canadian prairie better than old wooden grain elevators? Iconic grain elevators are becoming an increasingly rare sight in Southern Alberta, but thanks to the Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre in Nanton, you can still learn about these beautiful structures. Learn all about the history
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Kids Go Free With the Family Experience at the Banff Gondola
Experience a world of adventure and beauty at the summit of Banff’s Sulphur Mountain with the Family Experience at Banff Gondola this summer. The Family Experience at the Banff Gondola offers a mountaintop adventure with free admission and a treat for the kids before noon! (One child admitted free with
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Kirk’s Alpaca Farm
Kirk’s Alpaca Farm, about an hour’s drive from Airdrie, is a unique day trip idea for families. Of course, they have alpacas to visit and feed, and you can even pet baby alpacas! Their gift shop is filled with products made from alpaca fibres, from socks to teddy bears, and
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Alpine Roller Coaster, Aerial Adventures, and MORE at Canyon Ski Resort
The Canyon Ski Resort gives you a reason to head to Red Deer this summer! There’s a family adventure to enjoy, with the Canyon Coaster, the Adventure Park, and Summer Tubing. The Canyon Coaster opens on May 16, 2026. The Adventure Park opens on May 31, 2026, and Summer Tubing
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Have a Blast at Discovery Canyon on the Red Deer River
Go for a drive, and on a beautiful day in the Red Deer area, check out Discovery Canyon, with wonderful, outdoor water play. With a lazy river and a beach area, there’s something for everyone! This free play area features: natural river-fed bubbling pools of water tube floating trickling rivulets
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Connect as a Family Through an Immersive Indigenous Tourism Alberta Experience
Alberta families are encouraged to look for ways to authentically educate their children on Indigenous culture and the true history of Canada outside of a formal classroom setting by engaging with Indigenous tourism operators across the province. Land-based learning activities provide the opportunity to both physically and spiritually connect to
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