Jasper National Park
This peaceful, remote campground sits 18km south of Jasper Town on Hwy 93A. Despite having 231 sites (including several with electrical hookups and/or…
Must-see hotels in Alberta
Canmore
The best option for camping close to Canmore is this riverside site 1.6km southeast along Hwy 1. It’s sandwiched between the river and the highway, so it…
Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows
Banff National Park
Built in the late 1920s to accompany the nearby teahouse (now a restaurant), the 42 log cabins at this family-owned resort trade heavily on their…
Banff Town
Part of the locally run Banff Lodging Company empire, the four-star Caribou fits the classic stereotype of a mountain lodge, with its log exterior and…
HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel
Jasper National Park
These six-bunk cabins tucked above a remote section of the Icefields Parkway are much loved by climbers and hikers looking to escape into Banff's…
Banff Town
Straddling the hillside adjacent to Banff's hot springs, the Rimrock is plush. Controversially located in a wildlife corridor on the slopes of Sulphur…
Banff Town
Up on the slopes of Tunnel Mountain, this self-catering resort is a great option for families, with modern condos available in multiple configurations…
Edmonton
Silk papered walls, thick carpets and plush linen are some of the luxuries you'll enjoy at the trendy, modern Sutton. You may not get the intimacy you…
Jasper Town & Around
Once a thriving mining community, Pocahontas now consists of this roadside resort, equipped with a restaurant, hot tub, outdoor swimming pool and small…
Banff Town
Near the top of Tunnel Mountain, Banff's HI hostel is well away from the madness of Banff Ave. The classic mountain-lodge style buildings offer spick-and…
HI Athabasca Falls Wilderness Hostel
Jasper National Park
This hostel in the woods 1km down the Icefields Parkway from Athabasca Falls welcomes guests with a big alpine-style kitchen–sitting area, heated dorms in…
Jasper National Park
With 51 sites (35 reservable), Banff's northernmost campground is primitive, but makes a handy stopover along the Icefields Parkway. Mountain views are…
Jasper Town & Around
This low-key ‘resort’ at the hot springs is a collection of old fashioned but charming log cabins and motel rooms dating from 1938, and chalets from the…
Southern Alberta
A large, spread-out place, the Bayshore has lakefront rooms that have very comfy beds and balconies – ask for a recently remodeled one with lake views;…
Jasper Town & Around
These chalet-style rooms 6km northwest of Jasper town have fantastic front-row views of Pyramid Lake and great access to it. Rooms have slightly dated…
Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge
Jasper National Park
A welcome Icefields rest stop 53km south of Jasper Town, Sunwapta offers a comfortable mix of suites and lodge rooms, each with a fireplace or wood…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
This subsidized cabin complex is specially designed for visitors with disabilities, with fully accessible one- to three-bedroom cabins and 20km of trails…
Banff Town
The 1960s-vintage Bow View is older than most of the log inns lining Banff Ave, but neat and tidy all the same. The location is great, steps from downtown…
Jasper National Park
With lake access, these rustic first-come, first-served sites are fairly popular. Sites 32, 33 and 35 are right next to the water, and the remaining 32…
Jasper National Park
Tucked under Mt Hector in a wooded creekside setting, this primitive 32-site campground has no facilities beyond pit toilets and drinking water – but it’s…
Jasper Town & Around
This basic campground – the park's most primitive and isolated – has 62 first-come, first-served sites and offers a perfect antidote to the busy…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
Just below Lower Kananaskis Lake is this first-come, first-served 50-site campground. Loop B is the most open, with sweeping mountain views and a kids'…
Canmore
Of all the monumental modern lodges in Canmore, Falcon Crest is one of the best. Tasteful rooms each have a kitchenette or full kitchen, fireplace, comfy…
Banff Town
Yes, it’s a bit old-fashioned, but this motel complex on Banff Ave has some of the most consistent rates in town. Cheaper rooms are dowdy, so better to…
Jasper Town & Around
This plush option on the western edge of Jasper Town offers everything from sleek queen rooms to family and Jacuzzi suites, along with two outdoor hot…
Canmore
This modern, well-appointed hotel on a suburban backstreet is a good option if you're looking for a suite – both the one- and two-room options come with…
Banff Town
Three hectares of private forested grounds make this lodge on Tunnel Mountain one of Banff’s most pleasant mountain retreats. Rooms have plush rustic…
Jasper Town & Around
Centrally located, ultra-modern and sleek, with plenty of cushions and a big fireplace in the lobby to warm it up, the Crimson has 98 spacious,…
Banff National Park
This small campground has only 43 first-come, first-served sites, handily placed among pine forest near the Castle Mountain store. It’s beautifully…
Southern Alberta
A family-oriented sprawler with the kind of ample facilities that will make you feel a million miles from the trailhead, this place has a gym, indoor pool…
Calgary
When you arrive here, the boxlike exterior is less than inspiring, but things brighten inside. The renovated rooms are classy and modern. Feather beds are…
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre
Jasper Town & Around
Yes, it’s large and a little bit corporate, but for all its slickness the hotel has plenty of nooks to escape to, plus an impressive, plant-filled central…
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Calgary
With a great location and overflowing with amenities, this business-oriented all-suite hotel is comfortable without being plush. The staff go the extra…
Southern Alberta
Upfront about its offerings, Bear Mountain is a standard, retro-style motel with immaculate rooms and friendly service. There are barbecues and picnic…
Canmore
For pretty sites and a relatively peaceful atmosphere, head to this campground in the satellite community of Dead Man's Flats, 11km east of Canmore. The…
Edmonton
In the heart of Old Strathcona, this busy hostel is a safe bet. Many of the rooms are a bit jam-packed with bunks and it feels somewhat like a converted…
Rainbow Valley Campground & RV Park
Edmonton
For an inner-city camping spot, this one is pretty good. It's in a good location to get to 'The Mall' and keep some distance from it at the same time…
Jasper National Park
Located at Jasper National Park’s southern tip on the Icefields Pkwy beside the Wilcox Pass trailhead, this woodsy campground offers 46 first-come, first…
Edmonton
Going defiantly against the grain, the spectacular Chateau is a riverside behemoth with 24 floors, wonderful views and a revolving restaurant. It's not…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
With more than 160 reservable sites, this campground offers privacy, lots of forest cover and good facilities, including a small camp store and an ice…
