Alberta & BC Destinations: Regional Festivals & Stories

Discover top festivals, events, and travel stories in the Alberta Rockies. Plan your trip to Banff, Jasper, Canmore, and Lake Louise with local guides and event listings.

Calgary is often referred to by many monikers that speak to its western heritage—Texas of Canada and Cowtown, to name a couple. But relics of the Wild West are just a small slice of what Calgary and...

At the heart of Alberta there’s a unique mix of small towns and ranches for miles. And in between parks, prairie and waterways ripe for exploring. From vast golden plains, to the monolithic Rocky...

Attend a festival or event in Edmonton and right away you’ll notice a difference. From the jubilant local crowds to long sunny days, Canada’s northernmost metropolis keeps the good times rolling year...

The Powder Highway is found in this part of British Columbia - the world’s most concentrated region of ski and snowboard destinations. Period.

This is a region of Alberta few take the time to visit, but those who do are met with a menu of experiences that might require a week or even a month. Towns and communities are the basecamps to fuel...

Craving space? You’ll find it here in Northern British Columbia. It feels like it could be one of  the least populated spaces on the planet but you’ll never be bored.

Southern Alberta has a rich mix of prehistoric history, First Nations culture, and encompasses towns with attractions as unique as a Japanese Garden or an energetic cafe culture. Wandering around...

Ever thought of stepping into a barrel and squashing some grapes? You can do that in the Okanagan. Ever wanted to paddle out onto an endless lake with only you and your paddleboard? You can do that in...

There are few places in the world where can you have two incredibly opposite experiences in such close range. Vancouver and the Sea to Sky Highway is one of those.

This is a place where dreams start. Imagine a destination where you can hike through ancient rainforests by morning, surf the shores by afternoon and enjoy cuisine and culture by night. Canada's most...