Shopping Green | Your Lakeland Guide to Greenhouses & Garden Centres
30-May-2020

Nothing quite says spring in the northeast like a trip to the greenhouse or garden centre. Or, if you are a real enthusiast, you plan a whole road trip to hit up as many as you can jam pack into one day. The Lakeland has lots of choices and you can find something unique about…
Bed & Breakfasts in Alberta | Your Guide on Where to Stay in the Lakeland
11-Mar-2020

Whether you’re a local in the Lakeland looking for a peaceful weekend getaway or an out of towner looking for a cozy place to stay during your visit, the Lakeland has what you need. Hotels are wonderful but a bed & breakfast gives a little something special to your stay. You won’t typically find a…
Hiking with Kids | 7 Tips for a Smooth Trail Adventure
04-Feb-2020

Alberta is home to thousands of people who love to be outdoors. There is no shortage of amazing outdoor sports, activities and events in the province. One of the most popular activities is hiking. In regions like Alberta’s Lakeland, there are thousands of kilometres of beautiful trails to hike and explore. Many of these trails…
Winter Birds | A Guide to Winter Birdwatching in the Lakeland
11-Jan-2020

During the later summer and into fall, you’ll often hear the honking of hundreds of Canadian Geese as they begin their long journey for warmer climates. Many Canadian birds like the crane, the swan and some bald eagles, will all head south for the winter and return in early spring. But did you know there…
Winter Camping | Tips for Comfort and Safety
09-Dec-2019

If you feel a little bummed out every September when most campgrounds close up for the winter, why not get brave and try winter camping? It’s fun, we promise. Make sure you check the weather forecast before you leave as you don’t want to winter camp during a cold snap when temperatures can reach -40…
Exploring Some of the Lakeland’s Indoor Farmers’ Markets
01-Nov-2019

Summer may be over, but it’s not too late to get your fix of farmers’ market goodness. As the temperature begins to chill and the nights get longer, the urge to visit an indoor market to stock up intensifies. We’re clearly all bears looking to get ready for hibernation, right? Thankfully, Alberta’s Lakeland offers…
Fall Rainbows on the Fly
11-Oct-2019

Most fly fishers think of the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains as the best area for giant rainbows but Alberta’s Lakeland consistently produces some of the biggest fish every fall season. The many stocked pothole lakes in the region are excellent fish habitat. Many kinds of insects and bait fish in the waters produce…
Fall Fishing For Pike
06-Oct-2019

The leaves have begun to change colour and the air has a crisp bite, reminding us summer has given way to fall and winter will soon be here. This time of year, many people are winterizing their boats and putting away their tackle. However, before you switch out your fishing poles for your rifles, fall…
Alberta’s Lakeland Early Season Hunting Opportunities
12-Sep-2019

The oncoming of the inevitable cooler weather every September brings with it great opportunities for hunters in Alberta’s Lakeland. WMU 514 offers early season hunting for whitetail deer, moose on the draw system, upland game birds such as ruffed grouse and to top it off, black bear. Hunters will not find the crowds that appear…
Catching Walleye With Spoons
14-Aug-2019

Almost anyone who has gone fishing has either fished with or heard of the famous Len Thompson yellow and red Five of Diamonds spoon. I would be willing to bet most tackle boxes have one or more Len Thompson lures in them. My first memory of fishing, when I was very young, was standing on…
Recent Posts
- Shopping Green | Your Lakeland Guide to Greenhouses & Garden Centres
- Bed & Breakfasts in Alberta | Your Guide on Where to Stay in the Lakeland
- Hiking with Kids | 7 Tips for a Smooth Trail Adventure
- Winter Birds | A Guide to Winter Birdwatching in the Lakeland
- Winter Camping | Tips for Comfort and Safety
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