ALBERTA
FALL INTO AUTUMN... THE ALBERTA WAY
Hiking,bikingandstargazing.Dancing,boatingandlearningnew skills.Tobeatourbest(whetheratworkorathome),weallneedto takeabreakfromtimetotime,andAlbertaofferseverykindoffall activityforeverykindofperson.Whetheryou’rea“cozy-up-on-thecouch”ora“head-out-the-door-to-explore”type,we’vegathereda rangeofoptionsforyoutogetthemostoutofourcrispest,most colourfulseason.
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Entertainment and Events
Sept 12. TLC with Kardinal Offishall
The iconic ‘90s girl group behind hit singles such as No Scrubs and Waterfalls, featuring special guest Kardinal Offishall. Calgary. officialtlc.com
Singer, dancer and television personality. Calgary & Edmonton. paulaabdul.com
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Have an unforgettable evening jamming to country music. Edmonton. jordandavisofficial.com
Check out Avril Lavigne’s much anticipated fall tour as she travels across her home country. Calgary & Edmonton. avrillavigne.com
Get your country on with Sam Hunt in Calgary and Edmonton on his Outskirts 2024 tour! samhunt.com
Featuring two of the world’s most coveted Elvis tribute artists known today: Pete Paquette and Chris Connor. Calgary. greyeagleresortandcasino.ca
American actor and singer known for his song, This is America. Calgary. ticketmaster.ca Country music singer and songwriter. Edmonton. carlypearce.com
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Sports & Comedy
Sept 14-15. Monster Jam.
Monster trucks compete against each other in the ultimate race with air jumps, donuts and more. Calgary. monsterjam.com
Sept 21.
Elks vs. Blue Bombers
Spend the night at Commonwealth Stadium as these two top teams go head to head. Edmonton. ticketmaster.ca
Sept 25-29. Pointsbet Curling Invitational
Experience all the fun of curling at this world-class event. Calgary. curling.ca
Oct 2-5.
Canadian Finals Rodeo
Saddle up for an evening of exciting rodeo action! Edmonton. cfr.ca
Oct 2.
Pandas Rugby vs. Lethbridge Pronghorns
See these two Alberta teams go head to head in a riveting rugby match. Edmonton. ticketmaster.ca
Oct 26.
Jets vs. Flames
Get ready for a thrilling hockey game between two solid rivals. Calgary. vividseats.com
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ComedyShows
Sept 13-14.
Named as one of Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch” in 2022. Edmonton & Calgary. atsukocomedy.com Atsuko Okatsuka
Sept 26.
Gabriel Iglesias
Stand-up comedian with hilarious specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. Edmonton. fluffyguy.com
Sept 28.
Oct 19-20.
Catch this stand-up comedian and actor known for his comedy specials. Edmonton & Calgary. sebastianlive.com
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Sebastian Maniscalco
Enjoy a night of laughs with stand-up comedian Charles Haycock! Edmonton. eventbrite.com
Oct 3.
The Uncle Louie Variety Show
Enjoy a night of comedy, live music and laughter with the hilarious Uncle Louie Variety Show. Calgary. theunclelouievarietyshow.com
Experience this legendary game show in person with games, prizes and more. Enoch. priceisrightlive.com The Price is Right Live! - Stage Show Nov 2-3. Jerry Seinfeld
Iconic comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and hit show, Seinfeld. Edmonton. jerryseinfeld.com Nov 16.
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Autumn Adventures ScenicTrainRides
HauntedHistoryTours
Edmonton to Jasper
Running just east of Yellowhead Highway, VIA Rail’s train service from Edmonton to the Rockies offers a spectacular view. Edmonton. viarail.ca
Rocky Mountaineer
This luxurious ride follows the Canadian Pacific tracks that initially connected the West to the rest of Canada 125 years ago! Calgary. rockymountaineer.com
Aspen Crossing
Book a beautiful train ride, including dining options and stunning prairie views. Mossleigh. aspencrossing.com
Edmonton Ghost Tours
Get spooked in front of the Strathcona Hotel, the Princess Theatre and more! Edmonton. edmontonghosttours.com
Calgary Ghost Tours
Ready for goosebumps while walking through old Inglewood? Enjoy this walking tour with local history. Calgary. calgaryghostwalks.com
Train of Terror
For those 18+, enjoy 2 maze haunts, a 1.5-hour train ride, thrills, chills and drinks/food for purchase. Mossleigh. aspencrossing.com
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Edmonton to Jasper
IndigenousCulturalExperiences
Earthcode Tours
An Indigenous-owned and operated tour company for passionate travelers, based on the Tsuu T’ina First Nation outside of Calgary. earthcodetours.com
Métis Crossing
Deepen your understanding of Métis history through immersive activities and experiences. Métis Crossing. metiscrossing.com
Sept-Oct.
