17 Best Things to Do in Alberta, Canada (Mountains, Lakes & Hidden Gems)

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Alberta is one of Canada’s most gorgeous provinces, which is perfect for a winter or summer jaunt.  And with so many beautiful things to do in Alberta, it’s an area you should definitely think of visiting as soon as possible. From the tiny little villages, stunning lakes, gorgeous cities, to huge swathes of powdery snow … Continue Reading

Exploring Jasper National Park In Alberta, Canada In Winter: Pyramid Lake And Icefields Parkway

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Leaving the Metterra hotel, as we hurried through breakfast, eager to hit the road early, I remembered something we’d missed out on the entire time we stayed there – Happy hour. And no, not the kind of happy hour where the drinks are half-price – it’s the kind where the drinks are free! I suddenly … Continue Reading

15 Best Places In Alberta To Visit (Key Places, Hidden Gems & Cities)

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Arguably one of the most scenic provinces in all of Canada, Alberta is stunning! Not only that, but it’s also home to two of the oldest national parks in the world. This alone makes this province incredible, but there are so many epic and best places in Alberta that are too incredible to miss.  There’s … Continue Reading

Exploring Edmonton, Canada: First Impressions Of The City

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As you may have been able to tell from Instagram, Facebook or Twitter – we’re in Canada – Edmonton, to be precise and boy is it an amazing city! We’ve been so busy pretty traipsing through the city in search of fun and to take in as much of the sights as possible (before we … Continue Reading

10 Very Best Things To Do In Edmonton, Alberta

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Being of the biggest cities in Alberta, Edmonton is often seen as a gateway to Jasper National Park and the gorgeous places to visit in Alberta. That being said, Edmonton isn’t just a gateway city, it’s actually a great city to visit in its own right. With heads of the best things to do in … Continue Reading

Exploring Edmonton In Canada’s Ice Castles In Winter

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One our first morning in Edmonton (we arrived the evening before), I somehow managed to escape the jetlag entirely and woke up thoroughly refreshed and very eager to explore the city! We pretty much rushed downtown as early as possible for a group breakfast with new and old(er) friends at the rather delightful District Café. … Continue Reading

Snowshoeing Across A Frozen Lake In Elk Island National Park In Canada And Exploring Edmonton

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The next day in Edmonton was a truly lazy one and one that comes off the back of a night out in the city. It started with a late breakfast at the hotel (random aside – the Metterra Hotel also has happy hour, before a leisurely stroll through the farmers market in Old Strathcona (partly … Continue Reading

The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk In Jasper National Park In Alberta, Canada

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One place I really wanted to visit once we arrived in Jasper was to visit and go hiking Maligne Canyon! Thing is, even up to a few days before we left London for Alberta, I’d never even heard of Maligne and its famous canyon. Once I heard about it though, I knew I had to … Continue Reading

12 Best Things To Do In Banff, Alberta

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Banff, both a town and the name of the National Park the town is located in one of the most picturesque provinces in Canada (Alberta). It’s such a beautiful place, especially with the best things to do in Banff. The thing with Banff, though, is that some people only really think of visiting one or … Continue Reading

Finding Calgary’s Architectural Masterpieces – Studio Bell And The Central Library

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I’m such a huge fan of embracing the seasons. In summer-time, I want to spend every possible moment soaking up the sunshine outdoors. In autumn, I want to marvel at the dramatic change in nature as the leaves turn from what is almost ‘uniform green’ to all the many beautiful hues from reds to oranges. … Continue Reading