The summer season starts gearing up in May with the opening of several seasonal attractions in and around the city. May Long Weekend is a big one with several great outdoor museums and adventure attractions opening for you and your family to enjoy in the summer months. Seasonal Attractions Opening
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There are even more reasons to take a road trip to Red Deer this summer with the opening of the all new Canyon Alpine Coaster at Canyon Ski Resort! Our family has previously enjoyed the thrill of riding the Pipe Mountain Coaster at Revelstoke Mountain Resort so we are very
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Music, dance, food and fun come together at Ukrainian Day at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village! On Sunday, August 20, 2023, take in the sights and sounds of a Ukrainian pioneer village settlement in Canada with an afternoon concert featuring music and dancing. Family fun activities include horse-drawn wagon rides,
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The prestigious RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Vegreville this June as part of the RCMP’s 150 year Anniversary celebration. The stunning display of the pageantry of the Red Serge and black horses will be part of the KICK OFF to summer at the Vegreville Agricultural Society including family activities,
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It’s the final event of the season at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. The Harvest of the Past allows you to experience the best of autumn from days gone by. On Saturday, September 9, 2023 explore the village, see an old-fashioned threshing bee, and watch costumed interpreters give demos all
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Did you know you can meet kangaroos, wallabies, llamas, goats, ducks and more right on the outskirts of Calgary? Cobb’s Adventure Park has been on my radar for a few years now and I was excited to finally check it out this summer when we were passing through Calgary on
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Experience and connect with Indigenous culture at Métis Crossing, Alberta’s first major Métis cultural interpretive destination! Only 1.5 hours from Edmonton, they offer a variety of activities and experiences that provide an engaging educational environment for all ages. Book your ticket today and enjoy learning through art, dance, story telling
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Move over staycation – a PLAYCATION is where it’s at this summer! The whole family wants, nay, needs a getaway, but flights, hotels and resorts are all so expensive. Skip the high-priced trip and plan an Alberta getaway the whole family will love. First stop? Western Canada’s largest outdoor family
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Go Big or Go Home!  On our recent trek back from camping in Cold Lake, we decided to take our time and check out some of the large roadside attractions in the area.  It added a few extra miles and hours to our trip, but it made for a fun
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We’re so used to it. Street lights, traffic lights, business signs, billboards, car lights, security lights. When you start to make a list of all the nighttime lights that we see in towns and cities across Canada, it adds up quickly! All of this lighting is considered light pollution. Being
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