Jason Carter
Check out this contemporary Indigenous artist's work this fall. He specializes in painting and sculptures. Calgary. jasoncarter.ca
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Outdoor Enthusiasts
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ColourfulHikesandTrails
Sentinel Pass, Banff National Park
This 10km hike is popular for a reason: the extreme beauty when passing through Moraine Lake will leave you speechless. alltrails.com
Lake Agnes
This beautiful hike near Lake Louise is perfect for the fall! Hidden beside Alpine Lake, Lake Agnes offers pictureperfect views. 10adventures.com
Tunnel Mountain Summit
This almost three-hour hike is moderate in difficulty, boasts beautiful views and is open year-round. alltrails.com
StargazingSpots
Lakeland Provincial Park
Lakeland Provincial Park is between Edmonton and Fort McMurray. Enjoy roasting hot dogs under the stars and stargazing through a telescope during the park’s Fall Dark Sky Celebration. Edmonton. laclabicheregion.com
Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park
This beautiful park is perfect for stargazing! Grab a blanket and leave the city to view the Alberta night sky. 2.5 hours north-east of Edmonton. albertaparks.ca
Nose Hill Park
The stars won’t be as bright as they are outside the city, but you’ll still catch some spectacular night skies from this northwest Calgary park. calgary.ca
FallFishingAdventures
Alberta Fishing Charters
Interested in catching northern pike and walleye? Alberta Fishing Charters will guide you through Southern Alberta waters for a truly enjoyable experience. Calgary. fishingalberta.ca
Lunkers Fishing Adventures
Interested in sturgeon fishing? Lunkers Fishing will take you to the Two Hills area east of Edmonton, an 8-hour fishing trip for groups of up to four. Edmonton. lunkers.ca
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Drift Out West Fly Fishing
For anyone based in or around Calgary, how’s this for a relaxing outdoor adventure?
Your experienced guide picks you up and whisks you (and up to one other guest) to the edge of the Bow River, where you float quietly along in a drift boat, taking in the sights and sounds of nature as you try your hand at fly fishing. Your guide provides all equipment, food/drinks, fishing advice and historical knowledge; you bring a willingness to learn (and an Alberta Sportfishing License).
“A lot of people are surprised at how remote it feels when we’re only a half-hour drive out of the city,” says Quinn Soonias, the owner and guide of Drift Out West Fly Fishing.
Quinn, who has been fishing the Bow River since 2007, offers half-day and full-day guided tours for up to two people, as well as half-day fly-fishing lessons to groups. Hailing from the prairies and now based in Alberta, Quinn is proud of his Plains Cree heritage and, for those interested, also shares his knowledge of Indigenous history, pointing out a buffalo jump along the river and highlighting the First Nations who used the waterway the most (including the Tsuu Tʼina and Siksika).
And what about the fish? Quinn’s goal is to help his guests land a big trout varieties like brown, rainbow and cutthroat, which are “some of the strongest fighting fish,” he says. In fact, one of his guests caught the biggest fish Quinn has ever seen, a brown trout about 27 inches long. “Probably as big as some people’s legs,” he says. “It just exploded out of the water!”
Since the Bow River is catch-and-release, that monster fish went right back in the water (after the requisite bragging-rights photo, of course). Care to try your hand at catching it?
Book a half-day or full-day tour with Quinn on his website: driftoutwest.com
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Harvest Celebrations
Sept 15-Oct 27.
Calgary Farmyard
Create annual traditions for your family and friends through pumpkin picking, corn mazes, photo opps and more! Calgary. calgaryfarmyard.com
Weekends in Sept-Oct.
