Welcome to Alberta

Alberta's expansive wilderness boasts some of the most spectacular scenery and authentic outdoor experiences you can imagine. Our bustling cities are full of urban sophistication and old fashioned hospitality.

With its vast blue skies, magnificent Canadian Rockies, rolling fields of wheat, boreal forests and the Canadian Badlands, there is something for every visitor. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy everything from, kayaking, hiking, rafting, skiing and rock climbing to picnics in an alpine meadow or camping. Nature buffs will marvel at our wonderful wildlife. Anglers can find a lake, river or stream nearby that offers great fishing. For those of you who harbor an inner cowboy, take in the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" - the Calgary Stampede.

Alberta truly is a back country playground for young and old alike. If museums, cultural events, world class dining, and shopping are on your visitor "to do list", we have that too! So pack your gear and hold onto your hat. Come and explore our world famous resort towns and sample our warm hospitality. Adventure awaits you in Alberta!

Main Places and Attractions of Alberta