Fresh snowfall on the trees at Banff National Park...Photo by kellythepea, USA
Snowshoeing on the trails at Banff National Park.Photo by kellythepea, USA
The mountains that frame Lake Louise.Photo by kellythepea, USA
Me hiking along the cliff that borders Lake Louise...Photo by kellythepea, USA
Elk looking for food in the snow at Banff National...Photo by kellythepea, USA
An ice climber makes a go of the frozen waterfall ...Photo by kellythepea, USA
A ptarmigan we ran across while hiking around Lake...Photo by kellythepea, USA
Branches covered in snow at Banff National Park.Photo by kellythepea, USA
We got to watch the ice climbers at the end of the...Photo by Kelly G, USA
Tramping along Grotto Canyon.Photo by Kelly G, USA
Our guide explains the petroglyphs.Photo by Kelly G, USA
Hiding under the rocks at the canyon.Photo by Kelly G, USA
You can kind of see the tree branch frozen under t...Photo by Kelly G, USA
Our tour group at the end of the canyon.Photo by Kelly G, USA
One of the thousand year old petroglyphs.Photo by Kelly G, USA
More cool ice patterns.Photo by Kelly G, USA
A shot of Grotto CanyonPhoto by Kelly G, USA
Wearing my warm mittens and hat.Photo by Kelly G, USA
The ice made cool patterns.Photo by Kelly G, USA
Beautiful spot well worth the climb up the stai...Photo by Kevin T, Australia
Alberta
Attractions
Alberta Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Alberta attractions and places to see in Alberta, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Jasper
Jasper, best known for its national park, is an outdoor-enthusiast’s dream destination. In the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park, adventurers can ... Continue Reading »
Rocky Mountains
Alberta’s stunning Rocky Mountains are perhaps its biggest attraction. Protected by the Banff and Jasper national parks, the spectacular mountains run along ... Continue Reading »
Banff Lake Louise
No wonder stunning turquoise Lake Louise is known as the jewel of the Rockies. Set in a small glacial valley, surrounded by snow-topped mountains, the ... Continue Reading »
Kicking Horse River
Kicking Horse River flows through the Canadian Rockies in British Columbia, from its source in Lake Wapta, south-west to the Columbia River and the town of ... Continue Reading »
Athabasca Glacier
Halfway along the Icefields Parkway, the Athabasca Glacier stretches down to the valley from the Columbia Icefield. A living remnant of the last ice age, ... Continue Reading »
Banff Gondola
It’s true – the views from atop Sulphur Mountain really are spectacular, and riding the Banff Gondola is the most fun way to get there. From the fully ... Continue Reading »
Calgary Zoo
Possibly the city’s most popular attraction, Calgary Zoo has been caring for animals and animal lovers since 1929. Canada’s second largest zoo is home to ... Continue Reading »
Banff National Park
Banff National Park is one of two parks protecting Alberta’s Rocky Mountains bordering British Columbia; the other park is Jasper. You’ll see some of ... Continue Reading »
Calgary Tower
Calgary Tower is a city landmark, teetering over the city’s downtown skyscrapers since 1968. Atop the tower’s shaft you’ll find ‘the pod’, home to an ... Continue Reading »
Canada Olympic Park
Ski down true Olympics-standard ski runs and ride a bobsled on an actual Winter Games track at Canada Olympic Park, the main focus for events during the ... Continue Reading »
Fort Calgary Historic Park
Visit the spot where Calgary was born at Fort Calgary, and explore the city’s formative years from 1875 to 1914. A wooden fort was built here by the North ... Continue Reading »
Columbia Icefield
A spectacular remnant from the ice age, the Columbia Icefield is the largest icefield in the Canadian Rockies. More than 30 glaciers make up the icefield, ... Continue Reading »
Icefields Parkway
The Icefields Parkway is a legendary stretch of Highway 93. Running for 230 km (142.5-mile), the route links Lake Louise in the south with Jasper in the ... Continue Reading »
Aero Space Museum of Calgary
Kids big and small are fascinated by the Aero Space Museum of Calgary, highlighting the history of Canadian aviation. As well as displaying historic ... Continue Reading »
Calaway Park
For all the fun of the fair, with family-friendly rides and live entertainment, visit Calaway Park. The largest amusement park in Canada’s west, Calaway ... Continue Reading »
Banff Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
Banff Winter Adventures Written by Viator
Calgary Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
