Best time to visit Alberta
16 THINGS TO DO IN ALBERTA (AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 08)
Northern Lights
Prairies, mountains, and vast wilderness areas of Alberta suit perfectly for an aurora borealis chase
Rocky Mountaineer Train
This is more than just a train!
Moraine Lake
It's not a 20 dollar view, it's a million dollar view!
Blood-Shooting Lizards (Phrynosoma)
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
Alberta Highway 40
One of the greatest and wildest drives in Canada
Grassi Lakes
Beautiful emerald-colored lakes in the Canadian Rockies
Hector Lake
A turquoise-colored lake just two hours away from Calgary
The Great Divide Trail
This great corridor along the Canadian Rocky Mountains divides two of Canada's provinces
Icefields Parkway
Drive through the wildest and most remote parts of Banff and Jasper National parks
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
Lake Agnes Tea House
Stop by the oldest teahouse in Canada
Chester Lake
A small but very beautiful lake in the Canadian Rockies
Hoodoos of Drumheller Valley
This icon of the Alberta badlands is among the most photographed sites in Canada
Mount Temple
A prominent peak of the Canadian Rockies with the stunning view of Lake Louise
30 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Alberta International Airshow (Edmonton Airshow)
out of rangeEntertainment spectacle showcasing rich history and the evolution of Canadian aviation
Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival
out of rangeCanada's most scenic and beautiful ice festival
Ice Castles
out of rangeOne of the best ways to spend a winter day is to visit a magical ice castle
Frozen Abraham Lake
out of rangeThe stunning bubbles under the surface of this frozen man-made lake could be rather dangerous
Edmonton Heritage Festival
out of rangeSee the whole world in one weekend without going outside of Edmonton
GlobalFest
out of rangeA dazzling fireworks festival and international competition
Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival
out of rangeAn eagerly anticipated celebration at the High River and nearby communities
Animethon
out of rangeVisit Canada's longest-running anime convention, held since 1994
Snow Geese Spring Migration
out of rangeMillions of wild cries hover above the land as endless birds fly overhead—just to notify they're coming home
Boardwalk Ice On Whyte
out of rangeOne of the world's best ice festivals with a giant slide and an international carving competition
Skating on Lake Louise
out of rangeVisit one of the world’s most incredible skating rinks
Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival
out of rangeThe biggest and most popular tattoo show in Canada
Calgary International Beerfest
out of rangeOne of the largest beer festivals in Canada
Teddy Bear Toss
unconfirmedDozens of local agencies benefit from the teddy bears provided every holiday season in Calgary
Chasing Summer Music Festival
unconfirmedThe largest and most popular electronic dance music event in Calgary
Airdrie Festival of Lights
out of rangeWestern Canada’s biggest free, outdoor walk-through Christmas light display
Calgary Stampede
out of rangePut your cowboy boots on and get ready for the greatest show in Canada's third largest city
Chinese New Year in Edmonton
out of rangePaint the town red during the CNY festivities in Edmonton
Big Valley Jamboree
out of rangeOne of the largest country music festivals in North America
Country Thunder Alberta
out of rangeSummer country music festival with some big names and emerging musicians
New Year's Eve in Banff
out of rangeWhat would you choose—an active or relaxing New Year’s celebration in the Canadian wilderness?
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo
out of rangethe second largest Comic Con is Canada
Banff Christmas Market
out of rangeA cozy and magic weekend-long celebration
Edmonton Motorcycle Show
out of rangeThe favorite get-together for riders and future riders
Edmonton Expo
out of rangeThe ultimate playground for geeks and comics fans
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival
out of rangeNine days filled with stories of remote journeys, expeditions, and adventures expressed in films, books, and photographs
Edmonton Marathon
out of rangeA popular race with easy flat-type course
New Year's Eve in Edmonton
out of rangeGood old fireworks and music fun for the whole family
Chinese New Year in Calgary
out of rangeCelebrate the new lunar year by watching a lion dance or indulging in a traditional dinner
Make It
out of rangeCraftsmen fair features thousands of amazing handmade items
