Meaghan Archer

Dec 18, 2024 | amainsider.com | Meaghan Archer

January in Alberta may bring extreme sub-zero temperatures, but the bluebird skies and endless events—both indoor and outdoor—make up for the shivering.  Jammin’ in January Grab your tickets and put your dancing pants on for Winterruption YEG, Edmonton’s winter concert and festival. Running for four days from January 22-26, musicians, bands, and performers will take the stage at venues across downtown Edmonton and put on shows you won’t forget.

Nov 18, 2024 | amainsider.com | Meaghan Archer

In 1989, AMA set sail into specialized travel with the launch of our first President’s Cruise — an exclusive trip that marked the start of a cherished decades-long tradition. The unique experience saw us invite members of 25 years or longer to enjoy a 10-day discounted Caribbean cruise hosted by AMA ambassadors and then-president George MacDonald. Not only did they enjoy the ship’s amenities, events and dining, they forged friendships and memories to last a lifetime.

Nov 18, 2024 | amainsider.com | Meaghan Archer

Whether you’re bundling up to play outside or cozying up to keep warm inside this winter season, there are loads of activities across Alberta to keep you feeling bright.  Grab your skates and head to Sylvan Lake for some . Lake skating is a classic Canadian pastime, and Sylvan Lake does it best with three large skating surfaces and free on-ice parking. Organize a game of stick-and-puck, practice your sow-cows (salchows) or test your wobbly legs for the first time on these beautiful ice lakes.

Oct 23, 2024 | amainsider.com | Meaghan Archer

Alberta’s small towns are notorious for their very large statues—sometimes of very odd things—and the Winter issue of AMA Insider features the biggest banger of them all. Yes, that’s the enormous kielbasa sausage in Mundare, Alberta. This sausage is a nod to the large Polish and eastern European communities in the area—particularly the Stawnichy family, whose meat processing plant opened in 1959 and made Mundare famous for creating the best sausages in Canada.

Oct 21, 2024 | amainsider.com | Meaghan Archer

Now that the costumes are put away and the candy is sorted, it’s time to start prepping for some early winter activities.  November is when many holiday and night markets start up across the province. Whether you’re looking for a gift, want to support local artists and vendors, or just love to peruse handmade goods, there’s surely a market in your area.  The Banff Christmas Market runs weekends starting with a locals’ night Nov. 14, through to the weekend of Dec. 6-8.