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  • Last of Us Fans
  • Explorers
  • Film Fans

Step into the world of HBO’s The Last of Us and discover the Alberta landscapes that brought this acclaimed series to life.

From dramatic mountain views and charming towns, to the streets of Calgary and Edmonton, this road trip takes you through filming locations from the Last of Us. The show is available to stream on Crave.

At a glance

  • 7-day itinerary
  • 1,395 km (867 mi) total distance
  • 16 hrs 54 mins drive time
  • Your starting point is in Edmonton
6 destinations
Starts in

Edmonton

Day 1 drive time: 55 min, 30 km (19 mi)
Day 1

Edmonton

Tour and taste your way around Edmonton and visit a few iconic places where The Last of Us was shot.

Family shopping along Europa Boulevard at West Edmonton Mall
Group of people in a circle standing outside of a legislation building with a fountain in front.

Alberta Legislature Building

Begin at the legislature building, where you can visit inside the beautiful building for free to immerse yourself in the rich history of Alberta’s politics and further understand the legislative process. It may not look as battered, but you’ll definitely recognize it from season one, episode two.

Vanessa Ojeda from Edmonton Food and Bike Tour

Food Bike Tour

From there, you can hop on a Food Bike Tour with a wonderful guide who will showcase the amazing River Valley system in Edmonton and stamp your “passport” as you eat your way through the city. Luckily these bikes are electric, so very little pedal power is needed for the hills and valleys of Edmonton.

Family shopping along Europa Boulevard at West Edmonton Mall

West Edmonton Mall

While the mall from season one, episode seven has since been torn down, there is still plenty to do at West Edmonton Mall! Enjoy the waterpark, amusement park, bowling, movie theatre, ice skating rink, mini golf course, escape room, virtual reality arcade, or even the indoor shooting range.

TIP FROM A LOCAL

No visit to Edmonton is complete without a stop at the Green Onion Cake Man, a beloved Edmontonian snack.

Day 2 drive time: 3 hr 22 min, 308 km (191 mi)
Day 2

Calgary

Enjoy a drive down to Calgary, home to ginger beef, the Caesar and many locations featured in The Last of Us.

Smiling barman pours a measure of alcohol in an amply stocked bar while an inviting cocktail sits on the bar counter
Day 3 drive time: 1 hr 6 min, 50 km (31 mi)
Day 3

Calgary

Continue exploring Calgary with more locations featured in iconic scenes and take a step back in time at Heritage Park.

Exterior of historical building turned into a restaurant with a lush garden out front.
Day 4 drive time: 3 hr 3 min, 275 km (171 mi)
Day 4

Fort Macleod, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and Lethbridge

Head south to explore some smaller towns, with a pit stop for a cultural Indigenous experience.

The High Level Bridge spanning the Old Man River Valley near Lethbridge at sunset.
Day 5 drive time: 1 hr 37 min, 134 km (83 mi)
Day 5

Waterton

Spend the day exploring Waterton, from the top of mountain, right down to the lake.

Scenic view of the Prince of Wales Hotel surrounded by forest and mountains in Waterton Lakes National Park
Day 6 drive time: 3 hr 53 min, 357 km (222 mi)
Day 6

Canmore

For the final leg of this trip, you’ll explore the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Canmore.

A chef at the Malcolm Hotel in Canmore carries a tray of fresh produce.
Day 7 drive time: 2 hr 58 min, 241 km (150 mi)
Day 7

Canmore and Calgary

Continue exploring Canmore before you head back to Calgary for a final dinner on this trip.

Couple enjoying a meal at Bridgette Bar in Calgary