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Scenic view of Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta

Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta (courtesy, Travel Alberta)

Alberta Overview

Stretching from the Northwest Territories to Montana in the south, flanked by the Rocky Mountains in the west and Saskatchewan in the east, Alberta is a big, beautiful, empty chunk of North America. At 661,188 sq. km (255,291 sq. miles), the province has just three million inhabitants. Read More

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Feature Articles

Hut-to-Hut Traverse
outside
Banff National Park, Alberta
The Alberta You Ought to Meet
From gliding along isolated glaciers on cross-country skis to dogsledding across miles of frozen lake at breakneck speeds, Alberta has a heck of a lot more to offer than oil derricks and cow country. Get reintroduced to one of Canada’s most downplayed natural treasures.
The New North Star
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Alberta now rivals British Columbia as Canada's best winter playground
Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff (Alberta)
Canada's Best Family Resorts
We Sing the Slopes Fantastic
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ALBERTA :: LAKE LOUISE

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Trip Ideas

The Rocky Mountain Mountaineer: Vancouver to Jasper, Canada
Spring Fresh: Chasing Late-Season Snow in the Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies: Skiing Whistler/ Blackcomb and Beyond
Go North, Young (Wo)Man, and Multi-Sport
Crème de la Canada
Northern Exposure

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Canadian Rockies Backcountry Hiker
The World Outdoors
from $2198, 6 days
Experience an alpine wonderland of wildflower-blanketed meadows, towering summits laden with glistening glaciers, and snow-fed sapphire lakes as we...
Canadian Rockies Classic Hiker
The World Outdoors
from $3098, 6 days
Few areas can match the sheer spectacle of the Canadian Rockies. Our creative itinerary features this region's renowned sights, as well as the...
Western Canada Experience - Vancouver to Calgary
G.A.P Adventures
from $2699, 14 days
The best of the West! Starting in Vancouver we stop in ranch country before climbing to the Rockies. Kayak in postcard-famous Revelstoke, sleep in a...
Banff National Park - Adventure Expedition on Horseback
Warner Guiding & Outfitting
from $0, 6 days
The most challenging and rugged trips offered by Warner Guiding & outfitting are the Adventure Expedition rides, designed for the outdoor enthusiast. ......
Sisters in the Saddle - Banff on Horseback for Women
Warner Guiding & Outfitting
from $1348, 5 days
Explore the awesome wilderness of the Canadian Rockies on horseback as many of the first explorers did. The cozy, rustic Sundance Lodge is your home...

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Attractions

Fairmount Banff Springs Bowling Alley

405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4

Description: This bowling alley is located at the luxurious Fairmount Banff Springs hotel. It features four... Read More

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Upper Hot Springs Pool

At the top of Mountain Ave, 5km (3 miles) west of Banff
Banff, Alberta

Description:

Cave and Basin might whet your appetite for a soothing soak, and if so, take heart; the Upper... Read More

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Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola

2.5 km south of downtown Banff
Hot Springs Rd.
Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0

Description: Gliding high over the Canadian Rockies, the glass-enclosed Banff Gondola flies its passengers above... Read More

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