Alberta

Alberta lies in Western Canada, boasting a diverse landscape of mountains, alpine lakes, rivers, and boreal forests. The province is most famous for its wintertime activities, especially in resort towns like Banff and Jasper. With an elevation of over 1,380 meters, Banff is the highest town in Canada. It’s a great place for exploring Alberta’s Banff National Park, with its emerald lakes and natural hot springs.

Jasper (and its namesake national park) is also a popular destination in Alberta. You can enjoy camping, hiking and mountain biking in the beautiful Canadian backcountry almost any time of the year. Wintertime is especially lovely in Alberta, thanks to world-class ski resorts, natural hot springs, and magnificent sites like the Columbia Icefield.

Top destinations in Alberta

Where will you go next?

Banff
Banff offers all the fun and excitement of a major mountain resort town, high up in Alberta’s Rockies. At more than 4,600 feet, it’s the highest town in Canada. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade dominate the town’s...
Calgary
Calgary sits in the south of the Canadian province of Alberta, at the junction between the Great Plains and the...
Edmonton
Edmonton is a riverfront city on the North Saskatchewan River, attracting nature lovers with more than 20 parks and countless...

What to see & do in Alberta

Where & what to eat in Alberta

10 Great Restaurants in Banff
This list of great restaurants in Banff shows that despite its size, the resort town has a superb array of dining spots. These venues serve traditional and creative Canadian cuisine in stylish, mountain dining rooms. Most focus on sourcing sustainably-raised,...
10 Best Local Restaurants in Calgary
The best local restaurants in Calgary present you with the most authentic flavors from the cosmopolitan Cowtown food scene. Most...
10 Best Local Restaurants in Banff
The best local restaurants in Banff are a great mix of relaxed pubs and steakhouses, family-run eateries, and cozy spots...

Where to shop & what to buy in Alberta

10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Banff
This guide to the best places to go shopping in Banff includes some of the most popular malls and iconic shops in the mountain resort. This Canadian town is not necessarily known as a shopping destination, with the province of...
10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Calgary
The best places to go shopping in Calgary range from neighbourhoods packed with independent stores and restaurants to expansive malls...
10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Edmonton
Edmonton has much to offer travelers interested in shopping, whether you want to visit a sprawling mall or a quaint...

Where to go & what to do at night in Alberta

10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Banff
This guide to the best things to do after dinner in Banff includes art hubs, stargazing, ice walks, and après-ski. Shrouded by high hills and jagged mountain summits, Banff is famed for its skiing and lakes, walking trails, and railroad...
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Calgary
This list of the best things to do after dinner in Calgary proves that there is plenty going on in...
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Edmonton
Edmonton at night is packed full of fun you can enjoy whether you're looking to spend a night dancing or...

Useful information

10 Best Festivals in Calgary
The best festivals in Calgary are some of the biggest celebrations in Canada. The city has over 80 celebrations covering everything from food, science, and innovation to railroads, salsa, and quilting. There are also cultural festivals from countries like Scotland,...
Banff Travel Essentials
Our Banff Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the...
Calgary Travel Essentials
Our Calgary Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to the capital city...