Edmonton’s nightlife has always had a great reputation and recently it has grown even more. Experience the fun times that this corner of Alberta offers.
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The 6 Best Museums to Visit in Calgary
Winter Activities in Alberta, Canada If, while in Alberta, you want to explore your Indiana Jones side and peruse through some museums, Calgary is one of your best bets. There are more museums in Calgary that you can shake a fist at. Aerospace Museum The centrepiece of this Aerospace museum is a very rare WWII…
The Attractions of Calgary – The Gateway to the Rocky Mountains
Calgary is often used only as a gateway city before driving to Banff, Canmore or Jasper National Parks. However, Calgary is far from a boring town. The list of things to do is practically endless.
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary: Pro Sports, Hotels, the Stampede and Recreation in the Canadian Rockies Located in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies where the plains meet the mountains, Calgary is Alberta’s largest city and gateway to the scenic alpine wonders of its mountains, not to mention the boundless recreational opportunities there. Located on the Trans Canada Highway,…
Golden, British Columbia
Skiing on Champagne Powder and World Class Mountain Biking: That’s Golden, Canada Golden, British Columbia, is one of the few cities and towns in the Canadian Rockies that isn’t in a national park. But that doesn’t mean Golden doesn’t live up to its name; it’s actually one of the most beautiful places not just in…
Fernie, British Columbia
Fernie: Your Summer – or Winter – Outdoor Recreation Paradise in the Canadian Rockies This small city in the British Columbia side of the Canadian Rockies is a year-round paradise for outdoor lovers. In winter there are some 2,000 acres of skiing and snowboarding at Fernie Alpine Resort, which many powder lovers consider one of…
Jasper, Alberta
Boutique Hotels, Luxury Resorts and Rugged Alpine Wilderness: Welcome to Jasper Jasper, Canada, may be small, but its roots in the Canadian Rockies – not to mention Canada’s history – run deep. The town has been around since 1813, when fur traders established an outpost here. Located 290 kilometers northwest of Banff, Jasper is a…
Kimberley, British Columbia
Unique Attractions, Festivals, Golf, Shopping and Outdoor Fun Reside in Kimberley If you’re looking for a relaxing holiday or vacation getaway to the Canadian Rockies, the town of Kimberly is a wonderful place to stay. The town resides in the Southern part of the mountain range in Canada, and at 1,116 meters in elevation it…
Whistler, British Columbia
Whistler: Olympic Alpine Skiing, Shopping, Boutique Hotels and Luxury Resorts If you are into downhill skiing at all – or downhill mountain biking (or both) then you have probably heard of Whistler. This resort town in the British Columbia side of the Canadian Rockies is actually not far from the Pacific Ocean (it’s only 125…
Lake Louise, Alberta
Deluxe Accommodations, Hiking, Rock Climbing and Canoeing: Lake Louise is For You If you like to mix water sports with your hiking, cycling and other outdoor recreation, than Lake Louise, Alberta, is the place for you. About 61 kilometers northwest of Banff, it is also higher at 1,536 meters, or 5,039 feet. While Banff is…