West Country
- Stunning canyons
- River fun
- Wild horses
West Country is a place to push boundaries, face challenges and rendezvous with fellow free spirits. Your connection to the land will only deepen as you traverse the peaks and canyons of the Canadian Rockies.
Useful links:
- Key City: Rocky Mountain House
- Transportation Hub: Edmonton International Airport
- Don't miss: Alpine meadows
- Claim to fame: Abraham Lake’s frozen bubbles
West Country highlights
Adrenaline-spiking adventures
Awaken your Wild Side among rugged cliffs and white-water rapids, on ATVs and vast backcountry trails. Experience the thrill of reaching new heights as you conquer soaring peaks.
Uncommon natural beauty
Picture bubbles trapped in the ice of winter lakes, frozen and flowing waterfalls and boundless wilderness paths. Paired with the wild horses, sheep, grizzly bears and other animals, you might feel like you’ve stepped into a nature documentary.
Traditional experiences
Learn to live off the land with the help of Indigenous guides. Medicine walks, animal tracking and navigation are all skills you can pick up—with the right teachers, of course.
Things to do in the West Country
Key towns
Dare to try different stays, foods and excursions in the towns of West Country. When you leave, keep its adventurous spirit as a souvenir.
Stories
Suggested itineraries
This Alberta road trip itinerary is packed with inspiration to help you explore the province’s most iconic destinations, lesser-known tours and hidden gems. Find hikes, gondolas and waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies, plus things to do in Calgary and Edmonton, and arguably the most scenic highway on the planet: the Icefields Parkway.
Saddle up for unforgettable equine experiences as you journey across cowboy country. See sweeping views of Alberta's foothills, filming location of one of Netflix's most-watched shows, Heartland.
