Obsidian Ridge has been popping up all over social media lately, thanks to their luxurious accommodations and their second annual Winter Wonderland festival. It’s just 45 minutes from downtown Edmonton, so you don’t have to go far to find a peaceful escape from the city. I’d been wanting to visit
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We’ve rounded up all the most exciting family movies set to premiere this year so you can plan your movie-watching accordingly. Whether you love watching at the theatre or prefer cozy movie nights at home, there’s a perfect pick for every family movie night, from action-packed superhero tales, beloved Netflix
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Big news, Edmonton! After a multi-year absence, Ice Castles is back with an all-new build at ICE District’s Fan Park. Explore sparkling ice tunnels, slide down frozen stairs, and wander glowing caverns — a magical winter adventure for families and fans of all ages. Ice Castles: Date: Opening date December
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Edmonton has so many great eateries, bakeries, and sweet shops, each bringing something special to our city. This year, supporting local businesses is more important (and more fun) than ever! The holidays bring lots of decisions and planning, so we’ve made things simpler for you this year with this handpicked
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Edmonton Public Library is proud to work in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to inspire a love of reading in children (birth to 5 years) with the gift of FREE BOOKS for their home library collections. Because of the overwhelming popularity of the Ready. Set. READ! program, it is
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Have you ever considered a trip to Vegas with kids? Las Vegas is not somewhere most people would equate with a family vacation, but when my husband suggested we book a trip to celebrate my 40th birthday I just assumed we would be bringing the kids along. It was not
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Even though we are barely into the New Year, now is the best time to start planning those summer camping adventures! Whether you are brand new to camping or looking for a convenient option for your family, Alberta Parks Comfort Camping has you covered with a variety of unique accommodations
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Our cold January weather can make it hard to get outside, so our family was happy to take advantage of the warmer temperatures and visit the first weekend of the 2022 Deep Freeze Fête in Borden Park. This spectacular 10 day festival is in it’s 15th year of brightening Edmonton’s
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It’s been over 3 years since the restoration project on the Stanley A. Milner library began in downtown Edmonton. The long wait to visit in person is over and you can be one of the first ones to see it during their grand reopening from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September
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Ahhhhh, the great outdoors! There’s nothing like it. Fresh air, the sound of birds chirping, seeing the natural beauty. Not to mention, a good walk outdoors provides incredible physical and mental benefits. My husband and I enjoyed hiking as a dating couple, and continue to do so 10 years into
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