INDIAN HEAD, Sask. — A simulation of speed dating was one of the unique tools used at an inaugural Tourism Talks session held at Indian Head recently. Tourism Saskatchewan launched the Tourism Talks series of meetings to reach out to people involved in various aspects of rural tourism. The pilot project brought together more than […] Read more
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Google helps Parks Canada offer virtual walking trails
Making parks more accessible | Service expected to be used by armchair travellers, trip planners and teachers as they develop lesson plans
It’s now possible to visit many of Canada’s national parks and historic sites without ever leaving home. Armchair travellers can use Google Maps or Google Street Viewer to take a virtual walk on park trails. Parks Canada and Google recently launched a collection of visual vignettes that will eventually highlight more than 70 national historic […] Read more
Cycling event impresses the pros
It’s not as well known as the Tour de France, but the Tour of Alberta has caught the attention of cycling fans and hopefully the dollars of future tourists. It’s estimated 168 million viewers in 162 countries may have watched elite cyclists race down rural roads and through small towns and cities in Alberta, and […] Read more
Haunted house a spirited place to visit
Ogden House home to real ghosts? | Alberta couple embrace a theme and create a thriving tourist attraction
STIRLING, Alta. — As Halloween approaches, the screams increase inside the haunted mansion in Stirling. Groans, rattling chains, cobwebs and spine-tingling music combine with witches, monsters and mad scientists to scare thrill-seekers who visit the big, old brick house and pay the price of admission for frissons of fear. But those seeking a good scare […] Read more
Riders seek treasures in Alberta countryside
Scenic hunt | Geocaching in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains gives horseback riders a chance to explore the wilderness
Those so inclined can now grab their horse and GPS devices and head to the mountains for an equine geocaching race. The Amazing Backcountry Race encourages horseback riders to ride into the mountains and enjoy Alberta’s back country, said race organizer Brenda Murdock. Between June 25 and Sept 5, riders will be directed to 16 […] Read more
Tips on tapping tourists
Fruit grower says to make the visit an experience for the whole family
Agritourism can add value to a fruit growers’ farm, but it’s a long-term proposition. Adding a fish pond, building a cafe and growing a corn maze can all help bring people onto a producer’s farm, U-pick or orchard, but they require cash upfront and returns are slow. It’s not for everyone, G2S Pickin Patch owner […] Read more
