[ad_1] Tempers are rising in the Greensville community over the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s proposal to expropriate land to restore a hiking trail. The authority is looking at re-opening a path between Tews Falls and Webster’s Falls but residents with properties in the area say in the past it proved too …
Read More »New support on tap for craft brewing industry
The Government of Alberta is building on its plan to diversify the economy and create good-paying jobs by establishing craft brewing as a key component of culinary tourism. A grant to the Alberta Small Brewers Association (ASBA) will help develop the province’s local beer brand to establish craft brewing as …
Read More »Tourism Works in Alberta
The annual Travel Alberta Industry Conference (TAIC) wrapped up on Tuesday, bringing the premier Alberta tourism marketing event to a close. As an “industry of industries,” tourism often takes a back seat to the resource sector in conversations about Alberta’s economic future. In fact, tourism is a key economic driver …
Read More »Golden and Kicking Horse: Alpine Rides of Interior British Columbia’s TransCanada Highway – Part 1
[ad_1] Published by PinkBike on October 28, 2017 Written by Lee Lau Alpine rides and views always bring the “likes”. Perhaps its due to scarcity; alpine trails are typically hard to access and the season for riding is short. There are some areas in the world where access is relatively …
Read More »8 best horror movie travel destinations include 3 in Canada
[ad_1] For those who enjoy a good horror movie, imagine how thrillingly terrifying it would be to stay at — and sleep in — the location used in the filming of a scary movie. According to travel website Booking.com, people are actually seeking out these scary spots for an overnight …
Read More »Celebrate the 2017 Alto Award Winners
The Alberta Tourism Awards celebrate and acknowledge individuals and organizations in our province and the effort to shine the light on all Alberta has to offer. Travel Alberta congratulates the following industry partners: Alberta Pride – Big Valley Jamboree Marketing Excellence (up to $10,000) – Fantasyland Hotel Flash Sale Marketing …
Read More »The 21 Coolest Ski Towns In North America – 2018
[ad_1] The coolest ski towns make you jealous you don’t live there. You see stoked people with goggle tans and start recognizing a fundamental truth: life gets more kickass at elevation. But even those who will never live in a ski town should be lucky enough to at least experience …
Read More »Head North
[ad_1] Spanning southeastern British Columbia, Canada’s Powder Highway claims the highest concentration of skiing and snowboarding in the world, with eight alpine resorts, dozens of heli and cat operations, seemingly endless backcountry (including huts and cabins), plus Nordic skiing and unlimited backcountry touring options. An exposé could fill an encyclopedia. …
Read More »Hiring for the upcoming season? Travel Alberta can help spread the word
Winter is just around the corner, and every new season means new job postings. If you’ve got an exciting tourism related job opportunity, why not share it on Travel Alberta’s careers page? Did you know? Tourism supports more than 127,000 jobs across the province, from hospitality staff to marketers, historical …
Read More »The Best Ski Resorts on The Powder Highway
[ad_1] The Powder Highway is nothing less than a powder junkie’s utopia. This 680-mile road meanders through the interior of British Columbia’s Kootenay Rockies, offering up a wealth of diverse terrain covered in legendary, ultra deep powder. The eight Alpine ski resorts along this famed highway are accessible, yet still remote …
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