Canadian Gov’t Invests Over CA$17M in Tourism-Focused Projects in Alberta

The Government of Canada has announced that it will invest over CA$17.8 million in federal funding for 50 tourism-focused projects across Alberta. As per a release, the investment is expected to attract more visitors to Alberta destinations and bring economic benefits to communities throughout the province. The funding will support initiatives for communities, attractions, hospitality […]

Jasper National Park Launches Caribou Conservation Breeding Program

Alberta’s Jasper National Park will start a new caribou conservation breeding program aimed at supporting the southern mountain caribou recovery, as announced by Steven Guilbeault, minister of environment and climate change and minister responsible for Parks Canada.  The program is the first of its kind, according to a press release. It will involve constructing a […]

New Travel Alberta Tourism Initiative to Benefit Mountain View County

Travel Alberta, the tourism agency for the province of Alberta (Canada), is developing a new initiative expected to positively impact the Cochrane-Rocky Mountain House tourism corridor and Mountain View County. According to a report by Cochrane Today, the initiative will focus on rural tourist opportunities, including accommodation opportunities in the county and other rural areas. […]

Parks Canada Begins Protection Mountain Fire Guard Project between Banff and Lake Louise

In its continuous effort to prevent or limit fires from spreading within the Banff National Park (Alberta, Canada), Parks Canada has initiated a fire-fighting initiative along Highway 1A near the Protection Mountain Campground. According to a report from the Calgary Herald, the Protection Mountain Fire Guard project is scheduled to be completed in March 2023. […]

Okotoks Lions Campground Skating Trail Now Open

Okotoks residents, layer up and glide along as another fun family activity await! As the holiday season approaches, there’s nothing more exciting than spending time with family and loved ones. For families in Canada, there’s no one way to celebrate and cherish the holiday spirit! May it be winter camping, snowboarding, gingerbread making, sipping a […]

Fish Creek Provincial Park Receives CA$750K Investment Fund

The Alberta government has announced an investment in conservation efforts at Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary.  The province will make investments worth CA$750,000 over three years. The funds will go to the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society, according to a report by EverythingGP. Minister for Forestry, Parks, and Tourism Todd Loewen said […]

Some Alberta Parks Opening Camping Reservations This Month

Are you ready to camp? As warmer weather spreads throughout the province, many outdoor recreation enthusiasts are looking forward to spending summer nights in Alberta’s (Canada) provincial parks. As per a report from RD News, while Alberta Parks offers year-round online camping reservations for specific campgrounds, some individual, group, and comfort camping sites will reopen […]

Medicine Hat Opens Campground Reservations Next Week

If you’re thinking about getting out and enjoying the great outdoors, it’s not too early to start planning your camping trip for the 2023 season. In Medicine Hat (Alberta, Canada), reservations for Gas City Campground and Echo Dale Campground will open on January 16. This gives campers and other outdoor recreation enthusiasts plenty of time […]

Parks Canada to Restrict Private Vehicles at Moraine Lake

Parks Canada has announced that it will be restricting private vehicles at Moraine Lake, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Banff National Park (Alberta, Canada). The move aims to balance the growing number of visitors with protecting the environment.  The new restriction will require visitors to take shuttles, local transit, or commercial vehicles […]

Glampitect North America, Alberta-Based NovaDome Announce Partnership

In a LinkedIn post, Glampitect North America and NovaDome, a supplier of high-quality glamping domes, announced a partnership that will help glamping owners and aspiring glamping businesses to have a boost in the industry.  “We’re delighted to announce our latest manufacturer partnership. Headquartered in Alberta, NovaDome supplies some of the toughest glamping domes on the […]