After living in Alberta for a few years, you might feel like you've done it all. It can become easy to get into a dull routine of going to your regular spot. But it is time to shake things up. You will be surprised how many fantastic new adventures are only a short drive away. To help you have the best spring ever, we've gathered up some Alberta weekend trip ideas perfect for enjoying with your BFF. One of the best parts of the new season is all the warm weather and plants blooming. It is the ideal time to get outdoors and go hiking and soak up the sunshine. For an unforgettable day, the two of you can go on a tour of The Athabasca Glacier. This is perfect for your friends who are visiting you from out of province so you can show off the best in Alberta. For a more lazy weekend, you can unwind at a stunning nordic spa or relax at indoor pool oasis. These low-key activities will give you plenty of time to rest and talk to your pal. Where will you hit up first? Here are 11 activities that would make for a great weekend adventure with your best friends this spring: See a Colossal Glacier Price: $87.00+ When: Friday, April 17 to Sunday, October 18, 2020 Address: Athabasca Glacier, Improvement District No. 12, AB Why You Need To Go: You can go on a tour of one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world and be amazed at Alberta's beauty. View this post on Instagram And we're back! Explore Rockies Summer 2019 let's dooo this! Columbia icefield looking so damn pretty despite the chill 😎#columbiaicefield #explorerockies #happytimes #pursuitbanffjasper #canada #alberta #travelbuddy #irish #australian #wanderlust #canadianrockies #glacier #jaspernationalpark #summer2019 #letsdothis #memories #journey #littlethings #seetheworld #pursuitcollection #makeitgreat #friends #snaps #pursuitlife #snow #beautifuldestinations #makeitcount #alberta #ohcanada A post shared by Siobhán (@shrubbie25) on Apr 26, 2019 at 8:46pm PDT Website Stay at a Back Country Hut Price: $35.00+ Address: Yoho National Park, Field, BC Why You Need To Go: You can stay a cozy wood cabin near hiking trails and alpine lakes and rough it with your BFFs. View this post on Instagram EP Hut in Lake O'Hara with these fluffs ❤ A post shared by Cheryl Walker (@cheryl6656w) on Jun 28, 2019 at 10:10pm PDT Website Treat Yourself to a Spa Day Price: $85.00 Address: Kananaskis Nordic Spa, 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis, AB Why You Need To Go: You can pamper yourself at this massive Instagram-worthy spa that has saunas, steam rooms, hammocks, and five pools. View this post on Instagram 📍@knordicspa add it to your must-do in Alberta bucket list! Special thanks to their team for inviting all the incredible content creators from YYC to capture this experience. I obviously wouldn’t have my + 1 be anyone else.❤️ @randikennedy_ From morning mimosas to an epic spread at the delicious Tea Bistro... 😍 I can’t wait to share my full experience with you! (PS. my foot is ghost white and always is ever since I broke my ankle last year! In case you noticed that 😂) 🏔 #nordicspakananaskis #albertatourism #travelalberta #exploreberta A post shared by Solo Female Travel (@thatblondebikinigirl) on Sep 27, 2019 at 11:48am PDT Website Snuggle Cute Animals Price: $15.49 Address: Butterfield Acres Petting Farm, 254077 Rocky Ridge Rd. NW., Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: There are so many adorable animals that you can see at this petting farm and there could even be baby goats this spring. View this post on Instagram Things goat serious at #butterfieldacres 🐐 A post shared by SAR (@sarahcaleey) on Jul 25, 2017 at 12:47pm PDT Website Hike Eiffel Lake Trail Price: $10.00 Address: Valley of the Ten Peaks, Banff National Park, Improvement District No. 9, AB Why You Need To Go: One not to miss hiking trail is the Eiffle Lake Trail where you can enjoy stunning lookouts of the lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. View this post on Instagram What’s your favorite photo: 1, 2 or 3? 