Alberta's Regions | Canada's Alberta

We’re a little different than the rest of Canada.

Alberta is home to North America’s largest mountain range. It’s where dinosaurs once roamed and where dense forests make way to open prairies. You can swim in jewel-coloured lakes, walk across glaciers and climb frozen waterfalls. If you have a Wild Side, you’ll feel right at home wherever you go.

Canadian Rockies
Canadian Badlands
Southern Rockies
Lakelands
Northern Rockies
West Country
Historic Plains
Foothills
Wood Buffalo
Wildlands
Central Prairies

Canadian Badlands

Featuring landscapes like nowhere else on earth, the Canadian Badlands will transport you to another time and place. From prehistoric fossil beds and rocky canyons, to coal mining ghost towns and cowboy hangouts, there’s plenty to discover in this unique area.

Two people paddleboarding on a glacial lake.

Canadian Rockies

Summit spectacular mountains, see local wildlife and seek endless opportunities for adventure.

A couple goes out on a canoe at Glamping Resorts in Castle Provincial Park during a fiery sunrise.

Southern Rockies

Take on epic mountain escapades and revel in the beauty of Waterton Lakes National Park.

Four people on horseback stop in a field to take in the sunset while horseback riding in Sundre.

Central Prairies

Meet the welcoming faces of Canada’s small towns, ranches and farms.

A family sitting together watching sunrise at Dunvegan Overlook with Dunvegan Bridge in the background.

Foothills

See how “happy trails” can be a way of life. Wind your way through breathtaking landscapes and hit the famous Highway 3 Ale Trail.

The Lethbridge Viaduct

Historic Plains

Walk the wide-open spaces of Canada’s historic West. Encounter a rich deposit of history and culture in this timeless and beautiful area.

View at Red Rock Canyon.

Lakelands

Get away like the locals do. Enjoy all-season outdoor fun, from adventuring through forests to relaxing on some of Alberta’s largest lakes.

Aerial of two people standup paddle boarding (SUP) in Kelley's Bathtub, Northern Rockies, William A. Switzer Provincial Park.

Northern Rockies

Set off for wild expeditions and great discoveries. Navigate winding river valleys and sit in the stillness of the forest.

Two people sit in red chairs at Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site.

West Country

Go horseback riding, visit a pioneer village and travel through rolling hills with the Rockies as your backdrop.

Wildlands

Take on Canada’s backcountry. Adventure into the lesser known for uncommon opportunities and experiences.

Aurora Indigenous Village.

Wood Buffalo

Trek further and be rewarded. Go on the hunt for adventure during the day and marvel at the northern lights by night.