Tours and Events Alberta

30/09/2024

Did you know that the Danube River is the only river in the world that passes through 10 countries along its route. The Danube River is one of the most important and emblematic rivers in Europe. With a length of approximately 2,860 kilometers, it is the second longest river on the continent, after the Volga. It rises in the Black Forest of Germany, from the confluence of the Brigach and Breg rivers, and flows eastward through ten countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine, before to flow into the Black Sea through an extensive delta.
The Danube has great historical, cultural and economic significance. For centuries, it has been an important trade and transport route, connecting central Europe with the east and southeast. Its river basin covers densely populated areas, and along its course are several European capitals, such as Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade.
The river is also known for its biodiversity, particularly in its delta, which is a UNESCO protected site due to the rich variety of animal and plant species. However, over time, the Danube has faced environmental challenges such as pollution and the regulation of its waters for navigation and energy production. Credits: Curiosidades

18/09/2024

Jasper loves visitors and we're ready to welcome you back! We can’t wait to see you in the mountains 🌄

Photo by: .briere

18/07/2024

Canada's magical stained lake.
In winter and spring, the lake located northwest of Osoyoos in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley looks like any other body of water. But as most of the water begins to evaporate in the summer, hundreds of huge salty ponds are left behind, leaving a landscape splattered with yellow, green and blue spots. They are aptly called Spotted Lake "the most magical place in Canada."
Colorful pools are the result of high concentration of minerals, including calcium, sodium sulfates, and magnesium sulfate, which have accumulated in the water.
Minerals and a collection of salts have drained from the surrounding hills. Different colors depend on the concentration of minerals in each pool.
Spotted Lake has been considered a sacred site for centuries by the indigenous peoples of the Okanagan Nation, according to the British Columbia Visitor Center.
They believed that each of the different circles had different healing and medicinal properties. The lake was originally known to the Okanagan Valley First Nations as Kliluk..
The land surrounding the water was privately owned for many years, but was acquired for the benefit and use of the Okanagan Nation in 2001.
The purchase ensured that the land would be protected from development and would be restored as a cultural and environmental site.
During WWI, the minerals from the lake were used to make ammunition. The minerals were collected by workers, who extracted up to a ton of salt from the lake every day.
According to the British Columbia Visitor Center, it is said that prior to this mineral extraction, the lake “showed an even greater variety of colors and even greater artistic beauty.”

16/09/2023

16/09/2023

Elks secret winning weapon was hidden for the first 8 games of the season. Built Ford tough. Go Elks.

Not too shabby 😳

26/08/2023

16/08/2023

Nothing beats a golden hour paddle on the North Saskatchewan River.

📸: a_wilso1 on IG

24/07/2023

🚨 Important Announcement! 🚨 Don't forget, this year's HeritageFest is at a NEW location! 🗺️ Join us as we embark on an exciting journey to celebrate diverse cultures in our vibrant community. Save the date and stay tuned for more updates! 🎉

19/07/2023

16/07/2023

Book our coach tour for July 7, 2024, all returning Passion Play clients will get a special discount.

The 2023 Badlands Passion Play comes to a close today July 16th 4 PM

Come see this epic theatre production at the Badlands Amphitheatre. Tickets are available at the door.

2024 Badlands Passion Play runs July 5-21 and ticket specials are available now.

Photo: Royal Sproule

13/07/2023

Today we're revealing some of the hidden gems around Alberta that visitors tend to miss.

10/07/2023

From a 10-day lineup of music at K-Days to some '90s nostalgia and more, check out these concerts and festivals we're looking forward to.

10/07/2023

The skyline of the Las Vegas Strip is now even brighter, with the illumination of the MSG Sphere at The Venetian Resort.

10/07/2023

This week, we set out on a guided walk with Alberta Parks and learned about the edible plants and berries on the trail, how to identify trees and walked away with a LOT of new facts. No registration is necessary, you can just show up (for this one, and the other great programming at Miquelon Lake this summer).

https://www.edmonton.family/blog/alberta-parks-is-hosting-free-tasty-trails-foraging-walks-at-miquelon-lake-this-summer

21/06/2023

Wild Rose Country's hyper-speed FluxJet is now one more step closer to becoming a reality and TransPod shows no signs of slowing down.

31/05/2023

When you think of travel, you probably think about gas for a road trip or YEG for a flight. But there’s another option worth checking out.

20/05/2023

Come with our coach tour for the matinee play on July 9. Prime seating for the play. Call 780-457-7888 to book your seats. Roundtrip from Edmonton.

https://tickets.badlandsamp.com/

05/05/2023

Enjoy stories, traditions, and history of the Jewish world, all for free at the 27th annual Edmonton Jewish Film Festival!

23/04/2023

The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) is the country’s largest annual youth science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) event, and it's coming to Edmonton!

04/04/2023

Moraine Lake In Alberta, Canada!!!

27/03/2023

Location 📌: Fairmont Château Lake Louise Canada
📸 Credit goes to the respective owner