Alberta Parks

• Alberta’s provincial parks are open for day-use and camping. Click here for the latest information about recreation relaunch, camping and facilities.

Southern Alberta

Southern Alberta is a dynamic blend of beautiful mountains, forests, prairies and, of course, the otherworldly Canadian Badlands. It’s also where you’ll find three UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, Dinosaur Provincial Park and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump – as well as one of the world’s best collections of dinosaur fossils, housed at the Royal Tyrrell Museum.

For more information on openings and experiences in Southern Alberta, visit:

Canadian Badlands

Explore Dinosaur Provincial Park. Click here for more information about camping and facilities.

Travel Drumheller

Attractions currently open include Atlas Coal Mine, the World’s Largest Dinosaur, the Fossil World Discovery Centre, Horseshoe Canyon and Horsethief Canyon. Click here for the full list.

The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is open, with restrictions. Visit the museum’s website for more information and to purchase tickets.

Tourism Lethbridge

The Nikka Yukko Japanese Garden welcomes visitors again. Visit the website to learn more.

The Galt Museum and Archives is now open. Visit the museum’s website for more information and to purchase tickets.

Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, Alberta’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, is open to visitors.

Tourism Medicine Hat

Medalta in the Historic Clay District is now open, with restrictions. 

Northern Alberta

Northern Alberta is among the province’s hidden gems. An adventure north means an opportunity to explore Elk Island National Park, the largest enclosed national park in Canada and a home to abundant wildlife, or Wood Buffalo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest dark sky preserve. Or head to Grande Prairie and step back in time at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum and surrounding bonebeds.

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Grande Prairie Tourism

Step back in time at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. Visit the museum’s website for more information.

Elk Island National Park

Explore trails along Elk Island Parkway and the Wood Bison Trail. Click here for more information about available services.

Explore Wood Buffalo

Hiking trails and boat launches are open for day-use. Click here for more information about available services.

Central Alberta

The province’s heartland is home to the rolling foothills of the Canadian Rockies, authentic working ranches and historic Wild West towns. Visit Red Deer and check out the bustling food and brewery scene, or head west to enjoy the outdoors in Sylvan Lake. Clearwater Country, also known as David Thompson Country, offers trails and lakes aplenty, set against a backdrop of mountain peaks.

For more information on openings and experiences in Central Alberta, visit:

Visit Red Deer

For an up-to-date list of what’s open in Central Alberta’s largest city, click here.

Clearwater County

Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site is open to visitors, with restrictions.

Sylvan Lake Tourism

Sylvan Lake is ready to welcome visitors again. Click here for more information.

City of Wetaskiwin

The Reynolds-Alberta Museum is now open, Wednesday to Sunday, with restrictions.

Edmonton

Alberta’s capital city is known for its long summer days – it’s not uncommon to experience 18 hours of daylight. That’s plenty of time to explore its expansive river valley, the largest stretch of urban greenspace in North America, world-class restaurants, breweries and distilleries, as well as dynamic neighbourhoods like historic Old Strathcona, 4th Street Promenade and ICE District. The city is also home to West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping centre in North America.

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Explore Edmonton

Attractions like the Art Gallery of Alberta, the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Jurassic Forest, Royal Alberta Museum, Snow Valley Aerial Park, Telus World of Science and West Edmonton Mall are now open. Click here for to learn more about exploring Edmonton this summer.

Support local businesses at the city’s many farmer’s markets, including the popular year-round Old Stratchona Farmers’ Market and Downtown Farmer’s Market. Click here for a full list.

Dine-in table service is available at select restaurants.

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is now open to visitors. Read the village’s guidelines prior to visiting.

Calgary and area

The province's largest city is set between the rolling prairies and soaring Canadian Rockies, making it a basecamp to experience the surrounding scenery or explore all the city has to offer. Spend a day discovering distinctive neighbourhoods like Kensington, Mission, East Village and historic Inglewood. Each has its own character and experiences waiting to be had.

For more information on openings and experiences in Calgary, visit:

Tourism Calgary

Many of the city's attractions are now open, including the Calgary Zoo, Calgary Tower, the Central Library, Heritage Park Historical Village,  River Valley Adventure Co., Telus Spark Science Centre and Winsport. Click here for more information about attractions in the city.

Attractions open in the surrounding area include: Aspen Crossing, Boundary Ranch and Rocking R Guest Ranch. Click here for an up-to-date list of open attractions.

Dine-in table service is available at select restaurants.

Cochrane Tourism

Visit the pack at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary.

Foothills Tourism Association

There are a number of attractions in the foothills that are ready to explore, including Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, Granary Road and the Cowboy Trail. Click here for a full list.

Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies are an undisputed icon of Alberta. Stunning mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, roaring waterfalls and diverse wildlife makes the Canadian Rockies the ultimate outdoor adventure. And don’t forget about the exceptional dining and accommodation when you’re ready to recharge and refuel.

For more information on openings and experiences available in the Canadian Rockies, visit:

Banff & Lake Louise Tourism

Banff and Lake Louise welcome Albertans to explore their backyard. Visit the Travel Information Page for everything you need to know to explore safely.

Tourism Jasper

Explore the untamed beauty of Jasper, Canada’s largest Rocky Mountain national park. Click here to learn more about what to expect during your next visit.

Waterton Lakes National Park

Waterton Lakes National Park is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2020. Click here for more information on ways to celebrate safely.

Click here for more information on things to do at Waterton Lakes National Park.

Tourism Canmore-Kananaskis

Visit Canmore and Kananaskis Country safely by planning ahead. Contact the Visitor Centre with any questions regarding open businesses and attractions, and read up on hiking areas if you plan to enjoy the outdoors.