Visit here to plan your tour of Alberta:
The Icefields Parkway, photo credit unknown
Top Mountain & Nature Escapes
- Banff & Lake Louise: Iconic turquoise waters (Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake) and breathtaking mountain scenery.
- Jasper National Park: Famous for Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, plus great hiking.
- Waterton Lakes National Park: A quieter, UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Red Rock Canyon and boat tours.
- Canmore: A charming, slightly quieter mountain town alternative to Banff, offering great dining and access to Kananaskis.
- Kananaskis Country: Ideal for hiking and fishing, featuring Upper Lakes Kananaskis and fewer crowds than Banff.
Unique Towns & Regions
- **Drumheller:** The heart of the Canadian Badlands, featuring the Royal Tyrrell Museum, hoodoos, and dinosaur history.
- **Nordegg:** A quieter, rugged area in David Thompson Country, popular for hiking and camping.
- **Medicine Hat & Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park:** Known for warmer weather, river activities, and unique rock formations.
- **Sylvan Lake:** Perfect for beach days, water sports, and a lively summer atmosphere.
City Highlights
- **Calgary:** Famous for the annual Calgary Stampede (July), featuring a modern downtown, trendy neighbourhoods, and the nearby Rocky Mountains.
- **Edmonton:** Known as "Festival City" with massive summer events, the beautiful North Saskatchewan River Valley, and Fort Edmonton Park.
- Rocky Mountain House: Known for its rich fur trade history, its role in Indigenous trade networks, and as the "Gateway to the Rockies.”