Prairie Gardens
Pick your pumpkins from the beautiful Prairie Gardens this fall. The farm also includes scarecrow-making and more activities! Edmonton. prairiegardens.org
Now-End of Season Attracted2Apples
Located just 20 minutes from Edmonton, this orchard has over 800 trees and 12 varieties of apples. Edmonton. attracted2apples.com
Now-End of Season Davison Orchards
A family farm growing all types of fruits and vegetables for you to enjoy. With farm animals and activities, enjoy a kid-friendly day. davisonorchards.ca
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HarvestFestivals
Sept 9.
Visit Glendon Village, the Pyrogy Capital of the World, as it hosts its annual pyrogy festival, celebrating the community and its Ukrainian heritage. Glendon Village. villageofglendon.ca
Sept 14. Glendon Pyrogy Festival Harvest Moon Festival October 6-8.
Enjoy live outdoor music, beer gardens, food trucks and more! The festival celebrates the changing of the seasons. Edmonton. eventbrite.com
Sept 20-Oct 31. Pumpkins After Dark
Visit this award-winning outdoor Halloween event, which features over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins. Calgary. calgary.pumpkinsafterdark.com
Great White North Pumpkin Fair
Take a trip up north to visit some of the biggest pumpkin sculptures and run through the corn maze with family and friends! Smoky Lake. smokylakepumpkinfair.ca
Oct 18-20.
Edmonton Fall Home Show
Made for all home décor lovers, this is your one-stop shop for all things design and home! This 3-day event takes place at the Edmonton Expo Centre. edmontonfallhomeshow.mpetickets.com
CraftBreweriesandBeerFestivals
florahallbrewing.ca
Nov 21-23.
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Alberta Craft Brewing Convention Oct 9. Banff Craft Beer Festival
Check out what the ACBC 2024 has to offer with their one-of-a-kind trade show! Edmonton. abcraftbrewing.ca
An unconventional and experimental brewery that also serves
Calgary. annexales.com
The annual festival returns to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Calgary. banfflakelouise.com
A dog-friendly brewery with over 10 beers to choose from. Although they don’t serve food, you can bring your own to munch on while you sip brews. Edmonton. bentstickbrewing.com
The winners of 2023 Alberta Brewery of the Year. Enjoy this cozy and pet-friendly taproom. Calgary. establishmentbrewing.ca
Sept 12-14.
Oldstoberfest
The world’s first Bavarian Rodeo! Merging Bavarian culture with western prairie heritage, a one-of-a-kind experience in Olds, AB. oldstoberfest.com
Sept 12-28.
Oktoberfest @ Ice District
At Western Canada’s largest Oktoberfest celebration, Fan Park will be transformed into a Bavarian wonderland. Edmonton. icedistrict.com
Cozy Indoor Activities
CookingClasses
The Cookbook Co. Cooks
Participate in this bistro kitchen, in-person cooking class where you can learn about a variety of cuisine types, from Japanese to New Orleans cooking! Calgary. cookbookcooks.com
YEG Cooking Classes
Learn from a professional chef at one of these unique classes. Edmonton. yegcookingclasses.com
BookCafés
Mandolin Books
A charming store to find quality used books, local coffee and tasty treats. Edmonton. mandolinbooks.com
Shelf Life Books
An independent bookstore specializing in Canadian authors, small presses, diverse voices and children’s books. Calgary. shelflifebooks.ca
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ArtandCraftWorkshops
Sept 13.
DIY Nail Art Workshop
Unleash your inner nail diva! This DIY nail workshop is a creative wonderland. Calgary. eventbrite.com
Oct 4.
Paint Nite: Fall Blaze
Channel your inner artist by painting a beautiful piece of art while having fun with friends. Edmonton. paintnite.com
Workshop Studios
signatures.ca
Ceramics classes for all levels and interests. Make a handmade tea pot, flower vase, or an item of your choosing. workshopstudios.ca
Now-Sept 24.
Ardrossan Farmers’ Market
Visit this farmers’ market, where they sell everything from BBQ sauce to veggies and dog treats! Ardrossan. ardrossanrecagsociety.ca
Oct 25-27.
