If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a mom, it’s that you don’t always need to travel far to make sweet memories. Right here in Alberta, we’ve been lucky to find adventures tucked into everyday life. Whether it’s chasing waterfalls, hopping on a mini train, or discovering a new trail with snacks packed and energy high (at least in the beginning 😅)
This is my growing bucket list of places we’ve explored or can’t wait to explore! Some have already become our family favourites, and some are still waiting on our list. If you’re wondering where to start exploring or just looking for new places to take the kids (or yourself!), this is a great place to begin
This is a personal list of places we’ve been, shared with love and hope that it inspires your own Alberta adventures too. It includes parks, festivals, museums, day trips, and cozy little adventures. Some were spontaneous, some planned months in advance, but they’ve all added a little joy to our family memories.
I’ll be updating this post as we go, so feel free to bookmark it for ideas or come back later to see what we’ve checked off next. Let the adventures begin 💛
Attend the Calgary Stampede
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Visit Aggie Days in Calgary
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Watch the fireworks at GlobalFest
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Drive through the Lions Festival of Lights
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Experience Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park
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Bundle up and explore ZOOLIGHTS at the Calgary Zoo
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Spend a fall afternoon at Cobbs Pumpkin Patch
Family day at Studio Bell
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Attend a seasonal event at Spruce Meadows
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Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller – So much to learn and explore… and yes, the real fossils!
Visit Barney’s Adventure Park in Drumheller
- Explore the Nose Creek Valley Museum in Airdrie – Small but packed with local history and charm
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Check out the quirky Gopher Museum in Torrington
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Play and learn at TELUS Spark
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Spend the day at Day Out with Thomas at Heritage Park
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Ride the miniature train at Iron Horse Park
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Ride the Skyline Luge at WinSport
Visit the Calgary Zoo
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Pet the animals at Butterfield Acres
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Spend a fall day at Calgary Farmyard
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Wander and play at Granary Road
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Pick pumpkins and run wild at Cobb's Adventure Park
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Play and climb at Big Box Entertainment
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Take a weekend road trip to Jasper
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Ride the Banff Gondola
Walk the Canmore Boardwalk Trail
Spend an easy day exploring Okotoks
Visit Lake Louise and take in the views
Walk along the shores of Lake Moraine
Explore the town of Lacombe
Cross the Star Mine Suspension Bridge
Visit the Willow Creek Hoodoos
Spend a summer day at Sylvan Lake
Drive the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93)
Explore Peyto Lake
Visit Maligne Canyon
Take the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure
Visit Bow Lake
Soak in the Miette Hot Springs
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Go up the Calgary Tower for city views
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Stay in a Caboose Cabin at Aspen Crossing
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Visit the Kananaskis Nordic Spa (maybe a parents-only getaway?)
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Spend a day at the Whitecourt Rotary Park River Slides
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Visit Abraham Lake in winter to see the ice bubbles
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Hike to Cat Creek
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Explore Troll Falls
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Go canoeing on Lake Louise
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Check out the Ice Castles in Edmonton
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Take a road trip to Waterton Lakes
Explore Calaway Park
Attend the Edmonton K-Days
Discover Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary (Cochrane area)
Kayak or paddleboard on Two Jack Lake or Emerald Lake
Explore Elk Island National Park
Spend a day at Discovery Canyon
🎒 I’ll be updating this list as we go—linking blog posts, reels, and any must-know tips! So if you’re looking for ideas, planning a day out, or just love Alberta adventures like we do… feel free to follow along 💛
Got a family-friendly spot we should add? Leave a comment or message me on Instagram!
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