Central Alberta

Central Alberta, Canada Adventure Travel

Alberta Travel & Adventure Guide

Environment of Adventure, Culture and History

Central Alberta, Canada geography varies from community to community in Central Alberta and so do the activities. To the east are boreal forests, wilderness lakes and high rocky slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Centrally and to the west are rolling foothills, river valleys, grassland prairies and farmer's fields. There are hundreds of kilometres of lakes and rivers - some left in a wilderness state untouched by the human hands while others have been developed into recreational parks, ecological reserves and wildlife reserves.

Attractions, Adventures, Things To Do in Central Alberta

Activities and attractions most enjoyed in and around Central Alberta includes hiking, horseback riding, birdwatching (birding), cycling, golfing, canoeing, mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, swimming, water skiing, camping, walking touring, camping and cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, tobogganing, snowshoeing, ice skating and dog sledding.

Parks, Trails, & Places to Explore in Central Alberta, Canada

A few of the more popular activity and sightseeing destinations located in and around Central Alberta includes Mirror Lake (Camrose); Elk Island National Park and the North Saskatchewan River Valley (Edmonton); Willmore Wilderness Park (Grande Cache); Athabasca Riverfront Park (Hinton); Messum Park (Lloydminster); Twin Lakes (Red Deer); Twin Lakes (Rocky Mountain House); Siffleur Falls (Nordegg); Sylvan Lake Provincial Park; and Glennifer Lake (Innisfail).

Accommodations, Services and Transportation in Central Alberta

Travel services vary per region, please refer to individual communities for available services. Travel services and amenities important to travelers in Central Alberta includes accommodations (hotels, resorts, hostels, vacation homes, bed and breakfast ( B&B ), motel, inn, cottgaes, cabins), campgrounds, tours, guides, gift stores, gas station, laundromat, retail shops, bank, liquor store, pub, restaurants, grocery stores and transportation services including bus, charter floatplanes, airlines, and water taxi.

Central Alberta Natural Attractions, Art, Historical Sites, & Culture

There are Icelandic, Danish, Italian, French and First Nation attractions and communities detailing their traditions, language and history. Many are home to special events, festivals and cultures. The most visited natural sightseeing attractions, historical sites and cultural venues in and around Central Alberta includes the Leanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre (Camrose); Fort Edmonton Park and the Muttart Conservatory (Edmonton); Northern Rockies Museum of Culture and Heritage (Hinton); Western Development Museum (North Battleford); Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site (Red Deer); Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site; and the Danish Canadian National Museum & Gardens (Innisfail).

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December 2017 - eh Canada Travel Newsletter

NEWSLETTER December 2017 - ehCanadaTravel.com

#CanadianTravelInfluencers

10 Factors Which Hurt Community Tourism Ambitions

Since many communities are starting to re-evaluate their tourism plans at this time of year it would be a good time to share with you what is holding so many communities back when it comes to developing a successful 3-5 year plan for growing community tourism in their regions. (read more)

Canada Vision

As part of Budget 2017, the government will invest $95.5 million in Destination Canada on an annual basis. Is putting all our eggs in one basket, in the hands of one association the best path for growing tourism in Canada? (read more)

OTAs Implement "Big Brother" Tourism

How your personal data like your search history, social media profiles, and what device you use, can give companies clues about what they can charge you online. One important note to make here, not all travel websites are created equally. ehCanadaTravel.com has a fair price guarantee. (read more)

Canada Destination Of The Year

Canada, nation of 'tolerance and hope' named Travel + Leisure's destination of the year. For being a beacon of hope, welcoming refugees and immigrants with open arms and for its unspoiled environments and dynamic cities, Canada has been named the Travel + Leisure's "Destination of the Year 2017. (read more)

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November 2017 - eh Canada Travel Newsletter

NEWSLETTER November 2017 - ehCanadaTravel.com

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3 Travel Trends To Watch For

3 travel trends which will impact tourism on many fronts in the years to come. Around the world technology is changing how travelers connect with tourism businesses. (read more)

Haunted Tourism

Canadian haunted accommodations and attractions 365 days of the year. “Usually my goosebumps radar is pretty good when spirits are high”. I thought it would be a nice change of pace to take a look at the tourism industry through a Halloween lens. (read more)

Send Us Your Winter

The first day of Winter is December 21. We are preparing for a winter video for the front page of the website, Facebook and on You Tube. If you would like to participate please send us your winter photos and videos. You get the credit. Free marketing. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Your First Social Travel Post

Connect with new travelers using our Social Travel system. “Now you can market yourself on Facebook and/or Twitter and you do not even have to have a personal Facebook or Twitter page.” A step by step guide on getting started. (read more)

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Things to Do Chilcotin

Things to Do in Chilcotin, BC, Canada

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Alberta, Canada

Alberta, Canada

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Alberta Canada, otherwise called Wild Rose Country, is a beautiful western province consisting of mountains, grasslands, and hoodoos. In the west are the Rocky Mountains. Down south in the Badlands are the hoodoos and coulees. In the middle are the golden rolling grasslands of Alberta better known as Cowboy Country.

