Best time to visit Alberta
19 THINGS TO DO IN ALBERTA (AUGUST 19 - AUGUST 28)
Rocky Mountaineer Train
This is more than just a train!
Edmonton Airshow
Entertainment spectacle showcasing rich history and the evolution of Canadian aviation
Moraine Lake
It's not a 20 dollar view, it's a million dollar view!
GlobalFest
A dazzling fireworks festival and international competition
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
Alberta Highway 40
One of the greatest and wildest drives in Canada
Country Thunder Alberta
Summer country music festival with some big names and emerging musicians
Hector Lake
A turquoise-colored lake just two hours away from Calgary
Grassi Lakes
Beautiful emerald-colored lakes in the Canadian Rockies
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
Edmonton Marathon
A popular race with easy flat-type course
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
23 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Northern Lights
out of rangePrairies, mountains, and vast wilderness areas of Alberta suit perfectly for an aurora borealis chase
Frozen Abraham Lake
out of rangeThe stunning bubbles under the surface of this frozen man-made lake could be rather dangerous
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
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
Skating on Lake Louise
out of rangeVisit one of the world’s most incredible skating rinks
Edmonton Heritage Festival
out of rangeSee the whole world in one weekend without going outside of Edmonton
Boardwalk Ice On Whyte
out of rangeOne of the world's best ice festivals with a giant slide and an international carving competition
Airdrie Festival of Lights
out of rangeWestern Canada’s biggest free, outdoor walk-through Christmas light display
Calgary International Beerfest
out of rangeOne of the largest beer festivals in Canada
Calgary Stampede
out of rangePut your cowboy boots on and get ready for the greatest show in Canada's third largest city
Big Valley Jamboree
out of rangeOne of the largest country music festivals in North America
Animethon
out of rangeVisit Canada's longest-running anime convention, held since 1994
Banff Christmas Market
out of rangeA cozy and magic weekend-long celebration
Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival
out of rangeThe biggest and most popular tattoo show in Canada
Teddy Bear Toss
unconfirmedDozens of local agencies benefit from the teddy bears provided every holiday season in Calgary
Edmonton Motorcycle Show
out of rangeThe favorite get-together for riders and future riders
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
Make It
on holdCraftsmen fair features thousands of amazing handmade items
New Year's Eve in Edmonton
out of rangeGood old fireworks and music fun for the whole family
Chasing Summer Music Festival
out of rangeThe largest and most popular electronic dance music event in Calgary
New Year's Eve in Banff
out of rangeWhat would you choose—an active or relaxing New Year’s celebration in the Canadian wilderness?
Chinese New Year in Calgary
out of rangeCelebrate the new lunar year by watching a lion dance or indulging in a traditional dinner
