Alberta Archives - Wandering Crystal

The Museum of Fear and Wonder

Crystal — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 15:00:03 +0000

Deep in the rural valleys of Southern Alberta sits a little blue farm building full of unusual, strange objects. The Museum of Fear and Wonder is a unique rural museum full of haunted objects, out-of-commission ventriloquist dummies and a hallway full of historical Ouija boards. The items contained within the museum have been purposely chosen...

The Ghost Towns of Alberta – Rowley

Crystal — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 15:00:18 +0000

A ghost town filled with secrets, creepy mannequins, cats and buildings straight out of the wild west…the tiny hamlet of Rowley, Alberta has it all! More than your average ghost town, Rowley has its fair share of abandoned buildings and deserted railway cars. But the townsfolk, a meagre population of eight, have transformed the place...

Unusual Things to Do in Alberta — A Giant Food Tour

Crystal — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 16:00:16 +0000

I often find myself wondering if I’m in Ukraine when living and travelling in Alberta. I’ve never been to Ukraine, so I have no idea what the country is actually like. But there’s a ton of Ukrainian immigrants in Alberta who brought with them all the best things from their home when they moved over....

Disaster and Dark Tourism in Alberta – Frank Slide

Crystal — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 16:00:21 +0000

When I think of dark tourism, Canada is the last place that comes to mind. But when I really take a look around, I find there are way more sites historically associated with a tragedy here than I originally thought there were. I always think of Europe as a haven for dark tourists. Especially since...

Discovering Elk Island National Park

Crystal — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 17:00:31 +0000

The highway to Elk Island National Park was a terrifying drive, largely due to the -26℃ winds that were hurling snow so thick I could barely see the road in front of me! Along Highway 16, I passed several cars and trucks that had managed to make their way into the ditch. I even saw...

The Best Things to Do in Jasper National Park on a Winter Weekend Getaway

Crystal — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 16:26:23 +0000

Jasper National Park is the perfect stop for your weekend getaway. Located in the province of Alberta, Jasper is calmer and less crowded than its Rocky Mountain counterpart Banff making it a great place to go for a weekend of rest and relaxation. Surrounded by majestic snow-covered mountains make the cozy town a magical winter...

Dark at Fort Edmonton Park

Crystal — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:00:03 +0000

Darkness comes to Fort Edmonton Park, and I am ready to discover if I can finally be scared! Usually, I’m one of those people who are impossible to scare. But one of these days, I think I’ll be surprised and really have a fright-filled (but safe!) night in a spooky haunted house. Fort Edmonton Park...

Edmonton Ghost Tour with Fireside Ghost Experience

Crystal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 14:00:47 +0000

Every city, town and village on Earth seems to have its own ghost stories, with the spookiest tales usually set in locations with a tonne of history and culture. Anytime I think of ghosts, I always associate them with places that are creepy, abandoned and very old. That’s why I never really considered Edmonton, Alberta,...

Oddities of Alberta – 7 Unique Places to Visit

Crystal — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 14:00:31 +0000

Alberta is a Canadian western prairie province that offers a range of stunning scenery, landscapes, and sights for the tourist to explore. From spending a day taking in the majestic Rocky Mountains to exploring the Badlands, seeing the Northern Lights and exploring one of Alberta’s many picturesque towns – there’s so much to do! Filled...

Live Long and Prosper in Vulcan Alberta

Crystal — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:15:57 +0000

The sun beamed down onto our car as we drove into town. Christina and I could feel a tangible spark of energy buzz through the air! My eyes were immediately drawn to Vulcan’s giant roadside attraction – a replica of the Star Trek starship USS Enterprise. We were ready to Live Long and Prosper in Vulcan Alberta. It was at...