Must-see attractions in Alberta

  • Dinosaur Provincial Park

    Southern Alberta

    In no other place on earth has such a large number of dinosaur bones been found in such a small area – over 40 species and 400 skeletons. Set where The…

  • Gondola, Sulphur Mountain, Banff, Alberta, Canada

    Banff Gondola

    Banff Town

    In summer or winter, you can summit a peak near Banff thanks to the Banff Gondola, with four-person enclosed cars that glide up to the top of Sulphur…

  • Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

    Southern Alberta

    Perhaps the best thing about this park is that it really isn't on the way to anywhere. For those willing to get off the main thoroughfare, all efforts…

  • Royal Alberta Museum

    Edmonton

    Since getting its 'royal' prefix in 2005 when Queen Liz II dropped by, Edmonton’s leading museum has a new downtown home, which opened in 2018. The new…

  • Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park

    Southern Alberta

    Standing stoically in the center of a First Nations reserve, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park celebrates and embraces authentic Siksika (Blackfoot)…

  • Edmonton, Canada - July 8, 2014: A Summer view of the Muttart Conservatory, one of Edmonton's most famous icons built in 1976 by architect Peter Hemingway. The conservatory features unique greenhouses and gardens that display plant species found across three biomes,
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    Muttart Conservatory

    Edmonton

    Looking like some sort of pyramid-shaped, glass bomb shelter, the Muttart Conservatory is actually a botanical garden that sits south of the river off…

  • Man watching the sunrise at Vermillion Lakes, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

    Vermilion Lakes

    Banff Town

    West of town, this trio of tranquil lakes is a great place for wildlife spotting: elk, beavers, owls, bald eagles and ospreys can often be seen around the…

  • A photo of a woman enjoying a nice bike ride through the forest on a beautiful spring evening in the river valley of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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    North Saskatchewan River Valley

    Edmonton

    Edmonton has more designated urban parkland than any other city in North America, most of it contained within an interconnected riverside green belt that…

  • Banff Avenue

    Banff Town

    A little over a century ago, Banff Ave was Banff. Initially, the central street was home to little more than a handful of hotels, homesteads and trail…

  • Bow Falls

    Banff Town

    About 500m south of town, just before the junction with Spray River, the Bow River plunges into a churning melee of white water at Bow Falls. Though the…

  • Marsh Loop

    Banff Town

    This 2.3km loop trail begins near the Cave & Basin National Historic Site and meanders through one of Banff’s most important areas of natural marshland…

  • Lake Minnewanka

    Banff Town

    Lake Minnewanka (mini-won-ka) sits 13km east of Banff Town, making it a popular escape from downtown. The scenic recreational area has plenty of hiking,…

  • Weeping Wall

    Jasper National Park

    This imposing rock wall towers above the east side of the Icefields Parkway, a few kilometers south of Sunwapta Pass and the Banff–Jasper border. In…

  • Banff Park Museum

    Banff Town

    Occupying the oldest surviving federal building in a Canadian National Park and dating from 1903, this museum is a national historic site. Its exhibits –…

  • Horseshoe Canyon

    Drumheller

    The baddest of the badlands can be seen at Horseshoe Canyon, a spectacular chasm cut into the otherwise flat prairie located 17km west of Drumheller on…

  • East Coulee School Museum

    Drumheller

    This original village school in art deco style doubled in size to eight rooms during the coal mining boom of the 1930s. Exhibits inside detail the history…

  • Saskatchewan River Crossing

    Jasper National Park

    This junction of Hwy 93 (the Icefields Pkwy) and Hwy 11 (the David Thompson Hwy) marks the site where 19th-century fur trappers crossed the North…

  • Sunwapta Falls

    Jasper National Park

    Meaning 'turbulent water' in the native language of the Stoney First Nations, the 18m Sunwapta Falls formed when the glacial meltwaters of the Sunwapta…

  • Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

    Calgary

    Get the flock over here. With more than 260 bird species calling the sanctuary home, you're assured of meeting some feathered friends. It's a peaceful…

  • Rosedale Suspension Bridge

    Drumheller

    This suspension bridge isn't very long or particularly high, but it's definitely not for the faint of heart. Made of see-through wire mesh, it sways like…

  • Alberta Railway Museum

    Edmonton

    This museum, on the northeast edge of the city, has a collection of more than 75 railcars, including steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock, built…

  • Oil Sands Discovery Centre

    Alberta

    The Athabasca Oil Sands are the world's largest single oil deposit – and Alberta's economic bread and butter. Interactive displays at this museum get you…

  • World's Largest Dinosaur

    Drumheller

    In a town filled with dinosaurs, this T rex is the king of them all. Standing 26m high above a parking lot, it dominates the Drumheller skyline (and is…

  • Fish Creek Provincial Park

    Calgary

    Cradling the southwest edge of Calgary, this huge park is a sanctuary of wilderness hidden within the city limits. Countless trails intertwine to form a…

  • Telus World of Science

    Edmonton

    With an emphasis on interactive displays, this science museum has a million things to do, all under one roof, including a new planetarium. Fight crime…

  • Ukrainian Museum of Canada

    Edmonton

    Given Edmonton's huge Ukrainian population and long history of immigration, this museum is surprisingly small. While it continues to search for bigger…

  • Calaway Park

    Calgary

    Children of all ages will enjoy Calaway Park, western Canada's largest outdoor family amusement park. It features 30 rides from wild to mild, live stage…

  • Military Museums

    Calgary

    Seven galleries cover Calgary's military background – air force, army and navy – from 1885 to modern peacekeeping operations and current conflicts in the…

  • Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

    Southern Alberta

    The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is the perfect antidote to the stresses of the road. These immaculate grounds, interspersed with ponds, flowing water,…

  • Southern Alberta Art Gallery

    Southern Alberta

    With new temporary exhibits every three months, this small gallery focuses on contemporary art. Past exhibitions have included local artists as well as…

  • Bridal Veil Falls Viewpoint

    Jasper National Park

    Near the Icefield Parkway's midpoint, just east of a dramatic bend in the roadway, this lookout offers amazing views southeast down the valley of the…

  • Bow Habitat Station

    Calgary

    Raising and releasing up to 1.5 million trout each year, this working hatchery is a favorite with kids for its aquariums, hands-on exhibits and chance to…

  • Valley Zoo

    Edmonton

    The Valley Zoo has more than 100 exotic, endangered and native animals. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo, camel and pony rides, miniature train, carousel…

  • Surprise Corner Viewpoint

    Banff Town

    About 1.2km east of Banff Town, the Surprise Corner viewpoint looks out over the rushing white water of Bow Falls.

  • Alberta Legislature Building Edmonton Alberta Canada
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    Alberta Legislature

    Edmonton

    Perched where Fort Edmonton once stood, the Legislature is home to politicians, debate and some surprisingly good art. With its iconic dome and marble…

  • Edmonton, Alberta - July 30, 2021: People playing in the fountains in front of Edmonton city hall.
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    Sir Winston Churchill Square

    Edmonton

    With huge umbrellas, a splashing fountain, and tables and chairs, this public square is a good place to catch your breath in the summer. A giant chess…

  • Alberta Government House in Edmonton Canada
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    Alberta Government House

    Edmonton

    This opulent mansion was the former residence of the lieutenant governor but is now used for government conferences and receptions. It is steeped in…

  • Indian Battle Park

    Southern Alberta

    In the coulee between the east and west sides of the city, Indian Battle Park, named after a famous 1870 battle between the Blackfoot and the Cree, is no…

  • Tunnel Mountain

    Banff Town

    It might be Banff’s smallest mountain at 1692m, but Tunnel Mountain is still one of the town’s most recognizable landmarks. The mountain’s distinctive…

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