Spending an afternoon at the Jasper Park Lodge is a great way to escape for what feels like a weekend. 2015 is the Jasper Park Lodge centennial making it an even better reason to visit.
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The Icefields Parkway Is The Most Scenic Drive In Canada
Yes, the Cabot Trail is pretty spectacular. The Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler is stunning. Those are two beautiful ways to explore Canada, but none compare to the Icefields Parkway. The drive…
How I Voted In Alberta’s 2015 Election
Here’s a rundown of my decision making for how I voted in the 2015 Alberta Election. I present it to inspire you to find your own reasons to vote and choose.
Finding Classic Neon Signs In The Gas City
Medicine Hat is known as the Gas City because of its vast natural gas reserves. But it also has wonderful neon gas signs. Check them out on this tour of Medicine Hat’s great sign art.
Maybe It Was Something I Ate #40: Dining Under A Teepee In Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is making a name for itself in culinary tourism. It wants you to come visit and eat. So I did, al fresco, under the teepee in Medicine Hat.
The Saamis Teepee in Medicine Hat Is The Tallest Teepee In The World
Roadside attractions are awesome. Time them right and it’s an interesting place to stop, stretch your legs, have lunch, and add another unique piece of human engineering to your lifelong scavenger hunt. I’ve seen the…
Winter Weekend Itinerary In Banff For Families
A photo posted by dadcamp (@dadcampgram) on Jan 29, 2015 at 10:08am PST The Rocky Mountains are synonymous with Canada and while they are just a sliver in the vast Canadian landscape, they offer a…
Inspiring Travel Video #2: Travel Alberta’s Commercials Give You Goosebumps
This is my backyard. Less than a 2 hour drive from my house puts me pretty much in any of the locations you can see in these videos. Still, watching the Travel Alberta [remember to…
Where Is The Paris of The Prairies? The Lethbridge Viaduct Makes A Case
The Lethbridge Viaduct looks stunningly like the Eiffel Tower – from the right angle anyway. Take a look at these pictures and tell me you don’t see it.
Hiking The Hoodoo Trail Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
The Hoodoo Trail Writing On Stone provincial park is a wonderful place to explore Canada’s Badlands and see petroglyphs and pictographs. It’s an easy hike that normally offers huge expanses of sky above the rugged hoodoos – not on our visit.
Why I Became A Member Of The Conservative Party Of Canada
I am now a member of the Conservative Party of Canada. My sister will likely disown me. My best friend will likely hug me. I had to do it to try and change what is happening in my neighborhood for my kids.
Seen In Calgary #28: Northern Lights In Calgary (and more) By Neil Zeller
The Northern Lights in Calgary is a rare sight. The lights of city usually blind the aurora, but not in this picture by Neil Zeller. The Northern Lights clearly dance above Canada Olympic Park.
Camping In Alberta: 2014 Alberta Parks Campground Reservation Tips
Camping season in Alberta is on. 2014 Alberta Parks Campground Reservations are open, here’s how to get your campground and tips to get the best spot.
Alberta 1X1: The World’s Best Instagrammers Take Photos Of The Rockies #Alberta1x1
I wear the same golf clothes as Tiger Woods, swing the same golf clubs, use the same golf balls. I do not play golf like Tiger Woods. The same is true for cameras. You can have the same tools as an expert, but if you don’t have the talent it doesn’t matter. Look at what the world’s best Instagrammers did with the scenery in our backyard this week on Alberta 1×1.
Camping With Kids #9: Aspen Beach Provincial Park
Aspen Beach Provincial Park has one of the best beaches near Calgary. It is a huge campground next to the long beach with a sloping shoreline. The beach is perfect, but the campground is different. The weekend we went it was filled with partiers. That’s fine, if you like to do that, but when I go camping with the kids I look for something more low key.
Rocky Mountain Hikes For Kids: Peyto Lake Rock Pile and Bow Summit Lookout
You’ve seen Peyto Lake in countless Travel Alberta ads, now take the quick and easy hike to get one of the best views of our beautiful province.