09/22/2026
🍂 One more adventure before the snow flies!
There are still a few spots available for Stories of the Athabasca — our Industry Pilot Experience on Saturday, September 26.
And this is much more than a day on the river.
We’re inviting tourism operators, business owners, community leaders and regional partners to step away from the everyday for a day of exploration, conversation and connection — while experiencing our region through the eyes of a visitor.
🛶 Paddle the Athabasca on a guided canoe experience with Nature Alive Adventures
🪶 Experience Métis cultural storytelling and interpretation along the river
🍽️ Enjoy lunch from Gems Café & Bistro
🌲 Explore Woodlands RV & Marina and Fort Assiniboine
🚤 Then make the return journey aboard an Athabasca Riverboat
And somewhere between the paddling, storytelling, lunch and riverboat ride, we hope something else happens:
Conversation.
What did we learn from this tourism season?
What challenges are our businesses facing?
How are rising costs and changing visitor expectations affecting us?
What opportunities are we missing?
And most importantly — how can we work together and prepare for the 2027 season?
Sometimes our best conversations happen when we get out from behind our desks and experience our own backyard together.
Participant Investment: $65/person
With the guided experiences, cultural interpretation, lunch and riverboat transportation included, it’s a full day of learning, networking and experiencing the region firsthand.
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Athabasca River / Fort Assiniboine area
👥 Limited capacity — only a few spaces remain!
Grab your spot before the snow comes flying in! ❄️
To register, :
https://form.jotform.com/262544250029048
Explore the region. Connect with each other. Develop experiences for the future.
Woodlands County Woodlands RV Park & Marina De Herdt Gardens - Gardencenter Gems Cafe & Bistro Nature Alive Carol's Country Cottage
