When the mercury plunges and nature wraps itself in a thick blanket of snow, it's time to embrace the special delights of winter. Alberta has myriad winter recreation options. Whether it's driving a dogsled along a frosty forested trail, night snowshoeing under the light of a full moon or snuggling under a blanket on a sleigh ride around a frozen lake, visitors will discover what true Albertans already know - cold can be cool.
Follow in the tracks of the world’s top athletes by skiing and skating at facilities built for the Olympics, including thrilling bobsleigh and luge courses.
From dogsledding and skijoring to ice climbing and cross country skiing, when the air turns crisp and the fluffy stuff starts falling, Albertans come out to play.
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