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10 Alberta Fishing Dreams:
Enjoy the List that Rewards

Here’s a short list of a fly fishing expert’s 10 most rewarding places to fish in Alberta, as it takes you from the Canadian Rockies to city rivers to prairie streams and lakes. Discover where the fish and challenges are in a province where fishing is always a holiday.

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Mix Pins and Fins:
Fly Fishing and Golf

When you go fishing, it’s always about more than just the fish. Here’s a chance to mix it up with memorable golfing in the Canadian Rockies. Discover how to make fins and pins the perfect summer getaway.

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Fishing’s Pay-Off:
Fresh, Tasty Meals

Fishing in Alberta feeds the body and the soul. The fishing line can be a thread from your heart to the water, and the catch can make your day by filling your belly. Discover how to complete the transformative experience of fishing in pristine lakes and rivers by preparing a tasty meal of Alberta fish.

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Northern Alberta Fishing:
Lake Camp Adventures

Camping and lakes go together like eggs and bacon, especially when you wake up to fresh fishing in wilderness for plentiful Northern pike, walleye and lake trout. Discover three great Alberta fishing lakes in the North and where to camp during this three-day adventure. Read more...

Insider Picks on Banff's Boutique Digs

In an era where wanton excess and lavishness appear to reign, it’s downright exciting to see an intimate property reinvent itself that abides by the credo that less is more.

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Stalking the Lake Sturgeon:
Alberta’s Living Dinosaur

Alberta’s lake sturgeon is about as close as you’re going to get to a real, live dinosaur.  These tenacious survivors, having been around for more than 100 million years, can only be found in two of the province’s most popular river systems.  Catching them takes patience and skill, but the fight is there to provide the thrills. Learn how to hook a big adventure. Read more...

Spring-fed Creeks:
Fish Year Round

Welcome to spring-fed creeks that provide some of the best year-round fishing in the world. The temperate waters of these springs ensure no ice forms on these creeks over the winter. The relatively cool temperatures in the summer mean the fish are fighting fit, no matter how hot the weather. Learn how to make Alberta’s spring-fed creeks your dream fishing destination.

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Brokeback Mountain may be fictional – but the location isn’t

Alberta is playing a leading role in a major Hollywood movie, as the backdrop for Brokeback Mountain, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. Read about the excitement generated by the glow of Hollywood attention. Read more...