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.
Do a quick search and you’ll find plenty of articles covering the best areas to live in Edmonton or the safest neighborhoods in Edmonton. This is not one of them. In this article, I’m going to cover the most interesting neighborhoods in Edmonton to explore, either on foot or by your preferred mode of transportation. …
Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta and fifth largest in Canada, is an extremely kid-friendly city. Some of the best things to do in Edmonton with kids include a huge indoor waterpark and amusement park, super interactive museums, excellent playcentres and swimming pools, dinosaur parks, and a national park right on our doorstep. As a …
Edmonton is a vigorous prairie town with a mind of its own and a hearty population. Once the “City of Champions,” the provincial capital of Alberta and fifth largest city in Canada is best known for its hockey team (the Edmonton Oilers) and the largest shopping mall in North American (West Edmonton Mall). But there …
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Banff was Canada’s first national park, and remains its most visited today. It is not difficult to see why. In summer, Banff’s stunning turquoise lakes are easily visited with kids, while winter turns the park into a snowy wonderland, with opportunities for skating, skiing, hot springs, and more. Growing up in Edmonton, I’ve been going …
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Living in Edmonton, we are blessed to only be 3.5 hours away from Jasper National Park, and I’ve been going there regularly since I was a kid. Jasper’s towering peaks and gorgeous, easy-to-reach lakes are truly the stuff of dreams, making it one of the most compelling places to visit in Alberta with kids. Now …
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Canmore is my dream home. I’ve been visiting since I was a kid, and hope to retire there someday (if I can afford it!) Located just six kilometers outside of Banff National Park on the TransCanada Highway, Alberta’s ninth largest town is often touted as a cheaper and less touristy alternative to Banff. But in …
I’ve been visiting Abbotsford, BC since I was five years old, when my grandparents bought a piece of land there and I watched them build their retirement house on it. Now, I still visit regularly, but with little ones of my own. I am rediscovering the city as a parent, uncovering more and more fun …
Abbotsford is the largest city in British Columbia outside of Greater Vancouver. “Abby” lies at the heart of the Fraser River Valley, a region known for its industrious and pious people, sunny weather, and fertile plains. Only an hour’s drive from Vancouver and spitting distance from the United States border, Abbotsford is surrounded by gorgeous …
Red Deer is Alberta’s third largest city. Located almost exactly halfway between Edmonton and Calgary, it has for much of its history been considered an important stopping point between the two. The local indigenous Cree people named the Red Deer River, after which the city is named, Waskasoo Seepee, or Elk River, the elk sometimes …
Waterton Lakes National Park is one of the most bucket-list worthy things to do in Alberta, Canada. The park occupies the southwestern corner of Alberta and is often overshadowed by Alberta’s two larger Rocky Mountain national parks to the north, Banff and Jasper. Waterton offers everything that Jasper and Banff do, but packed into a …
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