7 Must-Play Golf Courses in the Canadian Rockies
The 10th green at Canmore Golf and Curling Club Of the more than 300 golf courses in Alberta, Scoregolf.ca counts 37 in the Canadian Rockies. All are great plays, I’m sure, but seven of them, including...
View ArticleIntroducing Canmore and Kananaskis Country
The Canmore Mountain Market is open every Thursday from June to October Canmore and Kananaskis Country may be outside the boundaries of Banff and Jasper, but they’re definitely in my book on places to...
View ArticleBanff to Jasper on the Icefields Parkway
Travelers on the Icefields Parkway stop for another amazing view The natural world just doesn’t get any more beautiful than what you’ll find in Alberta’s Banff and Jasper National Parks. The sharp...
View ArticleThe Canadian Rockies—Much More than America’s Hat
The Canadian Rockies dominate the region and the imagination How does a country become another country’s hat? Canada wants to know, and after my recent trek up to the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, so do...
View ArticleTravel Video of the Week: Travel Alberta’s “There Is”
I’ve never even been to the Canadian province of Alberta, but this video sure makes me want to go. A big part of it is the catchy song from an Albertan (not even sure that’s a word) recording artist....
View ArticleThe Essential Guide to Alberta, Canada
Alberta (a province, not a state!) is the fourth largest province in Canada and is arguably the most beautiful. Home to the majestic Rocky Mountains and a rich, lush landscape, Alberta is the perfect...
View ArticleHow to Pack for Alberta, Canada
When you think of vacation destinations, Alberta, Canada may not leap immediately to mind. But this western Canadian province has so much to recommend it that if you’ve not considered it for a...
View Article10 Things Americans Should Know About Traveling to Alberta, Canada
Considering how close Canada is to the United States, it’s no surprise that the provinces of our northern neighbor are popular destinations for many Americans. And if you’re looking for a getaway that...
View Article10 Tips for First-Timers to Calgary Stampede
I’ve had the Calgary Stampede on my bucket list for some time now and I can finally tick it off, thanks to the good folks at Travel Alberta, who flew me from L.A. to Calgary to experience it. As an...
View ArticleThe Post Hotel and Lake Louise Village in Banff National Park
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada My wife Natalie and I recently visited beautiful Alberta, Canada to attend the Calgary Stampede. (Here are 10 tips for Stampede first-timers as well as 10 things to know...
View Article5 places to celebrate Christmas in Alberta
While I love calling California home for the constant sunshine and proximity to the beach, when Christmas rolls around, I’m always ready to head north for snow! I’ve heard so much about Christmas in...
View ArticleTravel Video of the Week: Chasing Starlight: An Adventure in the Canadian...
One of my favorite trips of 2014 was to the Canadian Rockies, just a three-hour flight from LA, for the first time. After a stop at the Calgary Stampede, my wife and I drove a couple hours to Banff to...
View Article12 Instagram Photos That’ll Make You Want to Visit Alberta Right Now
I’m pretty sure you can’t visit Alberta enough times. When it comes to Mother Nature’s blessings, Alberta has it all. From mountains to prairies, from lush forests to sparkling lakes, Alberta is the...
View ArticleInstaHikes, from Travel Alberta, reinvents hiking in Alberta
Alberta, and particularly Rocky Mountain Alberta, is a truly breathtaking place. Johnny went last summer, and loved it (and The Post Hotel). I went three summers ago, played golf, and loved it (and the...
View ArticleTravel Video of the Week: Travel Alberta’s “There Is”
I’ve never even been to the Canadian province of Alberta, but this video sure makes me want to go. A big part of it is the catchy song from an Albertan (not even sure that’s a word) recording artist....
View ArticleThe Essential Guide to Alberta, Canada
Alberta (a province, not a state!) is the fourth largest province in Canada and is arguably the most beautiful. Home to the majestic Rocky Mountains and a rich, lush landscape, Alberta is the perfect...
View ArticleAlberta in the Springtime
My wife Natalie and I recently visited Alberta, Canada. It was my second time there and it’s a part of the world that many travelers refer to as one of the most beautiful places on earth. My first trip...
View ArticleCalgary Stampede in Style: Introducing the Stampede
Live from the Stampede (Credit: Trishna Patel) As Americans, we think we know how to rodeo. But what if I told you that the biggest rodeo in North America—the Calgary Stampede—actually takes place...
View ArticleCalgary Stampede in Style, Part 1: The Stampede Bucket List, Day 1
Looking down from the Infield Suites (Credit: Trishna Patel) This is the first part in Trishna Patel’s five-part series on the Calgary Stampede. Check out the series homepage here, the second part...
View ArticleCalgary Stampede in Style, Part 2: The Stampede Bucket List, Day 2
Midway food tour (Credit: Trishna Patel) This is the second part in Trishna Patel’s five-part series on the Calgary Stampede. Check out the series homepage here, the first part here, the third part...
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