Here's an interesting fact: Hinton was initially famous for being a railway and coal mining town that was named after the manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, William P. Hinton. However, in 1957 the North Western Pulp and Power Ltd (Hinton Pulp) was introduced as the first pulp mill in Alberta, that's when the…
While not a large city with only a population of around 36,000 people, Lloydminster does have its interesting share of stories and strange history. A cool fact about Lloydminster is that it was originally going to be an exclusively utopian society based around sobriety. That, of course, never happened. Although it’s named after George Lloyd,…
You’d be remiss to think that the people of Peace River don’t know how to celebrate winter because there are a plethora of things to do in the region. From the French festival Carnaval de St. Isidore, to outdoor activities like cross-country and downhill skiing, there are plenty of winter activities in Peace River to explore and experience. …
So you’ve got to your motel room, put your bag down, and now you’re probably thinking to yourself, ‘what is there to do here?’ Luckily for you we’ve put together a list of the activities you can’t miss while you’re staying at our downtown BCMInns Fort McMurray hotel. What’s the Best Place to Eat Breakfast at Fort Mcmurray? You’ve…
Coleman Alberta hotels are far and few between, but BCMInns Coleman is undoubtedly the best hotel in Coleman, AB, especially for families. BCMInns Coleman is known to be a family-friendly hotel where guests feel right at home. Imagine a place where you can have all the comforts of home, and then just one step outside…
If you’re staying at BCMInns Lac La Biche as Summer comes to a close, consider this your ultimate Lac La Biche travel guide 2019. Lac La Biche, Alberta is a year-round playground for those in search of outdoor adventures, cultural connections and must-see events. Keep reading to learn about top attractions, events and accommodations! Outdoor…
If you’re looking for adventure spots close to your Hinton Hotel, you don’t need to look far. There are tons of outdoor activities in Hinton, AB, as its rugged terrain, glaciers and meadows attract some of the nation’s most extreme outdoor enthusiasts. In the summer, the area offers great fishing, hiking, golf, rafting, and more,…
If you’re feeling divided on where to go for your next vacation or road trip in Canada, you should consider making Lloydminster your next destination and check out some fantastic Lloydminster hotels. Lloydminster is Canada’s only border city! It straddles the provincial border between Alberta and Saskatchewan and so is incorporated by both provinces as…
Canada is filled with countless scenic, adventurous destinations. One of Alberta’s hidden gems is Hinton, the ‘Gateway to the Rockies’. This welcoming town has countless adventure spots that visitors from all over the world come to see. For the outdoors person ready to explore the Great Canadian outdoors, Hinton is a paradise! Keep reading to…
With summertime around the corner, many Canadians are dreaming of packing the car, planning their routes and hitting the road for a summer road trip. From the majestic mountains of the Crowsnest pass to the rolling hills of Hinton to the deserts and canyons of Drumheller, there’s a lot you can see in one day…