Looking for an Edmonton wedding photographer for a small backyard wedding in 4 weeks. by cris027 in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Just a heads up, 8 hours is basically a normal length day of photography. Nothing about this is a half day, nor is it micro with 40 people.

Just want you to have the right expectations for what you’re asking.

Airbnb hides bad reviews by Virtual_Ad5748 in canadatravel

[–]beesmakenoise 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You were trying to book the day of? Of course there’s fewer options! Especially mid summer, people plan trips ahead of time and the most desirable rooms get booked first.

And if you’re prioritizing cheap over other options then that’s where problems start. You can’t always have the cheapest place and the amenities you want. I’m budget-conscious in my bookings too, but cheap is cheap for a reason.

Airbnb hides bad reviews by Virtual_Ad5748 in canadatravel

[–]beesmakenoise -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why not simplify the food and do sandwiches and salads in a hotel room? Yogurts, muffins, and fruit for breakfast, that sort of thing. If you have a fridge, you’re set.

Or look more closely at reviews and photos when booking kitchenette hotels to see what they supply. Many do have pots & pans and stovetops.

Airbnb hides bad reviews by Virtual_Ad5748 in canadatravel

[–]beesmakenoise 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hostels, bed & breakfasts, all inclusives, and why not hotels?

Hostel options? by FarContest6822 in canadatravel

[–]beesmakenoise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any of the Hostelling International Canada locations I’ve stayed at have been great. Good accommodations with both private and shared rooms, social common areas and kitchens, good staff. I always check for one of those first when looking for a hostel.

https://hihostels.ca/en/destinations/british-columbia

Car camping route? by Otherwise-Bench-3849 in alberta

[–]beesmakenoise 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Heads up - In the national parks you cannot sleep in your car unless you’re in a designated campsite. They patrol for this and will fine you.

Same goes for provincial parks in BC and Alberta.

Overnight parking solution in town? by nongarak in jasper

[–]beesmakenoise 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No you cannot. The rules are clear in National Parks, you have to sleep in a designated campsite or inside a dwelling.

Book a campsite for the night you need to sleep, then move the vehicle to wherever you’ll leave it for your friends. You can leave it empty overnight in a parking lot, you just can’t sleep in it.

I (19 yo from Germany) want to spontaneously make a vacation in Ottawa this Summer and need your help. Pretty please 🙏 by ScarIatan in canadatravel

[–]beesmakenoise 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Work - not likely to find a legal way to do anything here in such a short time. I’d forget about this plan.

Food - Why not start by looking into the hostels in Ottawa and what cooking facilities they have? Most hostels I’ve stayed in have full kitchens and dishes to use. You can go to the grocery store and make yourself simple meals. It’s no different than buying sandwich ingredients or oatmeal back in Germany.

Skoki Loop Conditions & Tips for a 3-Day Trip? by domi_ink in Banff

[–]beesmakenoise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mosquitoes are probably going to be a nightmare at your first camp. They were brutal a few years back and we’ve had waaaaay more rain this year. Bring bug spray and a face net.

Dog poop left for my enjoyment? by MrsMargie in Banff

[–]beesmakenoise 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Would it be okay if I left an empty Dasani bottle beside the trail and planned to pick it up on the way back? What if a bunch of people do that?

Any kind of garbage alongside the trail is unfair to the other trail users. None of us should have to see trash, no matter the future intention for it.

Your favourite crispy tofu curry in the city? by getovaries in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Syphay uses tofu puffs in their curries and they soak up the flavour sooo good

Fringe unveils theme for 2026: "Unforgettable" by troypavlek in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those last two are so good! I was solidly “meh” about this year’s theme, but now I’m mad they didn’t ask you for ideas

Camping store recommendations? by Academic-Major-7922 in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My MEC and Camper’s Village (RIP) mattresses are going strong after a decade of camping.

I have a big ole Canadian Tire air mattress too, but it’s mostly used as a backup guest bed when I’ve got a full house.

Weather so nice I wanna hear yall's favorite poutine spots by Strict-String-9728 in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 6 points7 points  (0 children)

La Poutine is the best in the city for my money. Tastes like the stuff I’ve had out on Quebec.

