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24/25 Cool Winter Guide

TheAlbertan.com presents the 2024-25Cool Winter Guide, November 1 to March 15.

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Dashing Through the Snow in a Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

Dashing Through the Snow in a Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

It’s no secret that winters on the Prairies are long, cold and full of snow. Yet even with the weather, we Albertans are known for making the most of it.
Snow School in Canyon Ski Resort

Snow School in Canyon Ski Resort

Winter is upon us and group indoor activities are limited this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the perfect time to embrace the beauty of an Albertan winter.
Dark Sky Preserves in Alberta - Northern Lights!

Dark Sky Preserves in Alberta - Northern Lights!

One of the world’s most unique and dazzling phenomena is the canopy of fluctuating hues that are called the northern lights (aurora borealis).
Winter Festivals in the Lakeland Region

Winter Festivals in the Lakeland Region

The temperatures are dropping, the roads are getting slick, and is that snow I see? With fall come and gone, winter has arrived.
Brewery and Distillery Tours in Alberta

Brewery and Distillery Tours in Alberta

The West Coast used to be the hotspot for the newest breweries and distilleries, but in the last five years, Alberta’s local craft scene has rapidly expanded.
Discover Indigenous Pictographs While Winter Hiking

Discover Indigenous Pictographs While Winter Hiking

Alberta is home to some incredibly interesting rock art sites that include pictographs (painting on rocks) and petroglyphs (carving in rocks).
Three Spots to go Fat Biking in Southern Alberta

Three Spots to go Fat Biking in Southern Alberta

As Albertans brace for another chilly winter, bikers everywhere are transitioning away from mountain bikes to fat biking as they prepare to hit the slippery slopes of Southern Alberta.
Experience Strathcona County Year Round

Experience Strathcona County Year Round

There is more than meets the eye in Strathcona County! From urban adventures to rural delights, there is something for everyone in this diverse stretch of land.
5 Things You Must Do in Canmore This Winter

5 Things You Must Do in Canmore This Winter

Canmore is a hot-spot for activities in the winter, and many residents are looking for ones that are incredibly fun and safe to enjoy this year.
Devon: Get “Merry & Bright” in the Winter Wonderland You Didn’t Know You Were Missing

Devon: Get “Merry & Bright” in the Winter Wonderland You Didn’t Know You Were Missing

A short drive from the west end of Edmonton is the town of Devon, and if you have yet to visit, you are in for many pleasant surprises.
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