Living in Alberta

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  • May: Northern Lights in Alberta

    12 months ago

    Alberta's dark skies and wide-open spaces make the province an excellent spot to chase the northern lights, especially from September to March. If you're willing to skip a few hours of sleep, the reward is basking in the glow of the lava lamp-like bands of light in shades of green, yellow, pink and mauve.

    Alberta's Wood Buffalo region, in the northern reaches of the province, is a Dark Sky Preserve (an area that reduces or restricts light pollution to protect naturally dark night skies).

    The Northern Lights are just one highlight of Alberta's natural beauty and unique geographic... Continue reading