Cool Winter Guide

COOL WINTER GUIDE: From festivals to competitions that showcase worldwide talent, Alberta is a hot spot (or should we say “cold” spot?) for this ephemeral art.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Dog sledding is alive and well in Alberta, and an adventurous way to enjoy the winter. Here’s some things you should know about this incredible experience.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Skiing and snowboarding in Alberta are bucket-list experiences in and of themselves. But what if you throw those beautiful ski hills under the star-filled night sky?

COOL WINTER GUIDE: The Bûche de Noël, or Yule Log, is a traditional French dessert that graces tables during the festive season.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: If you love carrot cake, you need to know about this small-town spot. This little eatery in Athabasca is known for being down to earth, welcoming, and serving up some of the best carrot cake you’ll ever try.

COOL WINTER GUIDER: If you’re a fan of “wild skating,” you should probably put Abraham Lake on your winter bucket list this year. Here’s what you need to know.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: While you can’t stop winter from coming to Alberta, you can certainly avoid the cold indoors. Why not shake things up and explore some of Alberta’s quirkiest and coolest museums.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: It’s no secret that winters on the Prairies are long, cold and full of snow. Yet even with the weather, we Albertans are known for making the most of it.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Nothing screams Canadian winters quite like wild ice skating. Skating is a quintessentially Canadian activity on its own, but add the great outdoors into the mix, and you’ve got yourself a bucket list activity.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Who needs a trip to Paris when you can just visit Duchess Bake Shop!? Here’s why we’re so obsessed with this adorable Edmonton hotspot.