Cool Winter Guide

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, were named by Galileo in the 17th century. Aurora is the Roman goddess of dawn, and Boreas is the Greek god of the north wind – hence the term “dawn of the north” or Northern Lights.

When we think of hiking in Alberta, we often think about exploring the beautiful Rockies in a pair of hiking boots in the summer. The truth is, though, there are also incredible places to explore in the winter months.

There is more than just ice and snow in January in Edmonton! Edmonton is the home to many festivals, cultural workshops and winter activities to keep you active and warm.

Are you looking for something to do on a quiet evening? Interested in a weekend day-trip activity? Or traveling south via Highway 22? You are in for an experience of joy and delight with a short, scenic drive from the south end of Calgary to the quaint Village of Longview, with its stunning mountain views along the way.

Albertans across the province embrace the darkness of winter and celebrate light with a variety of festivals, events, and activities. Here are four great ways to find the light in the darkness.

Have you ever been camping in the winter? We already know that Alberta has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast all year round, but camping in the snow?

This holiday season leave the chaotic jam-packed malls behind and give the gift of culture. All around the province, exciting Indigenous events are welcoming families to experience something special and share new traditions all December long.

There are lots of options for beginners to get comfortable with the terrain and develop a new appreciation for the versatility of snowboards in the process.

Ice fishing in the Lakeland region is something that many people may not have on their bucket list, but it is something that should be on any outdoor enthusiast’s list. There is something unique and exciting about fishing in Northern Alberta.

Abraham Lake’s beautiful methane bubbles beneath the water’s frozen surface, all surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, offers an affordable adventure and amazing photo opportunities.