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Bathtubs of the plains
Tiny hotspots of biodiversity, prairie potholes can ease the effects of climate heating — if we stop draining them
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Environment
Tiny hotspots of biodiversity, prairie potholes can ease the effects of climate heating — if we stop draining them
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Flanked by the Rocky Mountains, Waterton is one of Canada’s most underrated national parks, complete with mountain vistas, thundering waterfalls and more
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Stephen J. Pyne, the author of Awful Splendour: A fire history of Canada, says we are well beyond learning to live with fire — we now have to live with a fire age
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Banff-based travel writer Meghan J. Ward reflects on her love of Jasper and the impact of the devastating wildfires
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Robin Esrock heads to Alberta to discover “The Greatest Show on Earth”
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An inside look at Good Knights medieval-themed glamping experience — complete with sword fighting, axe throwing, archery and more
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Formed in varying shapes and sizes, these glacier caves create the “perfect playground for photographers”
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A history of Alberta’s quirky Burger Baron restaurant chain
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From forest bathing to historic hotels, Canada’s iconic winter wonderland has more to offer than fresh powder
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Avoid the crowds and discover frozen canyons, scenic lakes and hearty cuisine in this epic Rocky Mountain town
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Experience combines lights, music, and Stoney Nakoda storytelling to showcase Sulphur Mountain like never before
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In Banff National Park, Alberta, as in protected areas across the country, managers find it difficult to balance the desire of people to experience wilderness with an imperative to conserve it
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As these 10 photos show, an all-inclusive stay at the new Glacier View Lodge in Jasper National Park is the ultimate way to experience the beauty of the famous Icefields Parkway
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Follow the footsteps of Banff’s iconic wildlife to 12 must-do experiences in Canada’s most beloved mountain retreat
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An unforgettable spelunking adventure through Alberta’s Rat’s Nest Cave, Canada’s fourth-largest cave system
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Mount Engadine Lodge is the perfect base for a slew of spectacular mountain trails
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A guide to the annual Jasper Dark Sky Festival — and what you can learn when you gaze skywards.
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You don’t have to spend days hiking up and down steep slopes to make the most of your mountain experience. Check out our picks for the most scenic and accessible spots in the Canadian Rockies.
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This past summer an ambitious wildlife under/overpass system broke ground in B.C. on a deadly stretch of highway just west of the Alberta border. Here’s how it happened.
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Celebrate autumn in Alberta by taking a larch hike in the Rockies
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A Scandinavian tradition gets a Canadian spin at the new Kananaskis Nordic Spa
Wildlife
No one knew golden eagles in the Yukon and Alaska migrated along the Rockies’ front ranges, until an avid birder noticed something strange
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Leslie Anthony shares the best of the big hills
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Thanks to a sightless, translucent creature, Canada’s most famous cave is being recognized for its unique species and harsh ecosystem
People & Culture
Former child soldiers who fought in Sudan during Africa’s bloodiest civil war eventually found refuge in Canada — many of them in Brooks, Alta. Anthropologist, author and journalist Carol Berger shares their stories.
People & Culture
The ultimate goal of vaquero horsemanship is to produce a “finished” horse: an exceptionally responsive animal that is a true partner to its rider
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Astronomer and author Alan Dyer shares his favourite places in Alberta and Saskatchewan to escape the city lights and take in the wonders of the night sky
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A Southern Alberta paddling destination lined with fascinating geological formations and First Nations rock art
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The newly created Birch River Wildland Park joins a network of parks preserving an area of boreal wilderness twice the size of Vancouver Island
Science & Tech
Thanatotheristes — meaning “reaper of death” — is the first tyrannosaur species identified in Canada in 50 years
Science & Tech
Michael Serpe's fieldwork is based in rural India, but he says Canadian First Nations communities could benefit from realtime water quality data as well
Science & Tech
Theories behind why dinosaur fossils are found in a strange position
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Researchers at the University of Alberta have trained a "self-organizing map" to identify high-risk days for fires
People & Culture
Earlier this year, an Alberta Métis community became the first to purchase their territory from the province. Here’s what it means for their future.
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Leave the Banff and Jasper crowds behind and check out these five spots that showcase a different side of Alberta’s natural beauty
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First Nations history shines through petroglyphs and pictographs
Places
The Royal Alberta Museum has officially opened its downtown Edmonton building, capping a complex multi-year move that’s captured in this behind-the-scenes photo essay
People & Culture
The Alberta government has announced a plan to provide every junior and high school with a copy of the atlas
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Canadian bull-riding champion Tanner Girletz’s advice on how to experience the ride of your life
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The birthplace of the Caesar is establishing itself as a surprising hub for craft cocktails
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Best places in Alberta to take a hike
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Travelling through Alberta’s storied mountaineering and ski-touring past and present
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National Historic site takes visitors back in time to thriving industry
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Capturing the spirit of the Calgary Stampede on the eve of its centennial