Alberta Canada

The capital of Alberta is the City of Edmonton. It is located in the geographic centre of the province. Calgary, located north of Edmonton, is a head quarters for corporations in the province. Other major urban centres in the province include Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. However, the popular tourism destinations are Drumheller, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Waterton Lakes

Provincial Facts

12.5% of Alberta is designated as national or provincial parks. 60 per cent of the province, the northern half, is covered by Boreal Forest. Central Alberta are foothills and grasslands. Southern Alberta is where you will find the Canadian Badlands. Western Alberta is home to the Rocky Mountains.

Alberta Firsts

Original to Alberta are some one of kind attractions. Therefore, it is only fitting we point some of them out. Vulcan Alberta celebrates the space odyssey of Star Trek. Then there is the UFO Landing Pad in the community of St. Paul. Lloydminster falls on both sides of the Alberta and Saskatchewan border.  The Calgary Stampede is the world’s largest outdoor festival.  The largest Mall In North America is in Edmonton. And lastly, the World's Largest Dinosaur is walking the earth in Drumheller. 

Featured Parks, Trails and Places of Interest 

World’s largest easily accessible Dark Sky Preserve is in Jasper National Park. The largest urban parkland in North America is located in the Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River Valley. Elk Island National Park  is home to a buffalo herd. First International Peace Park resides in Waterton Lakes Park. However, the oldest national park in Canada is Banff National Park. Lastly, Alberta is home to some of the world’s most important paleontological digs in Dinosaur Provincial Park. (Link to Parks)

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British Columbia, Canada

British Columbia Canada Adventures 

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British Columbia Canada adventures covers the gamut of all adventures in all seasons. The province is the most westerly province in Canada. The BC mainland and the islands rest on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The British Columbia coastline is over 27,000 kilometres long and over half of the province has little to no human interaction. There is lots of room for exploring all sorts of BC Canada Adventures.

Capital City of British Columbia Canada

The capital of British Columbia, Canada is the City of Victoria located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Victoria is known as the "Cycling Capital of Canada" and the "City of Gardens". 

British Columbia, Canada Adventure & Travel Destinations

British Columbia is a Top 3 producer of cranberries and blueberries in the world. The world’s largest hockey stick is located in Duncan BC. “The Hanging Garden Tree” on Meares Island is the oldest red cedar tree on record at a ripe old age of 1500+ years old. Whistler is home to the longest unsupported cable car in the world. The infamous white bear called the Kermode Bear and the "Spirit Bear" is only found in BC and the oldest Chinatown in Canada is in Victoria. 

British Columbia Parks & Trails. Places of Interest in BC, Canada

British Columbia has the 2nd largest parks system in Canada. Some of the highlights in BC include the highest waterfall in Canada, Della Falls,  measuring 440 metres high.  Tweedsmuir Park is BC's largest provincial park measuring at 989,000 hectares. Osoyoos Lake is the warmest freshwater lake in Canada. Khutzeymateen Provincial Park is Canada's only Grizzly Bear Reserve. With so many parks and trails comes many British Columbia adventures.

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October 2017 - eh Canada Travel Newsletter

NEWSLETTER October 2017 - ehCanadaTravel.com

Welcome Quebec Canada!

ehCanadaTravel.com is proud to announce they have pre-launched the main tourism communities and regions for the Province of Quebec, Canada on our ehCanadaTravel.com website. The communities are open for accepting business registrations and are set up for participating members to begin submitting parks, trails, places and event content, as well as, travel stories, and tips. Check out our blog post on which communities are online. (blog post)

Canada Travel Promotional Video

ehCanadaTravel.com has just launched their Fall Season Travel Video online and on social media. The video is currently posted on the ehCanadaTravel.com website front page and playing in its full length. Abbreviated versions of the travel video are also now playing on their Canada Facebook Page as the cover photo and on You Tube. Click the play button and provide the team at ehCanadaTravel.com your feedback. (view video)

Why Fall For Canadian Autumn Seasons

To celebrate the Canadian Autumn Season ehCanadaTravel.com has posted the “5 Best Well Known Destinations For Autumn Colors in Canada”, the “5 Not-So-Common (No Less Spectacular) Destinations For Autumn Colors in Canada” and the “5 Activities Best Enjoyed in Canada During The Autumn Season In Canada”. (view lists)

