When the weather is wintry, there are many interesting activities to choose in the Slave Lake Region during the cold months - even if you don't have your own ice fishing shack or your own snowshoes!
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Winter Wonderland Attractions & Entertainment
Alberta is a wonderland in winter. From the dazzling snow-clad peaks, dramatic frozen waterfalls, frosted forests and cozy alpine towns of the Canadian Rockies to the warm welcome of our vibrant cities and towns, your ultimate winter playground awaits. Once you’ve satisfied your need for speed on the ski slopes, try a new adrenaline-filled adventure like dog sledding, snowmobiling, bobsledding, tobogganing, snow tubing or ice climbing. For a gentle winter experience, try a guided snowshoeing trip, an ice walking tour along a glittering frozen canyon, a romantic sleigh ride or ice skating under an endless starry sky.
Storm Mountain Lodge cabin in Banff National Park
Heading ice skating on Lake Louise
Epic Canadian Rockies scenery and ancient Indigenous pictographs are highlights of a guided ice walk in Grotto Canyon.
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Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort
Cold Lake, Alberta
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned skier or snowboarder, Kinosoo Ridge is for you. At the Learn To Ski Park, there is a Magic Carpet to whisk you to the top of the hill, while there are four lifts, including a quick quad chair, to take you to the top of the trees to the rest of the 42 acres of skiable terrain. Snowboarders and skiers can sail to new heights at one of the resort’s three terrain parks, and grab a soft landing at Northern Alberta’s only Bag Jump. Don't ski? Take a slide down our Tube Park.
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Evergreen Park
Grande Prairie, Alberta
The largest exhibition facility north of Edmonton, this facility outside Grande Prairie hosts a variety of exhibitions and events and has an onsite casino and live horseracing.
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Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre presents the history of one of Canada's deadliest rockslides. In the early morning hours back in 1903, millions of tons of limestone crashed from the summit of Turtle Mountain and buried a portion of the community of Frank, a once-bustling coal mining town. Through state-of-the-art interactive displays and exhibits, along with winding trails through the rocks themselves, visitors can get an up-close look at the awesome power of nature.
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3-Day Northern Lights Excursion
The aurora borealis is a breathtaking wonder with universal appeal. Northern Lights Outdoor Excursions provides visitors with the ideal way to make this the experience of a lifetime! This 3 day/2 night package includes two viewings of the aurora borealis in Fort McMurray.
Expires: 2017-08-31
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Canadian Rockies Photo Tour - Winter
The perfect picture starts with an adventure. Travelling through the backcountry, chasing the light is what drives us to showcase nature at its best. Our team of top photographers will take you on an adventure of a lifetime, capturing images that wanderers crave. Two 6-night winter tour dates available.
Expires: 2017-09-02
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Tours
Maligne Adventures - Maligne Canyon Ice-walk
Jasper, Alberta
Experience the wonders of the Maligne Canyon from the ground up. Your guide will lead you safely along the frozen canyon floor through its maze of fascinating ice sculptures. Explore the entrance to a cave system, ice caves, fossils and towering frozen waterfalls stretching over 30m up the canyon walls. Our tread enhancing cleats and warm winter boots will help you stay warm and feel secure while walking on the ice.
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Pursuit Adventures
Red Deer, Alberta
Find your adventure in Central Alberta, from the badlands to the incredible ice bubbles of Abraham Lake. Head out for an evening snowshoe adventure in Red Deer, paired with local craft beer and gourmet wings, explore the West Country on a guided hike or ride the ski bus to the mountains.Join a small group tour on your own or with a few friends, book a private tour or let us plan you own custom group adventure.
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Brewster Sleigh Rides
Banff, Alberta
Brewster Adventures brings a Christmas card image to life at Lake Louise with a sleigh ride that follows the lake-side trail beneath Victoria Glacier. Enjoy views of the Ice Falls at the end of the lake by day, or the glow of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise on evening rides. There is no better way to spend time together than drinking in the beauty of sparkling snow and blue sky, bundled beneath a blanket together on a horse drawn sleigh! The season for sleigh rides starts mid-December and goes to early April, weather and snow cover permitting.
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Events
Christmas in November
Jasper, Alberta
2017-11-03 to 2017-11-12 MST
For the past 28 years, Christmas in November has been the most anticipated event of the year at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. With a variety of presenters, activities and sessions to attend, this event has surely been one to remember. Join our hosts along with a lineup of celebrity chefs and presenters for an occasion like no other.
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Metiskow Christmas Concert 2017
Metiskow, Alberta
2017-12-10 to 2017-12-10 MST
Old Fashioned Christmas Concert with Carols, Skits, Santa and Gift Bags for the Kids.
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