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[ad_1] As Edmontonians get ready to ring in the new year, it appears their city can expect many more visitors in 2018, according to a projection by online accommodations giant . The San Francisco-based company says its current online booking data suggests Alberta’s capital is seeing the biggest spike in …

[ad_1] Published by Forecast Magazine on December 17, 2017 Shades of Winter’s Crossroads is the fourth project of Austrian-based skier and filmmaker Sandra Lahnsteiner, co-produced by Red Bull Media House. Following the award-winning and internationally-recognized ski movies Shades of Winter (2013), Pure(2014), and the documentary-style action feature Between (2016), Crossroads is an eight-minute road trip movie highlighting the fun, …

[ad_1] Today was my first day ever skiing Kicking Horse ski resort in Golden, B.C. I was blown away. Kicking Horse is the home to 6th longest vertical drop in North America at 4,133-vertical-feet. Top-to-bottom gondola laps will give you the burn you’ve been looking for. Kicking Horse is steep, …

[ad_1] Edmonton is one of the 50 best places to travel in 2018, according to digital and print magazine It was one of only two Canadian cities to make the cut. “We’re in good company with Toronto,” Edmonton Tourism’s Renee Williams said. “But we’re really thrilled because this is an …

[ad_1] Published by Kootenay Rockies Tourism on December 4, 2017 Written by Gina Begin What’s hot this winter? If you consider yourself to be a trend-follower, you may have a good idea of what’s in for the upcoming winter season. If not, let’s get you clued in. Here are three …

[ad_1] Published by VaCay.ca on December 4, 2017 Written by Hans Tammemagi GOLDEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA — My toes perched on a two-inch wide ledge, my fingers clutched a small rock protrusion and my heart beat furiously. I was clinging to a cliff that fell vertically for more than a hundred feet …

Registration is open for AdventureELEVATE 2018, held in Banff National Park from March 13-15, 2018. AdventureELEVATE features inspiring and informative keynote speakers, activities and breakout sessions designed to equip travel trade and media professionals with tools and ideas to advance their businesses and professional goals.  New this year AdventureExchange encourages …

Whether you are celebrating a holiday, gearing up for the busiest month at work, polishing your skis or avoiding crowds by perusing the Travel Alberta website, the team has cooked up a new take on an old holiday tradition to entertain and keep you informed. Follow us on Twitter to …

San Francisco becomes the latest non-stop flight through Edmonton International Airport, with the announcement today of new service by Air Canada. The airline will operate daily flights between YEG and SFO beginning May 1, 2018. This is welcomed news for the Alberta tourism industry and is an opportunity to grow …

[ad_1] The party is nearly over: the free admission to national parks and heritage sites that accompanied Canada’s 150th birthday bash will come to an end Dec. 31. Earlier this year, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna was considering whether to extend the free admission to parks and heritage sites because the …