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14 THINGS TO DO IN ALBERTA (SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 05)

Northern Lights

Northern Lights

September–April • nature

Prairies, mountains, and vast wilderness areas of Alberta suit perfectly for an aurora borealis chase

Rocky Mountaineer Train

Rocky Mountaineer Train

April–October • activity

This is more than just a train!

Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival

Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival

September 27–October 1, 2023 • event

An eagerly anticipated celebration at the High River and nearby communities

Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake

late June–early October • nature

It's not a 20 dollar view, it's a million dollar view!

Blood-Shooting Lizards (Phrynosoma)

Blood-Shooting Lizards (Phrynosoma)

March–November • nature

Usually, it protects itself by the means of camouflage, but when business is serious, it puffs up to double-size and shoots blood from its eyes

Alberta Highway 40

Alberta Highway 40

mid-June–November • activity

One of the greatest and wildest drives in Canada

Grassi Lakes

Grassi Lakes

May–November • nature

Beautiful emerald-colored lakes in the Canadian Rockies

Hector Lake

Hector Lake

July–September • nature

A turquoise-colored lake just two hours away from Calgary

Icefields Parkway

Icefields Parkway

June–September (all year round) • activity

Drive through the wildest and most remote parts of Banff and Jasper National parks

Parker Ridge Trail

Parker Ridge Trail

June–October • activity

A scenic route at Columbia Icefield area, the largest icefield south of the Arctic Circle

Mount Indefatigable

Mount Indefatigable

June–September • activity

A great overlook of the scenic Kananaskis Country in Alberta

Big Beehive

Big Beehive

June–September • activity

A much photographed mountain in Banff National Park

Lake Agnes Tea House

Lake Agnes Tea House

early June–mid-October • activity

Stop by the oldest teahouse in Canada

Chester Lake

Chester Lake

July–October • nature

A small but very beautiful lake in the Canadian Rockies

33 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Alberta International Airshow (Edmonton Airshow)

Alberta International Airshow (Edmonton Airshow)

out of rangeAugust 4–6, 2023 • event

Entertainment spectacle showcasing rich history and the evolution of Canadian aviation

Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival

Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival

out of rangePostponed until 2024 (dates are to be announced) • event

Canada's most scenic and beautiful ice festival

Ice Castles

Ice Castles

out of rangeDecember–February • activity

One of the best ways to spend a winter day is to visit a magical ice castle

Frozen Abraham Lake

Frozen Abraham Lake

out of rangeDecember–mid-March • nature

The stunning bubbles under the surface of this frozen man-made lake could be rather dangerous

Edmonton Heritage Festival

Edmonton Heritage Festival

out of rangeAugust 5–7, 2023 • event

See the whole world in one weekend without going outside of Edmonton

GlobalFest

GlobalFest

out of rangeAugust 17–26, 2023 • event

A dazzling fireworks festival and international competition

Animethon

Animethon

out of rangeJuly 14–16, 2023 • event

Visit Canada's longest-running anime convention, held since 1994

Chasing Summer Music Festival

Chasing Summer Music Festival

unconfirmedlate July 2023 • event

The largest and most popular electronic dance music event in Calgary

Boardwalk Ice On Whyte

Boardwalk Ice On Whyte

out of rangeJanuary 24–29, 2023 • event

One of the world's best ice festivals with a giant slide and an international carving competition

Snow Geese Spring Migration

Snow Geese Spring Migration

out of rangelate February–April • nature

Millions of wild cries hover above the land as endless birds fly overhead—just to notify they're coming home

Skating on Lake Louise

Skating on Lake Louise

out of rangemid-December–mid-April • activity

Visit one of the world’s most incredible skating rinks

Canadian International Air Race Red Deer Airshow

Canadian International Air Race Red Deer Airshow

out of rangeJuly 29–30, 2023 • event

Thrilling air races, fun displays, and awesome activities for aviation fans and spectators

Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival

Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival

out of rangeOctober 13–15, 2023 • event

The biggest and most popular tattoo show in Canada

Teddy Bear Toss

Teddy Bear Toss

unconfirmedearly December • event

Dozens of local agencies benefit from the teddy bears provided every holiday season in Calgary

Calgary International Beerfest

Calgary International Beerfest

out of rangeMay 5–6, 2023 • event

One of the largest beer festivals in Canada

Calgary Stampede

Calgary Stampede

out of rangeJuly 7–16, 2023 • event

Put your cowboy boots on and get ready for the greatest show in Canada's third largest city

Airdrie Festival of Lights

Airdrie Festival of Lights

out of rangeDecember 1–31, 2022 • event

Western Canada’s biggest free, outdoor walk-through Christmas light display

Big Valley Jamboree

Big Valley Jamboree

out of rangeAugust 3–6, 2023 • event

One of the largest country music festivals in North America

Country Thunder Alberta

Country Thunder Alberta

out of rangeAugust 18–20, 2023 • event

Summer country music festival with some big names and emerging musicians

Chinese New Year in Edmonton

Chinese New Year in Edmonton

out of rangeJanuary 14, 2023 • event

Paint the town red during the CNY festivities in Edmonton

Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo

Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo

out of rangeApril 27–30, 2023 • event

the second largest Comic Con is Canada

New Year's Eve in Banff

New Year's Eve in Banff

out of rangeDecember 31  • event

What would you choose—an active or relaxing New Year’s celebration in the Canadian wilderness?

Edmonton Expo

Edmonton Expo

out of rangeSeptember 15–17, 2023 • event

The ultimate playground for geeks and comics fans

The Great Divide Trail

The Great Divide Trail

out of rangeJuly–mid-September • activity

This great corridor along the Canadian Rocky Mountains divides two of Canada's provinces

Banff Christmas Market

Banff Christmas Market

out of rangeNovember 18–December 4, 2022 (weekends) • event

A cozy and magic weekend-long celebration

Edmonton Motorcycle Show

Edmonton Motorcycle Show

out of rangeJanuary 13–15, 2023 • event

The favorite get-together for riders and future riders

Make It

Make It

out of rangeDecember 7–10, 2023 • event

Craftsmen fair features thousands of amazing handmade items

Edmonton Marathon

Edmonton Marathon

out of rangeAugust 20, 2023 • event

A popular race with easy flat-type course

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

out of rangeOctober 28–November 5, 2023 • event

Nine days filled with stories of remote journeys, expeditions, and adventures expressed in films, books, and photographs

New Year's Eve in Edmonton

New Year's Eve in Edmonton

out of rangeDecember 31  • event

Good old fireworks and music fun for the whole family

Chinese New Year in Calgary

Chinese New Year in Calgary

out of rangeJanuary 14–15, 21–22, 2023 • event

Celebrate the new lunar year by watching a lion dance or indulging in a traditional dinner

Hoodoos of Drumheller Valley

Hoodoos of Drumheller Valley

out of rangelate June–early September • activity

This icon of the Alberta badlands is among the most photographed sites in Canada

Mount Temple

Mount Temple

out of rangemid-July–August • activity

A prominent peak of the Canadian Rockies with the stunning view of Lake Louise

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