Alberta

Explore Alberta:

Home of the Canadian Rockies; the best known and loved part of the Rockies is undoubtedly the section covered by the Banff and Jasper National Parks. Stretching from Banff, Alberta in the south to Jasper in the north and including the phenomenal Icefields Parkway,the landscape is blue-green lakes towered over by snow-capped mountains all the way.

But Alberta has more too, including the cowboy city of Calgary and the annual rodeo of rodeos, the Calgary Stampede, the Hoodoos of the Badlands region and the festival city of Edmonton. Not to mention the scenic beauty of Waterton Lakes National Park and Kananaskis Country.

 

Featured Holidays

The Greatest Show on Earth Calgary Stampede

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Rockies and Urban Adventures Alberta Canadian Rockies

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Alberta Winter Fun In the Canadian Rockies

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Why should I Visit Alberta?

While Lake Louise is the best known, Moraine Lake, with its views of Mount Temple and the Ten Peaks, is utterly lovely, as is tear-shaped Peyto Lake. The Yoho National Park is the smallest of the trio (Yoho is a native word meaning “awe”) but boasts The Spiral Tunnels – railway tunnels in the shape of an elongated figure of eight that wind their way down into the Kicking Horse River Valley. By this extraordinary feat of engineering, the front of the train actually crosses over the top of the rear as it negotiates the 4.5% gradient. Nearby you can see the Takakkaw Falls, one of the highest falls in North America, cascading 833 feet from the Daly Glacier in two stages to join the Yoho River.

The nearest airport is Calgary, a modern prairie town with historic roots, which comes alive in July with its famous stampede, but which also has a good selection of attractions such as the Calgary Tower, art galleries and museums.

More Holidays to Alberta

BC & Alberta Circle
Mountains and Parks of the West
Western Wonders
BC & Alberta Fly Drive Holiday
Hidden Treasures
BC & Alberta Fly Drive
Honeymoon Fly Drive Holiday in Canada
See the Spectacular Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountain Small Group Adventure
Keep Everyone Happy With This Action Packed Holiday
First Passage to the West Highlights
Rocky Mountaineer
First Passage to the West at Leisure
Rocky Mountaineer
Journey Through the Clouds Explorer
Rocky Mountaineer
Rainforest to Gold Rush Explorer
Rocky Mountaineer
Grand Aventure Circle
Rocky Mountaineer
Rainforest to Gold Rush at Leisure
Rocky Mountaineer
Western Family Adventure
Family-friendly fly-drive holiday from Calgary to Vancouver
Dark Skies and Northern Lights
Jasper National Park
Alberta Winter Fun
In the Canadian Rockies
Rockies and Urban Adventures
Alberta Canadian Rockies
The Skeena Train - VIA Rail
Prince Rupert to Jasper

I just wanted to say thank you for your help earlier this month when I had the check in issues with Air Canada. Needless to say we got checked in fine at Heathrow. The holiday was amazing from start to finish, the cabin was so comfortable. I am ever so grateful to you for putting this trip together for me- it was perfect.

Mrs Grierson - Travelled to Alberta

Thank you enormously for the fabulous holiday you put in place for us. Everything went smoothly and the hotels were great. The Fairmont at Jasper were amazing - upgraded us, provided champagne and strawberries for our anniversary! Our favourite hotel was probably the Magnolia in Victoria which was just lovely - beautifully presented and such friendly and helpful staff. We are in love with Canada and would love to go back - the Rockies were literally awesome, and we also really enjoyed the buzz of vancouver and victoria. It all went far too quickly and hopefully we can return and do it all again! If so, I would not hesitate to come back to you and will recommend you to anyone I can.

Mrs Hastings - Travelled Alberta & BC