Our Best to You - Handmade Market
This unique marketplace carries only handmade items from artisans across the nation. Red Deer. signatures.ca
Sports, Activities & Enrichment
Let the Dogs Golf? Tournament
Have you ever thought about bringing your dog on the course? Well, now’s your chance! Enjoy the 18-hole tournament with a BBQ steak dinner. Edmonton. eventbrite.com
15. A popular area for cross-country skiing, road biking and birding. This trail is open year-round and takes about 2.5 hours to cycle. Edmonton. alltrails.com
Head to YYC pickleball for a fun-filled evening of pickleball matches, pizza, drinks and meeting new friends. For all skill levels. yycpickleball.com
Creek Ravine Trail
This loop with beautiful views takes around 3 hours to complete. Go cycling, biking and bird-watching. Calgary. alltrails.com
OutdoorYogaSessions
Calgary Outdoor Yoga
This all-level yoga class located in Mahogany or Stanley Park is perfect for a quick weekend mindfulness session in nature. Calgary. outdooryoga.ca
Yoga and Tea Ceremony
Take part in this gentle yoga practice that prepares the mind and soul for meditation. Limited dates. Calgary. eventbrite.ca
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Education & Enrichment
WorkshopsandNetworking
Fridays, Sept 20-Oct 24.
Reel Talk: Short Video Creator
Have fun with TikTok and Reels in this dynamic workshop designed to help you master the art of creating engaging short-form videos. Edmonton. eventbrite.com
Oct 8-11. Evolve HR 2024
Take part in this popular annual conference featuring multiple speakers and innovative ways to learn new things about HR! Calgary. eventbrite.ca
Nov 2. 2024 Leadership Workshop
Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned professional, this workshop will empower you to lead with purpose and confidence. Edmonton. eventbrite.ca
Alexandra Writers’ Centre
Writing classes and workshops for all levels and backgrounds. Enjoy learning, community and fun. Calgary. alexandrawriters.org
HistoricalSiteTours
The Confluence Historic Site
Discover some of the history and stories behind our lands. Explore multiple exhibits before walking through the majestic parklands at the Bow and Elbow Rivers. Calgary. theconfluence.ca
McKay Avenue School
Learn about Alberta’s history and legacy through this carefully curated museum. Edmonton. archivesmuseum.epsb.ca
Toonie Tours: Bike Tour
Take a bike tour around the city and enjoy the peaceful Prince’s Island Park, learn about the origins of Fort Calgary, and more. Calgary. toonietours.ca
River Valley Conservation
Participate in coulee cleanup, shoreline restoration or invasive plant removal with 972 other volunteers! This conservation team has worked on 91 natural areas. Lethbridge. nature.lethbridge.ca
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Unique Fall Getaways
Glampingsites
Mount Engadine Lodge
Perched over Moose Meadows within the Kananaskis Range of Spray Valley Provincial Park, you are guaranteed peacefulness among nature. Edmonton & Calgary. charminginnsofalberta.com
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Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows
This family-owned and operated business has been running since 1926, right in the heart of Johnston Canyon. The trail takes you through seven glacial waterfalls, as well as caves and bridges. Edmonton + Calgary. johnstoncanyon.com
Dome in Bragg Creek
Connect with nature at this beautiful dome located along Elbow River at the Onespot Crossing Campground. This site includes an outdoor fire pit and wood-burning stove! Bragg Creek. glampinghub.com
Aspen Beach Lakeview
Campground
Book your weekend campsite getaway. This campsite offers a stay on the beach, hikes and a variety of water activities. Gull Lake. albertaparks.ca
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Wolf Creek B&B
Sit back and relax in the township of Ponoka County! Surrounded by history and nature. Lacombe. wolfcreekbedandbreakfast.com
Storm Mountain Lodge
This beautiful lodge in Banff is perfect for a romantic getaway. Banff. stormmountainlodge.com
ScenicRoadTrips
Highwood Pass
Travel the highest paved road in Canada, which is famous for its beautiful views. Drive through the Rocky Mountains and across Highway 22. Calgary. thecowboytrail.com
Cowboy Trail South to Waterton Lakes
This 312km road trip takes you through Bragg Creek Provincial Park where you can paddle, fish, hike and more. Calgary. charminginnsofalberta.com
Elk Island National Park
Only 30 minutes from Edmonton, this is a classic summer road trip for spotting buffalo, renting a canoe and exploring trails. parks.canada.ca
roadtripalberta.com
hikebiketravel.com
Highwood Pass
Elk Island National Park
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