TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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A great introduction to the Albertan Badlands. Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park depicts life for the Indigenous people who have seen this place as a home for over 10,000 years.
Surrounded by hoodoos that you can hike around, this makes it historic and fun for the family. It is also one of the five UNESCO heritage sites found in Alberta.
Photos: Google Maps, Hey You, Roland Kalisch
A hidden gem in Southern Alberta, this 9-hole course is a fun place to stop and get in a quick round of golf before heading to your next destination. Community-owned and operated, this is stable to the Milk River community.
Photo: Riverside Golf Course Facebook Page
The perfect place to stop and stretch your legs and let your kids out to marvel at the huge dinosaur that overlooks the town. Inside, aside from getting information about the area, the visitor center has interactive activities for you to do and learning displays.
Photo: Carissa Borle via Milk River Visitor Centre Â
The museum was built after a dinosaur fossil discovery in 1987 which sparked a full investigation of the history of Milk River. Offering a look at the past, with interactive activities for all ages, is a must-stop when travelling through Milk River.
Photo: Devil’s Coulee’s Dinosaur & Heritage Museum Group Facebook Page
Located in the middle of Gold Springs Lake, surrounded by The Milk River, this is the spot to be during the hot summer months that southern Alberta is known for. Offering many different amenities and activities, your family will never want to leave. Even better, the campground is approx. 10km from the Canada/United States border, so perfect for a day trip into the United States.
Photo: https://www.goldsprings.ca/index.htm
