Road Trips & Itineraries | Canada's Alberta

With so much land to explore in Alberta, it can help to start with a plan.

The journey is often as rewarding the destination, and this is certainly the case in Alberta. Road trips are kind of a big deal here. From scenic mountain drives to expansive fields of yellow canola, picturesque hoodoo formations and more, you'll want to keep your camera handy.

Featured road trips & itineraries

The sun rises behind a sleigh ride along the snowy path beside frozen Lake Louise on an idyllic winter day in Banff National Park.

9 Days

Alberta Winter Wonderland

Set off on an unforgettable road trip filled with ice climbing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides. Scenery of frozen waterfalls, snow-capped peaks and glacial lakes await in the Canadian Rockies and beyond.

A skier carves down an intermediate run, under the chairlift, at Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort in Banff National Park.

9 Days

Alberta Ski Itinerary

Hit our top ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies and wander quaint mountain towns. Relax between ski days by soaking in natural hot springs, exploring via dog sled and joining local food tours.

A cruise boat on Maligne Lake near small Spirit Island with the Rockies in the background.

3D Tour

5 Days

Indigenous Cultures and Iconic Rockies

Experience Métis Crossing and explore Alberta’s capital before making your way to the mountain town of Jasper.

Young couple stand posing fpr a picture beneath the imposing hills of the hoodoo trail Drumheller.

3 Days

Alberta Badlands Road Trip from Calgary

Start your adventure in Calgary and travel back to prehistoric times to the Dinosaur Capital of the World: Drumheller, Alberta. Explore all the Alberta Badlands have to offer during this two or three day road trip.

11 Days

Landscapes and Cultural Discovery

Immerse yourself in a culturally-infused journey punctuated with remarkable landscapes, historic sites and natural wonders.

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A Local's Guide to Calgary's Beautiful Parks and Pathways.

Featured stories

Viewing deck on-top of the Banff Gondola

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10 Must-Do Things in Alberta This Winter

Winter wonderland fantasies come to life in Alberta. A staggering number of accessible outdoor activities deliver exhilarating adventures visitors won’t ever forget.

Sunset view of Mount Engadine Lodge in the winter.

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9 Alberta Cabins That Make Winter Magic Come Alive

Cozy cabins and intimate hideaways across Alberta offer couples a chance to write their own adventurous love story against a backdrop of snow-draped forests and starry dark skies.

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A Guide to Accessible Travel in Alberta

Former Canadian junior hockey player and accessibility advocate Ryan Straschnitzki shares his tips for getting to and around Alberta.

4 min read

Explore Alberta's Food, Mountains and Small Towns Like a Celebrity

Where do stars like to go when they’re in Alberta? Spots where the eats are matched by cinematic vistas and the opportunity for adventure.

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How to Get Around Banff With Ease

Want to know the best way to see Banff? Without a car. Easy and eco-friendly buses will take you anywhere. Or go human-powered and rent a bike or e-bike.

An RV travels along a prairie road in Alberta.

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Seven Road Trips for Outdoor Adventures in Northwest Alberta

This off-the-beaten track region of Alberta is flush with beaches and mountains, epic water slides, plus dinosaur and distillery adventures.

A man stands on top of a rock looking out at some hoodoos beside a river in the Canadian badlands.

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4 Indigenous Road Trips to Take This Summer

Follow in the footsteps of Alberta’s Indigenous people on this road trip adventure. Take in stunning scenery on a guided hike, camp in a real tipi, learn about medicinal plants on a medicine walk, or shop for authentic arts and crafts.