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Outdoor Activities

Find spectacular landscapes where you can play in Alberta's great outdoors. These wild spaces satisfy the adventurous and those who want to stop and admire the view.

So much to see and do

Life-changing experiences and world-class views. Alberta, Canada is the destination for moments you’ll cherish forever. The outdoors here are equally suited to heart-pumping adventures and unplugged tranquility. Find the guided outdoor activities you're looking for in the Rockies, by the water, on endless prairies and in serene forests.

Outdoor Activities in Alberta

Stories

A guide and 2 guests look at the Abraham Lake ice bubbles with the Rockies in the distance.
9 min read Ice Bubbles and Beyond: How to Take a Winter Getaway to Nordegg

See Abraham Lake’s famous ice bubbles, hike to frozen waterfalls and learn where to stay on a winter escape to Nordegg, Alberta.

A cyclist bikes across the Blackshale Suspension Bridge with evergreen forests all around and mountains in the near distance.
8 min read 7 Scenic Bike Rides that Show off Alberta at its Best

Find the best bike rides to put on your Alberta itinerary. Find car-free highways in the Rockies to forest trails and family-friendly national park paths.

A snowboarder stands with her arms out at the top of a run at Lake Louise Ski Resort with mountains in the distance.
8 min read The Canadian Spring Getaway Americans Need to Know About

Alberta is less than four hours’ flight from the U.S., and its mountains, restaurants and spring skiing make it one of the most underrated spots to visit.

Two people roast marshmallows at Pine Creek Retreat in front of an A-frame cabin.
7 min read Your Guide to Planning a Glamping Getaway in Alberta

Learn how to go glamping, what to pack for a glamping weekend, and what to expect when glamping in Alberta, Canada.

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Suggested itineraries

A skier carving and skiing down an intermediate run, under the chairlift, at Banff Sunshine Village.
9 days
Alberta Ski Itinerary

Get ready for an unforgettable Alberta ski itinerary that takes you to the heart of the Canadian Rockies

Two large, dark brown horses pull a luxurious sleigh along the snow-covered Lake Louise at sunrise.
9 days
Alberta Winter Wonderland Road Trip

A winter road trip through Calgary, Banff, Jasper and Edmonton, packed with snowy adventures and cozy indoor warmups to reveal the best of winter.