If you’re visiting Smoky Lake and want to delve into the depths of history, there isn’t anything better than taking a trip to the Métis Crossing. Here you can explore the culture and traditions of the indigenous people of the area by traveling back in time and seeing what life was like for the original […]

The Iron Horse Trail Alberta has a storied history that predates it as a destination for travelers of all kinds. Explore this history now.

The Iron Horse Trail is a 300-kilometre long trail across North Central Alberta carved from an abandoned railroad right-of-way. It is the longest completed section of the Trans Canada Trail. It’s history dates back to the era of steam locomotives that carried train cars with people and supplies across the continent. There were several types of […]

This summer is flying by and before you know it, it’s going to be time for warm apple cider, Halloween costumes, and pumpkin themed everything. Fall is coming up quickly and so is the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair. This annual fair is always fun for the whole family. Let’s look at some of the fun […]

Métis Crossing is one of Canada’s great historic sites with a rich history dating back thousands of years. People travel from all over North America to enjoy the culture and amenities. The site is so historic that archaeologists have discovered a campsite that is roughly 6,000 years old. Read on to learn why you should visit […]

Every year the Iron Horse Trail plays host to the Second Chance Trail Ride. This is an important fund-raising event for the GoodHearts Foundation. Registration for this year’s event opened on 11 May, but every year, you can also sign up on the day before if preferred. Don’t miss this annual opportunity to help raise […]

If you’re planning to visit the Iron Horse Trail when visiting Alberta, Canada, you’re in for a treat. This trans-Canada trail of nature and parks will make you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. It’s the oldest and longest continuous trail in the area. You can experience the trail by foot, horse, ATV, […]

The Iron Horse Trail is an epic trail spanning almost 300 kilometres. It runs through northern Alberta and is actually a piece of the much larger Trans Canada Trail. You may wonder what’s so great about a simple trail and why you should visit it. A visit to this trail is far more than just […]

Before the first Iron Horses were driven across Western Canada, the area surrounding what is today Alberta’s Iron Horse Trail was a key site in the Alberta history of the fur trade. For decades European trappers and the multinational companies they represented remade land that had for millennia been occupied by indigenous tribes- all to […]