Cool Winter Guide

Winter months are made all the more exciting with the addition of some outdoor recreation. Sleighs and sleds are par for the course, especially when a bounty of snow is in the forecast.

Ice climbing is the apex of winter sports. This activity is a perfect combination of adrenaline-pumping excitement, intense exercise, and quality time in the great outdoors.

You’ve decided, this is the year you take up snowboarding! So… now what? Before you hit the slopes check out this advice from Olympian Ross Rebagliati.

February often marks the coldest month of the winter season, but that doesn’t mean you should stay home and sit in front of the fire the whole month; there are a lot of events and other activities to see and enjoy that you just can’t miss!

It's been a busy, challenging few years for our little hamlet with the COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding increase in the use of our trail systems and Kananaskis access points. Bragg Creek has been put on the map as an outdoor adventure tourism destination, and it’s clear that the world wants more Bragg Creek!

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, were named by Galileo in the 17th century. Aurora is the Roman goddess of dawn, and Boreas is the Greek god of the north wind – hence the term “dawn of the north” or Northern Lights.

When we think of hiking in Alberta, we often think about exploring the beautiful Rockies in a pair of hiking boots in the summer. The truth is, though, there are also incredible places to explore in the winter months.

There is more than just ice and snow in January in Edmonton! Edmonton is the home to many festivals, cultural workshops and winter activities to keep you active and warm.

Are you looking for something to do on a quiet evening? Interested in a weekend day-trip activity? Or traveling south via Highway 22? You are in for an experience of joy and delight with a short, scenic drive from the south end of Calgary to the quaint Village of Longview, with its stunning mountain views along the way.

Albertans across the province embrace the darkness of winter and celebrate light with a variety of festivals, events, and activities. Here are four great ways to find the light in the darkness.