I was born and raised in Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta in Canada. Alberta gets the most attention for its national parks like Jasper and Banff, but there is so much more to it than that. For vast boreal forest in the north to desert-like lanscapes and hoodoos in the south, I explore some of the best my home province and other parts of Canada have to offer.
Alberta might just be Canada’s most geographically diverse province. Typically classified a “prairie province”, it offers so much more than that, from the snowy peaks of the Rocky Mountains and vast boreal forests to unending grasslands and arid, dinosaur fossil-bearing badlands. Alberta’s scenic bounties and abundance of wildlife are the pride of locals, while Alberta’s …
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Ice bubbles are a bizarre yet breathtaking natural spectacle. Seeing them is truly a bucket list experience (see my full list of bucket list-worthy things to do in Alberta, Canada here!) Abraham Lake in Alberta is one of the best places in the Canadian Rockies and the world to witness this stunning phenomenon. Surreal photographs …
Drumheller is without a doubt one of the top attractions in all of Alberta, Canada for families with toddlers or young kids. Whether or not your kids are dino freaks, they are bound to find something to love about Drumheller. A little touristy, yes, but Drumheller’s museum is world class, and its badlands scenery is …
Banff is Canada’s most famous and visited national park. Known for its vibrant turquoise lakes and dramatic mountain peaks, the park takes on a whole different vibe in winter. If you’re looking for the quintessential Rocky Mountain winter experience, this is surely it! Below are 11 things to do in Banff in winter that you’ll …
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While visitors to Alberta tend to gravitate to Banff and Jasper, Drumheller is without a doubt one of the most memorable things to do in Alberta. Drumheller is practically synonymous with dinosaurs; in fact, it’s the self-proclaimed “Dinosaur Capital of the World.” It’s seriously a paradise for any dino-loving kid. Yes, it’s touristy and outright …
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Dinosaur Provincial Park is one of the most compelling and family-friendly attractions in southern Alberta. Besides the incredible badlands landscapes, a great campground, and the chance to find dinosaur fossils, there are also some great hikes and tours available in the park. In this article, I’m going to introduce the five main Dinosaur Provincial Park …
Read moreA Guide to Dinosaur Provincial Park’s Hiking Trails & Tours
Dinosaur Provincial Park in southern Alberta is one of the world’s great dino destinations. It features an otherworldly badlands landscape (the largest of its kind in Canada), and one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur fossils in the world. Be careful not to confuse Dinosaur Provincial Park with Drumheller, its touristy cousin. Dinosaur Provincial Park …
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Dinosaur Provincial Park is one of the gems of Southern Alberta. It is Canada’s largest badlands area and features some the most surreal and impressive landscapes beyond the Rockies. Dinosaur Provincial Park is often overshadowed by its touristier cousin, Drumheller. While Drumheller has the better museum, Dinosaur Park offers a far better opportunity to see …
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Like many residents of Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, I’m guilty of never having made it anywhere south of Calgary or Drumheller. I decided to change that recently by doing a southern Alberta loop to Medicine Hat (see my similar guide to Medicine Hat here), Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, and Lethbridge so that I could …
In Edmonton where I live, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who has been down to Medicine Hat. It’s a 5.5-hour drive, longer than it takes us to reach Jasper or Banff (but for those in Calgary, it’s within day tripping distance!) In the southwestern corner of Alberta, it is the sixth largest city in …
