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Online Special Offers for a True Canadian Adventure in Alberta This Summer

Published on April 9th, 2010 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

Online Special Offers for a True Canadian Adventure in Alberta This Summer

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The province of Alberta, home to the Rocky Mountains, has teamed up with four UK tour operators to offer some great summer holidays and online special offers. The range of deals, for travel between May and October, focus not only on affordability but also showcase the variety of landscapes and adventures offered within Alberta.

Escher and Bugs Bunny Take Their Summer Holiday in The Art Gallery of Alberta

Published on April 7th, 2010 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

With six new summer exhibitions featuring one of the most recognisable printmakers of the 20th century, M.C. Escher, The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons and work from 24 Albertan artists, this summer the Art Gallery of Alberta will stir the imaginations of both young and old. The AGA, based in Edmonton, is a must see [...]

Vulcan in Alberta is the “Official Star Trek Capital of Canada”

Published on March 22nd, 2010 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

Vulcan in Alberta is the “Official Star Trek Capital of Canada”

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Pointy ears at the ready as the town of Vulcan in Alberta is officially been given the status of Star Trek Capital of Canada.
This new milestone for the small prairie town was announced on March 10 and together with CBS Products the town has been granted the right to create a unique line of collectable [...]

Swap Your Spring Cleaning for Spring Skiing

Published on March 22nd, 2010 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

It may feel like spring is in the air, but do not pack away your winter gear just yet. Banff-Lake Louise has just been named the Top North American Spot for Spring Skiing by the New York Times (February 28, 2010). 

Go West this Easter – Great Holidays for Snow Bunnies!

Published on March 3rd, 2010 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

Go West this Easter – Great Holidays for Snow Bunnies!

With the best snow conditions in 30 years, the region has had awesome snow this season and if you have not yet had your fill of the white stuff, then why not head west for the last snow of the season?

New Ice Skating Show Premiers at Lake Louise – Skate with the Stars

Published on March 3rd, 2010 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

New Ice Skating Show Premiers at Lake Louise – Skate with the Stars

It has been 25 years since Torvill and Dean won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics and with only seven contestants remaining on the popular ITV show ‘ Dancing on Ice’ skating is becoming increasingly popular.
One of the most enchanting places to skate is the pristine, glacier fed Lake Louise in Alberta and this March [...]

Marmot Basin Receives Awards and Sets Records

Published on February 4th, 2010 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

Marmot Basin Receives Awards and Sets Records

Jasper’s Marmot Basin ski area has recently been awarded the ‘Best longest new lift’ by Ski Canada Magazine. The award recognises the significance of the massive new ski lift project and the vast improvement it has made to the ski area. The new Canadian Rockies Express gets skiers and riders to the top of the [...]

Castle Mountain Resort Opens the Only Cat Skiing in Alberta!

Published on January 27th, 2010 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

Castle Mountain Resort is excited to announce that it is to introduce the only Cat Skiing experience in Alberta. This backcountry adventure is just another addition to the list of exhilarating experiences already available at the resort and the operation will start thrilling guests on the 28 January.

Valentines treats await you in Alberta this February, from luxury hotels to the Northern Lights

Published on January 26th, 2010 in Press Releases, Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

Treat your loved one to a special Valentines getaway this year and make Valentines Day 2010 a day to remember. Alberta is a romantic winter wonderland waiting to be discovered this February and there is plenty to do to help you relax, unwind and spoil the person you love.

Video – Christmas in Banff National Park

Published on December 10th, 2009 in Travel Alberta Published by Kylie Rathbone

Here is the lastest Real Banff video straight from the home of a million christmas trees.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT4moSkbAQI