Alberta Attractions
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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, ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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, ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Glenbow Museum
Glenbow Museum is the largest cultural museum in western Canada, in particular highlighting the history and culture of indigenous Canadians. The museum ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
