things to do in alberta

Hey there, thrill-seekers of Alberta! Get ready to be captivated by the spellbinding performances of the Royal Canadian International Circus, as it returns to Calgary and Edmonton with an extravaganza that's simply unmissable! This travelling circus, which only comes once a year, is like stepping into a bygone era of European and American charm. There'll only be amazing humans performing at these shows, so no animals!

With new and exciting acts each year, including some that have wowed audiences on America's Got Talent, it's a gathering of the finest performers. These skilled artists hail from multi-generation circus families all over the world, bringing you daring stunts, breathtaking aerial displays, mind-bending contortionists, captivating magic, and even a hilarious father-daughter clown duo!

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Calgary Stampede is fast approaching and if you're looking to get out and check out all the 10-day event has to offer, you'll know it can get pretty pricey.

With all the wild midway foods to snack on and a ton of incredible music acts performing between July 7 and 16 at the Stampede grounds, the whole thing can take its toll on your waller.

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This Opinion article is part of a Narcity Media series. The views expressed are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.

After living in Alberta for almost two years, the province has really started to feel like home. Just when I think I've seen all there is to see, I stumble on a place that blows my mind once again and reminds me about how much I love it here.

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Happy "Friday Jr." — Andrew from Narcity here. ☕

Off The Top: If the headlines about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence technology have you fretting a robot takeover, rest assured that the tech isn't that advanced yet. I recently asked the generative text tool ChatGPT for its 25 best Canada-themed pickup lines and if you actually tried to use some of these on a real person, you'd end up in the ER or in prison.

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While Alberta is known for having some pretty incredible scenery to explore and the province was even named one of the top places to visit in the world, there's more to the province than just hotspots like Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

In fact, Alberta has a ton of magical and surreal places to visit that you should absolutely be adding to your summertime bucket list ASAP.

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