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A person anchored with climbing gear to a cliff face, leaning back over the Fox Via Ferrata mountain in Alberta.

The Best Off-the-Grid Adventures in Alberta

Wander off the beaten path in Western Canada to find expansive Prairie landscapes, learn about Indigenous culture, and explore spectacular nature.

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Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend in Winnipeg, One of Canada’s Most Creative Cities

Winnipeg’s gotten itself quite the TV reputation, but it’s time to set the record straight.

July 6, 2022 02:48 PM

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Karen Burshtein

Hiking + Cycling

You Can Visit Countryside Inns, Idyllic Beaches, and Rugged Mountains on These 8 Canadian Hut-to-Hut Hikes

These trails showcase Canadian nature, with wilderness huts and cozy inns en route.

November 20, 2025 06:27 PM

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Chloe Bergé

A night time view of the castle-like Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta surrounded by forests and mountains.

Health + Wellness

This Winter Wonderland Is Perfect for Adventure and Wellness

Stay in a castle-like hotel in the Rockies, dine on top of a mountain, and snowshoe, hike, or fat-bike to stunning snowy vistas with an Indigenous guide in Alberta, Canada.

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The rafts tucked into an eddy at Layover camp near the end of the canyon section.

Epic Trips

A Plane Dropped Me Off in the Remote Arctic to Raft Canada’s Oldest River

No roads lead to these ancient lands full of white wolves, exhilarating rapids, and the midnight sun.

October 15, 2025 09:44 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Two people dancing and one person playing a drum in front of the Dakota Dunes Resort

Hotels

These Are the 7 Best Indigenous–Owned Hotels and Resorts in Canada

These seven Indigenous-owned accommodations are gateways to unforgettable cultural experiences.

November 15, 2023 12:11 PM

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Debbie Olsen

woman in infinity pool looks out to pine trees and Canadian Rocky Mountains at the Basin Glacial Waters spa in Banff National Park

Health + Wellness

A Hot Springs Haven in the Canadian Rockies Unveils Two New Spas, One Inside a National Park

Two new luxury spas with thermal baths heat up the wellness scene in the Canadian Rockies.

November 24, 2025 10:45 AM

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Debbie Olsen

Ode Toronto Black and Yellow room (left) and Red room (Right)

Stay Here Next

Toronto’s Only Black-Owned Hotel Sits in One of the City’s Most Creative Neighborhoods

At the 10-room Ode Toronto, local art, vintage shopping, and neighborhood restaurants in Dundas West define the experience.

March 13, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

A group of people in Alberta, Banff dressed in colorful snowboarding gear town walking across a snowy street in front of Cascade Mountain.

Winter Sports

Why Alberta Should Be Your Next Winter Vacation

With world-class skiing, cozy cabins, and snowy skies, this region of Western Canada is the perfect winter destination.

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The Blue Caves in Zakynthos, Greece with a natural rock arch over water framing a sailing boat

Air Travel News

United Launches New Europe Route, Adds Flights to Outdoor Destinations in North America

Whether you’re craving Mediterranean beaches, U.S. national parks, or the Canadian wilderness, United has you covered with its newly released summer 2024 flight roster.

January 30, 2024 06:56 PM

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Bailey Berg

4 Days In

4 Days in Alberta: Dogsledding, Cave Tours, and Indigenous Campfire Stories

The Canadian province is a winter wonderland filled with memorable scenery and thrilling adventures.

November 20, 2025 10:21 AM

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Jennifer Malloy

Art + Culture

Visit 9 Spine-Chilling Bookstores in North America Dedicated Exclusively to Horror

With creepy doll heads in San Antonio and murder-cabin vibes in Louisville, these horror bookshops are worth traveling for.

October 22, 2025 04:02 PM

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Jennifer Billock

Where to Travel Next

Unexpected Canada

A yearlong spotlight on the people and places that make the country unique.

May 16, 2025 02:58 PM

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Tim Chester

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