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Alberta: Fun in the Sun
Known as “Canada’s Sunniest Province,” Alberta receives more days of sunshine per year than any other province in the country. With plenty of nice weather, visitors will have ample opportunity to experience the impressive mix of prairies, parkland, forests and mountain regions that this province offers. No matter what your taste is, there is something for you in Alberta.
Each winter travellers gather in Jasper and Banff to experience some of Canada’s most engaging festivals and witness some the most beautiful natural scenery in the world. Ski, sled, and ice skate among the peaks and valleys of Canada’s open alpine range. After a day in the snow, retire to one of the many cozy winter retreats where you can curl up next to a warm fire or sit in an outdoor hot tub and let the northern lights put on a show for you.
In the spring and summer experience Alberta’s working ranches, farm families, and country towns that capture the essence of the old Western lifestyle. Join in the Calgary Stampede, and be part of an incredible world-famous exhibition that celebrates the Wild West with parades, carnivals, and a big-time rodeo.
If you prefer a more modern experience, head to the West Edmonton Mall – the world's largest shopping and entertainment complex. While in Edmonton get a taste of the local ethnic diversity by attending the Dreamspeakers Festival that features the art and culture of Alberta’s First Nations population. Later, sample a variety of delicious foods from around the world during Edmonton’s Heritage Festival.
From the Big Valley Jamboree, North America’s largest outdoor music festival, to the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic highways in the world, Alberta remains one of Canada’s most intriguing provinces.
Alberta has five of Canada's 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, four natural and one cultural. They are Dinosaur Provincial Park, Waterton Glacier International Peace Park , Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Wood Buffalo National Park, Head Smashed-in Buffalo Jump - World Heritage Site.
Alberta is a wonderful vacation destination and every visitor will surely enjoy the attractions in Alberta.
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Fast Facts
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- Population: 4,082,571
- Size: 661,848 sq. km. (255,539 sq. mil.)
- Capital City: Edmonton
- Time Zone(s): Mountain, DST
- Minimum Age for Unrestricted Driver’s License: 16 years
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- Minimum Age for Gambling: 18
- Alcohol Consumption: Legal age is 18
- Highest Point: 3,747 m/12,293 ft., Mount Columbia
- Lowest Point: 152 m/499 ft., Slave River in Wood Buffalo National Park in the northeast
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Here's a partial listing of the top Destinations in Alberta
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Calgary is Canada’s third biggest city, largest city in the province of Alberta , having a vast array of fine dining, incredible theatre, world-class attractions and great shopping.
Calgary is full of things to see, do and enjoy. There are many major tourist attractions, several parks and pathways....
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Edmonton the “Festival City” of Canada is always celebrating something, from music, film, and theatre, to heritage, food, accordions, dragon boats, and even winter.
Edmonton is the capital and second-largest city of Alberta. Edmonton began as a Hudson's Bay fur trading post in 1795. Today, it’s a major hub for our energy, mining and biotech industries.
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The Town of Canmore is one of the most beautiful places in all of Canada. Beginning with an enviable geographic location approximately an hour and a half from downtown Calgary and five minutes from Banff National Park east gate, Canmore offers
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Southwest Alberta is a family oriented place, so virtually all the activities and events around the region are great for kids and parents. Choose your entertainment, your adventure, when you’re visit southwest Alberta.
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Find the most popular attractions and things-to-do in Alberta.
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