🇨🇦😉 ↠ 🇬🇧 Banff National Park is much more than blue lakes... the Canadian Rockies offer the most scenic trails and hikes you could ever imagine. We’ve walked among glaciers, flowery meadows, creeks and forests! And I have to admit that mountains have a special thing that makes me feel more and more attracted to them... they are kind of addictive! Does anybody agree with me? 🥰🏔🇨🇦 ↠ 🇪🇸 El Parque Nacional de Banff es mucho mas que los famosos lagos azules... las Montañas Rocosas ofrecen una variedad de excursiones increibles! Hemos caminado entre glaciares, riachuelos, praderas de flores y bosques centenarios. Tengo que reconocer que cada vez me atrae mas la montaña. Tienen una paz y magia especiales que siempre me dejan con ganas de mas... A alguien mas le pasa lo mismo? 🥰🏔🇨🇦 ↠ Creo que no podria haber escogido un mejor destino para disfrutar del #premioviajeroamex de #americanexpress ✈️💳 ↠ #mybanff #explorealberta #travelalberta #parkscanada A post shared by MARINA COMES (@marinacomes) on Aug 29, 2019 at 8:33am PDT Website Smell the Flowers Price: 2020 Admission Rates TBA (2019 was $15.85) Address: University of Alberta Botanic Garden, 51227 AB-60, Spruce Grove, AB Why You Need To Go: In the spring you can see all the colourful blooming flowers like tulips and lilacs. View this post on Instagram stopping to smell the flowers🌸 A post shared by Geo (@georgia_merk) on Jun 20, 2019 at 8:52pm PDT Website Enjoy the View from a Suspension Bridge Price: Free Address: Star Mine Suspension Bridge, 3061 AB-10, Drumheller, AB Why You Need To Go: Crossing the 117-metre suspension bridge you can enjoy an amazing view of the Red Deer River. View this post on Instagram Wild West 🏜 . . . . . #western #west #drumheller #calgary #alberta #canada #canadian #photography #naturephotography #photooftheday #photoshoot #travelgram #trip #ootd #hairstyle #me #outfit #brige #view #building #top #luxury A post shared by Bárbara (@barbara_av) on Aug 5, 2019 at 7:45am PDT Website Explore Writing On Stone Provincial Park Price: $26.00 a night camping fee Address: Writing On Stone Provincial Park, NW 36 TW1 Range 13, Milk River, AB Why You Need To Go: You could feel like you're on mars at this otherworldy landscape with giant rock formations. View this post on Instagram ✍🏻🧱 #creativecaption #writingonstone A post shared by Luisa (@luisaswk) on Jul 13, 2019 at 10:39pm PDT Website Hit the Slopes One Last Time Price: $127.00+ Address: 1 Sunshine access Rd., Banff, AB Why You Need To Go: Before the snow melts, it is your chance to enjoy one more ski trip with your friends. View this post on Instagram "Look at me in my goggles. You are going to optometry school" -Laura Vedegyt 🥳 @meganelisabethhh @laura_veddy @tiafay11 #SlushCup #FullSend #MeganMakesOurLifeSoBeautiful #SoMuchFun #iLoveSnowboarding #CrazyDays A post shared by Tamara (@tamaarrra_) on May 20, 2019 at 11:24pm PDT Website Relax at a Tropical Oasis Price: $10.00 Address: Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave. SW., Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: The Pool Side at Hotel Arts has a new inflatable air shelter, so it feels like summer year-round. View this post on Instagram cheers m8 A post shared by kendall (@kendaallmcpherson) on Jul 14, 2019 at 5:27pm PDT Website Stroll Along a Lake Price: $7.90 Address: Waterton Lakes National Park, AB-5, Waterton Park, AB Why You Need To Go: In the national park there are several short hiking trails like the Linnet Lake loop that takes only 20 minutes. View this post on Instagram Now that I have 2 little kids, I know I won’t be traveling for the next couple of years. This makes me grateful to live in Alberta because there are so many amazing places that I still need to explore. I don’t feel like I’m missing out at all! Swipe to see the video of this location! 📸Nikon D7500 @nikoncanada #nikonca F/9 1/40 sec ISO 200 A post shared by ROBIN (@motherpixels) on Jun 18, 2019 at 8:45am PDT Website