10 Best Waterfalls You Do Not Hear About!

To ehCanadaTravel.com waterfalling (hiking, canoeing, backpacking to waterfalls) is one of the most satisfying sightseeing adventures they encounter when researching Canada. Here is a list of their TOP 10 Waterfalls You Do Not Hear About in Western and Northern Canada. (view list)

Dean McMurrer

Top Canadian Travel Influencer (September)

ehCanadaTravel.com is proud to recognize Dean McMurrer from the great province of Alberta, Canada as the TOP CANADIAN TRAVEL INFLUENCER for the month of September 2017! Dean is an amateur photographer, as well as, a talented woodworking hobbyist! (click to view Social Travel Profile)

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September 2017 - eh Canada Travel Newsletter

NEWSLETTER September 2017 - ehCanadaTravel.com

 

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

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Now, when you create and add a park, trail, historic site, beach, lake, river, wetland, mural route, picnic site, self-guided walking tour, etc information page to your community on ehCanadaTravel.com it will also appear on your personal “Online Social Travel Profile” page. Down the right column of your profile will be a list of your content contributions under the title of “My eh Canada Travel Stories (Entries). This is called piggy-back marketing. It is a tool enabling you to market your business or personal profile on the back of the popularity of a park, trail or place. (Learn more)

 

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TOP 3 CANADIAN TRAVEL INFLUENCERS (August 2017)

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Congratulations to August 2017 Top 3 Canadian Travel Influencer Winners Ryan Steer, One Canadian's Journey and Dean McMurrer. Both, Ryan Steer and One Canadian's Journey, are currently on cross Canada road trips and are posting some wonderful photos and videos. Dean "Deano" McMurrer has posted some quality Alberta sunsets and landscapes. Follow these quality Canadian Travel Influencers profiles on ehCanadaTravel.com and watch as they explore Canada and share it all with you in real time. (August Travel Influencer Blog Article)

 

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Moving Satellite Office From Revelstoke to Vancouver Island

On The Road Again

The co founding brothers are on the road again this September as they move their satellite office from Revelstoke, BC in the Kootenays to Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada for the next 6-8 months. Their adventure has gone full circle and they are about to set foot on home soil. (Read Blog Post)

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Cowichan Valley

Cowichan Valley, BC, Canada

Cowichan Valley Travel and Adventure Guide

The Cowichan Valley is home to the communities of Duncan, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Cowichan Bay, Mill Bay, Cobble Hill, Shawnigan Lake and Lake Cowichan.

City of Duncan

Duncan, BC, Canada (aka "The City of Totems") includes the surrounding areas of Maple Bay, Genoa Bay and the Village of Crofton. The community is the retail and commercial hub serving the entire Cowichan Valley. It is home to every service and amenity that is important to a traveler. There is also a ferry service connecting Duncan to Salt Spring Island (ferry terminal located in Crofton). (read more)

Town of Chemainus

Chemainus BC, Canada is best known for its 30+ Chemainus Murals, the Chemainus Theatre and for the sinking of a Boeing 737 as an artificial reef for scuba diving. It is also home to a ferry service connecting Chemainus to Thetis Island. (read more)

Town of Ladysmith

Ladysmith BC, Canada is a waterfront village with views of Oyster Bay, located on the shores of Ladysmith Harbour. The region includes the areas of Yellow Point and South Cedar. Main Street Ladysmith (1st Ave) is lined with historic buildings, unique shops and more. (read more)

Village of Lake Cowichan

Lake Cowichan, BC, Canada is a popular recreational lake community in the region attracting those who enjoy beaches, water skiing, boating, canoeing and camping. The region of Lake Cowichan includes the Village of Youbou and Honeymoon Bay. (read more)

Village of Cowichan Bay

Cowichan Bay is a marine sightseeing destination in the Cowichan Valley with a full service marina, tours, restaurants, pubs and some unique shops. A community highlight is the long wooden pier jetting out into the ocean.

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Quebec

Quebec Travel - Adventure Canada

Quebec is an eastern province located in-between Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. 95% of Quebec falls within the Canadian Shield. The province covers over 1,356,547 square kilometres and includes over 500,000 lakes and 4500 rivers. Quebec is home to more than 3% of the world’s fresh water reserves.

Quebec is Canada's French speaking province. The word “Kebec” is an Algonquin word meaning "Where the river narrows". The provincial capital is Quebec City. It is reminiscent of an old European city with historic architecture and cobblestone streets. Old Quebec City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

Quebec, Canada is home to many Canadian wonders including the Citadel of Quebec National Historic Site (home of the Royal 22nd Regiment and as the secondary residence of the Governor General of Canada.); 4.6 kilometres of fortified granite walls (only walled city north of Mexico); Chateau Frontenac (most photographed hotel in the world); Plains of Abraham (site of 1759 battle between French and English); Le Nordet Windmill Park (one of the largest green energy windmill farms in the world).

