Category: Alberta
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Canadian museums worth visiting when traveling around the country
When students think about visiting Canada, no one is thinking about their numerous awesome museums. However, students can gain some great benefits from visiting them. Here are a couple of other reasons why you should ensure that you visit some of the museums in Canada. Why it is important to visit a museum Visiting some…
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5 Amazing Experiences for Skiers
As winter rolls around, it’s time to start gearing up for winter. I’ve been traveling a bit more out of Canada recently and figured I’d mix it up and include some other places I’ve been researching for potential snowboard trips. When the time comes to choose your next skiing experience, there are more than 90…
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Christmas Vacation Ideas in Canada
For some, Christmas is about getting together with friends and family over the holidays in front of a beautiful tree and a warm fire and enjoying each others company with a delicious meal surely to put you in a food coma for at least a day or two. But for others, Christmas can mean extended…
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How to explore Calgary (and Banff) on a budget
Every great Canadian backpacking adventure requires a stop in Calgary, along with a trip to nearby Banff and the Rocky Mountains. It’s a right of passage on the backpacker circuit in Canada. Early morning hikes (or downhill riding, depending on the seasons), big hearty lunches, and late night drinks to celebrate the evening. Between the…
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Visit Calgary and Save Money on Flights & Activities
Calgary is a city in the western half of Canada and it is down near the southern border, quite close to the United States. Despite it’s size it’s far from the most expensive city to visit in Canada. However, during peak season you’ll find a spike in prices for accommodations, transportation, and of course the…
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18 Things To Do In Calgary, Alberta
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains is one of the most popular Western Canadian cities to visit, Calgary, Alberta. This prairie city has a population of over 1.2 million residents. With that large of a population you know that there is plenty of things to do in Calgary. While you shouldn’t have any…
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18 Things To Do In Edmonton, Alberta
The city of Edmonton is often overshadowed by Calgary. It’s further north, off the main Trans Canada highway. But I think that it’s distance away from the southern parts of Canada allows it to stand apart. It’s got it’s own unique flavour of “big city”. A true-blue Alberta Oil town surrounded by nature, and filled…
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5 Best Places to Sky Dive in Canada
Sky Diving is one of the most fun and exhilarating things you can do. While it’s been over 10 years since my first and last tandem skydive, I know how popular this adventure is for backpackers and thought I better highlight some of the most popular destinations to Skydive in Canada. You’re going to want…
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Best Dive Sites in Canada
While Canada may not have the Great Barrier Reef, it is still home to some hidden, but very popular dive sites. From the west coast, to the prairies,to the Great Lakes, all the way out east. Discover wildlife, sunken ships, flooded cities, or even dive a meteor crater. Let’s check out some of the best…