Must-have Experiences
Stand in the centre of the province
Marked by experienced surveyor Roy Chimiuk , the geographical centre of Alberta is found in the Swan Hills area . Hike a cleared , five-kilometre path through a rugged boreal forest , where you ’ ll encounter a stone cairn with a grizzly cub atop it . townofswanhills . com
Fish in the wild
Hike to the Marten Mountain viewpoint , and then descend the 2.8 km trail until you reach the beautiful and scenic Lily Lake . This backcountry spot is stocked with eastern brook trout . 279 km north of Edmonton on Hwy 2 .
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Have a dino-mite outing
The Philip J . Currie Dinosaur Museum houses recent discoveries of dinosaur skeletons and prehistoric fossils . Walk around the landscaped grounds and admire the outdoor fossils , watch the paleontologists work in the lab , hear about the latest fossil finds or invite your kids to enjoy the dinosaur-themed playground . dinomuseum . ca
Surf the sand
Sandboard down golden slopes in the “ Sahara ” of Alberta at the Athabasca Dunes Ecological Reserve ! You can practice your winter boarding tricks on the wind-swept sands at the largest active sand field in Alberta , or explore the area on foot and hike through the shifting sands like Lawrence of Arabia . North of Fort McMurray . Open year-round . albertaparks . ca / athabasca-dunes
Admire nature ’ s lightshow
The north is the perfect venue to watch stunning displays of the aurora borealis . On any clear night , you can view vibrant clouds of lights at one of the most affordable — and breathtaking — attractions in Alberta . If you want a special viewing , try the Alta-Can Aurora Tours in Fort McMurray — a three-night viewing tour that offers the perfect opportunity to see nature ’ s magic at work . altacan . ab . ca
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Must-have Experiences
Stand in the centre of
the province
Marked by experienced surveyor Roy
Chimiuk, the geographical centre of
Alberta is found in the Swan Hills area.
Hike a cleared, five-kilometre path
through a rugged boreal forest, where
you’ll encounter a stone cairn with a
grizzly cub atop it. townofswanhills.com
Fish in the wild
Hike to the Marten Mountain viewpoint,
and then descend the 2.8 km trail until
you reach the beautiful and scenic Lily
Lake. This backcountry spot is stocked
with eastern brook trout. 279 km north of
Edmonton on Hwy 2.
Have a dino-mite outing
The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
houses recent discoveries of dinosaur
skeletons and prehistoric fossils. Walk
around the landscaped grounds and
admire the outdoor fossils, watch the
paleontologists work in the lab, hear
about the latest fossil finds or invite
your kids to enjoy the dinosaur-themed
playground. dinomuseum.ca
Surf the sand
Sandboard down golden slopes in the
“Sahara” of Alberta at the Athabasca
Dunes Ecological Reserve! You can
practice your winter boarding tricks on
the wind-swept sands at the largest
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