Parks Canada Prepares Jasper National Park Winter Trails

As Alberta and other parts of Canada welcome the winter season, the Parks Canada team continuously works to get the Jasper National Park trails ready.  “This first big snowfall has the Parks Canada team working hard to get the trails in Jasper National Park ready for winter use,” Jasper National Park posted on its Facebook […]

New Alberta Parks Ministry to Open New Campgrounds

The government of Canada has been continuously making efforts to support its tourism industry which was among the hardest hit sector amid the pandemic–paving the way to create more opportunities to boost economic and tourism growth in its provinces and territories.  According to a report from CBC Canada, Alberta’s (Canada) new provincial ministry head overseeing […]

Canadian Gov’t Announces Funding for New EV Chargers in Alberta

In its continuous efforts to reduce pollution from the transportation sector to achieve its climate targets, the Government of Canada is making it more affordable for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EVs) in Alberta and across the country. As per a press release, last Friday, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism, […]

Alberta Named As One Of The Most Breathtaking Destinations In 2023

As the end of the year approaches, National Geographic has curated this list of the top 25 most stunning places and adventures for 2023, and one Canadian destination was included on the list: Alberta. One might believe that hearing Alberta and “breathtaking” together this time of the year is due to the cold winter weather […]

Nature Conservancy of Canada Launches Conservation Campaign Near Waterton Lakes National Park

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced a major campaign to protect and conserve a unique landscape, home to abundant wildlife, located near Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada). According to NCC’s press release, the property, called The Yarrow, is located near the hamlet of Twin Butte in southwestern Alberta, about 80 kilometers southwest of […]

Canada Invests CA$8M For Banff National Park Visitor Reception And Education

The protected area network administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of memories from coast to coast.  Investing in these locations helps support the health of our natural heritage, increases climate resiliency, and creates jobs in our local communities while providing visitors with high-quality, safe, and meaningful experiences […]

Alberta Parks Warns Kananaskis Visitors To Not Solely Rely On AllTrails App

Alberta Parks is warning visitors to Kananaskis country against relying solely on AllTrails, a crowd-sourced app, that the organization is saying has placed hikers in peril. In a Wednesday morning social media post, Alberta Parks said search-and-rescue crews have had to respond in situations where visitors to the mountainous provincial parks have been misled. “The […]

Canada’s First Métis Cultural Destination Features Campground, Lodge

Métis Crossing, dubbed as the first major Métis cultural interpretive center in Alberta (Canada) and a premier destination for Alberta Métis cultural interpretation, education, and gatherings, is celebrating its grand opening this weekend. Photo courtesy of Métis Crossing According to its website, nestled on 688 acres of land, comprised of river lot titles from the […]

Mountie Park Campground Reports Record-Breaking Year

Mountie Park Campground (Alberta, Canada) has had a successful 2022 and could be close to generating nearly CA$49,000 in revenues, approximately 25% over what was initially estimated. According to a report, Town of Westlock community services director Gerry Murphy told councilors at their September 12 meeting that they’d projected that the campground would earn CA$37,000 […]

Waterton Lakes National Park Rebuilding Continues

As per a report, the rebuilding continues as those near and in Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Cabada) honor the fifth anniversary of the Kenow wildfire. “Life is wonderful, but it’s been a challenge over the past five years,” said Jim Garner, owner of the Rocking Heart Ranch. “We’ve been busy rebuilding our two homes, […]