Alberta Travel Guide

Located in western Canada, the province of Alberta is a traveller’s paradise. It is an ideal destination for travellers who want to spend quality time amidst exotic natural locations. Alberta is also the perfect place for tourists interested in mountaineering, camping, hiking, skiing, rafting and other such adventure sports.

Alberta is a well-known destination for shopping, dining, professional sporting events and outdoor festivals. Alberta is home to a wide range of flora and fauna and hence an important destination for visitors interested in ecology and wildlife. Alberta's grandeur and beauty is marked by rolling foothills, intimidating mountains and prehistoric destinations.

The Alberta Rocky Mountain area is without doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth and home to numerous exotic holiday destinations. These include resort towns, Jasper, Canmore, Kananaskis, Lake Louise & Waterton. You’ll even find some expansive national parks there, Banff & Jasper National Parks.

If skiing is what you love to do in your spare time, then visit ski resorts, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise or Marmot Basin. Tourists can enjoy a wealth of exciting travel experiences in these destinations. The attractions in this region are designed to take full advantage of the natural geography of the area. Downhill and alpine skiing, snowmobiling, rock climbing, spelunking, hiking and wilderness camping are just a few of the many recreational opportunities available to visitors of Alberta's Rockies.

The small mountain towns located all along the Rocky Mountain Range add to the experience of tourists visiting this area. Tourists interested in activities like hunting and fishing will also find these destinations fascinating. With such a wide array of fine hotels, gift shops, and restaurants coupled with friendly and hospitable local population, your visit to these small towns is certain to be both distinctive and memorable.

Located in east-central Alberta, Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions is one of the more popular tourist destinations. It is famous for its steam engine train which travels through the scenic rolling prairies. Every year Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions caters to tens of thousands of visitors. This all-day journey includes a delicious buffet lunch along with live theatre. Favourite theatrical productions are murder mysteries and real-live train robbery complete with masked robbers on horseback.

Another notable tourist destination of Alberta is Royal Tyrell Museum of Palaeontology which is located in Drum Heller, a city which is also known as the Dinosaur capital of the world. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to this destination to witness rare fossils and prehistoric artefacts amidst desert topography.

Alberta’s rural life and heritage can be explored by visiting its vast farmlands which are located all across this region. Traditionally known for its warm hospitality these farmlands are also located in close proximity to the famous Alberta Rockies.

Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, is well known for West Edmonton Mall which is believed to be one of the largest commercial complexes in North America. This mall houses over 800 stores and services and over 110 dining establishments and serves as a perfect example of one stop shopping.

Edmonton also serves as gateway to the Yukon Gold Fields and travellers can reach these gold fields from Edmonton without touching the difficult terrains of Chilkoot Pass. The Calgary Stampede, an exciting rodeo event, usually takes place in July each year and thousands travel from all over to enjoy the great horsemanship and fun rodeo events.

The region of Alberta is well connected through highways and airports. The local government also provides encouragement to tourism in this region through its tourist-friendly policies. Stay a week or month or even a lifetime but you’ll never see all the amazing, unique and beautiful sites to see in Alberta, Canada.