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Discover Alberta Golf Courses in The Lakeland: The Golfers’ Guide

06-May-2019

Fresh green grass, undiscovered courses, the thrill of improving your stroke with each game — there are countless reasons to love golf. And for those golf-enthusiasts out there, the warm spring and summer months signal the return of your favourite hobby to the Lakeland. Golf has a long history in the Lakeland. In fact, it was…

Cabin Rentals in Alberta: Explore Lakeland Alberta Any Time of Year

13-Mar-2019

Photo Credit: Alberta Parks There is an old phrase people have used for a long time that is used to describe that feeling you get in the winter months when you have been cooped up in old place without anything to do but watch the snow fly. It’s called “cabin fever.” It used to be…

Exploring Alberta’s Lakeland | #AdventurefulAlberta

12-Feb-2019

If you are ready to connect with nature in a way that will make your heart sing and your soul be at peace, Alberta’s Lakeland is waiting for you to arrive. Many of us look forward to “getting away from it all,” and the Lakeland is just the place to fit the bill. Let’s look…

The Top Rated Snowmobile Trails in Alberta in 2019

04-Dec-2018

What does nirvana look like to you? If it includes lush swathes of pristine wilderness, loads of powdery snow, and top-notch snowmobile trails, then heaven is a place on Earth. Alberta’s Lakeland region, to get more precise. What’s so great about Lakeland? Hundreds of kilometres of excellent snowmobile terrain, for starters. Here’s a breakdown of…

Learn How to Cross Country Ski for the Best Sight-Seeing Adventure

03-Nov-2018

Are you thinking of a new year’s resolution? Why not take up cross-country skiing! Cross-country skiing originally came from Scandinavia. It made its way to Canada in the 1890s, where it remains ever popular. In terms of Canadian outdoor sports, it ranks as the 11th most popular. When it comes to participation rates, it ranks…

The Most Unique Bird Species in Alberta’s Lakeland

05-Jul-2018

There are more than 250 species of birds in the Lakeland area making it one of the best places in North America to go birding and view unique bird species. If you’re thinking about making a trip up, now is the time! Check out our guide on interesting bird watching in Lakeland, Alberta. Great Blue…

Canoe Camping: A Beginner’s Guide

01-Apr-2018

Lakeland Provincial Park is a fabulous location for outdoor activities like canoeing and camping. Have you ever considered combining the two? More and more people each year are discovering the excitement and adventure of canoe camping. There are seven lakes in the provincial park, making it perfect for a weekend getaway. If you’ve never been…

Six Ideas For Winter Adventures in Alberta

24-Nov-2017

With winter here (and winter adventures in Alberta officially here) and the holidays coming, activities in the Lakeland are undergoing their own seasonal shift. Out are long hikes on backcountry trails and in comes ice fishing, x-country skiing, snow-shoeing, even dog sledding. Snow sports aren’t only possible in the Rockies: if you’re headed up our…

Getting Ready for Hunting in Alberta

08-Oct-2017

Hunting in Alberta is a big thing and with the season starting soon in many places around the Lakeland region we wanted to get you some tips to prepare for your season of hunting in Alberta. But getting started with this popular sport isn’t as easy as loading a gun and walking into the woods—you’re…

Your Guide to Experiencing a Northern Alberta Outdoor Adventure

09-Aug-2017

Canada’s Lakeland is truly the hidden gem of our country, where you’ll never run out of grand outdoor adventures. Northeastern Alberta has a variety of activities that will give you memories to last a lifetime. Spend a romantic weekend away with your significant other and see the auroras dancing across the sky, or discover an…

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