Other tourism highlights of Quebec, Canada, based on our experiences include the lighthouses (55+); Montmorency Falls (83 metre tall waterfall with suspension bridge); Centre d'Art - Sainte-Flavie (art revealed during low tides); Mont-Tremblant (park, village and ski hill); "Little White House" Saguenay Flood Museum (waterfall and house).

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August 2017 - eh Canada Travel Newsletter

NEWSLETTER  August 2017 - ehCanadaTravel.com

 

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Kayaking Canoeing in Saskatchewan

Canoeing & Kayaking in Saskatchewan, Canada

Saskatchewan Things To Do and Attractions Guide

Canada Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaking in Saskatchewan is a popular activity for exploring and discovering the waterways located throughout the north and south Saskatchewan regions. In the north we have rugged and remote destinations. In the south, more calm and developed kayak tour destinations.

There are over 100,000+ lakes, rivers, creeks and wetland areas to explore. Your kayak adventure awaits, whether a casual day paddle, or multi day kayaking expedition. 

Kayak & Canoe Touring and Guides

Self guided kayaking adventures for experienced kayakers and there are guided adventures for groups, visitors and beginners. The touring and guiding companies provide the experience and knowledge of the waterways... and more importantly they provide the equipment, lessons, accommodations, meals and a guide.

Popular Saskatchewan Kayaking & Canoeing Destinations 

Northern Saskatchewan region. The northern region of Saskatchewan is a much talked about kayak destination in Canada with long rivers and plenty of whitewater rapids.

Kayaking routes in the northern region of Saskatchewan, Canada explore the Precambrian Canadian Shield and a Boreal Forest environment. The landscape is very remote and rugged and contains the most challenging kayaking routes with whitewater rapids, waterfalls, portages and wilderness camping. Some northern kayak routes are accessed by vehicle and some via bush planes and floatplanes.

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Horseback Riding in Saskatchewan

Horseback Riding Tours in Saskatchewan

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Saskatchewan Horseback Riding Tours & Guides

Horseback Riding in Saskatchewan, Canada is the preferred way to explore the backcountry wilderness in the province of Saskatchewan for many wannabe cowboys. Horseback riding provides an opportunity to explore grassland prairies, wetlands, sand hills, lakes, river valleys, Boreal Forest and the Precambrian Canadian Shield.

Selecting A Saskatchewan Horseback Riding Tour

Guides and tour companies provide various types of horseback riding adventures. Some of the adventures include pack trips, wilderness trail rides, cattle drives and wagon rides.

Most of the Saskatchewan horseback riding tours and trails are located in the central and southern regions of the province. The riding outfitters provide a bevy of services like accommodations, meals, horses, gear, lessons and boarding for horses.

Horseback riding adventures operate from Saskatchewan guest ranches and working ranches. The accommodations may be in the form of a lodge, rustic backcountry cabins or a bed and bale (bed & breakfast with horse boarding).

Guest ranches and working ranches are located throughout the province. Some of the horseback riding ranch destinations include Prince Albert, Swift Current, Carlyle, Yorkton, Saskatoon, Regina, Wawota, Southey, Kindersley, Debden, Duck Lake, and Lloydminster.

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Transportation in Quebec

Quebec Transportation Services

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Sightseeing tours in Saskatchewan

Sightseeing Tours in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Things To Do and Attractions Guide

Canada Sightsee Tours and Guides

Saskatchewan Canada Sightseeing opportunities are limitless whether you are on a self guided or guided tour. The opportunity to experience wilderness environments, free roaming wildlife and visit with historic sites are just some of the highlights when sightseeing Alberta. 

Types of Saskatchewan Sightseeing Tours

Saskatchewan highways and backcountry roads provide the opportunity for many different types of self guided day trips and multi day driving, cycling and motorcycling touring routes. The freedom of selecting ones destination and when and where to visit is a big draw to some when touring. Guided tours leave you to enjoy all the top sites without the planning. They include transportation, an interpretive guide, and may also include meals, itinerary, maps, and all access passes to attractions. Transportation for guided tours may come in the form of a bus, rail, shuttle, floatplane, helicopter, horse drawn carriage and even historic walking tours. 

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Sightseeing tours in Manitoba

Sightseeing Tours in Manitoba

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Sightseeing Tours in Quebec

Sightseeing Tours in Quebec, Canada

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