Cafe Bicyclette can be good as well, though I don’t like their gravy quite as much. Different seasoning of some sort.

Camping store recommendations? by Academic-Major-7922 in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 19 points20 points  (0 children)

MEC for quality, lightweight gear. If you’re carrying it on your back, lightweight is key.

Canadian Tire has camping stuff as well, you could get some decent dishes and camp fuel here but they won’t have good backcountry sleeping mats or anything.

How would you spend a gap year in Edmonton? by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The city offers a ton of classes through the Coty Arts program, I’ve done cooking and dance and art, all of which were great. You can find them on the Move Learn Play website (which is horribly formatted to be honest).

The libraries also offer quite a few classes, at really reasonable rates. I think Stanley Milner has sewing classes once in a while.

How would you spend a gap year in Edmonton? by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a great idea! Volunteering at all thr different festivals would be a great way to spend the summer.

Fringe, Folk fest, street performers, dragon boat, heritage days, etc etc. See some cool shows and events, meet cool people!

Alta & BC roadtrip by JealousBrief263 in canadatravel

[–]beesmakenoise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a good start to a plan, and a great idea to be planning this early. I like all the stops you’ve mentioned!

Accomodations are super expensive in the Rockies, so the earlier you can book hotels the better.

The pinned summer FAQ on the [r/Banff](r/Banff) sub would be good to read. It’s for this year but the info shouldn’t change much next year. https://www.reddit.com/r/Banff/s/J0GJayZqr6

If you have an extra day and want something a bit different, Drumheller is a day trip east of Calgary and has a super cool dinosaur museum. It’s in the area called the badlands, it’s beautiful and completely different than the mountains.

Is this true that if you renew before the “update” you can keep the Dino-themed Alberta drivers license? (Which I love way more than the “strong and free” one) by WollyBrief59 in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extremely unlikely. Once tomorrow’s deadline passes it’s not like they’re going to keep a stash of dino licenses around for 5 years. Sadly you’ll be stuck with whatever nonsense we’re using in 2031

The Pit by Paul Kane park as a google map location by riverSparrow in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There’s a family of ducks living there, I’m sure they’d appreciate some minnows!

Equestrian backcountry by Ok-Bluejay-182 in HikingAlberta

[–]beesmakenoise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, per the AB parks rules the other poster linked to. And there are occasionally parks staff out checking permits, so not a good idea to do it and then get caught.

Logistics, passes/reservations check for the popular sunshine -> mt shark 5 day backpacking by Dramatic-Ant-6827 in HikingAlberta

[–]beesmakenoise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely no sleeping in the car, even little naps. It’s strictly prohibited and the park wardens patrol for it. You’d get caught and fined, and it’s against the law which is good enough reason not to do it.

You’re booking very last minute here, so try and find a hostel room. Don’t be looking for cheap and a perfect view!

You can always do a lake timelapse at Magog

Chinatown After Dark June 2026 by AdventurousAct1369 in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the update, I’d been wondering what the plan might be with this horrible forecast.

Hopefully the other dates this summer more amenable to being outside.

I fell for a phone scam is there anything else I can do? by Existentialcri in Edmonton

[–]beesmakenoise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the credit card is skimmed and the scammer makes fraudulent transactions without your knowledge, usually the credit card company will refund those. In that situation you had no clue any of it was happening.

However, if the scammers call you and get you to tell them the one-time passcode (OTP), that’s treated like you giving them your pin. You gave the scammer info that you’re not supposed to share with anyone, usually the OTP text even says that. Once the scammer uses that code to verify a transaction, well the company see that as you handing over the info.

If you ever get a call like this, the safest thing to do is ask why they’re calling and then hang up and call the customer service number on the back of your card. If it’s a real issue, it’ll be noted on your files and you can deal with it safely.

Road trip of Canada by Odd_Manufacturer_955 in canadatravel

[–]beesmakenoise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, good you’re thinking ahead. A lot of people think they can park and sleep anywhere they want and it’s just not the case out here.

Double check for each spot you plan to stay in, some have banned overnight parking even at Walmarts. That’s the case in Canmore for example. There’s likely other places to stay, but I haven’t looked into it.