Banff National Park
Built in 1931 and overlooking a glorious high mountain valley, Skoki was one of the Canadian Rockies' earliest backcountry lodges and remains one of the…
Must-see hotels in Alberta
Jasper Town & Around
Jasper's 157-bed HI hostel, opened two blocks from downtown in 2019 to replace the aging Whistlers Mountain facility, is a gem. The sprawling lower level…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
You can’t get much more rural – or more peaceful – than this remote mountain lodge decorated with antler chandeliers and antique skis and snowshoes. Lodge…
Lake Louise
The experience here is intimate, personal and private, and the service is famously good. While billed as rustic (ie no TVs), the rooms and cabins offer…
Edmonton
This posh boutique hotel on Jasper Ave, in a former bank building dating from 1910, is an upscale masterpiece. With just 40 rooms, the staff will be at…
Southern Alberta
With a Hogwarts-like setting on a wind-buffeted bluff overlooking Upper Waterton Lake, the grand Prince of Wales blends Swiss-style architecture with the…
Calgary
Clean, comfortable and pleasant, this helpful hostel is one of the only options for budget-minded travelers downtown, with fairly standard bunk rooms and…
Canmore
Steeped in climbing history and mountain mystique, the Alpine Club of Canada's beautiful hostel sits on a rise 5km east of town, with stellar views of the…
Lake Louise
Tucked demurely behind Chateau Lake Louise, historic Deer Lodge dates from the 1920s and has managed to keep its genuine alpine feel intact. The rustic…
Jasper Town & Around
In business since 1947, these cabins – some of the most atmospheric in the park – sit 1km south of town near the Athabasca River amid tall trees and…
Banff Town
Rising like a Gaelic Balmoral above the trees at the base of Sulphur Mountain and visible from miles away, the Banff Springs is a wonder of early 1920s…
Jasper Town & Around
Reminiscent of an earlier era, this charming assemblage of bungalows sits placidly at the end of a dead-end road on the shores of lovely Patricia Lake,…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
For that authentic Canadian experience, try the hand-painted tipis and old-timey trappers' tents at this privately run campground. As you’d expect,…
Banff Town
Centrally located and surrounded by colorful flowering plants, this purpose-built B&B makes a cheerful, comfortable home base. The four individually…
Banff Town
Catering to a youthful international backpacker crowd, the welcoming Samesun offers a central Banff Ave location, a full lineup of daily activities …
Southern Alberta
On the edge of town within earshot of gushing Cameron Falls is this cozy house that Louis Hill (the genius behind the Prince of Wales Hotel) built for…
Calgary
Under new ownership and with a name change, this small inn has remained a great spot across the river. Impeccable service and rooms to match, plus soaker…
Lake Louise
These cozy, lovingly restored 1930s log cabins along the Lake Louise road are only moments from the lakeshore. Each is unique, but expect comfy beds,…
Calgary
A posh boutique hotel to counteract the bland assortment of franchise inns that service downtown Calgary. Part of a small French-Canadian chain, the style…
Edmonton
Modern and slick, the lobby here could be James Bond's living room, complete with brushed aluminum panels, low leather furniture, and a large glassed-in…
Calgary
Stylish and modern, Hotel Elan is popular with business travelers. The 62 rooms are a splendid surprise, with heated bathroom floors and luxury linens…
Tonquin Valley Backcountry Lodge
Jasper Town & Around
These rustic cabins are located on Amethyst Lake, deep in Jasper's backcountry. Linen, a wood-burning stove, home-cooked meals and stunning views keep you…
Edmonton
This charming hotel is elegant but not too hoity-toity, suggesting you can roll up in a tracksuit or a business suit – or some kind of combination of the…
Drumheller
If you've wondered what it's like to stay in a ghost town (or in what's rumored to be a haunted hotel!), this is your chance to find out. The Rosedeer is…
Banff Town
If having your own cozy cabin only steps from the rush of Bow River Falls sounds appealing, you'll love this B&B. Wedding planner/photographer owners…
Banff Town
Like a mountain lodge pumped up on steroids, the Moose is the biggest new hotel to hit Banff Ave in recent years. The rooftop pools, hot tubs and sauna…
Canmore
A welcome addition to Canmore, this bright modern hostel opened in 2019 and has already won a loyal following. Its location at the far end of a parking…
Jasper Town & Around
Closed indefinitely in 2019 for a comprehensive renovation, Whistlers is the granddaddy of Jasper campgrounds and one of North America's largest, with…
Jasper Town & Around
Sitting on the shore of Lac Beauvert and surrounded by manicured grounds and mountain peaks, this classic old lodge can't quite match the panache of the…
HI Mt Edith Cavell Wilderness Hostel
Jasper National Park
Secluded down a dead-end road near the base of Mt Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier, this rustic place has wood-burning stoves in each of its two 16-bunk…
Banff National Park
This lodge offers 12 sweet timber cabins with gorgeous mountain views just a stone’s throw from Shadow Lake, 13.2km from the Red Earth Creek trailhead…
Jasper Town & Around
Around since 1929, the Atha-B (as it's known) is the best budget hotel in town. A taxidermist's dream, with animal heads crowding the lobby, it has small,…
Canmore
Run by ex-Olympic skiers Thomas Grandi and Sarah Renner, this B&B takes Canadian decor to a new level, right down to the tartan carpet. Its five unique…
Edmonton
If you're into the idea of visiting the past at Fort Edmonton, why not take it to the next level and spend the night? This historic hotel has simple…
Banff Town
Aesthetically, the Fox is a step above its neighbors. Its forest-like lobby is instantly calming, while the 116 rooms, centered on a courtyard, feature…
Lake Louise
This is what a hostel should be – clean, friendly and full of interesting travelers – and the rustic, comfortable lodge-style buildings, with plenty of…
Banff Town
Among the rare Banff hotels that are not part of a corporate chain, the Aspen offers friendly service and tastefully decorated modern rooms finished in…
Jasper Town & Around
Its ordinary exterior among a parade of downtown shops gives nothing away, but the Park Place starts looking more promising as soon as you ascend the…
Calgary
A 'boutique motel' sounds like an oxymoron until you descend on the misleadingly named Centro (not in the center at all!), an old motel building that has…
Lake Louise Tent & RV Campground
Lake Louise
Near the village, this efficient, wooded 395-site campground accommodates RVs on one side of the river and tents and soft-sided vehicles on the other,…
