With summer coming to an end, the days start to get shorter, and we all begin to reach for our favourite hoodies in the evenings. It can be a bitter-sweet time for some as the new season approaches. If you find yourself slipping into a "funk" because of it, don't worry! There are plenty of things to keep the fun and adventure going. Round up family, friends or even empower yourself and go on your own! Here is a list compiled to make the best of t...

The Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum is a charming mid-sized living history museum, just 25 minutes west of Edmonton, Alberta. It is open year-round and has 25 buildings on 14 acres and over 10,000 artifacts. Attractions include the heritage village, farm machinery displays, indoor street scene, model railway exhibit, lamp exhibit, women's exhibit, and much more. Delightful homemade lunches are served at the Tea House. Check out this ac...

Being a successful hotelier for over 50 years, owner and founder of Jasper Inn and Suites; Gerry Levasseur, has been a true champion of supporting local communities and staff. “We incorporate the values of being a family through the care and support we provide our staff and guests.” As a diverse and inclusive company, INNHotels is proud to support our General Manager Susann Beztilny and her staff at the Jasper INN & Suites in providing both a ...

Nestled between the towering peaks of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, this day-use area provincial park is situated at the north end of 15 kilometres long Windermere Lake. A broad, sandy beach backed with open, grassy play areas offers pleasant surroundings for families who enjoy lakeshore recreation. Windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming are popular activities. There is an adventure playground and a volleyball court. This 14 hectare p...

The Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Center is a great place to bring a family. It's open Tues-Sat: 11:00am - 4:00pm and has many events you can view here: https://www.columbiavalleyarts.com/events If you're so musically inclined, you can listen to the April 1st event at 7pm which will allow visitors to listen to the Storm Mountain Trio playing the Violin, Cello and Piano. Other activities such as workshops are available and teach paintin...

Kinsmen Beach and Park is a beautiful outdoor public space on the shores of Lake Windermere, nestled at the north end of Taynton Bay in Invermere. Adjacent to the park are Dorothy Lake, the Pynelogs Culural Centre and its seasonal lakeside Café Allium, The Station Neighbourhood Pub, and the Rotary Splash and Spray Park. The Kinsmen Beach and Park features: > a sandy beach with views of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains > a roped swimming ...

The weather is warming and people are starting to look to ways to enjoy the weather. Fishing is a great way to spend time and the Grande Cache Lake has Rainbow Trout, European grayling, and Burbot swimming about. This place is close to infrastructure like the highway and is an easy if not populated stop. Consider also checking out the following spots near Grande Cache this year if you're up for some walking: 1) Victor Lake https://goo.gl...

With the summer behind us, and shorter days ahead, our minds and bodies long for cozy sweaters and hot drinks by the fire. The winter months are also great for romantic getaway, which is why the Columbia Valley can be the perfect retreat for relaxation and adventure with that special someone. Invermere, B.C. in the Columbia Valley has something for everyone for that special passionate getaway this winter. Copper Point Resort offers upscale, full...

Fall in Canmore is a short, but astounding season. This time of year, people from all over the world flock to the Rocky Mountains to witness the golden glow that colors the hills. When the needles of a larch tree are almost ready to drop to the ground, they give off their last little breath of life by changing their color to a warm yellow, dare I say gold. Around the end of September and the beginning of October, hiking trail parking lots over...

As the worlds' concern for a healthy planet continues to grow, INNHotels has made a commitment to be a leader within the hospitality industry for sustainable management and corporate responsibility. We have formed a team of dedicated and inspired individuals who have come together to help change the way we conduct business on every level. This is our GoINN Green promise to our communities, guests and families. The team has come up with some e...