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16 THINGS TO DO IN ALBERTA (SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 10)
Rocky Mountaineer Train
This is more than just a train!
Blood-Shooting Lizards
Usually, it protects itself by the means of camouflage, but when business is serious, it puffs up to double-size and shoots blood from its eyes
Moraine Lake
It's not a 20 dollar view, it's a million dollar view!
Northern Lights
National parks are an ideal place to view aurora borealis
Alberta Highway 40
One of the greatest and wildest drives in Canada
The Great Divide Trail
This great corridor along the Canadian Rocky Mountains divides two of Canada's provinces
Hoodoos of Drumheller Valley
This icon of the Alberta badlands is among the most photographed sites in Canada
Parker Ridge Trail
A scenic route at Columbia Icefield area, the largest icefield south of the Arctic Circle
Mount Indefatigable
A great overlook of the scenic Kananaskis Country in Alberta
Big Beehive
A much photographed mountain in Banff National Park
Icefields Parkway
Drive through the wildest and most remote parts of Banff and Jasper National parks
Hector Lake
A turquoise-colored lake just two hours away from Calgary
Mount Temple
A prominent peak of the Canadian Rockies with the stunning view of Lake Louise
Lake Agnes Tea House
Stop by the oldest teahouse in Canada
Grassi Lakes
Beautiful emerald-colored lakes in the Canadian Rockies
Chester Lake
A small but very beautiful lake in the Canadian Rockies
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Frozen Abraham Lake
The stunning bubbles under the surface of this frozen man-made lake could be rather dangerous
Ice Castles
One of the best ways to spend a winter day is to visit a magical ice castle
Snow Geese Spring Migration
Millions of wild cries hover above the land as endless birds fly overhead—just to notify they're coming home
Skating on Lake Louise
Visit one of the world’s most incredible skating rinks
Edmonton Heritage Festival
See the whole world in one weekend without going outside of Edmonton
Calgary Stampede
Put your cowboy boots on and get ready for the greatest show in Canada's third largest city
Animethon
Visit Canada's longest-running anime convention, held since 1994
Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival
Canada's most scenic and beautiful ice festival
Banff Christmas Market
A cozy and magic weekend-long celebration
Edmonton Motorcycle Show
The favorite get-together for riders and future riders
Boardwalk Ice On Whyte
One of the world's best ice festivals with a giant slide and an international carving competition
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival
Nine days filled with stories of remote journeys, expeditions, and adventures expressed in films, books, and photographs
Big Valley Jamboree
One of the largest country music festivals in North America
Make It
Craftsmen fair features thousands of amazing handmade items
Edmonton Airshow
Entertainment spectacle showcasing rich history and the evolution of Canadian aviation
Country Thunder Alberta
Summer country music festival with some big names and emerging musicians
GlobalFest
A dazzling fireworks festival and international competition
Chasing Summer Music Festival
The largest and most popular electronic dance music event in Calgary
Edmonton Marathon
A popular race with easy flat-type course
Calgary International Beerfest
One of the largest beer festivals in Canada
Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival
The biggest and most popular tattoo show in Canada
Airdrie Festival of Lights
Western Canada’s biggest free, outdoor walk-through Christmas light display
