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The Free Whitecourt River Tubing Slides in Festival Park is OPEN for the Season
The free tubing slides at Whitecourt River Slides in Rotary Park (now Festival Park) open for the season June 21, 2025.
Road Trip: Kinosoo Beach has a Inflatable Obstacle Course, Splash Park and Zipline into the Lake
Make the most of summer at one of the hubs of lake-days in Alberta - Kinosoo Beach in Cold Lake. It’s one of the most popular road trips from Edmonton and a running placement in our best beaches and lakes near Edmonton. In 2025, the city approved a brand new element of fun - a floating obstacle course or the new Cold Lake Aqua Splash.
Discovery Canyon Opens for the Season June 1, 2026
Discovery Canyon opens for the season June 1, 2026 and operates through the end of summer, making opening day an eagerly anticipated kickoff to summer fun near Edmonton. Whether you’re planning a full day with family or just stopping by for a quick float, it’s a place your kids are going to want to return to, again and again.
Road Trip: Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival in Medicine Hat May 21-24, 2026
2026 will feature two balloon glow events, where the hot air balloons are tethered to the ground with a festival style experience featuring kids activities, food trucks and the chance to see a hot air balloon inflate, and glow, right in front of your very eyes. Experience this magical evening on Friday and Saturday at Kin Coulee Park.
Canyon Coaster at Canyon Ski Resort Opens for the Season - May 16, 2026
Get ready for summer thrills—the Canyon Coaster reopens May 16, 2026. Discover Alberta’s only alpine coaster, ride details, and what to expect this season.
The Free Whitecourt River Tubing Slides in Festival Park is OPEN for the Season
The free tubing slides at Whitecourt River Slides in Rotary Park (now Festival Park) open for the season June 21, 2025.
Discovery Canyon Opens for the Season June 1, 2024
Discovery Canyon opens for the 2024 Season on June 1, 2024. This free attraction is a fun way to cool off near Edmonton!
Canyon Resort is Opening a Treetop Adventure Park & Zipline this Summer
Canyon Ski Resort opened the first alpine coaster in Alberta, and now, the resort is adding to their roster of summer fun with a canyon adventure park that will feature climbing, dropping, aerial-ing and zipline-ing a 500’ treetop adventure.
A Massive Festival with Hot Air Balloons and Fireworks is Coming to Sylvan Lake this Month
There’s an incredible, brand new festival coming to Sylvan Lake this month. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun, road trip destination from Edmonton for The Meltdown.
A List of the Best Places to Visit in Edmonton for Students
Use this guide to find the best places to visit in Edmonton for students.
There’s a Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off, Pumpkin Drop and Fair in Smoky Lake in October
The Giant Pumpkin Festival in Smoky Lake is back for 2024 with a Giant Pumpkin Drop, Weigh off and whole weekend of family fun.
See Eagles Up-Close, Hawks Fly and Hold a Live Owl at Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation this Summer
The Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation is open for the season and you can visit all summer long.
This Hot Air Balloon Festival in Alberta is a Must Visit in May (Updated for 2024)
Visit the Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival in 2023 for a magical weekend exploring in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
The High River Hot Air Balloon Festival is a Must-Visit Festival this Month
The Alberta Hot Air Balloon Festival in High River is back for 2024. Experience the magic of the hot air Balloon festival outside of Calgary.
47 Road Trip Ideas From Edmonton to Explore this Summer
We’re sharing 47 Road trip ideas from Edmonton for you to make this summer the best summer ever.
Day Trip: Siffleur Falls Hike
This Siffleur Falls hike as a day trip from Edmonton will bring you through a meadow on a boardwalk, a forest, and finally to these incredible views.
Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash Park is Back for 2022 - and Opens July 1, 2022
Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash is making a comeback to Sylvan Lake, for the 2022 Season. Here’s what you need to know before you visit Wibit Aqua Splash at Sylvan Lake.
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Dinosaur Provincial Park with Kids
Everything you need to know about exploring Dinosaur Provincial Park, in Alberta, with kids. Dinosaur Provincial Park tours, camping and trails.