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Alberta

Fancy an activity-packed trip where no two days are ever the same? One day you could be taking a picturesque stroll in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies followed by relaxation in the Hot Springs. The next, paddle by kayak on Lake Louise and end the day enjoy a barbeque around a camp fire. There’s so much to see and do in Alberta, and with some adventures more chilled than others, it’s a destination suited to all age groups, couples and families alike.

 

What you’ll love most about Alberta

  • The Canadian province of Alberta is home to around 600 species of wildlife including bison, elk, moose, grizzlies and black bears, mountain goats and bighorn sheep
  • There are so many types of terrain to explore here on foot, on a bike, or by horseback such as grasslands, mountains, forest and badlands
  • Alberta is well known for its lakes. The must-visits are lakes Medicine, Horseshoe, Annette, Moraine, Maligne, Peyto and Louise – perhaps the most-famous of all
  • Alberta’s incredible natural beauty provides the perfect backdrop for a round or two of golf. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge golf course is up there with the best in the world
  • Dinosaur Provincial Park is UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can take a fossil safari and learn more about the 50-odd species of dinosaur that have been unearthed in the park

Where to Book

  • Canoe and Kayaking on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park - Travel Alberta/Parks Canada/Ryan Bray

  • Casual hike in the alpine meadows of Banff - Travel Alberta/John Price

  • Squirrel above Peyto Lake in Banff - Stevin Tuchiwsky

  • Bow River horseback adventure - Discover Banff Tours/Travel Alberta

  • Couple driving through Banff National Park, Alberta - Banff & Lake Louise Tourism

  • Fishing on Maligne Lake, Jasper - Travel Alberta/Sean Thonson

  • Road by Abraham Lake, Alberta

  • Walking along the Columbia Icefield Skywalk - Pursuit Collection/Mike Seehagel

  • Sunshine meadows, Banff - Lake Louise Tourism/Dan Evans

  • Hiking Moraine Lake - Discover Banff Tours/Travel Alberta

  • Girl walking by Bow Falls - Banff & Lake Louise Tourism

  • Motorhome driving in Banff

  • Bow Valley and Bow River - Travel Alberta/ROAM Creative

  • Maligne Canyon - Travel Alberta/Parks Canada/Ryan Bray

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

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Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

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When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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Where to book


Explore has over 40 years’ experience in creating expert-led small group tours that are all about getting under the skin of your destination: making friends, treading lightly, and being mindful of local communities. The company offers everything from classic cultural holidays and wildlife safaris to walking and cycling trips, family adventures and even polar expeditions.

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Discover a touring and adventure holiday on a whole new level. Working alongside the world’s most knowledgeable touring specialists, allow Incredible Journeys to create the trip of a lifetime. Each Incredible Journey is expertly crafted to the individual to excite and inspire those who are looking for more from their holiday. No matter the destination, incredible moments await.

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