
Welcome to Alberta
Alberta does lakes and mountains like Rome does cathedrals and chapels, but without the penance. For proof head west to Jasper and Banff, two of the world’s oldest national parks; despite their wild and rugged terrain, they remain untrammeled and easily accessible. They're majestic, breathtaking, awesome. No one should leave without first laying eyes on Peyto Lake and the Columbia Icefield, nor before traveling east to the fossil-encrusted badlands around Drumheller, south to the Crypt Lake trail in Waterton Lakes National Park, and north to spot bison in the vast, empty northern parklands.
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Canada's best wildlife experiences
Spanning six time zones, three oceans and the world's longest coastline (at 125,567 miles), Canada is one heck of a big country, and it’s filled to the…
The 9 best winter experiences in Alberta
When the snow flies and Alberta, Canada, freezes, the ski hills open, the lakes turn to rinks, and the province is transformed into a winter wonderland.
Why you should visit Banff and Lake Louise this winter
As the holidays roll around, Banff and Lake Louise become a wintry wonderland with plenty of frosty fun. Here are the top things to do this winter in Banff and Lake Louise.
The best of Banff and Jasper’s backcountry lodges
Rustic and historic backcountry lodges in Canada’s Banff and Jasper National Parks offer a comfortable, convivial refuge for hikers and skiers.
Celebrating every single season in Calgary
There are few places that embrace the ‘city for all seasons’ moniker better than Calgary. When warm Chinook winds blow in off the Rocky Mountains, the…