Category Archives: Edmonton

Edmonton Events: The Return of The Corpse Flower: Edmonton Muttart Conservatory Celebrates Corpse Flowers First Bloom of Gagnus

Posted on 2018/05/25 by

The Return of The Corpse Flower: Edmonton Muttart Conservatory Celebrates Corpse Flowers First Bloom of Gagnus The Muttart Conservatory proudly shared a stinky treat with Edmonton—the first bloom of Gagnus. Muttart staff has fondly named their corpse flower after the … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice

Posted on 2017/12/21 by

What is the Winter Solstice? The word “solstice” is derived from two Latin words: sol (“sun) and sistere (“to stand still”). So, basically, the solstice is the time when the sun stands still. Speaking in astronomical terms, solstice is the … Continue reading →

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YEG Holiday Events: How The Stripper Stole Christmas

Posted on 2017/12/08 by

How The Stripper Stole Christmas On December 15th the Edmonton Burlesque Festival will host the third instalment of this holiday favourite, guaranteed to heat up your holidays. More naughty than nice, Beau Creep will reclaim his role as Krampus. If … Continue reading →

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YEG Holidays: Date Nights

Posted on 2017/12/08 by

Holi-Date Nights Edmonton is due for a long, cold winter and you’re going to love it. There are enough winter events and activities for Edmonton to have earned the title of being a Winter City. We embrace the cold and … Continue reading →

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Halloween: Fort Edmonton Spooktacular Recap

Posted on 2017/11/03 by

Fort Edmonton Park Spooktacular ‘The Witching Hour’ One of my ultimate favourite Halloween events is the annual Spooktacular at Fort Edmonton Park. Fort Edmonton is one of Edmonton’s treasures – nothing compares to creepy atmosphere the park creates at Halloween. … Continue reading →

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Halloween: Fort Edmonton Park October Calendar

Posted on 2017/10/11 by

Fort Edmonton Park celebrates Halloween like no one else. Nestled in Edmonton’s river valley, the historical buildings of Edmonton make for the PERFECT spooky setting. We know how fast darkness falls in October, and being surrounded by trees – eerie, … Continue reading →

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End of Summer At Elk Island

Posted on 2017/08/29 by

If seeing a bison isn’t on your bucket list to finish off this summer, it should be. Elk Island National Park is gearing up to provide guests with a great end of summer experience. The free admission Discovery Passes is … Continue reading →

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