The magnificence of the Alberta Rockies defies description. You could visit a thousand times and they will always look different from before, but always spectacular. The Rockies are a year round attraction, no matter what season you visit in, you can be assured that you will have a tremendous time. (continue...)
There is a place in Western Canada where massive glaciers jut from the landscape, piercing the clouds above and cradling the emerald green lakes below. A place where these snowcapped giants have towered over the land for more than 100 million years. It's where the great Canadian Rockies meet the expansive Albertan Prairies, and it's where Banff was established more than 100 years ago. (continue...)
Calgary's cowboy image is still very much encouraged, but today it is hardly representative of all that this city has to offer. Although the world famous Calgary Stampede is still an annual event celebrated with much pride and enthusiasm, and the cattle industry is still important in Alberta, there is so much more to this modern, vibrant and increasingly cosmopolitan city than just a 'Cowtown' as Calgary was once called. (continue...)
Nestled in Bow Valley, along the banks of the Bow River, Canmore is an outdoor adventure paradise embraced by the front ranges of Alberta's majestic Rockies. Superbly located on the east edge of the famous Banff National Park and just north of beautiful Kananaskis Country, this true mountain village is in the thick of the wild, and is only about an hour from Calgary International Airport. Needless to say, the town sees a lot of visitors and temporary residents, attracted by the wealth of outdoor adventures waiting in the mountains and on the river. (continue...)
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. Rivalry between Edmonton and its neighbour to the south, Calgary, is almost legendary. However for those who have anything more than a surface knowledge of the two cities, comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges, so the rivalry is somewhat pointless. (continue...)
Located 455 km (283 mi) northwest of Edmonton, Grande Prairie is part of Alberta's Peace River Country also known as the Peace which encompasses a large portion of northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. Grande Prairie is on the southern edge of the Peace and is surrounded by farmland to (continue...)
At first glimpse, Calgary can be deceiving. It appears a sprawling concrete jungle rising dramatically out
of the Albertan plains - a cluster of sleek, modern skyscrapers amidst suburban spread surrounded by miles of undulating prairie - making the city most easily seen and accessed by car. But to really get a feel for the present-day heart of Calgary, visitors should leave behind the wheels and take a walking tour of downtown
and along the Bow River.
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With towering peaks keeping watch and natural beauty at every corner, the park community of Jasper has become known as one of Canada’s premiere vacation destinations. Located right in the heart Jasper National Park, the Jasper Townsite is a base for visitors wanting to explore the largest of the Canadian Rockies’ parks (continue...)
Kananaskis, also known as Kananaskis Country, is a destination where year round activities, adventures and inspiring natural beauty make an indelible impression on those who visit. In the summer alpine meadows spill down the craggy peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Campers, hikers and bikers drawn into the rugged peaceful surroundings are met by countryside bejeweled with crystal icy rivers, fresh alpine air, and meadows that teem with brilliant wild flowers. Winter brings skiers and other adventurers who derive great pleasure in the white frozen beauty of the Rockies. (continue...)
With the 1988 Winter Olympics, Kananaskis Country received a lot of press. Containing the sites for both the Nordic and alpine events, the games suddenly introduced millions of people to an area that had once been solely the realm of Albertan’s. (continue...)
Just before the new millennium, Calgary had what seemed like a zero occupancy rate. There were stories of people knocking on doors and offering exorbitant amounts for houses that weren’t even for sale, and houses that were for sale would sell in an afternoon. Renters had ... (continue...)
The province of Alberta is often recognized by its most prominent geographical features: the cascading Rocky Mountains, which rise out of the ground like a stairway to the sun, and the vast prairies, home to generations of farmers and agricultural development. These two features are merged together in the southwestern-most corner of the province at Waterton Lakes National Park. (continue...)
