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How to get to Alberta

Learn how to fly to Alberta, Canada, and how to get around by car, bus, bike or foot once you're here. Find everything you need to know for your Alberta adventure.

Getting here

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In Alberta, even our skies have a Wild Side.

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Get to know Alberta's diverse places

Alberta's home to North America's largest mountain range, the Rocky Mountains, stretching up the western edge of the province and promising all kinds of adventure.

Alberta is where dinosaurs roamed and badlands now sprawl. It's where lush forests enable an escape from crowds and blue-sky prairie days rule year-round. This vast province has so much to do. Find your place in Alberta by getting to know its regions.

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Discover a million different ways to exhilarate your soul.

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Uniquely Albertan experiences

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Winter festivals

With dazzling light displays, ice sculptures, cozy markets and more, Alberta celebrates winter in big ways. Take part in the thrilling winter festivals and heartwarming traditions that make this place a winter wonderland.

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World-class wellness

Discover a new, wilder side of wellness. From detoxifying cold plunges to cedar saunas and outdoor jacuzzis, Alberta's many spas and retreats offer unparralleled experiences that transform you inside and out.

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Northern wild

Spanning the Canadian Rockies to the Prairies, Alberta's winter landscape offers a beautiful canvas for adventure. Here, you can explore the great outdoors on foot, cross-country ski and snowshoe, to name a few.

Holiday magic

Celebrate the holiday season surrounded by enchanting natural beauty. With cozy accommodations, festive gatherings and sparkling snow everywhere you look, Alberta is the perfect place to create lasting memories.

Mountains

Canada's Rocky Mountains hold unforgettable experiences for all who visit. Alberta's mountains are loved for their hiking, skiing, lakes, waterfalls, road trips, wildlife and even more.

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Banff, Canada’s first national park, was established in 1885. Banff has 1,600 km (994 mi) of maintained trails—that’s like walking the length of New Zealand.

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Cities & Towns

Alberta has diverse cities, charming mountain towns and rural villages packed with authenticity.

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Unwind at BASIN Glacial Waters hydrotherapy spa in Lake Louise.
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Carve the uncrowded slopes of Marmot Basin in Jasper National Park.

The snow and skies are your blank canvas for unforgettable winter experiences.

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Indigenous Experiences

Meet Indigenous Peoples in Canada, learn about their cultures firsthand and choose Indigenous-led experiences while you're visiting Alberta.

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Stories from the province

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'Like a Fairytale:' Wild Cold Plunges in Alberta

Cold water exposure is nature’s greatest and most empowering dopamine hit. With plentiful glacier-fed lakes and streams, Alberta offers many opportunities to try a wild cold plunge.

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Guided Larch Hikes in Alberta’s Canadian Rockies

Each autumn, larch trees in Alberta turn the Canadian Rockies gold for a fleeting few weeks, and a local guide knows exactly where to find the show.

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Try these Unique Spa and Hot Tub Experiences in Alberta

Discover Alberta’s most distinctive spa experiences—from Nordic circuits and rooftop hot tubs to Indigenous wellness retreats—perfect for travellers seeking relaxation and unforgettable moments in stunning Canadian landscapes.

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7 Scenic Bike Rides that Show off Alberta at its Best

Explore Alberta's spectacular landscapes by bike or e-bike, from iconic Rocky Mountain routes to lesser-known trails. Rides and guided experiences are great for casual cyclists and seasoned adventurers alike.

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Where to Eat 10 of Alberta’s Most Iconic Foods

To truly know a place, you have to eat its food. Be sure to try 10 of the most iconic foods in Alberta when you’re here and learn why they’re unique.

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Top Things to do in Alberta in Winter 2026-27

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

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Everything You Need to Know Before Attending Your First Powwow in Alberta

Alberta is one of the world’s powwow capitals. Nearly every summer weekend, somewhere across the province, drums are beating, dancers perform in spectacular regalia and everyone is welcome.

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